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AO3 is finally out of beta after 17 years
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (258+ words) The fanfiction platform is going to continue adding new features even after dropping the "beta" label. Archive of Our Own (AO3) is officially exiting beta. The Organization for Transformative Works " the nonprofit behind the fanfiction site " announced the update on Thursday,…...
PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (359+ words) The note-taking app also enables AI training by default for non-enterprise users. If you use the AI-powered note-taking app Granola, you might want to double-check your privacy settings. Though Granola says your notes are "private by default," it makes them…...
This bike rack pioneer is selling Bluetooth suction cups to stick bikes to your car
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (767+ words) Today I learned (some) people (kind of) trust suction cups to hold their bikes. Richard Allen didn't invent the automobile bike rack " his 1967 patent application makes it clear that others came before. But after nearly sixty years selling popular and…...
The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (297+ words) CB Bucknor is having a rough week. During Wednesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, umpire CB Bucknor took a foul ball to the mask and had to be helped off the field. It was the…...
Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Vergecast
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (199+ words) The Vergecast is hosting a special in-person screening of Sneakers in partnership with IFC Center in New York City, and we're opening presale tickets exclusively to Verge subscribers. Sneakers is a movie about what happens when technology becomes more powerful…...
Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (394+ words) I'm sure he'd call it "freaking epic." To be honest, I thought Elon Musk would confidentially file for SpaceX's IPO on the 20th of this month, rather than the 1st. But maybe that just means he's moved on to other numbers, and…...
Five questions for the guys who made a compass that points to the Times Square Olive Garden
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (433+ words) Here's a question almost nobody is asking: how do you get to the Times Square Olive Garden? Well, these beautiful weirdos are answering it " the team that made the Times Square Olive Garden compass. If that's not clear enough, let…...
Hisense’s art-inspired CanvasTV has hit a new low price
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (377+ words) Samsung's releasing a new version of The Frame sometime this year, though the exact date is still unknown and, based on past models, it's likely to be pricey. If you'd rather not wait or want to save some cash, the…...
Razer gaming accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card at Best Buy
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (323+ words) Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only. A whopping 41 items are eligible, ranging from mice (including its new Viper V4 Pro),…...
YouTube’s TV takeover continues with 24/7 streaming ‘Stations’
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (605+ words) As the platform embraces FAST channels, YouTubers can soon create linear streaming channels. When Coachella returns to YouTube next week, the music festival will be offering more than just live performances. Viewers will also be able to tune into something…...