Online calculators are simple apps but mostly look rough on phones for all the usual "website on a phone" reasons. Calculate How is a new set designed to be functional and accessible on handsets. [via] So far, there are mathematical calculators, a time card thingy, unit converters and financial tools. — Read the rest

Anthony "decryption" Agius writes about Trying To Find Meaning In Owning An Old Mac. Following in the footsteps of his father's late-life interest in classic cars, he bought an SE/30 from 1989 and "hasn't been this excited about a computer for a long time." — Read the rest

Heavily armed, masked Federal agents with armored vehicles staged and swept through MacArthur Park in Downtown Los Angeles in a blatant display of force. LA's Mayor insisted they leave, "ASAP."

It's unclear if anyone was arrested during the sweep.

"This was just one big, perverse publicity stunt," said Ron Gochez, a member of Unión del Barrio, an independent political organization advocating for immigrant rights and social justice.

TL;DR: These Digital Binoculars can see at night, snap photos, and record video. They're also only $90 (reg. $159.99).

Most binoculars are great in daylight but nearly useless once the sun goes down. If you've ever tried spotting wildlife or navigating a trail in low light, you know how frustrating that can be. — Read the rest

How lightfast art markers and pigments are is often discussed: everyone "knows" fading is the tradeoff for rich, subtle colors such as those offered by Copics and Dr. Ph Martins. But I never thought twice about the lightfastness of colored pencils. — Read the rest

Having served his purpose to convicted felon Donald Trump, Elon Musk suddenly finds himself thrown under every available bus.

"I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.

Painter Aron Wiesenfeld is best known for his moody, realistic oil paintings of often-solitary figures drifting through strange and dreamy spaces. His work has caught the attention and admiration of fellow artists like Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola, and Jim Lee, among others. — Read the rest

Some may call culinary YouTuber Ordinary Sausages a mad genius for what he's done with the medium of food, simply following in the footsteps of innovators like famous condom sous-vider Dennis Lee. I agree, but without the genius part.

He's gone from simply making sausages in unconventional ways to wreaking havoc on anyone with taste buds — really, the carbonated tuna should have been our first sign that something was not quite right in the house of Sausage. — Read the rest

The Salt Path is Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir about finding spiritual renewal on a 630-mile hike along the English coast. Setting out with her husband after they lost their house and learned he was terminally ill, it's a tale of transformation, bravery and the generosity of others. — Read the rest

Cats, evidently, contain multitudes. On one end of the spectrum, they're getting spooked over LEGO sculptures of themselves, while on the other, they're effortlessly trouncing their owners at irreverent card games.

Take, for instance, Siamese cat Noelle, who has achieved viral fame by being weirdly good at Cards Against Humanity despite not being a human (but probably being against humanity, as is the case with all cats). — Read the rest

A Czech musician and Kent State graduate was invited back to the U.S. to play in a concert series this summer, only to be detained and traumatized by ICE agents upon arriving at the Detroit airport last week.

"On July 1, as I arrived in the United States, I was detained by immigration officers at the Detroit airport," the 35-year-old clarinet player, Jaroslav Skuta, wrote in an email, via The Columbus Dispatch, to explain his disappearance from his scheduled shows, including one at the Kent United Methodist Church, scheduled for the end of the month. — Read the rest

Fans of The Tiny Chef Show, unite! His heartbreaking post-cancellation videos have launched a campaign to get him renewed.

On Friday, July 4, The Tiny Chef Show took to its official Instagram account to share an update on its cancellation status with its 5.1 million followers.

Donald Trump might talk tough on tariffs, but when asked the simple question of when they would go into effect, the MAGA leader was clearly stumped.

"Do the tariff rates change at all on July 9, or do they change on August 1st?" — Read the rest

TL;DR: Don't miss this Deal Days price drop that lets you grab Windows 11 Pro for less than $10 for life until July 20.

Is newer really better? We certainly don't think so, especially since we're still rocking with our trusty PCs with a couple of years on them. — Read the rest

An Australian woman who served death cap mushrooms for lunch was convicted Monday of murdering three members of her family. Erin Patterson's Beef Wellington killed Don and Gail Patterson, her former in-laws, and Heather Wilkinson, Gail's sister. Ian Wilkinson, Gail's husband, survived to tell the tale; Erin had falsely claimed to have been diagnosed with cancer after luring her victims to the meal. — Read the rest

Lisa GUI is a web-based model of the Apple Lisa's graphical user interface. Predating the original Macintosh by a year, it introduced so much that we associate with it, from the high-resolution 1-bit aesthetic to user-interface standards that persist to this day. — Read the rest

Revenge on Gold Diggers, renamed Emotional Fraud Simulator after a backlash, is a Chinese game about men lured into relationships by manipulative women only interested in one thing. The live-action choose-your-own-adventure title has proven so controversial in China that the director ended up banned from social media platforms. — Read the rest

TL;DR: Get major savings on this versatile tracker that fits on everything. The price just dropped on a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — get three for $74.97 (reg. $119.97).

Bluetooth trackers are the new-age solution to the age-old problem of losing your valuables. — Read the rest

TL;DR: Get your paws on the Cheerble Ball, a self-rolling, rechargeable toy cats love. Now just $19.97 (reg. $27.99) until July 15. 🐾

If your cat thinks peak entertainment is knocking your coffee mug off the table two minutes before your Zoom meeting, it might be time to give them a toy that actually keeps them distracted from mischief. — Read the rest

If you want to travel back to the mid 1960s without a time machine, all you need is a ticket to a Herb Alpert concert.  At 90, Alpert is in the middle of a nationwide tour with The Tijuana Brass, the lively horn-driven band he created when JFK still sat in the Oval Office. — Read the rest