Photo by Lars Niki / Corbis via Getty Images A Virginia judge has dismissed an unusual case that could have banned selling two books to children in the state. Following a hearing on Tuesday, Virginia Beach Circuit Court Judge Pamela Baskervill found that Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: A Memoir and Sarah Maas’ A Court of…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Enlarge / Logitech G705 wireless mouse. (credit: Scharon Harding) I’ll admit it; I have a lot of PC mice. And it’s not just because I review them. Between traveling, multiple computers, gaming, and my living room, I have interest in multiple mice that cater to different needs. One of those needs is portability. Sure, it’s…
Enlarge / View from a survey flight over the Helheim/Kangerlussuaq region of Greenland. (credit: NASA/John Sonntag) While it’s possible to halt global warming by halting our greenhouse gas emissions, sea level rise is a consequence that keeps on giving. Great ice sheets like Greenland and Antarctica have tremendous inertia—they’re slow to melt but carry on…
The age of iReality approaches. Keming Tan/Unsplash Apple’s intentions to unveil its own “metaverse” has been an open secret for years, but new reports indicate we could closer than ever to seeing the mystery plans finally brought to light. Not only that, but it sounds like it’s going to be a lot bigger than a…
Kate Anthony started in the Lone Star State. It was there, in 2019, that she launched her app Euphoria, seeking to provide information and resources on gender-affirming care. She knew the stakes were going to be high, and as the state passed anti-trans legislation, she and her company were forced to flee. Settling in Denver,…
It’s an exciting day for Studio Ghibli fans—fans in the United States and Canada, that is. The majority of Studio Ghibli’s film catalog has just been released to major digital rental platforms, such as Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, and Vudu, a report by Variety confirms. For the first time, Studio Ghibli’s films can finally…
Amazon is lagging its chief rival Flipkart in India on several key metrics and struggling to make inroads in smaller Indian cities and towns, according to a report by investment firm Sanford C. Bernstein. The American e-commerce giant’s 2021 gross merchandise value in the country, where it has deployed over $6.5 billion, stood between $18…
There have been reports of some Dell XPS 13 Plus laptops having major issues with its OLED screen cropping up recently. The company has reportedly been following up with those affected, according to an official statement sent to The Verge concerning the issue. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, which we reviewed and concluded that it…
If you’ve thought that your work documents need a bit more personality and color, then a new Google Docs update could be just what you need. The office software is making it easier to add emojis to your work by allowing users to search for and insert the symbols directly inline with your text. Users…
Symphony Clarke TikTok has created a new generation of digital stars who have built massive audiences on the app. But many creators are still experimenting with how to make money. Here’s how much TikTokers earn from brand deals, song promotions, livestreams, and its Creator Fund. TikTok ushered in a new generation of digital stars. But…