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There’s no worse way to spend a weekend afternoon than tromping through a maze-like Ikea store, which is why the augmented reality features in the company’s mobile app that let you try before you buy are so useful, and now even more useful, as the app can now automatically erase your room’s existing furniture without…Read more...

UK health officials are planning to more widely offer smallpox vaccines—which are effective against the related monkeypox virus—to some gay and bisexual men. The expanded outreach is part of a renewed strategy to contain the emerging viral disease, which recently has spread far beyond the few areas of the world where…Read more...

Vape ‘em while you still got ‘em. A new report says that the Food and Drug Administration is planning to cut off Juul from the U.S. market, a move that would likely doom the e-cig manufacturer and leave a huge hole in the alternate-nicotine industry just as federal regulators are planning to nerf traditional…Read more...

Twitter is allegedly gearing up to launch a long-form blogging feature on its websites that will allow users to expand on its 280-character limit.

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kate Bush has rocketed back to the top of the streaming charts according to both Billboard and Spotify after her 1985 hit Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) was featured in the hit supernatural series, Stranger Things. According to The Hollywood Reporter, after the show’s initial…Read more...

For a lot of us, day-to-day computing involves using more than one computer—and sometimes more than one computer operating system too. That can mean a lot of wires and a lot of swapping between keyboards, mice and trackpads, but there are now multiple hardware and software options for sharing one set of input devices…Read more...

As capable as the Apple Watch is at keeping users connected and keeping tabs on their health, it hasn’t completely lived up to the promise of being a truly all-in-one device you can wear. With a new app called WatchTube, however, it might finally fulfill that promise with millions of hours of distracting YouTube…Read more...

Amazon has faced lots of public scrutiny and backlash for the dangerous working conditions in its warehouses. And rightfully so. Amazon warehouses seem like bad places to work. As a consequence, there’ve been hints that the company is struggling to find enough people to fill all the warehouse jobs.

Gaming laptops are trending toward mobility, with sleek notebooks like the Asus Zephyrus G14 and Alienware X15 punching well above their weight class in terms of gaming ability. But every millimeter you take away leads to compromises, often in the way of performance and cooling. Enter the MSI Raider GE76 12U, a…Read more...

At least 1,000 people are dead and more than 1,500 were injured after a massive earthquake struck a portion of southeastern Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, according to state-run media and the United Nations. Experts expect the death toll to increase as more victims are accounted for.Read more...

There are even more rumors about Thor: Love and Thunder’s runtime. Apple’s fantasy animated musical Spellbound adds some heavy hitters to the cast. Plus, get a look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ fantastical new episode, and a clip from today’s Ms. Marvel. To me, my spoilers!

The MacBook Pro 13 is a forgotten child, the only remaining product in Apple’s notebook family without a redesigned chassis and upgraded specs. Besides receiving a new processor, this latest model was left untouched. As such, this review is as much about Apple’s M2 chip as it is about the newest version of the MacBook…Read more...

Workplace messaging app Slack wants to give you even fewer reasons to return to the office. The company plans to add video calling to its “Huddle” feature, which as of now allows two or more users to speak to each other via voice chat. Multiple coworkers will also be able to share their screens simultaneously in the…Read more...

President Joe Biden will ask Congress to suspend the federal gasoline tax for three months in a speech on Wednesday afternoon, according to a new report from the New York Times. The nationwide average for a gallon of gas recently topped $5.00, though the average in some states like Calfornia is more like $6.38 per…Read more...

This past weekend Lego held its second annual Lego Con: an online virtual event where the company revealed a collection of new sets for 2022 that would have otherwise been announced at events like Toy Fair New York which have been cancelled once again due to the ongoing pandemic.Read more...

Scientists have finally unraveled the genetic secrets of humanity’s coziest roommates: Demodex folliculorum, also known as the skin mite. Among other things, the findings confirm that these mites actually do have anuses, contrary to previous speculation. They also indicate that the microscopic animals may not be as…Read more...

Just before the Gaming Shelf takes an extended break (we’ll be back July 12!) I’m thrilled to be able to spotlight some tabletop games and creators who have been working hard over the past months to bring us some great pieces. We’ve got indie studio Possible Worlds Games as well as a bit of a new direction for the…Read more...

Just in time for the release of Thor: Love and Thunder or San Diego Comic-Con convention season, here are some worthy fashions, collectibles, and accessories to add to your Marvel Studios collection. You can find them at ShopDisney, Disney Parks, Box Lunch, Hot Topic, HerUniverse, Ulta, and other retailers.Read more...

Microsoft’s turning its back on its scientifically suspect and ethically dubious emotion recognition technology. For now, at least.Read more...

Today is officially the first day of summer, but seriously hot weather first arrived in some parts of the country over a month ago. And the scorching trend is set to continue. The National Weather Service is forecasting more triple-digit temperatures across large swathes of the U.S. this week.

IGN has revealed a series of photos from the new Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, this time showing off the “new and unimproved” Orcs of this age. And for once, worse is actually better here.Read more...

Joe Biden’s administration is looking to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes sold in the U.S., the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. The move could be a big blow to the tobacco industry but may help curb smokers’ dependence on cigarettes.Read more...

NASA wrapped up its fourth wet dress rehearsal of the Space Launch System yesterday, during which time ground teams achieved a number of key test objectives. That said, an unresolved hydrogen leak prevented a full completion of the test, in a development that could further complicate the Artemis 1 mission schedule.Read more...

On Monday, one of the world’s biggest purveyors of porn, MindGeek, announced that executives CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo have resigned from the company following a string of controversies.

