GIF: Maps On The Web
Vince Miklos collects GIFs of Empires, from the Roman to Soviet. [io9]
Animated maps of great empires
Over 20 years of International Space Station history is now online
The International Space Station has orbited Earth for nearly 25 years. During that time, it's housed astronauts, conducted groundbreaking science, served mediocre food, featured questionable bathroom facilities, and astronauts have… READ THE REST
Legendary cartoonist Bill Griffith's new graphic biography of his great-grandfather, William Henry Jackson
You may know cartoonist Bill Griffith from his iconic character Zippy the Pinhead, who made the leap from underground comic books to mainstream daily newspaper comic strips. But Griffith has… READ THE REST
Leaked plans show Ubisoft backed away from Reconstruction-era game featuring Black protagonist
God forbid a Ubisoft game actually says anything. There are quite a few irons in the Assassin's Creed fire at the moment, from the continued monetization of The Ninja One… READ THE REST
Outsmart future storms with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus
TL;DR: The Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus app delivers sharp, real-time storm tracking and alerts for just $39.99 (reg. $199.99). Making sense of the weather these days is like rolling dice —… READ THE REST
CISSP without the buzzwords: 8-domain training bundle for $29.97
TL;DR: Eight courses covering CISSP's eight domains—risk, assets, IAM, ops, and more—so you can prep like a pro for just $29.97! If "security" is already in your job title (or soon will… READ THE REST
A $159 ASUS Chromebook that's part tablet, part overachiever
TL;DR: The 2024 ASUS Chromebook CM30 with Detachable Touchscreen is down to $159.99 ($329.99) with free shipping. Between your laptop that weighs too much for your liking and your phone that's too small… READ THE REST
