Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription drops to $36.49 for 3-month access

TL;DR: There's no need to wait for Black Friday—three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now only $36.49 (reg. $50) through December 1. Black Friday's usually the time of year you focus on deals for clothes, holiday gifts, and household goods, but what if we told you it's the time to save on a subscription you might have for your gaming? — Read the rest The post Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription drops to $36.49 for 3-month access appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-24 01:00:00

Here's how this $20 Windows 11 Pro license can bring your PC back to life

TL;DR: Head straight to check out to grab Windows 11 Pro for less than $20 ahead of Black Friday. Is newer really better? We certainly don't think so, especially since we're still rocking with our trusty PCs with a couple of years on them. — Read the rest The post Here's how this $20 Windows 11 Pro license can bring your PC back to life appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 22:00:00

Would you live on a cruise ship for four years to escape the Trump presidency?

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! If you have lots of money and the ability (and desire) to live on a cruise ship for four years, here's your chance to escape the entire Trump presidency from the debatable comfort of your cruise ship cabin. — Read the rest The post Would you live on a cruise ship for four years to escape the Trump presidency? appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 20:00:00

Have you ever seen an airplane refuel in the sky?

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! I didn't know an airplane could be refueled mid-air until I saw this video and learned about the process. Sometimes during a rare emergency, a plane starts running dangerously low on fuel while in the air. — Read the rest The post Have you ever seen an airplane refuel in the sky? appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 17:59:11

Viral pet toy that entertains your furry friend all day hits lowest price of the season

TL;DR: Your cat or dog will love the self-rolling Cheerble ball, now $19.97 with this early Black Friday sale. Pets get bored quickly, but this interactive pet toy keeps things fresh and exciting with its unpredictable movements and engaging play modes. — Read the rest The post Viral pet toy that entertains your furry friend all day hits lowest price of the season appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 16:00:00

Art-pop band "The Dream Eaters" creates dark and funny earworms that are perfect for these difficult times

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! My current musical obsession is New York-based art project/band called "The Dream Eaters," who describe themselves as "The Carpenters meet Slayer." With an uncanny ability to rock both goth and preppy clothes and makeup (often simultaneously), the band combines upbeat pop music with humorous dark lyrics–delivered in deadpan style–to create catchy earworms that have quickly become my personal life anthems. — Read the rest The post Art-pop band "The Dream Eaters" creates dark and funny earworms that are perfect for these difficult times appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:53:48

International Space Station evades space junk

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Earlier this week, Progress 89, an uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station, used a 5-minute and 31-second burn to move the ISS to a higher orbit. — Read the rest The post International Space Station evades space junk appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:41:20

Unusual Gashapons from Tokyo: Hilarious and Weird Capsule Toys You Won't Believe

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS?CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! In this fun video, we're taken through a day's haul of unusual Gashapons purchased in Tokyo. For anyone who doesn't know, a Gashapon (or Gachapo) is a type of Japanese vending machine that dispenses small capsule toys or collectibles. — Read the rest The post Unusual Gashapons from Tokyo: Hilarious and Weird Capsule Toys You Won't Believe appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:23:50

Disney taking the ax to MuppetVision 3D and Aerosmith

In August, when Disney announced a host of huge changes and additions to its theme parks, some of the critical details were left out. Disney was happy to announce what was being added, but was cagey in some cases about what was being removed to make room. — Read the rest The post Disney taking the ax to MuppetVision 3D and Aerosmith appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:21:22

How gophers and fungi revived Mount St. Helens

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! On March 27, 1980, after months of earthquakes and minor eruptions, Mount St. Helens erupted explosively, with thermal energy equivalent to 26 megatons of TNT. Rock and ash from the eruption devastated everything within miles of the volcano. — Read the rest The post How gophers and fungi revived Mount St. Helens appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:19:35

When two tides meet, striking geometric patterns appear on the water's surface

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! When two tides meet in this video, striking geometric patterns appear on the surface of the water. Paired with the way the sin is lighting the patterns, the effect looks otherworldly. — Read the rest The post When two tides meet, striking geometric patterns appear on the water's surface appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:10:30

