On Friday, I threw together a quick blog post about a recent David Pogue column on Foxconn, and responses to that column by others around the web. The resulting Boing Boing discussion thread was full of thoughtful, interesting stuff, and (for the most part!) surprisingly non-inflammatory. Give it a read. I've also updated the post to include a few relevant links I neglected to include, like this related ABC Nightline TV episode, and another Pogue column on the hidden cost of cheap gadgets.
People in New Jersey are posting footage of large "drones" floating around overhead. Isn't it amazing! Large drones! 49 reports in one night. The sightings came after several weeks of… READ THE REST
If you've known me for longer than a few minutes, you know that one of my favorite videos of all time is the "take a closer look at that snout!" elephant shrew… READ THE REST
At first glance, the LEGO Onyx Cinder set seems fine. It's a cool Star Wars starship with fun features, like the ability to rotate its engines for vertical takeoff, thanks… READ THE REST
TL;DR: The Toybox kid-friendly 3D printer deluxe bundle is on sale for $329.97 (reg. $439) until December 22. Gift shopping for a child is completely different from shopping for an adult. There's SO… READ THE REST
TL;DR: The Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January 12. Alright, so you're in the kitchen, right? It's a big dinner affair. Maybe it's the holidays.… READ THE REST
TL;DR: Head to checkout to get this new, open-box JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on sale for just $74.99 (reg. $129) through December 15, with delivery in time for Christmas. What's… READ THE REST
