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Music Widget brings back the original Mac OS X iTunes widgetMusic Widget brings back the original Mac OS X iTunes widget
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest videoBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest video
New Foundation trailer teases Apple TV Plus’ ambitious sci-fi epicNew Foundation trailer teases Apple TV Plus’ ambitious sci-fi epic
Listen to Spotify on this nostalgic iPod-style web music playerListen to Spotify on this nostalgic iPod-style web music player
Super Mario World receives the widescreen emulation mod it deservesSuper Mario World receives the widescreen emulation mod it deserves
Bungie is actually releasing a Destiny-themed toasterBungie is actually releasing a Destiny-themed toaster
Performing Hamlet in GTA Online is simply the best theater experience lockdown can offerPerforming Hamlet in GTA Online is simply the best theater experience lockdown can offer
Watch Windows 11’s Cortana insist that Windows 11 isn’t realWatch Windows 11’s Cortana insist that Windows 11 isn’t real
Japanese Breakfast did a Simlish cover for The Sims 4 because nonsense never gets oldJapanese Breakfast did a Simlish cover for The Sims 4 because nonsense never gets old
This $2,700 robot dog will carry a single bottle of water for youThis $2,700 robot dog will carry a single bottle of water for you
Stranger Things is getting a companion podcast and Magic: The Gathering cardsStranger Things is getting a companion podcast and Magic: The Gathering cards
A very sus chicken nugget shaped like an Among Us crewmate sells for $99,997 on eBayA very sus chicken nugget shaped like an Among Us crewmate sells for $99,997 on eBay
Your next laptop may come with a cryptominer, courtesy of NortonYour next laptop may come with a cryptominer, courtesy of Norton
You probably shouldn’t eat cicadas if you’re allergic to shellfishYou probably shouldn’t eat cicadas if you’re allergic to shellfish
Fall Guys beans are the perfect height to pat Among Us beans on the headFall Guys beans are the perfect height to pat Among Us beans on the head
Vilnius, Lithuania built a ‘portal’ to another city to help keep people connectedVilnius, Lithuania built a ‘portal’ to another city to help keep people connected
Elizabeth Holmes’ lawyers want to know how often jurors blogElizabeth Holmes’ lawyers want to know how often jurors blog
Charlie bit us all, if you really think about itCharlie bit us all, if you really think about it
Kellogg’s is introducing a cereal robot to make the easiest food to prepare even easierKellogg’s is introducing a cereal robot to make the easiest food to prepare even easier
PSA for US Congresspeople: Please do not enter your phone’s passcode on TVPSA for US Congresspeople: Please do not enter your phone’s passcode on TV
Terrible news, everyone: AI is learning how to post cringeTerrible news, everyone: AI is learning how to post cringe
Tim Sweeney concludes Epic v. Apple trial by repping fried chickenTim Sweeney concludes Epic v. Apple trial by repping fried chicken
This picture of cheese helped send a man to prison for 13 yearsThis picture of cheese helped send a man to prison for 13 years
The first full trailer for Chloé Zhao’s Eternals promises an epoch-spanning epic from MarvelThe first full trailer for Chloé Zhao’s Eternals promises an epoch-spanning epic from Marvel
I do not understand this chairI do not understand this chair
Chaim Gartenberg
ZIGBEE ON MARS!ZIGBEE ON MARS!
Thomas Ricker
Who needs Super Nintendo World when an English town looks like this?Who needs Super Nintendo World when an English town looks like this?
Katy Perry’s new music video stars her BFF PikachuKaty Perry’s new music video stars her BFF Pikachu
The original Xbox background is here to haunt the Xbox Series X / SThe original Xbox background is here to haunt the Xbox Series X / S
The Nintendo Switch is finally getting a $10 calculator appThe Nintendo Switch is finally getting a $10 calculator app
It seems the patent office wanted number 11 million to be special, not soyIt seems the patent office wanted number 11 million to be special, not soy
Real-life Mario Kart looks amazing from the perspective of a self-flying Skydio droneReal-life Mario Kart looks amazing from the perspective of a self-flying Skydio drone
Hans Zimmer isn’t the only composer that can make tech sounds, you knowHans Zimmer isn’t the only composer that can make tech sounds, you know
A special thanks to the person who combined the Apple TV remote and an AirTagA special thanks to the person who combined the Apple TV remote and an AirTag
YouTube has run the numbers to see how vloggers open their videosYouTube has run the numbers to see how vloggers open their videos
Google Assistant will sing you a song about getting vaccinatedGoogle Assistant will sing you a song about getting vaccinated
Watch — and hear — NASA’s Ingenuity copter zip around on MarsWatch — and hear — NASA’s Ingenuity copter zip around on Mars
PSA: Don’t drive while you are on a Zoom meetingPSA: Don’t drive while you are on a Zoom meeting
I like X-wings as much as the next guy, but we don’t need one in the SmithsonianI like X-wings as much as the next guy, but we don’t need one in the Smithsonian
This world-ending asteroid is the perfect vehicle for Pink FloydThis world-ending asteroid is the perfect vehicle for Pink Floyd

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