February 3, 2020
The Best New Features to Try in the Apple Maps Redesign
Apple Maps is back with a brand-new edition, one that the company hopes makes it more appealing (and competitive) compared to the Google Maps and Wazes of the app world. Not only does the new Apple Maps look a lot better, thanks to all the details about buildings, landmarks, and terrain that Apple has packed in, but Apple is doubling down on privacy for your mapping experience.
Streaming
What's New on Netflix the Week of February 3, 2020
We’ll level with you right now: this week’s new offerings on Netflix are rather less than thrilling. That is, unless you’re a big fan of Netflix Family original content (if so, look forward to spending the week with Team Kaylie and Captain Underpants).
App Directory
How to Virtually Try on Lipstick Using Pinterest
If you’re in the market for a new shade of lipstick, now you can try some options out on Pinterest. Interest launched a new makeup try-on tool this week that allows you to take different lipstick shades out for a spin without leaving your house.
Security
How to Shop for a Smart Home Security Camera
Smart security cameras seem to be everywhere, and we don’t just mean watching your every move. With the prevalence of cheap components and cloud storage, installing a home or business surveillance system is easier than ever. But there are so many brands and types out there, it can be hard...
backups
How to Back Up Your Computer Automatically With Windows 10's Built-in Tools
If you’re not backing up your computer, you should be. You never know when your hard drive will fail, your files will be accidentally deleted or, god forbid, malware will infect your machine—and you don’t want to be left empty-handed without all that precious data.
Education
This Is the Best Research-Based Parenting Podcast
I first heard about the Your Parenting Mojo podcast on another parenting podcast: One Bad Mother. OBM is a favorite of mine because it’s basically two moms venting to each other about how really freaking hard parenting can be, followed by telling each other (and listeners) what a good job...
Environment
Your Starbucks Cup May Not Be Getting Recycled
In response to growing concerns around Starbucks’ issues of waste, this year, the coffee chain announced trial runs for its latest recyclable and compostable cup designs in cities like San Francisco and Seattle. Back in 2018, Starbucks also began rolling out its clear, recyclable sippy cups nationwide to be used...
books
Keep Track of All the Books, Movies, Podcasts, and Games You Want to Check Out With This App
Recommendations from friends are often the best way to discover things like new books to read, television shows to watch, or video games to play. Those recommendations; however, often come over drink or dinner, or while you’re otherwise out with pals and away from a place to actually add that...
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Nintendo Switch Hacker Busted, Also Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
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Kotaku
Funimation Says Anime
Interspecies Reviewers
Goes Too Far, Stops Streaming It
Each season, I write short, one-sentence summaries of upcoming anime. Here is the one for Interspecies Reviewers: “An elf and a human visit various brothels to see which humanoid species they like best.”
Jalopnik
Here's Why Struggling Nissan Dealers Are Selling Used Cars Instead Of New Ones
Why Nissan dealers are selling used cars over new ones, the Big Three are struggling in China and coronavirus ain’t helping, why Lincoln is so obsessed with residual values, and Toyota and Panasonic establish a new prismatic battery company. All that and more in The Morning Shift for Monday, February...
Jalopnik
The Most Unexpected Car In Last Night's Super Bowl Had Nothing To Do With Anything
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Gizmodo
President Stable Genius Congratulates Wrong State After Chiefs Win Super Bowl
Donald Trump, the dumbest president in modern American history, congratulated the Kansas City Chiefs last night after they beat the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl, tweeting, “You represented the Great State of Kansas and, in fact, the entire USA, so very well.”
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