If you search Amazon for Linda Belcher from the animated TV show Bob's Burgers, you will find the "Supportive Burger Wife" costume. [via Nicole Zhu] Not to be left out, though, are members of the younger generation, who can dream of being a Burger Heiress. (Sadly, there does not appear to be a Burger Prince or gender-nonspecific Burger Scion)
Supportive Burger Wife and Burger Heiress costumes
Reuters: Amazon's own documents prove it copied successful products
Amazon is often accused of copying and selling own-brand versions of successful products, using its control of the marketplace and its unique insight into sales there to give itself an overwhelming competitive advantage. Though Amazon denies doing this, a Reuters investigation confirms this claim with documents from Amazon itself that implicate top executives in the… READ THE REST
Goodreads has a problem with extortion scams and review bombing
Many authors will go to great lengths to minimize their negative reviews, and a slew of one-star careers can be a major detriment to a writer's career. Because of the influence of the book review site Goodreads (previously at Boing Boing), scammers threaten authors with negative reviews and demand ransom. Time Magazine reports: Since its… READ THE REST
Amazon welcomes delivery drivers who smoke weed
In an attempt to find more people willing to deliver their packages Amazon has instructed its 'delivery partners' to stop screen for marijuana. Doing so is anticipated to help ease the workforce shortage created by low wages, poor working conditions, and shitty benefits. I guess stoners are chill about that shit. Bloomberg: The company is… READ THE REST
Get this 11-course training bundle on ASL for just $35
ether it's with your voice or a silent but effective side-eye, humans are master communicators. And just like English, Spanish, or French, American Sign Language is another one of the many ways we can communicate with both loved ones, complete strangers, and even little kids. Even if you don't know anyone who uses ASL to… READ THE REST
Elevate your diving and underwater photography with $99 off a Navbow Scooter
Diving is a sport in and of itself, but what about underwater photography and videography? Aside from taking in the ocean depths and generally just trying to stay alive, you have to maneuver between a plethora of underwater camera equipment, which includes the camera itself, lenses, strobes, and many more. That's hard enough when you're… READ THE REST
This refurbished 6th-gen Apple iPad works, looks, and runs like new
Our world is dominated by mobile devices, some of which can even outperform laptops. When it comes to tablets, in particular, no one can seem to get their eyes off Apple's iPad. Whether the Mini or the Pro, iPads have long been some of the bestselling tablets to date. But as with all Apple products,… READ THE REST
