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As It Happens5:59Artist trains rats to take selfies to make a point about social mediaWhen Augustin Lignier built a photo booth for rats, he was really trying to point the lens at humanity.The French artist trained two pet store rodents to take selfies in exchange for sweet treats. But over time, he says, they started doing it purely for the pleasure. He says it's not unlike the way people engage with social media — at first for the likes, but eventually just to trigger a flood of feel-good chemicals in our brains. "It's…

Digital Trends Microsoft is finally retiring WordPad, the venerable text editor that has been a staple in Windows operating systems since Windows 95. This decision comes as part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to refine its software lineup and focus on more advanced applications. It marks the end of a 28-year journey for WordPad. As spotted by Tom’s Hardware, the recent Canary build of Windows 11 does not include WordPad as part of the default software package. Microsoft seems to be encouraging users to explore its…

What a heinous month for the media. Almost every day, a publication announces layoffs or shuts down. Sports Illustrated just let go almost all of its staff after weathering an embarrassing scandal about AI-generated articles. It's unclear what the desiccated magazine’s future holds, but the sad fate of another formerly great outlet offers a preview of what may await fallen media properties.In 2018, the indie women’s website The Hairpin stopped publishing, along with its sister site The Awl. This year, The Hairpin has been…

Final Fantasy XIV has spurred plenty of memes over the years, though none seem to be as beloved to the community as the low-poly Grapes of Endwalker. Now, in Patch 6.55, you can have your own low-poly Grape tribute through a new lamppost furnishing.   Where did the low-poly grape meme come from? For a time after the initial release of Endwalker in December 2021, the grapes found in Labyrinthos became a source of player amusement because of their low-poly, blocky appearance. Although these grapes were soon updated, and…

The cult hit Prison Architect and it's actually releasing pretty soon. The franchise follow-up launches on March 26 for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. There’s even a trailer, posted below. Of note, Prison Architect 2 brings the series to 3D, as the original was a strictly top-down affair. The sequel has a cartoonish look that’s slightly reminiscent of newer Dragon Quest games, but the gameplay is anything but a JRPG.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiymA3jw0fQAs the name suggests, it’s a robust prison-building…

Before the vice presidential motorcade and Secret Service security sweeps, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff had a routine. Here's a look at some of the spots they used to frequent. Before the vice presidential motorcade and Secret Service security sweeps, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff had a routine. Here's a look at some of the spots they used to frequent. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each…

Cobra 11 fame Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash on January 4. Following their tragic death, Christian's wife, Jessica Klepser, has opened up on losing her “beloved family members.” Klepser shared an emotional statement on Instagram on Friday, a day after her husband and two daughters, Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, encountered the fatal accident. Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a tragic plane crash, they are survived by Jessica Klesper(GoFundMe) Jessica Klepser honours…

British actor Tom Wilkinson died on Saturday. He was 75, and per the Hollywood Reporter, his family say his death was at home and “sudden.”Read more... British actor Tom Wilkinson died on Saturday. He was 75, and per the Hollywood Reporter, his family say his death was at home and “sudden.”Read more... FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is…

After being removed from the Apple Store this September, The Apple MagSafe battery pack could finally make a return, but with a new USB-C twist. Originally spotted by PatentyApple, under a patent that has been granted, a new battery pack with USB-C integration has been found. It has two USB-C ports on the top of the device, as opposed to the one Lightning port you could find on the bottom of the previous MagSafe battery pack. In our four-star Apple MagSafe battery pack review we criticized its cost and capacity but loved…

Apple’s latest upgraded MacBook Pro adds a wider range of chip options, a cheaper price and a new black colour option, alongside even greater performance and battery life.The much-loved laptop now starts at £1,699 (€1,999/$1,599/A$2,699), which isn’t exactly cheap but is £450 less than its predecessor, lowering the barrier to entry significantly.The outside of the machine has the same great-looking combination of retro and modern design of its predecessor, solidly made from aluminium with a precision worthy of the price.…