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Nintendo Switch
What Nintendo didn’t told you about the new Nintendo Switch | Differences between old vs New Nintendo Switch
jilaxzone.com - Jonathan Jilaxzone
I’m not talking about the Nintendo Switch lite here, but a refresh of the original Nintendo Switch many people called it either version 2 or …
Sony
Sony Chairman Saying They Gave Spider-Man Creative Control to Marvel Because They Know What They're Doing Resurfaces
comicbook.com - JK Schmidt
Fans are still buzzing with the news of Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios acrimonious split, leaving the future of Spider-Man in flux despite their …
Amazon Prime Video
The best Amazon Prime shows you can stream - Android Authority
Android Authority - Suzana Dalul
In February 2011, Amazon announced that Amazon Prime members could access thousands of streaming movies and TV shows for free as part of its subscription service. Today, it is estimated that there are
Greenland
Climate change turns Arctic into strategic, economic hotspot
Associated Press - By DAVID RISING and SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press
TASIILAQ, Greenland (AP) — From a helicopter, Greenland's brilliant white ice and dark mountains make the desolation seem to go on forever. And the few people who live here — its whole population wouldn't
Constellations
Best astronomy apps for iOS and Android
Digital Trends - Jackie Dove
People have been staring at the starry night sky ever since the world began, wondering what it all means. While previously, you could only analyze …
Netflix
Hell Yeah, Netflix Rolls Out Feature for Finding New and Upcoming Releases in Its TV App
Gizmodo - Catie Keck
The tsunami of streaming services that have sprung up like weeds in the last few years means we have more options than ever for on-demand …
Pokémon Go
'Pokémon GO': Jirachi Special Research Is Live With 'A Thousand Year Slumber'
Forbes - Dave Thier
Niantic dropped a sort of insane number of Pokémon GO announcements on us late this evening, long after the typical 4:00 PM Eastern when we usually see this sort of thing. Most of it takes place later
NES
Malasombra is a new NES game currently in development
nintendoenthusiast.com - Dominick Ashtear
At Gamescom 2019, Spanish game studio 4MHz unveiled their new game Malasombra for a popular Nintendo console. The game will not be released for the …
Bond 25
Bond 25: No Time to Die - Release Date, Cast, Plot and More
Tom's Guide - Henry T. Casey
The end of the line has come for Daniel Craig's time as James Bond, and it appears the iconic spy will have a heck of a ride in No Time to Die (aka …
Apple Card
The Apple Card is now available to everyone in the US with 3 percent cash back for Uber
The Verge - Tom Warren
Apple launched its Apple Card as a “preview rollout” earlier this month, and the company is opening it up to everyone today. As promised, all qualifying iPhone owners in the US will be able to apply for
Vermont
We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
NPR - Petra Mayer
The news cycle is driving us to the edge of madness, so why not switch off, unplug and pick up a book? We know you could use a laugh right now — and luckily, several thousand of you told us all about books,
Product Design
Bring your yard to life with these inspirational product designs!
yankodesign.com - By Neha Mistry
Summer is beating up on our heads, and I know most of us just want to lounge around in our nice little backyard, basking in the sun to make the most …
Remote Working
This is exactly how much you save on gas and free time by working from home
Ladders - Sheila McClear
Loving the working from home life – or still struggling with your company to grant you that option? A survey of 1,000 adults by Airtasker breaks it …
Top 3 Computers for Introducing Your Kids to Comp Sci
WIRED - Adrienne So
Computers-for-kids pioneer Kano recently partnered with Microsoft to launch an Intel-powered mobile PC with an 11.6-inch touchscreen. After your …
Moon
Elon Musk: Newt Gingrich's $2 billion moon prize is a 'great idea'
CNET - by Amanda Kooser
SpaceX or Blue Origin could beat NASA to the moon -- especially with a boost from the US government.
Technology
India’s lunar mission enters the Moon’s orbit ahead of landing attempt
The Verge - Loren Grush
India’s mission to the Moon, known as Chandrayaan-2, successfully entered lunar orbit on August 20th, ahead of the country’s first attempt to land a vehicle on the lunar surface. The maneuver was a critical
Outdoors Gear
The Lifesaver Jerrycan Is a Military-Grade Water Filter Everyone Should Own
Fatherly - Cameron LeBlanc
Who needs a state-of-the-art jug that can hold five gallons of water and filter it in an emergency? The better question is, who doesn't? In addition …
Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster with ‘Starman’ completes first orbit around the sun
Electrek - Fred Lambert
Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster that SpaceX launched into space on their Falcon Heavy rocket last year has completed its first orbit around the sun, according to a tracking report. If you have somehow forgotten
Technology
Camping gear and cool gadgets on sale now
Mashable - StackCommerce
Camping is a lot more fun when you come prepared. If you plan on spending Labor Day weekend in the great outdoors, take your pick from these clutch camping items, all of which are on sale: Cooking outdoors
Technology
Sonos’ first portable Bluetooth speaker leaks in more detail
The Verge - Thomas Ricker
We’re getting a better look at the long-awaited portable bluetooth speaker from Sonos thanks to a slew of new images posted by WinFuture. The German publication that specializes in Microsoft leaks has
Apple
At $299, the iPad with 128GB of storage is this week’s best deal
The Verge - Cameron Faulkner
This weekend, you can save on a variety of tech products, including the sixth-generation iPad, the PlayStation Classic retro console, Sony’s WH1000X-M3 wireless noise-canceling headphones, and more. The
Myths
A Guide For Debunking Lightning Myths
Forbes - Marshall Shepherd
I saw an interesting story in the Capital Weather Gang of the Washington Post about a man walking with an umbrella. He was almost struck by a bolt of lightning. The "shocking" video is available at this
TV shows
Stream over 500,000 movies and TV shows with SelectTV
Android Authority
How much cable do you even watch anymore? All the best TV and movies are on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu anyway. It’s time to cut the cord, and today’s SelectTV deal is an excellent alternative.
Amazon
Amazon Prime Members Can Get 4 Free PC Games Right Now
GameSpot - Jenae Sitzes
July was a busy month for Twitch Prime, which is included with any Amazon Prime subscription, as Prime Day 2019 ran for a full 48 hours this year and spawned a huge number of counter-sales in the weeks
He gave her a bike when she was a refugee. Decades later, the Internet helped her find him.
The Washington Post - By Morgan Krakow
Mevan Babakar wanted to say thank you, but first she had to find the man who had given her a bicycle while she was staying at a refugee camp as a child. So she asked Twitter for help. And in a rare moment
Ice Cream Sandwiches
7 Things You Didn't Know About Ice Cream Sandwiches
Forbes - J.Q. Louise
As we begin to approach Labor Day Weekend and the uneasiness that comes with the inevitable end of the summertime, what better way to hold onto it just a bit longer than by enjoying an ice cream sandwich?
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo is reportedly trading revised Switch console for older model for free
Digital Trends - Steven Petite
If you recently bought a Nintendo Switch, you might be able to trade Nintendo for the new, better battery life model. According to Reddit users, …
Mobile Technology
11 Incredibly Useful Websites You Might Not Know About
Gizmodo - David Nield
The internet is a big place, and there’s no shame in not having gotten around to exploring every last corner of it—but just in case you’ve missed out …
Sega Genesis
Best multiplayer Sega Genesis & Sega Megadrive games which you can play 2 players
jilaxzone.com - Jonathan Jilaxzone
Sega Genesis indeed left a very fond memories to many, including myself. It was my first gaming console as a kid. Now with Sega is planning to …