"Have you seen him?," photographed in Minneapolis, MN, and contributed to the Boing Boing Flickr Pool by BB reader Phil Jones (website).
Have you seen him? (Boing Boing Flickr Pool)
First US case of Omicron found in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the omicron variant of the coronavirus in the U.S. has been found in a person in California. From NBC News: The CDC issued a statement that the California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health confirmed the case in a traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22. … READ THE REST
Watch "Zuck on a Truck" push out "Elf on the Shelf" in this creepy algorithm parody ad
"He knows when you are sleeping, he's knows when you're awake" takes on a whole new meaning when an omniscient Zuck on a Truck replaces the old do-nothing Elf on the Shelf. This too-close-for-comfort "parody" ad shows us what happens when algorithms lead to a insurrections. "Elf on the Shelf can only see so much.… READ THE REST
This Fisher-Price toy phone has bluetooth so you can use it to make real calls
If I didn't hate talking to people on the phone I would certainly buy this Fisher Price Chatter Bluetooth Telephone for my desk. It's $60 and seemingly sold out. Introducing the special edition Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone — a phone smart enough not to come with any apps. Its intuitive bulky face design comes with a… READ THE REST
Save 20% this Cyber Week on a holiday-themed Advent calendar full of goodies
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. The holiday season is upon us, which means it's that time of year to indulge in the things that make us happy while we're surrounded by loved ones. Of course, indulging… READ THE REST
Boost your productivity with 40% in Cyber Week savings on over 200 Mac apps
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Back in school, mastering subjects like calculus and French was of utmost importance. But as you go about life, adulting your way through your complex personal issues and your chosen profession,… READ THE REST
This Cyber Week, make using your tablet easier than ever with 20% off this stylus pen
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. By now, we all know how useful iPads and digital tablets are. Their functionality and versatility make them a handy tool whether we're utilizing them for personal or professional use. Even… READ THE REST
