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  • newChina Launches First Civilian to Space, Targets 2030 for Crewed Lunar Landing
    China launched its latest crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station, including the first civilian sent to orbit by the country’s rapidly evolving space program. Read more...
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  • newRobert Englund Reveals His Favorite Freddy Krueger Moments
    How did a classically trained performer go from quirky character actor to slasher icon? New documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story takes the viewer through the life and career of the man who brought Freddy Krueger to terr…
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  • new‘The Risk of Extinction:’ AI Leaders Agree on One-Sentence Warning About Technology’s Future
    Over 350 AI executives, researchers, and industry leaders signed a one-sentence warning released Tuesday, saying that we should try to stop their technology from destroying the world. Read more...
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  • newRussia's Alleged Spy Whale Has Resurfaced Off the Coast of Sweden
    A beluga whale first spotted off the coast of Norway in 2019 and believed to be used for Russian surveillance, confused scientists when it resurfaced in Sweden this week. Marine biologists say the whale traveled to the area much faster as it continue…
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  • newNvidia Says Its New Supercomputer Officially ‘Closes the Digital Divide’
    As big tech companies like Amazon forbid employees from entering code into ChatGPT, other big tech companies are more optimistic. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang claims that anyone can code now with artificial intelligence, and that a new era of technolo…
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  • newMara Wilson Voices Chuck Tingle's Camp Damascus, Buckaroos
    Chuck Tingle is known for his cheeky erotic comedies which he first started publishing in 2014. For his first full-length, traditionally published novel, Tingle has turned to a different set of inspirations. Horror movies, sleepaway summer camp stori…
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  • newThe Little Mermaid Gets Review-Bombed So Hard That IMDb Changes Rating System
    Whatever you might actually think about the film, The Little Mermaid has been the target of a mass of racist online vitriol over the decision to headline Halle Bailey as the human-thirsting mermaid Ariel. Review aggregating sites like IMDb are now tr…
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  • newEverything We Know About the Future of Doctor Who
    Doctor Who ended the eras of both Chris Chibnall as series showrunner and Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor in 2022 with “The Power of the Doctor,” bringing to a close a three-season, three-special run.Read more...
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  • newDC Release Dates: When to See DCEU Movies and HBO Max Shows
    The DC Extended Universe is finally giving Marvel a run for its money—something that’s bound to increase now that James Gunn is running the show. The DCEU’s myriad projects stretch far beyond superhero mainstays Batman, Superman, and the Justi…
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  • newJames Cameron's New Terminator Script Is Waiting to See How A.I. Shakes Out
    Is another Witcher spinoff on the way? Terry Matalas won’t stop talking about his plans for a potential Star Trek: Legacy spinoff. Could another familiar Clone Wars face return for Ahsoka? Plus, what’s coming on the final season of Nancy Drew. Sp…
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  • newTMNT Mechs, Across the Spider-Verse Figures, and More Toy News
    Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the coolest new toys around. This week, TMNT’s Michelangelo goes Gundam Heavyarms, Rise of the Beasts’s Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal get slick new Transformers toys, and Hasbro is turning T…
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  • Deborah Chow Chats About the Work Behind Obi-Wan Kenobi
    Deborah Chow, the director of the Disney+ show, Obi-Wan Kenobi, went on the Crew Call podcast to chat about the challenges that came alongside working on the limited series. She had just finished Mandalorian and Kenobi had gone through “numerous it…
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  • Wake Up Besties, the Barbie and Ken Mugshot Meme Is Everywhere
    After an eagle-eyed Twitter user (@kojironanjo) realized that the Barbie trailer was ripe for meme-ification, Twitter fandom did what fandom does best, and immediately took the joke to the extreme. Reaching all corners of the world, fandoms immediate…
