Google apps will add notifications for 'critical' security issues

Google’s latest effort to protect the safety and privacy of its users involves more prominent security alerts. Moving forward, when the company detects a potentially serious issue with your account, it will notify you directly through the Google app…

Biden Airs Climate-Themed TV Ad — A First For A Presidential Campaign

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These Gamer Bookmarks Will Save Your Progress

I’m at a point where I probably do 90% of my reading on some kind of digital device. But there are times it’s just nice to crack open a good old paperback. There’s just something that just feels right about flipping through actual pages rather than swiping on a touchscreen. Of course, when you read from an actual book, it’s easy to lose your place without a good bookmark. And no, you’re not allowed to dog-ear the corners. That’s sacrilege. Readers who are also gamers might want to pick up one of these fun bookmarks.

Connecticut artist LD Writes & Designs sells all kinds of bookmarks in her Etsy shop, including this pixelated “Save your progress?” design that’s perfect for gamers. It only ever points to “Yes,” which seems like it would be fine since you’re only going to use this when you’re actually saving your place. Each bookmark is made from die-cut cardstock that’s been laminated for durability, and so you can see through to the other side.

The bookmarks sell for just $5.25 each and can be ordered in a wide variety of colors. I say buy one to suit every mood. Something light and cheerful for your Hyperbole and a Half, and maybe something a bit darker for those times when you feel like reading that Edgar Allen Poe collection.

In addition to the “Save your progress?” bookmark, LD makes a version that simply says “PAUSE” along with a D-pad and game button cutouts, as well as a custom gamer’s bookmark that can have a name cut out of it.


Black Box Offers a Mostly Familiar Sci-Fi Tale About Memory Loss

Sci-fi movies are fond of exploring the intersection of technology and memory—think Total Recall, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and both Blade Runner movies, to name a few. With a limited budget and minimal special effects, Black Box puts a more intimate spin on the idea, with mixed but intriguing results.

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The 10 Best Deals of October 7, 2020

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The Key to Passing Good Climate Policy Is Having Real People in Congress

Earlier this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez featured Taco Mix, objectively the best taco spot in Spanish Harlem, on her Instagram. I tell you this to a) convince you to go there if you are ever in the area, and b) because it speaks to the value of representatives who are normal people.

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Slack's Having An Identity Crisis

Slack is a company in trouble. For some reason, the workplace messaging app—one that’s cursed not only with occasional outages, but a mind-numbing layout and features explicitly designed to snitch on all of our DM’s—has faced nothing but slumping stocks since its debut on the public market last year. But rather than…

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Netflix adds Worth the Wait UI row that previews future shows and movies

Netflix has finally rolled out the ‘New & Popular’ UI section it has been testing for the past several months, making it available to all users around the world. The launch unexpectedly included yet another new row called ‘Worth the Wait,’ which previews the content Netflix plans to add over the next year, including new seasons for existing shows and … Continue reading

Katherine Schwarzenegger Backs Biden, Dings Trump Amid Chris Pratt Voting Backlash

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Amy Coney Barrett Was A ‘Handmaid’ In Small Devout Christian Group

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