Watch these mesmerizing stop-motion Lego 'cooking' videos

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! These videos by stop-motion animator Andrew, who goes by "Hypno Motion" online, are incredible and so satisfying to watch! Andrew creates all kinds of things out of Lego bricks and makes them come to life via stop-motion animation. — Read the rest The post Watch these mesmerizing stop-motion Lego 'cooking' videos appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:05:39

Shibuya Crossing: A glimpse of the world's busiest pedestrian intersection in Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing, often referred to as the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, is located in Tokyo. Some 2,500 pedestrians an hour use the intersection during peak hours. The intersection sits right outside of Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs. In this video, we get to see a sped-up version of what Shibuya Crossing looks like on an average day from a bird's eye view. — Read the rest The post Shibuya Crossing: A glimpse of the world's busiest pedestrian intersection in Tokyo appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 12:53:00

A surreal marine-themed carousel in Nantes, France

Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins is an incredible attraction created by artist @lesmachinesntes. If you're in Nantes, France, you can visit this surreal ride. Unlike many other carousels designed by artists, you can actually take a spin on this one. — Read the rest The post A surreal marine-themed carousel in Nantes, France appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 09:10:00

Are you escaping the country post-election? Learn your destination's language with Rosetta Stone

TL;DR: Save over 50% on this lifetime Rosetta Stone subscription ahead of Black Friday through December 1. Did the election leave you feeling like you desperately need a vacation to reset your mind? You're not the only one. Whether you've booked your solo trip to Tokyo or have an impromptu friends trip to Greece that finally made it out of the group chat, you'll definitely need to learn the local language of your destination. — Read the rest The post Are you escaping the country post-election? Learn your destination's language with Rosetta Stone appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-23 01:00:00

Canada, Britain and Ireland among countries saying they may arrest Netanyahu

After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House denounced the court. But top U.S. allies including Britain and Ireland made clear that they aren't following suit. In fact, quite the opposite: Britain's government officials said police there would be "required" to arrest Netanyahu, and officials in Ireland made clear they would very much like to arrest him. — Read the rest The post Canada, Britain and Ireland among countries saying they may arrest Netanyahu appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 23:47:04

How to have fun: wear giant leaves as monster masks and and bike around in nature

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS?CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! While you were sitting around scrolling on your phone, these two delightful weirdos were riding a bike around on a rustic pathway wearing giant leaves as face masks that make them look like alien mosquitoes. — Read the rest The post How to have fun: wear giant leaves as monster masks and and bike around in nature appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 22:55:41

Phew! Creepy alien on a recent flight turns out to be an optical illusion

A passenger was minding their own business on a recent flight when they came face-to-face with what looked like ET's homelier cousin. "I ALMOST LANDED THIS PLANE MYSELF" they Xitted, along with this photo that went viral. The thing in the photo looks like an ominous, hooded little alien sitting across the aisle from the passenger, staring back with one shiny eye. — Read the rest The post Phew! Creepy alien on a recent flight turns out to be an optical illusion appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 22:40:43

Clingy doggo determined to follow her human's every step — even if it means climbing up steep ladder (video)

Golden retrievers are known to be clingy, but Honey took it to the next level — literally, that is. After her two-legged buddy went up to the attic to fetch some Christmas decorations, the determined doggo risked her safety to arduously climb the steep ladder herself. — Read the rest The post Clingy doggo determined to follow her human's every step — even if it means climbing up steep ladder (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 19:42:19

COVID and Flu vaccination rates abysmally low before Thanksgiving travel rush

The Centers for Disease Control has released statistics showing this season's COVID and Flu vaccination rates are very low. I guess America will get a reminder, and perhaps vaccination rates will increase when everyone starts getting sick. That'll be too late for some of us, as COVID and the Flu remain deadly, especially to older people. — Read the rest The post COVID and Flu vaccination rates abysmally low before Thanksgiving travel rush appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 19:32:30

DEA paid "tens of thousands" to airline employees for targeting innocent passengers to steal their cash — DOJ halts practice

