Aug 10
The celebrity chef’s home was damaged, but she and her husband, John Cusimano, made it out of the blaze safely.
Aug 10
GOP lawmakers who once railed against “executive overreach” are suddenly singing a different tune.
Aug 10
Monday's Best Deals: Anker PowerWave Sense Pad, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, 4000A Peak Jump Starter, Nordstrom Rack Face Masks, and More
Posted in: Today's ChiliAn exclusive discount on Anker’s PowerWave Sense wireless charging pad, a Libratone Bluetooth speaker, a pair of JBL true wireless earbuds, a rare markdown on Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, a Gooloo 4000A peak jump starter, a Cusinart convection oven, and a face mask five-pack at Nordstrom Rack lead Monday’s best deals.
Aug 10
Do you love Star Wars? Well here’s something new you really need to add to your collection. Yes, kids, it’s an official Star Wars tauntaun magnet, courtesy of the creative minds at Regal Robot.
Based on Han Solo’s trusty steed on the ice planet of Hoth, this hefty magnet measures 3″ tall, and is cast from solid polyurethane resin and handpainted to bring out all of the details of the tauntaun’s head. While the inside of a tauntaun is good for keeping things warm in sub-zero temperatures, we’ve been assured that this one won’t cause the contents of your freezer to melt.
The tauntaun magnet is available for order now over at Regal Robot, where it’s going for $29.99. They’re also teasing the next magnet in their Beast Collection, which is pretty obviously that nasty Rancor that thought about having Luke Skywalker for lunch.
Aug 10
The most commonly used pesticides in the world have been a disaster for bees. But new research shows they’re also bad news for birds, which are dying at an alarming rate. The findings, published in Nature Sustainability on Monday, show they’re responsible for a decline in American birds.
Aug 10
Star Wars without lightsabers is like life without sun. The Jedi weapon is one of the most recognizable pieces of one of the world’s most popular franchises and a truly elegant feat of design. Later this year, these key pieces of Star Wars are getting their own book and, to celebrate, io9 is excited to give you your…
Aug 10
More Surface Duo Leaks Hint at Imminent Launch and Upcoming Carrier Support
Posted in: Today's ChiliOfficially, Microsoft’s upcoming dual-screen Android phone—the Surface Duo—remains slated for a holiday release. However, following a new round of leaks and rumors, there’s a growing pile of evidence indicating that the Surface Duo’s launch could happen a lot sooner.
Aug 10
You may not know who Frances Allen is off the top of your head, but you should. Not only was she the first female IBM fellow, but she was also the first woman winner of the prestigious Turing Award. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Allen also pioneered computer compiling—the process by which the gadgets we use…
Aug 10
After seeing it earlier in the summer, we’re checking back in with E Ink’s folding, dual-screen ePaper display today. The model we saw back in June was clearly a very early prototype, with a less than stellar hinge and labels for non-existent buttons. It seems that E Ink has fixed many of those missing or unfinished features, but we probably … Continue reading
Aug 10
A recent executive order from US President Donald Trump could seriously affect Apple’s future iPhone shipments and sales. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a research note which outlined the situation, pointing to the importance of WeChat in countries like China and the effects of a ban of the app from the Apple app store. Trump’s executive order regarding WeChat was signed … Continue reading
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