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  • Relentless Melt is H.P. Lovecraft Meets Agatha Christie
    Giving us gothic vibes in early 1900s Boston, Relentless Melt follows Artie Quick, a crossdressing young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to further her education, and her friend Theodore, an up-and-coming high society magician, as they…
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  • ‘Are We Waiting for S**t to Hit The Fan?’: Former Google Safety Lead Warns of AI Chatbots Writing News
    In a few short months, the idea of convincing news articles written entirely by computers have evolved from perceived absurdity into a reality that’s already confusing some readers. Now, writers, editors, and policymakers are scrambling to develop…
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  • Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Can You Outsmart a Mouse?
    I adore Rube Goldberg machines as much as the next puzzle-fanatic, but I never had the pleasure of playing the Goldberg-inspired board game Mouse Trap. As I understand it, the gameplay didn’t matter much. The joy was in building a contraption that,…
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  • Blade Runner Show Possibly Delayed a Full Year as Companies Refuse to Pay Writers
    You can now add the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 TV show to the list of shows impacted by the Writers Strike.Read more...
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  • Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross May Be Doing TMNT: Mutant Mayhem's Music
    Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninjas Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is set to hit theaters in a few months, and everything about it revealed so far looks and sounds like a good time. The movie has a lot of talent behind it: beyond Seth Rogen serving as an exe…
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  • HBO Exec Talks Writers Strike, Game of Thrones' TV Future
    After Game of Thrones wrapped in 2019, it wasn’t really a question about if HBO was considering the fantasy series for spinoff potential. Out of the many candidates there were at the time, the first salvo of this enterprise was last year’s House…
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  • Bleach's Endgame Reaches the Halfway Point in July
    Late last year, the anime adaptation of Bleach returned after being off the air for over a decade. With the new subtitle of Thousand-Year Blood War, the series aimed to adapt the final arc of Tite Kubo’s beloved supernatural manga, and many would s…
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  • What Is an AI 'Black Box'?
    For some people, the term “black box” brings to mind the recording devices in airplanes that are valuable for postmortem analyses if the unthinkable happens. For others it evokes small, minimally outfitted theaters. But black box is also an impor…
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  • Netflix Quietly Gives The Witcher (and Liam Hemsworth) Another Season
    The last several months have been tumultuous for Netflix’s The Witcher. After its third season hits next month, Henry Cavill’s time as Geralt of Rivia will come to a close as Hunger Games’ Liam Hemsworth steps into the role for the foreseeable…
    - 2 days ago 28 May 23, 9:30am -
  • AI Is Changing How Americans Find Jobs and Get Promoted
    Advancements in human capital management systems, more strategic and data-driven human resource and talent management practices, and increased attention to bias are all factors that are changing how people are hired, developed, promoted and fired.Rea…
    - 2 days ago 28 May 23, 9:00am -
  • Is Generative AI Bad for the Environment?
    Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet?Read more...
    - 3 days ago 28 May 23, 7:00am -
  • Alan Wake II's Co-Lead Gave the Sequel Its Horror Edge, Says Remedy
    Earlier in the week, Sony’s PlayStation showcase featured a variety of video games that are meant to release in the coming months (if not years). Among the big triple-A games featured was Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake II, which aims to go all…
    - 3 days ago 27 May 23, 2:40pm -
  • The Flash Almost Adapted Blackest Night with Titans and Stargirl
    The CW’s version of The Flash hung up its boots earlier this week after a nine-season run. During its time on the air, the show—and the Arrowverse at large—tackled several comic book storylines like Crisis on Infinite Earths and Worlds Finest.…
    - 3 days ago 27 May 23, 1:05pm -

