Flappy Bird was almost preposterously simple. If you ever played the game, even once, you surely remember how it worked, but here’s a summary just in case. You were a bird. Your job was to fly, left to right, for as long as possible without […]
Day: January 4, 2026
US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro, Igniting Global Tension – 1/4/2026, 8:29:20 AM
Top world news stories as of January 4, 2026, include escalating tensions from a US special forces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, North Korea’s first ballistic missile test of the year, and ongoing crises in Sudan, Gaza, and Haiti.[1][2][3] Geopolitical Conflicts and Military Actions […]
Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
Shortly before the US military launched an attack on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, an account on Polymarket made some very suspiciously timed investments. The prediction market had been running bets on when or if Maduro would be removed from power, with prices for […]
Cordless Blowers Revolutionize Yard Work: Quiet, Eco-Friendly, and Powerful Alternatives to Gas Giants
A Cordless Blower Is the Overlooked Tool You Definitely Need In a world of gas-powered giants dominating yard work, the cordless blower stands out as the unsung hero every homeowner needs. As of 2026, these battery-powered wonders match gas performance while delivering freedom, quiet operation, […]
Meta’s Quest 3S is still $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card
We posted a couple of times about Meta’s Quest 3S during the holidays. The virtual reality headset that typically sold for $299.99 was — and still is — available for $249.99. Better yet, you can get in on a promotion at Amazon that includes a […]
U.S. Strikes in Venezuela Capture Maduro; Peace Talks Near in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict – 1/3/2026, 8:28:31 PM
Major world news as of January 3, 2026, centers on U.S. military strikes in Venezuela capturing President Nicolás Maduro, ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War developments including potential peace talks, deadly protests in Iran amid economic crisis, a deadly fire in Switzerland, and Russian attacks in Ukraine.[1][2][3][4] Venezuela […]
Surprise, surprise: Silksong wins Steam’s Game of the Year
Valve has announced the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards and, unsurprisingly, Hollow Knight: Silksong, took home the Game of the Year honors. It was also given the “Best Game You Suck At” award, which, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. […]