Last minute geek

1. If you read a lot or need books for research, Kindle Unlimited is a good deal
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... lots of audio books. You can even get two of my books through Kindle Unlimited: Maker Dad and Trick Decks. You can try it free for a month here. After that it's $9.99 a month. Read all  ...

2. I believe in free speech, but Minds makes me queasy
(English/engadget)

The email landed in my inbox just as the winds of bad press began to whip up around Mark Zuckerberg's ankles. It asked if I wanted to try Minds, the new blockchain-based social network, in the wake ...

3. Dell P2715Q 27-inch Ultra HD 4K Monitor + $150 gift card now only $399.99
(English/Neowin)

With today's TechBargain you can save $150 off the list price of this Ultra HD 4K LED-backlit 27" IPS display, and get a $150 Dell gift card thrown in for free with the purchase. Limited time offer! Read ...

4. Why Microsoft chose Linux for Azure Sphere
(English/Linuxtoday)

LinuxGizmos: Analysis story on Microsoft Azure Sphere, with VDC analyst suggesting it's a strategic move against Amazon FreeRTOS in the IoT space. Read all  ...

5. Buzzfeed guide on how to detect "deepfaked" videos
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... encourages people to slow down and freeze parts of the video to watch it more closely. “Slowing a video down so that you can clearly see the frame-to-frame transition can sometimes reveal temporal glitches ...

6. Picture Keeper Connect photo backup software/adapter review
(English/the-gadgeteer)

Using a portable device is immensely freeing, as most of the world has discovered over the past decade. What happens, though, when you run out of space on your phone/tablet and don’t have a wireless service ...

7. For a post-#MeToo world: 'The Field Guide to Consent'
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... not doing consent "right." Or they just don't know how to make consent conversations sexy or hot. So I made you a thing! This is a free download, with loads of tips on what to say, how to use your voice ...

8. Tech bribes: What's the WORST one you've ever been offered?
(English/TheRegister)

... "free" man perfume from Kaspersky called Eau d'Eugene. Just what would you accept as a gift bribe to do someone's corporate bidding?… Read all  ...

9. What if humans weren't the first civilization on Earth?
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... (air, water, rock). This will be particularly true for young civilizations like ours still climbing up the ladder of technological capacity. There is, in other words, no free lunch. While some energy sources ...

10. Earn a week of free RedTube Premium by taking shorter showers
(English/Neowin)

RedTube has released an app that gives users incentive to take shorter showers. You will not only conserve water, but you can also exchange points earned for a free week of RedTube Premium. Read more... ...

11. Good deal on flush-cut wire cutter
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... free shipping on Amazn prime), they are a great deal. Read all  ...

12. Charles Trimble Bet His Company on GPS—and Won
(English/ieespectrum)

This former HP engineer started his own company to exploit the newest free resource—the Global Positioning Satellite system Read all  ...

13. RGB LED Color Mixing With Arduino in Tinkercad
(English/instructables)

... using Tinkercad Circuits. You can even view this lesson from within Tinkercad (free login required)... By: circuits Continue Reading » Read all  ...

14. 3D Print Constellation Necklace
(English/instructables)

... I will talk about how I created the design and provide the files. Feel free to alter them to work ... By: Penolopy Bulnick Continue Reading » Read all  ...

15. Government accidentally sends file on "remote mind control" methods to journalist
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

When journalist Curtis Waltman filed a Freedom of Information Act request with Washington State Fusion Center (which is partnered with Department of Homeland Security) to obtain information about Antifa ...

16. Google Ends Domain-Fronting Feature Used by Censorship Tools
(English/CircleID)

... a dozen human rights-enabling technologies rely, in full or in part, on Google's commitment to protecting human rights and increasing internet freedom. Nathan White, Senior Legislative Manager at Access ...

17. EverCam wireless security camera with 1yr battery life, Astro folding ukulele, TicPods touch control earbuds, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... keep an eye on their home, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Eufy EverCam: The Wirefree Security … EverCam wireless security camera with 1yr battery ...

18. Win a Samsung Galaxy S9+ in this giveaway
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... a dime by entering into the Samsung Galaxy S9+ Giveaway.Absolutely free to enter, this giveaway nets you a shot at winning your own Samsung Galaxy S9+. In addition to its scary processing power and sharp ...

19. Watch traffic flow better in 30 simulations of a 4-way intersection
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... for free on Steam. The big surprise for me was the roundabout, because we rarely have them in the Midwest or the West Coast. They seemed like a lot of extra space needed for an incremental benefit, but ...

20. iSmart Skyer Is The World’s Smallest Speaker
(English/Gadgetreview)

... wireless handsfree speaker. This Tiny Speaker Will Go With You Anywhere The device weighs just 33 Grams and it’s the […] The post iSmart Skyer Is The World’s Smallest Speaker appeared first ...

21. This $13 value Lifestorming eBook is free until tomorrow, April 19
(English/Neowin)

This eBook is the real-world guide to shedding the stagnation, and allowing yourself to grow into the person you want to become. Create meaning and achievement in your career and life from today! Read ...

22. Facebook is testing playable game ads so you can try before you buy
(English/engadget)

If you've played any free-to-play mobile games recently, you'll be familiar with the playable ads that let you try a little bit of gameplay while waiting for the advertisement to time out. Google ...

23. AI-powered offline translation comes to Microsoft Translator apps
(English/Betanews)

... words you need. If you're a Microsoft Translator user, however, this now changes. Microsoft has introduced free, downloadable AI-powered translation packs which the company says brings "the benefit of ...

24. Ugandan president wants to outlaw oral sex because "the mouth is for eating"
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... know the address of sex; we know where sex is. From The Week: The remarks come as part of a broader crackdown on sexual freedoms by the socially conservative evangelical leader. Sexual activity “against ...

25. Save 36% off a one-year subscription to SelectTV by FreeCast
(English/Neowin)

With today's deal you can even score a bonus HD TV Antenna with the purchase: The world's largest entertainment library isn't on Netflix Or Hulu - it's on SelectTV. Save now, while the offer lasts! Read ...