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Nowadays we all take a lot of photos but only the best ones tend to see the light of day on Instagram. The rest gather virtual dust in our Photos app or in iCloud storage. Granted, the vast majority of the ones I take aren’t worthy of going anywhere else. But if you want to save photos to remember a holiday or dig out a bunch of your favorites to give to someone as a gift, you might want to make a photo book. I know how retro that sounds, but the best photo book apps allow you to create a fancy photo book really easily…

Samsung is all set to introduce the world to a new wearable category with the Galaxy Ring. We have been hearing about the company's smart ring for a long time, and Samsung has done everything it can to make sure no leaks ruin the surprise, similar to how it kept the first Galaxy Fold a secret. Samsung teased the Galaxy Ring for the first time in January during the Galaxy S24 launch event, and the Korean giant is now giving us more details about the smart ring at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Samsung still…

“It’s been a hell of a ride.”With those parting words, Jack McCoy stepped down from his job as Manhattan district attorney after decades of public service — and Sam Waterston bid farewell to his signature role on “Law & Order” after 19 seasons and 405 episodes spread over 30 years.To put this run into perspective, Waterston made his debut appearance as McCoy in September 1994 in the Season 5 premiere of “Law & Order” — the same week that “ER” and “Friends” premiered on NBC. The Dick Wolf procedural — which…

In the luddite days of the Nineties, there were a handful of ways to discover a new video game: You could hear about it in the schoolyard from that one kid who swore that their older brother got a copy straight from Japan. You could read about it from a more legitimate source, like a magazine you picked up at Borders. Or you could inevitably stumble across a commercial on TV. That last one, that’s how I discovered the original Final Fantasy VII. But unlike other game commercials that relied on near-traumatic, Nine Inch…

My experiments with VR have led to some strange experiences, as well as a few action-packed titles. Titanic: A Space Between falls more in the strange category, though it manages to capture my attention thanks to its gorgeous visuals, compelling tale, and a runtime that is just long enough to leave you wanting more. The Titanic ship and its terrible fate have always been a magnet for macabre myths and mysteries, and Globiss Interactive’s game plays on this concept while grappling with the morality of turning a real…

During its nesting season, the marbled murrelet, known affectionately among bird watchers as a "strange, mysterious little seabird," lays a single egg in the thick mosses that grow on the branches of British Columbia's old-growth forest canopy.With some of those forests under threat from logging, the small black-and-brown mottled seabird is considered threatened, too.The marbled murrelet is among a growing number of migratory species animals facing a perilous future, a new UN report found.  "The solution for the marbled …

Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled "Our Changing Planet" to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page.Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday.This week: From fashion to burials: How fungi can help fight climate change 2024 has barely started and is already threatening to set temperature records World's globetrotting animals at risk due to habitat…

Amy Schumer penned a strong message with an “owes no explanation” vibe about self-love after trolls commented on her appearance.The writer and comedian is currently promoting the second season of her Hulu series — “Life & Beth” — which is premiering on Feb. 16. While sharing a post about the premiere, Amy also addressed recent remarks about her face that cropped up online.“At midnight tonight! Binge both full seasons of @lifeandbethhulu and thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face! I’ve enjoyed feedback…

As we continue deeper into Solar Cycle 25, more solar flares are expected to erupt from the sun’s surface. One of the most recent, an X3.3 solar flare, was actually captured in an image thanks to NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.These powerful blasts of energy can bring about a ton of beauty and destruction on our planet. Not only do they fuel the aurora borealis that we see showcased in so many photos, but they can also disrupt navigation and radio signals.This most recent image is just one of several solar…

In the quest to build better habits into our days, many of us turn to habit tracking, whether that’s in a notebook, the Notes app in our phones or with a dedicated habit tracking app. The idea behind this practice is simple and powerful. By consistently monitoring our progress, we're not only reminded of our goals but we’re also motivated by how many times we’ve shown up, gone to the gym, flossed, hit 10k steps, whatever it is, each day. There are plenty of habit tracking apps that can help, but Everyday is my new…