Buddhist monk reminding us: "We all live in a yellow submarine"

Gareth Branwyn 11:01 am Sat Apr 11, 2020

Who knew that THIS was the sound of one hand clapping?

And as if that wasn't enough delight for the day:

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John Lennon playing the bass on "Helter Skelter"

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More psychedelic-y demo version of The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood"

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Breathtaking isolated John and Paul vocals on "If I Fell"

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KeySmart's TaskPad with wireless charging built-in is a WFH essential

A desktop may not seem like a place where chaos ensues. But, when you set up your computer, then start arranging all the other stuff you need on your workspace, it can all turn into a mess pretty quickly. With a keyboard, a mousepad, wrist guards, power chargers, coasters, and more, more, more, there isn't… READ THE REST
RoboKiller's highly-rated spam call and text blocking app is on sale for over 35% off

If it felt like your phone was buzzing like a device possessed this year with loads of spam calls, spoofed numbers, and time-wasting telemarketers, you are very dishearteningly correct. This year saw a hefty 18% rise in the number of spam calls the average phone owner received, an average of over 28 each month. Just… READ THE REST
Did Queen's Gambit stoke your fire for chess dominance? This grandmaster training can get you there

If you watched The Queen's Gambit on Netflix this year…congratulations, you're a citizen of Earth with a Netflix subscription. It seems like literally everybody with streaming access watched the story of Beth Harmon ruthlessly laying waste to the entire 1950s and '60s international chess scene. While it was a blast watching Anya Taylor-Joy's character crush… READ THE REST