Day: February 13, 2021

Coca-Cola Begins Testing a Paper Bottle

“Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely,” reports the BBC: The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner. But the goal is to create a 100% recyclable, plastic-free bottle capable…


Super Mario 3D World, Mario-themed Nintendo Switch are available now – CNET

The Nintendo Switch version of the 2013 Wii U game includes a few delightful enhancements. …read more Source:: CNet


Save $40 on the Yummly smart meat thermometer and never have undercooked turkey again – CNET

Yummly’s novel design means you’re unlikely to ever have a dead battery when you most need it. …read more Source:: CNet


Making Printed Food More Palatable for Those Who Need It

Most foods when pureed become pretty unappetizing to look at. For that reason, patients who have trouble swallowing are often given pureed food that’s been molded into fun shapes to make it more appealing. The problem with molding food is that it’s labor-intensive, time-consuming, and the resulting edible toys require a lot of storage space….


Why Is America Getting a New $100 Billion Nuclear Weapon?

“America is building a new weapon of mass destruction, a nuclear missile the length of a bowling lane,” writes the contributing editor for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (in an article shared by Slashdot reader DanDrollette): It will be able to travel some 6,000 miles, carrying a warhead more than 20 times more powerful…


Where to find PS5 restocks: Inventory updates at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more – CNET

The PlayStation 5 has been out of stock for over three months. Here’s when and where to expect more consoles to arrive at retailers. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook Blames ‘Technical Issues” for Its Broken Promise to the US Congress

Facebook is blaming “technical issues” for its broken promise to the U.S. Congress to stop recommending political groups to its users, reports The Markup: Facebook made the pledge once in October, in the run-up to the presidential election, and then falsely reiterated it had taken the step after rioters overtook the U.S. Capitol on Jan….


Backlash against The Bachelor host Chris Harrison explained – CNET

Rachel Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, says she’s done with the franchise as fallout continues following the host’s apology for comments about a contestant’s plantation party photos. …read more Source:: CNet


2021 Chrysler Pacifica offered with new Mopar Accessories – Roadshow

Grab a rooftop carrier, a bike rack or even a collapsible pet kennel for your Pacifica or Voyager minivan. …read more Source:: CNet


WandaVision episode 6 recap: The Marvel show gets spooky in the ’90s – CNET

Wanda and Vision’s visitor from another universe fits right in, weirdly enough. …read more Source:: CNet