Here's the third part of my reading (MP3) of Petard (part one, part two), a story from MIT Tech Review's Twelve Tomorrows, edited by Bruce Sterling; a story inspired by, and dedicated to, Aaron Swartz — about elves, Net Neutrality, dorms and the collective action problem.
Podcast: Petard, Part 03
A laptop hub that multitasks as much as you for just $56.97
TL;DR: This 12-in-1 USB-C Hub is a tech dream wrapped up in a low-profile laptop stand for just $56.97 (reg. $99) through December 15. Sometimes, a product comes along that makes you wonder,… READ THE REST
Choke on it: Ohio Supreme Court confirms that boneless chicken can contain bones
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Spotify's Car Thing becomes Car Brick after service discontinued
Car Thing was Spotify's first hardware product, a simple touchscreen music player for car dashboards that piped tracks from the online service. After three years, it all became e-waste, discontinued… READ THE REST
Windows 11 Pro + Office 2019 for $45.97 = love
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Slip this $24.99 electric toothbrush into their stocking with the candy
TL;DR: The Quip Smart Sonic Toothbrush is on sale for just $24.99 (reg. $55) with delivery by Christmas if ordered by December 15—head to checkout to get it now. Who says… READ THE REST
A guitar teacher that fits in a stocking
TL;DR: The Fret Zealot 2 Guitar LED Learning System is on sale for $199.99 (reg. $249.99) with free shipping and on-time Christmas delivery when ordered by December 15. Are you ready to master… READ THE REST
