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I save $50 a month by self-hosting these 4 open-source apps - MakeUseOf

Paying isn't the only to use world-class services.

Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap - Ars Technica

Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.

You're Using Windows 11 Wrong—Until You Learn These 31 Game-Changing Tricks - PCMag

Samsung’s Bixby reboot shows up early with Perplexity in tow - 9to5Google

Samsung hasn’t been particularly quiet about its coming Perplexity partnership, and now we’re getting a first look at the Bixby...

iOS 26 has three new iPhone features I’ve been really loving - 9to5Mac

Here are three new iOS 26 features I’ve been especially loving on my iPhone after nearly six months using the software.

You Can Turn On Your iPhone's Flashlight Without Touching It - Here's How - bgr.com

The flashlight function built in to every iPhone is a handy tool with lots of configuration options, including two hands-free ways to turn it on and off

Legendary Dev Loses His Mind Over AI Agent’s Unsolicited ‘Act of Kindness’ - Gizmodo

Just fuck you. Fuck you all.

Disneyland’s most expensive drink has shot up in price — and it could disappear soon - New York Post

Disneyland’s most expensive drink has shot up in price — and it’s only available for a few more days.

Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere - TechCrunch

Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first

2025 Was the Year Ninja Games Made a Comeback - Gizmodo

With three 'Ninja Gaiden' games, 'Ghost of Yotei,' and 'Shinobi,' ninjas returned to the gaming forefront in a big way.

Turn your PC into a Super Nintendo with Epilogue’s new USB dock - The Verge

Turn your PC into a Super Nintendo with Epilogue’s new SN Operator that can play and backup your original SNES cartridges.

How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips - Phys.org

When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice. The stuff looks much fancier than the slightly cloudy ice you get from your home freezer. How do they do this?

Want to live longer? Try fartleks. - The Washington Post

Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from the past year: how fartlek training – or “speed play” – can help you exercise more joyfully and more frequently.

Why You Should Play: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter - Game Informer

Video Editor Eric breaks down why Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the perfect new starting point for this long-running RPG series.

Google seems ready to kill the last of Stadia; go convert your controller now - 9to5Google

As the three-year anniversary of Stadia’s death approaches, the final “active” part of Google’s short-lived venture into cloud gaming appears...

39C3: Hacking Washing Machines - Hackaday

Many of us have them, few of us really hack on them: well, here we’re talking about large home appliances. [Severin von Wnuck-Lipinski] and [Hajo Noerenberg] were both working on washing mach…

CD PROJEKT co-founder Michał Kiciński acquires GOG from CD PROJEKT - cdprojekt.com

Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT and one of its major shareholders, has acquired 100% of the shares in GOG, formerly part of the CD PROJEKT Group. GOG is the leading DRM-free games digital distribution

HyperX OMEN OLED gaming monitor leaked ahead of CES 2026 reveal - VideoCardz.com

HP HyperX Omen gaming monitors Windows Latest sources say that these are 'the best gaming monitors HP has ever created'. HyperX is preparing a new OMEN

Samsung doesn’t know what the Galaxy S26 will cost, losing money on Galaxy Z TriFold - 9to5Google

According to a new report, fluctuating costs have left Samsung struggling to finalize pricing for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series,...

Warhammer Miniature of the Year 2025 – The winners revealed - Warhammer Community

The best miniatures of the year, voted for by you.