President Nixon created the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 1973 to persecute Blacks and antiwar activists. Over 50 years later, it's still in operation, serving as an employer for sociopathic goons and drug cartel moles. And today the DEA is hopping mad because the Department of Justice (DOJ) has finally clipped its wings. — Read the rest The post DEA paid "tens of thousands" to airline employees for targeting innocent passengers to steal their cash — DOJ halts practice appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 19:00:04

Trump promises revenge, but Lara Trump says it's "unfair" to be afraid (video)

If Donald Trump — who tried to overthrow the 2020 election, calls journalists "the enemy of the people," and has repeatedly promised to go after his political opponents — makes you a tad nervous, Lara Trump says your instincts are "unwarranted and unfair." — Read the rest The post Trump promises revenge, but Lara Trump says it's "unfair" to be afraid (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 17:37:32

190 years in jail for Texas doctor who poisoned IV bags with anesthetics, killing one and hurting 11

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Raynaldo Ortiz was found guilty in April of injecting IV bags with anesthetics, leading to the death of one person and poisoning 11 more. A judge yesterday sentenced him to 190 years in jail, the maximum possible, with no chance of release within his lifetime. — Read the rest The post 190 years in jail for Texas doctor who poisoned IV bags with anesthetics, killing one and hurting 11 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 17:19:32

Bluesky CEO taunts Musk with "billionaire proof" design claim

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The fast-rising Xitter alternative Bluesky is designed to be "billionaire-proof," says CEO Jay Graber. Speaking to CNBC's Money Movers, Graber explained that unlike Musk's walled garden, Bluesky's open-source architecture means users can pack up their digital bags — followers and all — and move if the network becomes a cesspool of sociopathic manbabies. — Read the rest The post Bluesky CEO taunts Musk with "billionaire proof" design claim appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 17:18:58

Decorative magnets corrode Cybertruck panels

Cybertruck owners are finding out that stainless steel doors will rust and corrode if they are not painstakingly maintained. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! A Cybertruck owner who put advertising magnets on his ugly truck found they had caused the body panels to rust. — Read the rest The post Decorative magnets corrode Cybertruck panels appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 16:56:43

Cheap replacement keycaps brighten my desktop

I've had the same keyboard on for five years, and some new keycaps have dressed it up. I bought this Redragon 552 back in 2019. According to Amazon, it has been one of the best-selling keyboards of all time. I got the blue switch version, which is very clicky, and I've enjoyed using this keyboard a lot. — Read the rest The post Cheap replacement keycaps brighten my desktop appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 16:41:02

The ultimate gift for any outdoor lover—these HD digital camera binoculars

TL;DR: Why wait for Black Friday when you can save over 50% on these HD digital camera binoculars through December 1? Before you know it, it'll be the year's craziest shopping season: the holidays. You might think you have some time to sit back and relax, but don't you want to avoid the usual Black Friday mad rush if you can?  — Read the rest The post The ultimate gift for any outdoor lover—these HD digital camera binoculars appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 16:00:00

Panic mode: Gaetz flees AG nom seconds after CNN threatens to expose teen scandal

Loathsome rich kid Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as Trump's Attorney General pick exactly six minutes before CNN was set to publish new allegations about his sexual misconduct, reports Comic Sands. The Botox-addicted ex-Florida Representative had been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sex trafficking and misconduct. — Read the rest The post Panic mode: Gaetz flees AG nom seconds after CNN threatens to expose teen scandal appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 15:40:10

Chin-hiding pimp's "university" hacked, exposing 800k suckers

Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer who became a far-right misogynist influencer after fleeing the UK to evade prosecution, founded an online "university" to teach boys the tricks of his trade. The university was hacked this week, exposing the personal data of some 800,000 people who signed up. — Read the rest The post Chin-hiding pimp's "university" hacked, exposing 800k suckers appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 15:25:11

Tiny Tombs of New Orleans: a scavenger hunt for history and art

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS?CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Next time you find yourself in New Orleans, keep your eyes peeled for Tiny Tombs. These miniature mausoleums, launched in 2017, are hidden in various locations like an antique shop, a historical hotel, a museum, and more. — Read the rest The post Tiny Tombs of New Orleans: a scavenger hunt for history and art appeared first on Boing Boing.

Published: 2024-11-22 15:23:41

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