I still use a screenless graphics tablet, an Intuos Pro PTH 660, not because it's the right tool to use in 2025 but because it's fine and it hasn't died… Read the rest of the article: The new Intuos Pro is an old-timey graphics tablet

Using variation selectors, you can conceal messages of arbitrary length within emoji, or indeed any unicode character. "To be clear, this is an abuse of unicode and you shouldn't do… Read the rest of the article: How to hide secret messages in emoji

The Memphis Zoo has you covered for Valentine's Day, whether you want to send something sweet to your sweetie or something decidedly less sweet to your ex. For 10 dollars,… Read the rest of the article: Send video of a pooping elephant to your ex for Valentine's Day

A completely made-up scientific term is making the rounds in academic journals, and instead of being "oops!" one major publisher is basically saying "this is fine!" As reported in Retraction… Read the rest of the article: Fancy science journal caught publishing nonsense term "vegetative electron microscopy," doubles down

I'm in love with the London Vegetable Orchestra! Playing music with hand-crafted instruments made from locally grown vegetables might sound like a gimmick, but they are actually incredibly talented musicians… Read the rest of the article: The London Vegetable Orchestra makes beautiful music with home-grown veggies

A new slime-like material developed by University of Guelph scientists generates electricity when squeezed, opening doors for applications from medical devices to clean energy harvesting. The material, made of 90%… Read the rest of the article: Scientists develop slime that generates electricity when squeezed

Scott Manley is a software developer with degrees in physics and astronomy. He uses his self-taught engineering and rocket science knowledge on his YouTube channel, teaching people orbital mechanics to… Read the rest of the article: Scott Manley has a plan to save the Earth from Asteroid 2024 YR4

Elon Musk stood over a hunched, seated Donald Trump in a show of dominance during a joint press conference in the Oval Office yesterday. And according to MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell,… Read the rest of the article: Elon Musk looms over Donald Trump in "most powerless image ever" of U.S. president (video)

I swear I've watched this video of Patrick the potbelly pig running to get his breakfast at least 30 times already (and counting), and it never fails to make me laugh. In… Read the rest of the article: Adorable pig comes running for his breakfast

The Alps? Too cold. Japan? So last year. Hawaii? They don't even want us there, for good reason. No, when you're planning your big vacation this year, there should only… Read the rest of the article: Your next vacation destination: Mystery Flesh Pit National Park

Tim Robinson is one of the most talented and underrated comedians of our time, and I will die on that hill. I Think You Should Leave is nothing short of… Read the rest of the article: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd link up for a bizarre-looking dark comedy

WESH's helicopter hovering over the upcoming Universal Orlando theme park Epic Universe caught the testing of a freestanding animatronic figure for the park's "How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of… Read the rest of the article: An amazing walking and dancing animatronic dragon at Universal's upcoming Epic Universe theme park (video)

Support your friendly neighborhood independent comic strip: SIGN UP FOR THE INNER HIVE and you'll get each week's Tom the Dancing Bug comic at least a day before publication. Plus other exclusive content like extra… Read the rest of the article: Tom the Dancing Bug: A Calvinesque and Hobbesian look at a criminal presidency

You know we're living in interesting times when "nuke the ocean floor" makes it onto the list of climate solutions. A new proposal suggests using the world's largest-ever nuclear explosion… Read the rest of the article: Here's a plan to detonate the world's largest H-bomb to end global warming — what could go wrong?

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while I'm a big fan of love, I'm not a big fan of the obscene amounts of money that Americans spend on… Read the rest of the article: For Valentine's Day, save $188 and get your loved one this instead

TL;DR: The 2025 YouTube Masterclass teaches you how to grow your channel, gain subscribers, and make money — lifetime access on sale for $39.99 (reg. $109). Building a YouTube channel sounds easy —… Read the rest of the article: Turn your YouTube dreams into dollars with help from this online masterclass

A pale Marco Rubio couldn't hold it in yesterday, visibly sighing when Donald Trump reiterated his plans to "take over" Gaza. "We're not going to have to buy," Trump said,… Read the rest of the article: Marco Rubio miserably sighs while Trump insists on "owning" Gaza (video)

TL;DR: Zario Pro's lifetime subscription for $39.99 helps you cut screen time, stay focused, and get more done — without boring you to death. You know that moment when you pick up your… Read the rest of the article: Stop scrolling and start living with this AI-powered focus app

Death Cab for Cutie is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic alt.rock album Plans by playing the album all the way through at four shows in Seattle, WA (8/2/25),… Read the rest of the article: Death Cab for Cutie to celebrate 20 years of Plans with four anniversary shows

Police arrested a woman for allegedly squishing a sweet bun for sale at a Fukuoka, Japan convenience store. "I only pressed it lightly in my hand to check the firmness… Read the rest of the article: Person arrested for squashing a sweet bun in convenience store