The best movie rewatches happen when you revisit a film you know you liked, but don’t really remember. That happened to me last week with Steven Spielberg’s 2002 sci-fi film Minority Report. I saw it in theaters when it was released 20 years ago this week but have probably only seen it once since then. So I was…Read more...

Nothing, the smartphone brainchild of CEO Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, is once again testing the efficacy of its hype machine. The company is currently known for its economical earbuds, the Ear (1), which offer a pretty impressive bang for the buck at $100. It’s also been relentlessly teasing the upcoming launch…Read more...

After Google fought tooth-and-nail to weasel out of paying news publishers more ad revenue, journalists in France claimed victory on Tuesday. The Silicon Valley giant agreed to a new slate of licensing deals with publishers across the country and even quietly dropped its attempt to appeal a fine by the country’s…Read more...

Introduced in season two as a power player at Delos, the company in charge of Westworld’s parks and its resident “host” robots, Charlotte Hale (Tessa Thompson) has evolved quite a bit as a character, though she’s always been positioned as one of the series’ antagonists.Read more...

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Unusually low water levels in Italy’s largest river have revealed a sunken World War II barge.Read more...

We’re still far away from getting electronics from sustainable sources, but there are a few companies trying to make a go at saving some lost e-material from the landfill.Read more...

An influential group of experts is recommending that people not take beta carotene or vitamin E supplements in hopes of preventing cancer or cardiovascular disease, arguing that they provide no clear benefits and may actually raise the risk of these health problems. They’ve also concluded that there’s not enough…Read more...

Downloads of the most recent versions of Windows have stopped in Russia, according to a new report from Bleeping Computer. Microsoft hasn’t publicly clarified why this is happening, though we’ve reached out to the company for comment and will update our story if they respond.

Warner Bros. has opened its bag to just keep adding more and more names to its blockbuster sci-fi franchise as Léa Seydoux joins the ensemble for Dune: Part Two. Deadline reports she is set to play Lady Margot in the upcoming sequel based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve, who is returning as…Read more...

It was a busy weekend for SpaceX, with the private space company launching three of its Falcon 9 rockets into orbit over a period of three days. SpaceX’s final launch may even have been carrying a classified government payload in addition to launching a spare satellite for low-earth-orbit operator Globalstar.Read more...

This new featurette for Thor: Love and Thunder is more exciting than all of its trailers combined. Which is saying something: the trailers for Taika Waititi’s latest, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, and Christian Bale, have been excellent. There’s just something about seeing all that footage…Read more...

Researchers at the gonzo Pentagon research agency responsible for introducing the world to stealth bombers, insect-sized surveillance drones, and the internet itself have some reservations about the blockchain technology underpinning Web3.Read more...

Before you complain about there being nothing to watch on Netflix, check out Rodrigo Feliciano’s potent reminder of just how awful watching broadcast TV once was. Using a Raspberry Pi, this hacked black-and-white set simulates the classic TV experience using modern content.Read more...

A fire in New Jersey has scorched 12,000 acres as of Monday night and is expected to grow further, officials said, putting it on track to become the state’s largest fire in 15 years.Read more...

We all complain about endless video conference calls, but have we all forgotten how much worse it is to sit in a conference room while someone scribbles notes on a whiteboard? Here’s at least one clever alternative that might make brainstorming sessions less excruciating: a digital screen that simulates writing on a…Read more...

Apple’s MacBooks haven’t changed much over the past decade or so. Some of the latest models were recently redesigned with modern features, but their form remains that of traditional laptops. That isn’t due to a lack of ideas. Between each model refresh is a flood of patents conjured up by Apple inventors who are…Read more...

Given everything Rey, Finn, Rose, and Poe went through in the sequel trilogy, I’d say they were overdue for a break. Thankfully, the quartet will get their chance to kick back and relax in Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation, the newest Lego special coming to Disney+, which will come with an all-new “Weird” Al Yankovic…Read more...

The Contreras Fire in Arizona reached Kitt Peak National Observatory late last week, but while some of the facility’s buildings were destroyed, it appears that the observatory’s telescopes have been spared.

People suffering from opioid-use disorder might soon no longer have access to at-home treatment and prescription services once a legal deadline runs out. For those seeking treatment, at-home tele-health and prescription services have helped gain access to life-saving drugs from the safety of home while avoiding the…Read more...

The ongoing crypto crash has brought a lot of investors back down to earth. In the case of current and former Terraform Labs employees, it’s keeping them literally grounded.

NASA is currently evaluating the ability of docked Cygnus spacecraft to serve as boosters for the International Space Station, but a recent test of the concept was quickly stopped, for reasons that aren’t yet clear.Read more...

Back in 2020, Alex Ross was tasked with making a humongous mural of some of Marvel Comics’ most iconic heroes to go on display at the publisher’s New York offices. But if you’ve got no reason to venture up to the corporate headquarters of a comics publisher, and are excited for San Diego Comic-Con this year, good…Read more...

As we come closer to the final two episodes of Stranger Things Season 4, Netflix has released a preview trailer for the finale. This season had a split release schedule, with the first seven episodes released on May 27th, and the last two slated for a July 1 drop. And after that intense cliffhanger in Episode 7, fans…Read more...

Jason Blum thinks he could get Robert Englund to return to Nightmare on Elm Street. Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers tease Across the Spider-Verse’s villain, the Spot. Taika Waititi says a nude scene in Thor: Love and Thunder was inevitable. Plus, set pictures from Furiosa, and the return of My Hero Academia.…Read more...