Verdict: The generic thermometers at Lowes are crap.
Crap Thermometers
NPR retracts comically specific article about Supreme Court's Samuel Alito retiring, after he doesn't
This morning, NPR published a long, detailed article about U.S. Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito retiring. Announced from the bench, wrote veteran court reporter Nina Totenberg. But he hasn't retired;… READ THE REST
Mass layoffs expected at Xbox, as prices go up
Microsoft's gaming division is having a rough time of it, having sold fewer consoles this generation than Sony and the game industry's general troubles pinching its ambitions. New Xbox chief… READ THE REST
Liquid water may be two different structures constantly swapping back and forth
Water is weird. Unlike any simple liquid, it becomes easier to compress as it cools, and it reaches its maximum density at 4°C—not at its freezing point. This anomaly is… READ THE REST
The only thing hotter than summer? A $15 Sam's Club membership when it's usually $60.
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get a 1-year Sam's Club Membership with Auto-Renew for just $15 and enjoy member access to summer essentials,… READ THE REST
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more: yours for life for $20
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Replace Microsoft 365 with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office, now just $19.97. Paying $99.99 every year… READ THE REST
How to get a 5-year VPN for the cost of a sandwich – that's less than a cent per day
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: iProVPN will protect your privacy when you access global content for the amazing Deal Days price of… READ THE REST
