see what you want in under 3 clicks and there’s where these browser extensions come in.
Source: Linux Today – How to Check What Fonts Used in a Website
Monthly Archives: September 2020
The Orville Gets a Season 3 Status Update From Seth McFarlane
David Koepp gives updates on Indiana Jones 5. Marvel’s Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel may be closer to new cast members. Cowboy Bebop is getting ready to shoot again plus updates from The Walking Dead, The 100, and more. Spoilers away!
Source: Gizmodo – The Orville Gets a Season 3 Status Update From Seth McFarlane
Disney+ Rolls Out Long-Awaited GroupWatch Feature Today
Disney+ is finally giving U.S. users an official watch party feature, just in time for the Mandalorian’s return next month.
Source: Gizmodo – Disney+ Rolls Out Long-Awaited GroupWatch Feature Today
SteelSeries' New RGB Mousepads Are Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Large
Mousepads have been getting bigger and bigger over the past few years, going from small rectangles that sit next to your keyboard to giant mats that can cover your entire desk. But with its new QcK mousepads, SteelSeries is going XXXXXL.
Source: Gizmodo – SteelSeries’ New RGB Mousepads Are Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Large
Arm Announces Cortex-A78AE, Mali-G78AE and Mali-C71AE Autonomous System IPs
Functional safety is an area of computing that is becoming ever more important as we see more and more embedded technologies integrated into our daily lives. Arm’s Automotive Enhanced (AE) line of IP had been launched back in 2018 with the release of the Cortex-A76AE.
Fast-forward a few years, it’s time for a new set of AE IP, with Arm now introducing the new Cortex-A78AE, bringing a higher performance CPU core, and also for the first time introducing an AE class GPU and ISP in the form of the Mali-G78AE and Mali-C71AE. With the move, Arm also says that it is diversifying beyond just the automotive sector and widening the scope to industrial and other autonomous systems.
Source: AnandTech – Arm Announces Cortex-A78AE, Mali-G78AE and Mali-C71AE Autonomous System IPs
Fry Your Eggs in Too Much Butter
Some might say there is no such thing as “too much butter,” and if they did say that, they would be correct. But thanks to the fat-phobic society we live in, “too much butter” exists as a concept, causing even the most diehard butter fans to, at some point, wonder “is that too much?” after adding a glob of butter to a…
Source: LifeHacker – Fry Your Eggs in Too Much Butter
Intel's oneAPI Is Coming To AMD Radeon GPUs
While yesterday brought the release of Intel’s oneAPI 1.0 specification, the interesting news today is that oneAPI support is coming to AMD Radeon graphics cards…
Source: Phoronix – Intel’s oneAPI Is Coming To AMD Radeon GPUs
A handful of the latest iPad Pros are $50 off on Amazon
If you missed the last sale on the latest iPad Pros on Amazon, you have another shot right now. A couple models of Apple’s most premium tablet are $50 off — the best deal slashes $50 off the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB), bringing it to $949. You…
Source: Engadget – A handful of the latest iPad Pros are off on Amazon
Linux graphical apps coming to Windows SubSystem for Linux
Linux on Windows is continuing to grow ever more powerful and functional. Now, graphical Linux programs are being integrated into WSL.
Source: LXer – Linux graphical apps coming to Windows SubSystem for Linux
UK ambulance services are testing a rescue jet suit
The “Iron Man” jet suit we first saw back in 2017 might be less crazy than we first thought. Inventor Richard Browning and his company Gravity Industries have demonstrated that it may be a viable option to quickly get medical help to victims in remot…
Source: Engadget – UK ambulance services are testing a rescue jet suit
How to Change Your Background on a Video Conference Call
As we’ve all grown more used to video calling for everything from school to birthday parties, the importance of the right background has started to become noticeable. Depending on the scenario—and who you need to impress—you might want something plain or funny, but you have to make sure you always get it right.
Source: Gizmodo – How to Change Your Background on a Video Conference Call
UAE plans to put a lander on the Moon by 2024
In a series of tweets, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates has expressed his desire to see a UAE-made lander reach the moon. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also ruler of Dubai, says that a lander, dubbed Rashid (after his la…
Source: Engadget – UAE plans to put a lander on the Moon by 2024
Save 30% on AUKEY’s Laptop-Charging 60W USB-C Power Bank
AUKEY 26,800mAh Power Bank | $56 | Amazon | Promo code H36B3QN9
Source: Gizmodo – Save 30% on AUKEY’s Laptop-Charging 60W USB-C Power Bank
The Most Horrifying Funko I've Ever Seen Is Currently $9 for Preorder
Cavity Sam | $9 | Amazon
Source: io9 – The Most Horrifying Funko I’ve Ever Seen Is Currently for Preorder
The Arcwave Ion is designed to 'give men a female orgasm'
Despite writing about sex toys for years, I’d never received an email asking if I want to try a “female orgasm.” That’s what German company Wow Tech was promising when it began touting its latest product, the Arcwave Ion. Wow Tech is the name behind…
Source: Engadget – The Arcwave Ion is designed to ‘give men a female orgasm’
Manhunt’s Soundtrack Would Make John Carpenter Proud
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today we straight-up murder some people for the amusement of a sicko filming it all. But at least the soundtrack is good.
Source: Kotaku – Manhunt’s Soundtrack Would Make John Carpenter Proud
Patriot PXD 1TB M.2 PCIe Type-C External SSD Capsule Review
High-performance bus-powered direct-attached storage units have become very popular, thanks to the advent of high-speed interfaces and technologies such as USB 3.2 Gen 2, NVMe, and 3D NAND flash. Flash manufacturers such as Western Digital / SanDisk, Crucial (Micron), and Samsung produce and market external solid-state drives (SSDs) under their own brand. In addition, manufacturers such as Patriot Memory also buy flash in the open market and bring their own value additions to the external SSD market. Today, we are taking a look at Patriot’s PXD external SSD.
Source: AnandTech – Patriot PXD 1TB M.2 PCIe Type-C External SSD Capsule Review
Take Advantage of These National Coffee Day Deals
For those of us who rely on the power of coffee to get us through our day, it’s something we celebrate year-round. But today is officially National Coffee Day, which means there are freebies and deals to be had on various forms of the beloved beverage. Here is a selection of what’s available:
Source: LifeHacker – Take Advantage of These National Coffee Day Deals
Lenovo ThinkBook Laptop Fall Refresh Delivers Intel Tiger Lake And AMD Ryzen 4000 Muscle
Lenovo is bringing out some laptop power with the updated ThinkBook line of laptops. Packing new features, specs, and tricks, these laptops are poised to be solid productivity and creation devices. The first device we have on the docket is the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2, a little laptop that can pack quite a punch. Lenovo’s little laptop that
Source: Hot Hardware – Lenovo ThinkBook Laptop Fall Refresh Delivers Intel Tiger Lake And AMD Ryzen 4000 Muscle
Get 18 Batman Animated Flicks on Blu-ray for Just $50
Batman: 80th Anniversary Collection | $50 | Amazon
Source: Kotaku – Get 18 Batman Animated Flicks on Blu-ray for Just