The folks at Squirrel Monkey reimagine modern apps and online services as if they existed decades ago. They do a great job making them look like software did in the 1980s and 1990s. This imaginary 1980s version of Wordle looks and sounds exactly like real PC games of the era. I don't know how they do it!
Watch: What if Wordle existed in the 1980s
New York Times tried to change today's Wordle word that suddenly seemed icky after Politico leak
If you're a Wordle addict, you might want to play today's round before reading this spoiler of a post — unless, that is, you're easily offended by certain politically charged words creeping into your gameplay. In that case, read on. The New York Times, which tries to keep their daily Wordle word "distinct from the… READ THE REST
The mean old New York Times took down a Wordle archive
The New York Times bought Wordle from its creator, so it has the legal right to stop others from offering archives of Wordle. The newspaper-cum-gaming-company did just that this week when it contacted the owner of a Wordle archival site and told them to stop. The archive posted a message that said, "Sadly, the New… READ THE REST
Rivers Cuomo made his own Weezer-themed version of Wordle
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has been digging even deeper into his nerd-rock reputation over the last few years, spending much of his non-songwriting time* taking Harvard coding classes online. And for his latest trick, he (along with Marcus Ng) has created Weezle — a playable riff of the popular game Wordle, except all of the… READ THE REST
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Belgian waffles are a blank template for unforgettable weekend breakfasts. From savory creations with avocado, bacon, and goat cheese to the traditional sweet kinds with berries, powdered sugar, and syrup, waffles are unstoppable. However, nothing brings down a waffle-inspired dream morning like the antiquated, dirty waffle iron that cooks unevenly or worse, unexpectedly burns and dries… READ THE REST
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Summer is here, which means we're spending less time under blankets and more time under stars. And, while we're no longer chasing the sun quite as fast, sometimes random household chores do need an extra flash of light here and there. This One80 LED Headlamp will help you get the darker things done so you can get back… READ THE REST
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From your music streaming subscriptions and bank accounts to your work laptop, passwords unlock the most vital things in our lives. Unfortunately, that's a mess to track unless you're exceptionally organized or have some intricate communication system for your passwords and logins. If you aren't, you might deal with many forgotten unique passwords, annoying security questions, and botched password… READ THE REST
