Need more of the big-cat universe that’s captivated so many? In addition to a new podcast, investigative series and more, there’s now an aftershow on the way. …read more Source:: CNet

Teenagers can be a tough audience to impress, but we’ve got you covered with our lineup of the best gifts for boys. …read more Source:: CNet

ESA and JAXA’s BepiColombo Mercury mission took a spin around Earth and captured some poignant views. …read more Source:: CNet

A Nintendo Switch video game has been pulled off China’s grey market e-commerce platforms, Reuters’ checks show, after Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong used the game to protest against Beijing’s rule of the Chinese territory. From a report: The game, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” is a colorful social simulator in which players can decorate their…

After years of limiting direct messages to its mobile apps, Instagram is opening up. …read more Source:: CNet

Researchers warn that apps that market themselves as “free” are tricking users to subscribe to services that rack up as much as $500 in charges yearly. …read more Source:: Threatpost

An anonymous reader shares a story: Ahead of last November’s launch of the Apple TV+ video streaming service, Apple seemed to be doing nearly everything it could to widen the base of early viewers — it gave away a free year of service with any newly purchased iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, or Apple TV, then…

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys check out the week’s awesome hacks. From the mundane of RC controlled TP to a comprehensive look into JTAG for Hackers, there’s something for everyone. We discuss a great guide on the smelly business of resin printing, and look at the misuse of lithium battery protection circuits. There’s…

The search giant began offering Google Meet’s premium features for free to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers last month. …read more Source:: CNet

Every fisherman has a secret. A secret spot, a secret technique, or a secret bait. Maybe that’s why tying flies is so popular. [Steve] certainly has is own special lures, although he’s not keeping it a secret. (Video, embedded below.) He designs lures in Simplify3D, 3D prints molds, and then casts them. The 3D printing…