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Wired - Culture

Sex Workers Are Still Hot for Twitter Spaces
Sex Workers Are Still Hot for Twitter Spaces
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The 12 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
The 12 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
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The 28 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
The 28 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
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The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
The 47 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
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The 43 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
The 43 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
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The Speedrunners Trying to Break 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
The Speedrunners Trying to Break 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
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geek

The Mary Sue

Wired - Gear

How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
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Yamaha YH-E700B Review: Awkward Flagship Headphones
Yamaha YH-E700B Review: Awkward Flagship Headphones
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35 Best Memorial Day Sales and Deals: Pizza Ovens, Recycled Bags, and More
35 Best Memorial Day Sales and Deals: Pizza Ovens, Recycled Bags, and More
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Review (2023): A Stylish, Powerful 2-in-1 Laptop
Lenovo Yoga 9i Review (2023): A Stylish, Powerful 2-in-1 Laptop
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21 Best Memorial Day Tech Deals 2023: Headphones, TVs, and More
21 Best Memorial Day Tech Deals 2023: Headphones, TVs, and More
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How to Make Meetings Shorter (for Real)
How to Make Meetings Shorter (for Real)
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Geeks are Sexy - Technology News

  • newThe Good Knight [Comic]
    [Source: Port Sherry Comics | Like “Port Sherry Comics” on Facebook | Follow “Port Sherry Comics” on Instragram]Click This Link for the Full Post > The Good Knight [Comic]
    - 14 hours ago 30 May 23, 6:42am -
  • newStoried: Why Do Cyborgs Inspire Special Fear in Humans?
    Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia—and villainization. And cyborgs represent a special kind of fear inherent in losing ourselves in the technologies we create. Listen as Dr. Emily Zarka explores the world of cybo…
    - 14 hours ago 30 May 23, 6:41am -
  • newLittle Mermaid [Comic]
    [Source: @Danbydraws]Click This Link for the Full Post > Little Mermaid [Comic]
    - 14 hours ago 30 May 23, 6:40am -
  • Mark Hamill Answers the Web’s Most Searched Questions About Himself [Video]
    Join Mark Hamill as he graces the stage for his WIRED Autocomplete interview. Uncover the enigmatic tale of how he secured the role of Luke Skywalker. Discover the secrets behind his creation of The Joker’s unmistakable laughter. Unveil the truth a…
    - 1 day ago 29 May 23, 1:03pm -
  • A Speed Comparison of the Fastest Man-Made Vehicles and Objects [Video]
    From Red Side: This video took me a lot of time, the calculation of speed and distance traveled was easy, but building the Scene was a bit hard. In this video we compare the fastest objects made by Man over the years. We put some other Things just fo…
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  • Today’s Hottest Deals: $119.99 39-inch Smart TV, Apple Watch Series 8, Logitech G PRO X Gaming Headset, and More!
    For today’s edition of “Deal of the Day,” here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an A…
    - 2 days ago 29 May 23, 6:10am -
  • Ebola: The epidemics that almost happened [Science Video]
    In 2013, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea. The country had no formal response system and the outbreak became the largest Ebola epidemic in recorded history. Guinea then completely overhauled their response system, and were able to successfully comba…
    - 2 days ago 29 May 23, 5:03am -

Geeks of Doom

  • Book Review: How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
    How to Sell a Haunted HouseHardcover | Kindle Edition | AudiobookBy Grady HendrixPublisher: BerkleyRelease Date: January 17, 2023If this book had a title like Coming Home Again, I'd probably be starting this review by saying something…
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  • Seandps’s Top 10 Movies of 2022
    Well folks, we did it. One more year has passed and things continue to move towards getting back to normal. Although the meaning of normal is still up for debate. For me, normal is a year full of movies that I got to enjoy in the theaters, and mo…
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  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Music
    Jim Morrison once waxed on wax about how “the future is uncertain and the end is always near.” Well if that’s the true-be-all-end-all-whatsit statement folks, then it’s a good thing that music is always near to help with the confusion. No…
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  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Dungeons & Dragons
    Welcome, readers! Once again, I am honored to be able to show off a few of the amazing Dungeons & Dragons releases that were made available this year. I know I may have omitted a few items, but these are the big ones that I think would make for a…
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  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Books, eBooks, and AudioBooks
    Another holiday season is almost upon, which means another great reason to buy and gift all things books! And there are some truly beautiful offerings from the publishing world this year, such some new illustrated editions of J.R.R. Tolkien works…
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Neatorama

