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This remarkable sonar image may depict the Loch Ness Monster
Shaun Sloggie captured his incredible sonar image 98 meters down in Loch Ness. Could it be Nessie? Sloggie operates a tour company called Cruise Loch Ness. According to the Irish Star, his boat is"tailored with high-tech sound wave sonar to penetrate the aquatic vista" and on September 22, "it revealed an extended object with apparent air cavities – a dead ringer for the mythical beast of lore. — Read the rest The post This remarkable sonar image may depict the Loch Ness Monster appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 21:22:38
I'm going to fill this discount 1TB cloud storage with cat pictures and nobody can stop me
TL;DR: A 1TB Koofr Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription is now $119.99 with code KOOFR40.  Google tells me my drive is almost full. Those free 15GB go fast if you're using it for anything more than plain ol' text documents, and it's actually pretty expensive to upgrade. — Read the rest The post I'm going to fill this discount 1TB cloud storage with cat pictures and nobody can stop me appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 21:00:00
Actual climate scientists debunk Marjorie Taylor Greene's weather-related conspiracy theories
Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again pushing conspiracy theories, to nobody's surprise. On October 3, 2024, MTG posted on the site formerly known as Twitter: "Yes they can control the weather. It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done." — Read the rest The post Actual climate scientists debunk Marjorie Taylor Greene's weather-related conspiracy theories appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 16:50:09
10-year-old steals car and drives it through playground
Police in Minneapolis arrested a 10-year-old boy who took a car and drove it through a school playground. Other children at Nellie Stone Johnson School narrowly avoided being struck and it isn't the kid's first rodeo—the BBC reports "over 30 prior entries" in a rap sheet that includes auto theft and assault. — Read the rest The post 10-year-old steals car and drives it through playground appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 14:29:09
Copyrightus Infringio! Public library ends Harry Potter-themed child literacy program after legal threat from Warner Brothers
Teton County Library in Jackson, Wyoming, has held Harry Potter-themed literacy programming for local kids for years. The events are ending after legal threats from Warner Brothers. In the past the company has encouraged such activities, but it's rebooting Harry Potter and wants to make sure the decks are cleared of deauthorized content and all the little brains wiped and ready for their new Vision for the Franchise. — Read the rest The post Copyrightus Infringio! Public library ends Harry Potter-themed child literacy program after legal threat from Warner Brothers appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 14:09:13
Mattel releases Diwali Barbie doll
Mattel announces their release of the latest doll: a Diwali Barbie doll just in time for the Festival of Lights. Created with the help of Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, the doll wears a Moonlight Bloom set embroidered with a mix of dahlias, jasmine and indian lotus, which are symbols of strength and beauty. — Read the rest The post Mattel releases Diwali Barbie doll appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 13:05:04
Fascinating photo of a train crossing Elephant Butte Dam in 1915
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Published: 2024-10-05 13:00:00
3 things you can do with a $240 MacBook (that you probably wouldn't with an expensive computer)
TL;DR: Get a computer you can take anywhere when you get a MacBook Air refurb for $239.99 (reg. $999).  I already have a computer, but I want another. Here's why: if I rely on one machine for everything, a whole lot can go wrong if something ever happens to it. — Read the rest The post 3 things you can do with a $240 MacBook (that you probably wouldn't with an expensive computer) appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 07:00:00
What's not to love about this Chromebook that's cheaper than your next dinner date?
TL;DR: This Samsung Chromebook might only be $80, but it comes with Google Assistant, 12.5 hours of battery life, and fast WiFi! Did you know you could get a laptop for less than your next dinner date? No, we're not pulling your leg. — Read the rest The post What's not to love about this Chromebook that's cheaper than your next dinner date? appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-05 00:00:00
What's that? You'll never have to pay a subscription for your Microsoft apps ever again!
