Image site Abload going offline reminds me of how much online content we’ve permanently lost

Image site Abload going offline reminds me of how much online content we’ve permanently lost

In a devastating blog post, image-uploading site Abload announced that it would be permanently shutting down its website by June 30, 2024. Abload, which has been around as a free service since 2006, stopped accepting new uploads back in December 2023. According to the blog post, the team had spent four months trying to keep … Read more

The obscure little PC that wanted to be a big NAS — super compact Maiyunda M1 doesn’t cost that much, offers up to 40TB SSD storage, runs Windows and has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports

The obscure little PC that wanted to be a big NAS — super compact Maiyunda M1 doesn’t cost that much, offers up to 40TB SSD storage, runs Windows and has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports

At first glance, the Maiyunda M1 doesn’t look all that special. It’s a mini PC with a large on/off button on the front, alongside a TF card slot, a USB 3.0 port, and two USB 2.0 ports. On the rear, there are HDMI 2.0 and DP ports to allow the device to drive two screens … Read more

Gemini’s next evolution could let you use the AI while you browse the internet

Gemini’s next evolution could let you use the AI while you browse the internet

Gemini may receive a big update on mobile in the near future where it’ll gain several new features including a text box overlay. Details of the upgrade come from industry insider AssembleDebug who shared his findings with a couple of publications. PiunikaWeb gained insight into the overlay and it’s quite fascinating seeing it in action. … Read more

Fortnite Festival’s next major headlining star is Billie Eilish

Fortnite Festival’s next major headlining star is Billie Eilish

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite Festival season 3 will feature pop star Billie Eilish. Starting today (April 23) through to June 13, the award-winning singer will be taking the stage in the latest season alongside new outfits, instruments, emotes, Jam Tracks, and more items themed after the artist, some of which can be earned … Read more

The Big Door Prize season 2: stream the acclaimed Chris O’Dowd comedy

The Big Door Prize season 2: stream the acclaimed Chris O’Dowd comedy

The residents of Deerfield continue their rollercoaster journeys of personal transformation following the arrival of a machine proclaiming their true “life potential” in the return of The Big Door Prize, season two. The acclaimed dramedy reunites Chris O’Dowd with an excellent ensemble, among them Gabrielle Dennis and Josh Segarra, as the residents of the sleepy … Read more

First glowing animals lit up the oceans half a billion years ago

First glowing animals lit up the oceans half a billion years ago

A bioluminescent octocoral, Iridogorgia magnispiralis.Credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deepwater Wonders of Wake Some 540 million years ago, an ancient group of corals developed the ability to make its own light1. Scientists have previously found that bioluminescence is an ancient trait — with one group of tiny crustaceans first making their own … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 24 (game #52)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 24 (game #52)

Hello! Today’s Strands puzzle is a real head-scratcher, so you’ll need your wits about you to solve it. Not feeling at your smartest today? Don’t worry, I have some helpful hints for you below. (But you don’t need them really. Go on, you can do it. You got this!) SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands … Read more

Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 24 (game #821)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, April 24 (game #52)

Welcome to Wednesday’s Quordle. It’s the same as Monday’s, Tuesday’s and all the other days, other than it takes place today and not on a different one. Ahem. As always, you get four Wordle-style puzzles to solve at the same time, plus there’s a further game in the form of the Daily Sequence variant, where … Read more

Don’t miss the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for just $849 at Best Buy right now

Don’t miss the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for just 9 at Best Buy right now

While the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra may be the latest flagship from the South Korean tech giant, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is still a stellar phone that is well worth your consideration – especially at a discounted price. Right now, you can grab a refurbished Galaxy S23 Ultra for $849 at Best Buy, which shaves … Read more

Soundcore’s new sports earbuds offer a Powerbeats Pro-style customizable secure fit for a fraction of the price

Soundcore’s new sports earbuds offer a Powerbeats Pro-style customizable secure fit for a fraction of the price

Anker’s audio sub-brand Soundcore has very quietly launched a new pair of athletic earbuds known as the Sport X20. The company didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for the devices as it made the announcement on Reddit. But they do appear to be worthy successors to the Sport X10. One of their main features … Read more