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Bambu Lab pushes a “control system” for 3D printers, and boy, did it not go well

21 January 2025 @ 11:21 pm

Security measure? Boxing out third-party tools? Or something more complex?

New year, same streaming headaches: Netflix raises prices by up to 16 percent

21 January 2025 @ 10:20 pm

The cheapest ad-free plan increases from $15.49 to $17.99.

RIP EA’s Origin launcher: We knew ye all too well, unfortunately

21 January 2025 @ 9:17 pm

End of 32-bit Windows support offered an excuse to put the nail in the coffin.

Apple Intelligence, previously opt-in by default, enabled automatically in iOS 18.3

21 January 2025 @ 8:33 pm

Opting out is still possible in Settings, but only after setup is complete.

Cutting-edge Chinese “reasoning” model rivals OpenAI o1—and it’s free to download

21 January 2025 @ 6:28 pm

DeepSeek R1 is free to run locally and modify, and it matches OpenAI's o1 in several benchmarks.

Satellite firm bucks miniaturization trend, aims to build big for big rockets

21 January 2025 @ 6:04 pm

"We decided to go after one of the big problems."

How to get a perfect salt ring deposit in your pasta pot

21 January 2025 @ 5:41 pm

Particle diameter, height from which they fall through water, and particle volume are key factors.

Trump issues flurry of orders on TikTok, DOGE, social media, AI, and energy

21 January 2025 @ 4:56 pm

A roundup of executive orders issued by Trump after his second inauguration.

Southern California wildfires likely outpace ability of wildlife to adapt

21 January 2025 @ 3:35 pm

Even species that evolved with wildfires, like mountain lions, are struggling.

California’s air pollution waiver and the “EV mandate” are banned by Trump

21 January 2025 @ 1:19 pm

Among the new president's many executive orders were attacks on clean vehicle policies.

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News with a humourous edge

“We were justified in throwing bricks at police because we guessed right about the Southport attacker,” insist morons

21 January 2025 @ 2:28 pm

RiotingAfter it emerged that the Southport attack was referred to the government's Prevent programme three times, hordes of only simpletons have insisted they were, therefore, justified in attempting to burn down a library.

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new ‘glow-up’ at Donald Trump’s inauguration

21 January 2025 @ 11:46 am

Mark Zuckerberg unveils new lookMeta CEO and fan of sucking up to people who can make him richer, Mark Zuckerberg, has revealed his latest glow-up at the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second Presidential term.

Elon Musk debuts new Charlie Chaplin moustache

21 January 2025 @ 9:05 am

Elon Musk debuts his charlie chaplin moustacheAfter apparently performing a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, Elon Musk has since played down his support for fascism by growing out a toothbrush moustache.

Elon Musk confirms Donald Trump as his Vice-President

20 January 2025 @ 9:02 pm

Elon Musk to interview Donald TrumpPresident Elon Musk has courted controversy by confirming a little-known reality TV celebrity and petty felon as his Vice-President today.

Trump inauguration descends into chaos as Bible bursts into flames

20 January 2025 @ 1:44 pm

Trump being inaugurated on a flaming bibleDonald Trump’s inauguration ceremony has descended into chaos this afternoon as the Bible used for his oath of office spontaneously combusted, prompting widespread speculation that divine forces might not be thrilled about his presidency.

North Face launches new range of gravy-proof clothing for the ‘indoorsy type’

20 January 2025 @ 1:12 pm

North Face Gravy proof rangeFans of programmes about the countryside are flocking to online retailers to kit themselves out with North Face's latest range of 'high performance' indoor clothing.

First of ten plagues to be unleashed during Trump inauguration

20 January 2025 @ 12:27 pm

Plagues on washington DC capital buildingSpectators gathering for President Trump’s inauguration were shocked today as the first of ten devastating plagues was unleashed onto Washington, D.C.

Nigel Farage to hum selection of wartime tunes at Donald Trump inauguration

20 January 2025 @ 10:41 am

Farage and Trump for ClactonHaving failed to persuade any A-List musicians to perform at his inauguration ceremony, the stubby fingered President-elect has turned to his trusty sidekick, Nigel Farage, to provide the musical entertainment.

Kid Rock to drop inaccurate words ‘Kid’ and ‘Rock’ from name

19 January 2025 @ 9:48 pm

Kid rock to change nameFollowing his appearance at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, 54-year-old Kid Rock has confirmed he is to drop the words "Kid" and "Rock" from his name as neither is actually true.

Musk fans celebrate genius behind SpaceX successfully sending Starship 7 to explore the Caribbean ocean floor

17 January 2025 @ 1:24 pm

SpaceX catastrophic failure at launchFans of Elon Musk have today lauded the genius behind his secret plan to use Starship 7 to explore the ocean floor around the

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The largest tutorial search engine on the internet catering to graphic designers and programmers. From Photoshop to Poser to C++, we have it all in the fastest and friendliest search tool around.