TL;DR: Upgrade your productivity suite to Microsoft Office 2021, available for Windows for only $54.97 during Deal Days! Here's an unfortunate truth: subscriptions run our daily lives. As much as you hate to admit it, you're paying a small fortune for your monthly Netflix, Amazon Prime, and DoorDash accounts…and the recurring fees don't end there. — Read the rest The post What's that? You'll never have to pay a subscription for your Microsoft apps ever again! appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 21:00:00
The Boss endorses Kamala Harris, repudiates Donald Trump
These three minutes of Bruce Springsteen speaking about the importance of the 2024 elections and endorsing Kamala Harris are epic. Known as "The Boss" for his leadership and ensuring his musicians got paid, Bruce Springsteen has never been quiet about his opinions. — Read the rest The post The Boss endorses Kamala Harris, repudiates Donald Trump appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 19:43:20
Elon Musk's latest rant targets chess, claiming it's too simple and needs space lasers
Elon was duped into grossly overpaying for Xitter. Attempting to salvage the situation, he commanded his underlings to prioritize all his posts atop everyone's feed. He now whiles away his days in repeated, futile attempts at wit and intellect. His latest pathetic effort to feign intelligence is his assertion that chess is inferior due to its lack of space lasers. — Read the rest The post Elon Musk's latest rant targets chess, claiming it's too simple and needs space lasers appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 18:03:57
Marjorie Taylor Greene says "They" control the weather and caused Hurricane Helene
"Yes they can control the weather," Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X last night. "It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done." Who "They" are, she doesn't say. However, this conspiratorial craziness follows MTG's post of a map of the southeastern United States seemingly depicting areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene with an overlay of political party affiliations for the area. — Read the rest The post Marjorie Taylor Greene says "They" control the weather and caused Hurricane Helene appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 17:16:39
Early demoscene appropriations of fantasy art
Here's a fascinatingly specific look at pixel art based on fantasy paintings, mostly Boris Vallejo's, as found in late '80s demoscene productions. I hadn't thought of Peruvian artist Boris Vallejo in ages. I remembered his slick fantasy artwork, featuring idealistically rendered warriors and princesses, muscular and scantily clad (but not indecent). — Read the rest The post Early demoscene appropriations of fantasy art appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:42:22
Michigan cops post photo of roadside Bigfoot encounter
Michigan state troopers on patrol were startled to spot a Bigfoot strolling down a busy street in the city of Cadillac. "The troopers took quick action because they knew this wasn't a cutout," stated Michigan State Police Lt. Derrick Carroll. After engaging with the suspect, the police determined that Bigfoot was not "up to any mischief." — Read the rest The post Michigan cops post photo of roadside Bigfoot encounter appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:25:40
Ward Sutton's faux conservative cartoonist "Kelly" goes highbrow in LA
If you're in or near Los Angeles and a fan of Stan Kelly's scathing meta-satirical "right-wing" editorial cartoons from The Onion, you can see his original artwork displayed at the American Punchline exhibit at Subliminal Projects. Cartoonist Ward Sutton claims to be only Kelly's assistant, but I have it on good authority that he does much more than that. — Read the rest The post Ward Sutton's faux conservative cartoonist "Kelly" goes highbrow in LA appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:09:19
Master recordings of 90s music on slowly dying media
The audio production industry website Mix Online reports that tons of major archives of music master recordings—mostly from the 90s—have been dying out and disappearing. The problem? Hard drives. For example, at Iron Mountain, a major media archival server site, nearly 20% of the SSDs they've been storage in their vaults since the 90s have started to fail. — Read the rest The post Master recordings of 90s music on slowly dying media appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 15:57:14
Gadget tells you what that mystery USB-C cable can do
I have a drawer full of USB-C cables. Some of them carry display. Some of them carry data. Some go fast. Some go slow. Some will charge a pair of finicky Sony headphones. One cost $30, does it all, and has a lovely braided fabric wrap. — Read the rest The post Gadget tells you what that mystery USB-C cable can do appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 15:53:58
These DIY flying paper bats are an easy and fun way to get into the Halloween spirit!