  • newHave You Had Any Misles?
    A "misle" is an unofficial term for a word that you mispronounce because you've only seen it in text. The term came from the story Eric Wolfe posted in 1991 about the way he used to pronounce the word "misled." Instead of mis-led, he saw it as my-zul…
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  • newArtificial Intelligence Knows Nothing of Dogs and Cats
    Warning: this video may be nightmare-inducing. Or you might just find it hilarious. We know artificial intelligence algorithms are pretty good for writing an essay, or at least ChatGPT is, Midjourney can construct an illustration for you, and some re…
    - 37 mins ago 30 May 23, 7:52pm -
  • newWoman Wins Cheese Rolling Competition Despite Being Knocked Unconscious
    🧀 Canadian 🇨🇦 Delaney Irving won’t remember much of winning the Woman’s race at #cheeserolling.After being knocked out on her way down, she was unconscious for a period of time but told us it was all worth it. ⚠️ WARNING: Contains gr…
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  • newShould You Buy Food Storage Containers?
    These containers do help us when it’s time to store our leftovers in the refrigerator, or when we want to organize our produce and other ingredients in the fridge. Apparently, there is no need to buy them, according to celebrity chef and founder of…
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  • newOne Of The Oldest Buildings In The World
    Çatalhöyük is known as one of the oldest buildings in the world. Located in modern-day Turkey, it is dated to be around 9,400 years old, the location suggests that human activity started around 7,400 BCE. The edifice was maintained for over 2,000…
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  • newWhat Happens When You Pour Hydrogen Peroxide Into Your Toilet?
    It cleans the toilet. Hydrogen peroxide is a good alternative for a toilet bowl cleaner, especially if you need one for an emergency. What happens is that the chemical can effortlessly remove dirt, grime, bacteria, and the gross stuff that's really…
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  • newSpectre: the Vampire Einstein Monotile
    A couple of months ago, we touched on the subject of aperiodic monotiling. A shape called "the hat" was a breakthrough in the quest to find a single tile shape that would produce a non-repeating pattern. This is often called an einstein, because the…
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  • newA Scale Model of Time Itself
    When we think of time, we think of our daily schedules or maybe a lifetime. But the human mind has a hard time grasping the history of the universe, and the relative blink of an eye that humanity has existed. The 300,000 or so years that homo sapiens…
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  • Odd Prize Inside a Cheerios Box
    Redditor ceebasst poured out a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast. Or maybe it was a late-night snack. Either way, this came out with the cereal. No explanation on the box. You can see in the second picture at the reddit post that when you push the butto…
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  • Four Epidemics That We Stopped
    You remember the terrifying outbreak of Ebola virus in 2013, but do you recall the Ebola outbreak of 2021? No? That's probably because you were more concerned with COVID-19 by then, but it was also because health care professionals had a plan in plac…
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  • Extreme Ad for Liver Pills Shows the Torture of Prometheus
    In Greek mythology, the god Prometheus surreptitiously gave the gift of fire to humanity, thus sparking civilization and upsetting his fellow gods for altering the power differential between themselves and we lowly mortals. As punishment, he was ch…
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  • The Disco Classic "Stayin' Alive" on a Pipe Organ
    As Disco Stu of The Simpsonspoints out, disco music is only trending upward in popularity. So it's fitting that musicians of all sorts are getting with it to stay trendy with the young people.Radio Télévision Suisse, a Swiss public broadcasting ser…
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  • The Obsession with Mermaids in the Early 20th Century
    The live-action version of The Little Mermaid has made $118 Million so far in its opening weekend. It may herald another bump in the popularity of mermaids, joining other periods of mermaid-mania from history, going back thousands of years. In ancien…
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  • Historical Hairstyles From Around the World
    Hair styles, like clothing, go through trends and fads that sometimes make us look back and say, "What was I thinking?" I've had bangs, mullets, braids, Jheri curls, pixies, and purple hair, but all those pale in comparison to some of the hairstyle f…
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  • Norwegians Really Love Hot Dogs
    Embed from Getty ImagesNorway takes its hot dogs seriously. You can get a great hot dog from restaurants, street vendors, airports, and even gas stations, because Norwegians would expect only the best. Like most European countries, sausages have alwa…
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GeekDad

