Day: February 14, 2021

WandaVision episode 6 recap: Marvel show’s big visitor leans into Halloween fun – CNET

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


Stray Cat Shelter is Nicer Than Our First Apartment

There are a lot of stray cats roaming around [Red Tie Projects’] neighborhood, and no one seems to care much about what happens to them. Fortunately for the cats, [Red Tie Projects] cares quite a lot, as evidenced by this colossal cat condo they built. The cats retain their freedom, but get food and a…


I just spent an hour with Apple’s support team and now I need a drink

If, for just one second, you thought Apple devices are always reliable, try watching the complaints pour in on Twitter. And imagine what it’s like for the Apple staff who have to respond. If they’re humans, of course. …read more Source:: ZDNet


C Passed Java to Take #1 Spot on TIOBE’s Index

“C is at the top of the list of TIOBE’S Index for February 2021 with Java in second place,” reports TechRepublic: Those two languages swapped positions on the list as compared to 2020, but the rest of the list is almost exactly the same as a year ago. Python is in the No. 3 spot…


Truck Bed Liners Improve 3D Prints

There are at least two kinds of 3D printer operators: those who work hard to make their prints look better after they come off the bed and those who settle for whatever comes off the printer. If you are in the latter camp, you probably envy people who have smooth prints with no visible layer…


Corsair’s HS70 Bluetooth gaming headset is perfect for the work-from-home gamer – CNET

The HS70 is both wired and wireless, and that’s confusing, but also great for staying connected to all your devices. …read more Source:: CNet


Here’s the first glorious photo of Mars snapped by the UAE’s Hope probe – CNET

The United Arab Emirates’ Hope spacecraft entered Mars orbit last week. Here’s its first dazzling image. …read more Source:: CNet


Galaxy S21 pretty much failed our drop test… But there’s a silver lining – CNET

It broke on the first drop, and the S21 Ultra didn’t fare much better. …read more Source:: CNet


Future astronauts at risk of heart attacks, strokes if radiation allowed to ravage their cardiovascular health

One small step for man, one giant…. urgh…*clutches heart*… THUD Space is not for the faint of heart. Astronauts will eventually suffer cardiovascular damage if they stay in the void long enough unless we get better at mitigating the effects of radiation.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Legacy Digital Photos, With a Side of Murphy’s Law

[Dave Madison] came across some old digital photos, and in his quest to access them, he ran into quite a few challenges. The saga brings to mind both Murphy’s Law, and while [Dave] prevailed in the end, it required quite a few more steps than one might expect. The one smooth part of the process…