Finally, October is here and that means Halloween is just around the corner! If you're in need of some new decoration ideas, and love arts and crafts, you'll love this video by Miami, Florida-based Lucia Mallea, who describes herself on her Instagram as a "Latina Artist & Maker" who specializes in "happy crafts & tons of magic." — Read the rest The post These DIY flying paper bats are an easy and fun way to get into the Halloween spirit! appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 15:30:00
Ditch the power bank! This keychain powers your Apple Watch anywhere
TL;DR: Charge your Apple Watch anywhere with this 2-in-1 wireless keychain charger two-pack, now price-dropped to $32.97 (reg. $51) through October 27!  We heard that you aren't getting along with your Apple Watch. It might die way more than it used to, but hold up! — Read the rest The post Ditch the power bank! This keychain powers your Apple Watch anywhere appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 15:00:00
New Raspberry Pi 500 all-in-one hinted at in data
Jenny List reports that the existence of a new all-in-one computer from Raspberry Pi is hinted at in data on Github. The Raspberry Pi 500 is just a model number, but would be a successor to the Pi 400, a remarkable 80s-style all-in-one with the hardware packed into the keyboard. — Read the rest The post New Raspberry Pi 500 all-in-one hinted at in data appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:13:14
23andme's prospects for survival dim
Genetic surveillance company 23andMe, once a $6bn prospect, is now a penny stock on the verge of doom. So "what happens to all its DNA data?" asks NPR. As 23andMe struggles for survival, customers like Wiles have one pressing question: What is the company's plan for all the data it has collected since it was founded in 2006? — Read the rest The post 23andme's prospects for survival dim appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:45:33
Trump's crowd size is just a flaccid version of its former self, as exposed in new video (video)
For an insecure alpha male obsessed with size, Donald Trump must feel shafted after the extreme shrinkage of his latest crowd was exposed. Speaking in a gymnasium at a rally in Saginaw, Michigan yesterday, his MAGA mob was strategically packed into about a third of the room, and could make for a bulging visual if photographed from just the right angle. — Read the rest The post Trump's crowd size is just a flaccid version of its former self, as exposed in new video (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:31:43
Adorable beaver to remain at rescue center by order of Massachussets governor
The fate of a 2-year-old beaver at a Massachussets rescue center was ultimately decided by the state's governor: Nibi will remain there as the center's education animal. "Nibi has captured the hearts of many of our residents, mine included," Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said Thursday. — Read the rest The post Adorable beaver to remain at rescue center by order of Massachussets governor appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:17:22
Moose enjoys dip in swimming pool but can't get out
The moose is not on the loose. In fact, the moose got stuck in a swimming pool. A homeowner in New Hampshire called emergency services to report the unusual visitor, and firefighters arrived at 8:45 a.m. Thursday to figure out how to help it out the backyard pool. — Read the rest The post Moose enjoys dip in swimming pool but can't get out appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:00:15
Idaho senator from Illinois screams at Native American from Idaho: "go back where you came from"
A Republican Idaho state senator told a Native American candidate to "go back where you came from" during a bipartisan "meet your candidates" forum in the Kendrick yesterday. When an audience member asked Senator Dan Foreman if discrimination existed in Idaho, Foreman said no, reports Boise State Public Radio. — Read the rest The post Idaho senator from Illinois screams at Native American from Idaho: "go back where you came from" appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:51:28
Federal judge OK's Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
A federal judge yesterday allowed President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan to move forward, potentially delivering relief to tens of millions of Americans. The development stems from a lawsuit against the aid package brought by seven GOP-led states. The states — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Dakota and Ohio — said the U.S. — Read the rest The post Federal judge OK's Biden's student loan forgiveness plan appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:42:58
MAGA school board installs windows in middle-school bathrooms so they can take a peek (video)
The sex-obsessed extreme right has really outdone themselves this time, adding windows to Pennsylvania middle-school bathrooms so that adults can peep at teenagers who need to pee. (See their handiwork in a video below, posted by TizzyEnt.) Of course, the voyeuristic viewing slots have only been installed in bathrooms designated for kids who identify as transgender, and students say passers-by can not only see inside, but can also "hear bowel movements and other restroom activities," according to LGBTQ Nation. — Read the rest The post MAGA school board installs windows in middle-school bathrooms so they can take a peek (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:26:13
Morning Door is a unique digital adventure
I had a great time playing around with Morning Door, a dreamlike experience from a website called A Number From the Ghost created by Peter Adams. On this site, players can navigate various digital spaces that are mysterious and awe-inspiring. — Read the rest The post Morning Door is a unique digital adventure appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:17:09
Fernand Aubry's 1951 bat mask (and an appropriately gothic dress)
October has finally arrived, and I'm glad that my instagram feed is full of more spooky imagery and cool vintage costumes. Today I came across this stunning image from 1951 of a woman wearing a bat face mask and a gothic dress. — Read the rest The post Fernand Aubry's 1951 bat mask (and an appropriately gothic dress) appeared first on Boing Boing.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:14:22