Apartment dwellers can have a home gym with this mini stepper machine
Save $28: A mix between a hands-free elliptical and stair climber, the Sunny Health & Fitness mini stepper is on sale for $51.99 at Amazon. Opting for home gym equipment rather than going to the gym during the pandemic is the safer choice, but not everyone has the luxury of having the extra funds or […]
Here's why progress bars on your computer don't load at a steady pace
Why is it that whenever you have a progress bar pop up on your computer, the thing never runs at a steady speed? Why all the little stops and starts? This is the question YouTuber Tom Scott dives into for his latest video, which breaks down the many complexities of creating a progress bar that […]
Lime e-bike batteries are being turned into portable speakers
A British sustainable design business is set to upcycle battery packs from Lime e-bikes and e-scooters and turn them into slick portable Bluetooth speakers. Based in the creative hub of Brighton, England, Gomi has been upcycling plastic waste for several years. In 2018, the company released the world’s first portable speaker made from non-recyclable trash […]
How to take your coding skills to the next level
TL;DR: Set yourself up for a career in IT with the The All-in-One Coding Skills Bundle, on sale for 98% off. As of March 2, get it for $29.99. With this All-in-One Coding Skills Bundle, you can boost your IT skills and become a proficient coder — all through 25 hours of lessons on Scratch, […]
Get a refurbished floor-standing speaker for under $500
TL;DR: Make your living room a home theater with a certified refurbished JBL Studio 590 floor-standing loudspeaker, on sale for 51% off. As of March 2, get it for $479.99. Movie theaters may not be a possibility right now, but if you miss the surround sound vibe, you can add it to your home entertainment […]
These DIY kits will inspire kids to explore robotics and coding
TL;DR: Get your kids interested in STEM with the Twin Science Best Seller Bundle: Robotic and Coding Kits, on sale for 32% off. As of March 2, get two activity kits for $77.99. If your child is bored at home and itching for a new hobby, consider something STEM-related. These Robotic and Coding Kits from […]
Amazon changes app icon again, ditching that problematic 'mustache'
Amazon’s got a new iOS and Android app icon again. The company introduced a new icon for its mobile apps a month ago, replacing the old “shopping cart” icon with one that combined Amazon’s smile logo and a blue adhesive tape strip on a brown background, as a nod to Amazon’s shipping boxes. The problem […]
Twitter will now ban users for spreading coronavirus vaccine misinformation
Twitter has introduced a new strikes system intended to combat coronavirus vaccine misinformation. Under the new policy announced in a blog post on Monday, users who repeatedly spread harmful or misleading information on the COVID-19 vaccines may soon find themselves permanently suspended. Of course, said users will get a few warning shots before they’re booted […]