Month: December 2022

In Praise of “Just Because” Hacks

Sometimes you pick a project because the world needs it to be done. Or maybe you or a friend need it. Or maybe you don’t really need it, but it …read more


Best Duvet Covers for 2024 – CNET

Duvet covers are an easy way to switch up your bedding without the hassle. Here are our top picks for the best duvet covers currently on the market….


End of Year Sale at Brumate Offers Rare Discounts of Up to 30% on Top Sellers – CNET

If you want your cold drinks to stay cold, you need a Brumate. These sales don’t come around often, so don’t miss out….


Save 30% on Eufy’s Smart Scale P2 and Grab One for Just $35 Today – CNET

Ensure you hit your fitness goals this year with an affordable smart scale….


I bought the gadget the experts hate (and I love it)

The experts say it’s wasteful. They say it’s only for the lazy. So I had to try it….


8 Self-Soothing Habits to Try in the New Year – CNET

These self-calming techniques can help you manage everyday stressors….


Google Will Pay $9.5 Million To Settle Washington DC AG’s Location-Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine, who accused the company earlier this year of “deceiving users and invading their privacy.” From a report: Google has also agreed to change ……


Want To Play With FPGAs? Use Your Pico!

a Pi Pico on a breadboard, running a 7-segment counter gateware, with a 7-segment digit and a pushbutton next to the Pico

Ever want to play with an FPGA, but don’t have the hardware? Now, if you have one of those ever-abundant Pi Picos, you can start playing with Verilog without getting …read more


Ghosts of Kennecott: Exploring an Abandoned Copper Mine in Alaska – CNET

The abandoned Kennecott Copper Mine in Alaska is unlike any place you’ve ever seen….


The Dark Sky’s iOS App Will Stop Working Imminently

The time has come: Dark Sky, the (mostly) beloved weather app for iOS is going to stop working on January 1st, according to in-app warnings. From a report: The sunsetting has been in the forecast for a while — Apple announced it was planning on shutti……