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Atari is getting ready to release another classic retro console. Just a few months after the launch of the fantastic Atari 2600+, the company is once again teaming with Plaion to release the Atari 400 Mini. Available exclusively at Amazon, the Atari 400 Mini has a March 28 release date and a £99.99 price tag. You can pre-order the Atari 400 Mini from Amazon ahead of its March launch. Just click the link below to order from Amazon.According to Atari, the 400 Mini emulates all Atari 8-bit systems, from the 400 through to…

Mid-January doldrums? Pish! We have all kinds of ways to find fun and deliciousness this weekend, from a killer detective show to awesome mocktails and sublime soups. As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters. 1 WATCH: ‘True Detective’ is back And with the…

Val Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday in one of the most iconic '90s films, Tombstone, left an indelible mark on pop culture. His performance as one of the era's standout supporting characters is so beloved that it's nearly inconceivable to envision anyone else in the role. For a fascinating glimpse into what might have been, compare Kilmer's take with Dennis Quaid's portrayal of the same character in the competing film with a similar plot, Wyatt Earp. As the classic western marks its 30th anniversary, fans were treated…

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for December 28: Ever wondered why online multiplayer games like Free Fire work on a global ranking system and not a level-based format like many campaign-based games? This is because, in a single-player game, progress mapping can be done by checking if the player has completed certain objectives in the game. However, that does not tell us how the player performed with respect to all the other players in the same stage of the game. And that is why the ranking system was invented. Since…

Whether your weekend plans revolve around holiday shopping or doing anything but holiday shopping, we have some fun and festive ideas for you, from great movies and shows to holiday lights and hot mulled wine (yum!) As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters. 1…

Power stations are the power bank's bigger brother. More power. More ports. More everything.Now, not everyone needs a power station, but I'm surprised as to how flexible they are and how many people who initially didn't think they needed one have gone on to buy one after having some hands-on time with mine.Who might find these handy? Campers, anyone needing a portable office when traveling, professional photographers, videographers, and drone operators who need power when outdoors, and those who want a backup power…

Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended pros and cons Pros Feels sturdy Portable Easy-to-read display Powerful Very easy to use Cons May be too heavy for some Lacks advanced features that some might like more buying choices Power stations are the power bank's bigger brother. More power. More ports. More everything.Now, not everyone needs a power station, but I'm surprised as to how flexible they are and how many people who initially didn't think they needed one have gone on to buy one after having some hands-on time with…

We all know about numerous examples of an Apple Watch saving people's lives. Well, it seems, an Apple AirTag can save people's businesses from thieves! Apple AirTag has been making headlines for various reasons some good and some bad ever since it was launched. In the latest incident, a man caught a serial plant thief by putting the Apple AirTag to cunning use. The thief had been stealing expensive trees, pots, vases and more in a California locality for a long time and no one was able to stop his purloining spree. The…

ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 USB-C cable with power meter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you're a professional repair technician, then you'll likely have one -- or many -- USB power meters in your toolkit. They're a must-have. But if you're a hobbyist, then you don't really want to be dropping over $100 on an all-singing, all-dancing USB power meter that does it all. For most folks, a power meter that shows the basics is all that's needed.Also: This gadget is the USB-C accessory you didn't know you needed, and it's only…

There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from China? I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, but the electric houseboats have always been some of the most outlandish. This time though, the houseboat actually looks like something…