Month: November 2024
The New York Times is trying to shut down a popular Connections puzzle creator
The New York Times wants to shut down a copy of its popular Connections word game. The publication sent a cease and desist letter to the owner of a website that lets you make your own Connections games. The site also has a full archive of all of the NYT’s…
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Someone fused a 3D printer and a vacuum robot to create a mobile 3D printer that can print on almost any flat surface — including your floor
MobiPrint robot autonomously prints designs directly onto floors Developed for accessibility, inspired by tactile markers for navigation Future plans include AI for larger, adaptable, on-site printing Imagine a 3D printer that can print creations exactly where you need them. That’s the idea behind MobiPrint, a mobile 3D printing robot developed…
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Audio-Technica warns of overheating issue with its new cheap wireless earbuds that ‘can produce smoke’
Audio-Technica’s SQ1TW2 earphones have a battery overheating issue The problem is with the charging case which can produce smoke The manufacturer assures us that no one has been harmed by the issue Audio-Technica has issued a warning for its new SQ1TW2 wireless earphones, with some versions suffering from a fault…
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It’s not just free VPNs, these premium services may be bad for your privacy
Not all premium VPN services protect your privacy equally, with over half of the most popular services suffering some form of data leak. At least three apps also shared your personal information “in a way that put user privacy at risk.” These are the main findings from new research conducted…
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LimeWire’s new merch will help you impress your peer(-to-peer)s
LimeWire, the popular peer-to-peer file sharing app from the early aughts that was resurrected in 2022 as an NFT marketplace, is back once again. But this time it’s just the platform’s retro branding that’s making a comeback as part of a new officially licensed apparel collection from lifestyle brand Dumbgood.…
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Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 42 percent off JBL, Bose, Marshall, Sony and more
We’ve tested scores of speakers over the years, and the best ones have made their way into three of our buying guides: soundbars, portable speakers and smart speakers. Right now Black Friday sales are already underway, bringing notable discounts to a few of our top picks. Amazon’s says its Black…
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