  • newReview – Icon vs. Hardware #3: Time Rewritten
    Curtis Metcalf has had his way with the timeline—and it will affect Icon going back to the beginning. Click through to read all of "Review – Icon vs. Hardware #3: Time Rewritten" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us vi…
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  • newReview – Power Girl Special #1: New Destinies
    Power Girl's story reaches a critical tipping point, and Fire and Ice begin a new adventure. Click through to read all of "Review – Power Girl Special #1: New Destinies" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon o…
    - 15 hours ago 30 May 23, 5:04am -
  • newReview – Batman: Detective Comics #1072 – The War for Gotham
    Can Batman save Gotham from the full wrath of the Orgham clan—and what will it cost him?Click through to read all of "Review – Batman: Detective Comics #1072 – The War for Gotham" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us…
    - 15 hours ago 30 May 23, 5:02am -
  • newReview – DC Pride 2023 #1: Ten Tales of Celebration
    DC celebrates Pride month with an all-star anthology featuring elite creators and characters. Click through to read all of "Review – DC Pride 2023 #1: Ten Tales of Celebration" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Pa…
    - 15 hours ago 30 May 23, 5:00am -
  • Raving Review: Dark Matter Sentry Microphone by Monoprice
    Monoprice is out to topple the Blue Yeti, and they pretty much nailed it. Read more to learn the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Monoprice Dark Matter Sentinel microphone.Click through to read all of "Raving Review: Dark Matter Sentry Microphone…
    - 2 days ago 29 May 23, 6:00am -
  • Beat the Heat This Summer with the COOLiFY 2S
    The TORRAS COOLiFY 2S is a wearable neck air conditioner. This U-shaped device fits around your nect and uses a combination of new cooling technology and fans to cool down your body even on hot days.Click through to read all of "Beat the Heat This S…
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  • Portable DAC/AMPs — The iFi Go Link and Go Bar Are Super Portable Gear for Making Your Headphones Sing
    With Fathers' Day just around the corner, consider gifting dad an upgrade to his audio experience with these excellent portable DAC/Amp combos from iFi.Click through to read all of "Portable DAC/AMPs — The iFi Go Link and Go Bar Are Super Portable…
    - 3 days ago 27 May 23, 9:00am -
  • Kids Books About Animals: ‘Ten Cats’ and Tornero the Sloth Ambassador
    These two animal books are aimed at young children.Click through to read all of "Kids Books About Animals: ‘Ten Cats’ and Tornero the Sloth Ambassador" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link…
    - 4 days ago 27 May 23, 5:00am -
  • Wind Whispers With News From PaizoCon Online 2023
    Check out this exciting news about 'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder' from PaizoCon Online 2023.Click through to read all of "Wind Whispers With News From PaizoCon Online 2023" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon o…
    - 4 days ago 26 May 23, 2:00pm -
  • ‘The Time Nature Keeps’ — A Book Review
    'The Time Nature Keeps' reveals the inner time mechanisms of the world around us, and is engrossing from start to finish. Click through to read all of "‘The Time Nature Keeps’ — A Book Review" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, plea…
    - 5 days ago 26 May 23, 7:00am -
  • Game or Work in Comfort With the E-WIN Flash XL Size Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Office Chair
    The E-WIN Flash XL Size Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair is great for larger people for both gaming as well as the office and provides great lumbar and neck support. Click through to read all of "Game or Work in Comfort With the E-WIN Flash XL…
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  • Seat Yourself in Style With the Verve Chair From Branch
    The Verve Chair is a sturdy, supportive, and stylish chair that will serve you well in work or in play.Click through to read all of "Seat Yourself in Style With the Verve Chair From Branch" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please suppor…
    - 5 days ago 26 May 23, 5:00am -
  • Review: ′Swimmers,’ A Picture Book for All Ages
    Tapioca Stories is a new publisher with a mission, sharing Latino stories. Click through to read all of "Review: ′Swimmers,’ A Picture Book for All Ages" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this lin…
    - 5 days ago 25 May 23, 9:30am -
  • Quest From Your Couch at PaizoCon Online 2023 This May 26-29
    A fully-online convention for fans of Starfinder and Pathfinder!Click through to read all of "Quest From Your Couch at PaizoCon Online 2023 This May 26-29" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link…
    - 5 days ago 25 May 23, 8:30am -
  • Build a Dream Desk with Flexispot
    Need a new desk? Here's everything you need to know about Flexispot's adjustable height desks.Click through to read all of "Build a Dream Desk with Flexispot" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this li…
    - 6 days ago 25 May 23, 7:30am -
  • Make Virtual Meetings Easier With The CZUR Starry Hub
    The Starry Hub is a smart 4K wireless projector that also features a built in 1080 HD webcam which makes it great for virtual meetings. It can project a 150 inch image with clear quality even in a lit room. Click through to read all of "Make Virtua…
    - 6 days ago 25 May 23, 6:30am -
  • Reaping the Rewards: Revved Up for ‘Thunder Rolls’
    You can almost hear the revving engines, squealing tires, and the roar of the crowds in 'Thunder Rolls.' Get ready to race!Click through to read all of "Reaping the Rewards: Revved Up for ‘Thunder Rolls’" at GeekDad.If you value content from Ge…
    - 6 days ago 25 May 23, 5:30am -
  • GeekMom: Indiana Jones Arrives to the “Something Wild!’ Line from Funko Games
    Geeks love their complex board games, but sometimes you want something quick and fun. Last Fall, we got to check out the Something Wild! line from Funko Games and I liked the game so much that I was really happy to see more versions get released. I g…
    - 6 days ago 24 May 23, 11:02am -
  • Click That Brick! The LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade Set Is Coming Soon
    Pac-Man fever hits LEGO with the Icons Pac-Man Arcade Set.Click through to read all of "Click That Brick! The LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade Set Is Coming Soon" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link…
    - 7 days ago 24 May 23, 7:00am -
  • Spiritune: Music Mood Wellness That Works
    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of prioritizing and supporting mental health. I had a whole month of ideas to write on, but I ended up taking most of the month to prioritize my mental health. One of t…
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Longform

