These days most people share funny memes and GIFs with friends and family, but how often does someone say “JIF” or “me-me” out loud when referring to one? If that’s you, you’re saying it wrong.
Review Geek - Make Gadgets Fun Again
Upgrading a PC or a laptop can be an expensive affair. While cheap options are sometimes available, you could spend several hundred dollars or even a couple of thousand dollars on a new device. Wanting to avoid a pricy upgrade is understandable, but when do you need a new machine?
Even the most privacy-minded, Google-hating internet users are afraid to ditch Google Search. But you don’t need Google for accurate search results or fancy features. Alternative search engines have finally reached maturity, and they now offer a compelling experience that can easily replace Google Search—you just have to pick one that you enjoy using.
BMW Recalls Select EVs Over Battery Fires
It’s another day and another report about electric vehicles catching on fire. This week, BMW announced a short recall notice for select 2022 models of its electric cars over battery fires, but so far, fewer than 100 vehicles may be affected.
Apple Pay Coming to Edge and Chrome in iOS 16
Apple may resolve an annoying issue regarding Apple Pay in iOS 16. The company appears to be expanding support for third-party browsers, including Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Until now, Apple’s mobile payment service was only available through the Safari browser app.
NASA Needs Your Help Identifying Martian Clouds
Planetary scientists have their heads in the clouds. And I mean that in a good way—scientists are identifying Martian clouds to better understand the Red Planet’s atmosphere. But with over 15 years of data to sort through, NASA needs some help from volunteers.
Dodge Confirms Its Next-Gen Charger and Challenger Will Be Electric
The Dodge Charger and Challenger are two iconic vehicles, especially when it comes to American muscle cars. Packing powerful HEMI V8 engines that shake drivers in their seats and rip down the street. That’s coming to an end, though, as the next models will be all-electric.
More Ads Are Coming to iPhone
You may not realize it, but the iPhone contains plenty of ads. Apple uses information like your age, activity, download history, and subscriptions to serve targeted ads in applications like News, Stocks, and the App Store. And despite pushback from users, more ads are coming to the iPhone.
The New LEGO Camera Z28 Set Will Make Your Wallet Go Vroom Vroom
If you thought the LEGO Ferrari was cool, wait until you see the new LEGO Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It’s a faithful recreation of the 1969 muscle car, with a convertible top, optional hideaway lights, and of course, a pair of fuzzy dice. Oh, and like a real Camaro, it’s expensive.
That Popular LEGO Set You Wanted Just Got a Price Hike
As if you haven’t spent enough money on multiple amazing LEGO sets already, earlier this year, the company confirmed several builds would see a price increase this summer. Starting on August 1st, 2022, around a quarter of the LEGO catalog costs more money.
LEGO Super Mario Finally Gets a Princess Peach Expansion
To help celebrate March 10th, Mar10 Day, LEGO announced that the reigning royal princess is finally making her way to our shelves. In partnership with Nintendo, LEGO continues to release interactive Super Mario sets, and now fans can enjoy an animated Princess Peach figure, along with Peach’s own castle expansion set.
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This Month in Tech History: August
The month of August sees the births of classic computers, unlikely tech alliances, and the last chapter of the saga of one of Silicon Valley’s most significant leaders. Read on for the details.
LEGO Brings Back Two Iconic Theme Sets In Giant Glorious Fashion
In celebration of 90 years of LEGO, your favorite brick-building company has released some iconic theme sets that are bigger than ever. We’re talking about a remake of the original 1979 Galaxy Explorer spaceship and a huge 4,514-piece medieval castle.
LEGO Atari 2600 Review: Satisfying Nostalgia Brick by Brick
Despite being a child of the ’80s, my oldest memory involving video games centers on the Atari 2600. When I was but a youngin’, my family would visit my aunt, who just so happened to own an Atari. And with it, I got my first taste of gaming. The LEGO Atari 2600 recaptured those memories perfectly.
LEGO Pays Tribute to The Rolling Stones With Tongue Brick Set
The Rolling Stones iconic tongue and lips logo is recognized worldwide, and now you can put it on your wall with the all-new LEGO Art Rolling Stones set.
Build Your Own Atari 2600 with LEGO
If you’ve ever felt nostalgic and wanted to build your own retro Atari 2600 “video computer system,” now you can, thanks to LEGO. One of the most famous video game consoles of all time is back but in brick form.
This Free AI Tool Restores Family Photos With a Bit of Guesswork
We’ve reached a point where AI photo restoration tools are relatively common. But if you want to fix a family photo for free, you’re almost guaranteed to end up with terrible results. That’s why Tencent’s AI researchers launched GFP-GAN, a free and open-source restoration tool that takes just seconds to fix an old photo.
Your Valve Steam Deck Order Will Arrive By Year’s End
Valve’s Steam Deck was one of the most hotly anticipated gaming consoles in a long time, and the company’s site utterly crashed under the sheer volume of people trying to obtain one. But that’s changing, and Valve says you’ll get one much sooner than it originally thought. Even if you order today.
Samsung’s Repair Mode Locks Your Phone Data While You Send It Away
Getting your phone repaired when possible is generally better for the world and, importantly, your pocketbook. But mailing it away or dropping it off somewhere risks exposing your personal data. Samsung’s new “repair mode” should help alleviate those fears.
These Are the 10 Best Places to Buy Geeky Gear and T-Shirts Online
You can watch every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and read every Frank Miller-penned comic book, but you and I both know that you’re not a true nerd unless you wear geeky t-shirts and fill your home with nerdy knickknacks.
The 7 Best Portable Mechanical Keyboards of 2022
Mechanical keyboards make typing a fantastic experience, but not every keyboard is easy to carry around. These seven options are a great place to start if you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard that’s also ultraportable.
The Best Apps and Websites for Lifelong Learners
Learning doesn’t have to stop once you graduate from high school or college. In fact, there are tons of websites and apps out there that make learning at any age easy as pie, no matter what kind of topics you’re interested in.
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