  • Longform Podcast #535: Amy Chozick
    Amy Chozick is an author, journalist, executive producer, and showrunner. Her latest feature for The New York Times is ”Liz Holmes Wants You to Forget About Elizabeth.”“The subject thought it was a hit job. Twitter thought it was a puff piece…
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  • Longform Podcast #533: Hua Hsu
    Hua Hsu is a staff writer for The New Yorker. His book Stay True won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for memoir.“I've worked as a journalist … for quite a while. … But this [book] was the thing that was always in the back of my mind. Like, this was t…
    - 20 days ago 10 May 23, 9:42am -
  • Longform Podcast #532: Kevin Kelly
    Kevin Kelly is one of the founding editors of Wired, where his current title is Senior Maverick. His new book is Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I'd Known Earlier.“I never wrote a book because I wanted to do a good deed. I just wanted to tell…
    - 27 days ago 3 May 23, 10:14am -
  • Polk Award Winners: Terrence McCoy
    Terrence McCoy is The Washington Post's Rio de Janeiro Bureau Chief. He won the George Polk award for his series "The Amazon, Undone" on the illegal and often violent exploitation of the rainforest.“When I first got to Brazil, the Amazon was an a…
    - 32 days ago 28 Apr 23, 8:47am -
  • Polk Award Winners: Lynsey Addario
    Lynsey Addario is a photojournalist for The New York Times and National Geographic. She won the George Polk award for her photograph of the bodies of a woman and her two children alongside a friend who lay dying moments after a mortar struck them as…
    - 33 days ago 27 Apr 23, 9:40am -
  • Polk Award Winners: Tracy Wang and Nick Baker
    Tracy Wang and Nick Baker of CoinDesk, along with their colleague Ian Allison, won the George Polk award for reporting that led to the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and his cryptocurrency exchange FTX.“Crypto had been kind of a backwater of reporting…
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  • Polk Award Winners: Lori Hinnant
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Awkward Geeks

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  • That Time At The Library
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  • The Guild
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  • “Forgotten” Early 2000s Sci-Fi Shows
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    - 19 Jan 22, 12:13pm -
  • The Villains Lair
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  • Encanto: Mirabel’s Gift
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    - 5 Jan 22, 9:21pm -
  • If My Life Were A Disney Soundtrack
    Sometimes I like to put together playlists on Spotifty. Recently I wondered, if my life had a soundtrack, what would it be? Then I went completely blank.  After thinking on it, I figured the best place for me to start would be with songs from Disne…
    - 2 Jan 22, 10:34am -
  • Nerd Nostalgia: BK Commercials
    I’m not sure how I ended up down this rabbit hole, but here we are. This post is an unintentional ad for Burger King, because they saw talent before they were famous. Little “Buffy” at Burger King Before she worked at Double Meat Palace, Buffy…
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