Новости за 21.04.2020

When disaster strikes, it never hurts to have an extra Chromebook.

That's what I learned when I had a friend visit me in Lima, Peru, where I was working remotely for the month of March. We were planning to hike and camp in Cusco and the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. But instead of a bucket-list trip, a strict nationwide quarantine kept us cooped up in our apartment rental three days after she arrived. Suddenly my friend went from vacation mode to work-from-home mode, but she had only brought her iPhone. Читать дальше...

MagnetCubes will take your marbles on a rollercoaster-like ride. Read more...

As much of the world continues self-quarantine and social distancing measures, Animal Crossing has taken over online culture. From hot discourse about Tom Nook's capitalist empire to escapist fantasies about being able to pay off a mortgage, Animal Crossing is driving pandemic entertainment. In-game pop culture escaped to the real world — K.K. Slider's iconic album covers are a meme now. 

Dr. Jeremy Brown, veteran ER doctor, director of the Office of Emergency Care Research at the National Institutes of Health, and the author of 'Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History,' spoke to Mashable about what the 1918 pandemic can tell us about what to expect in the quest for a COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, and an end to social distancing. Dr. Brown spoke to us in a personal capacity, not as a representative of any organization. Read more...

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The first few months of 2020 have been absolute trash, but they've also made people far more appreciative of good things in the world.

Soon, you may be able to find out if you have COVID-19 from the comfort of your home. Read more...

The underwear claims to clean itself while being breathable and cool to the touch.  Read more...

Animal shelters all across the U.S. have seen a surge in foster and adoption applications from those stuck at home. We spoke to Muddy Paws Rescue, and Best Friends Animal Society, to see how they're handling the demands. Read more...

Just because you can't see people in person doesn't mean your dating life should suffer. Here are some tips on keeping your dating life going online in the midst of a pandemic. Read more...

There are a number of ways to download your favorite YouTube videos for off-site viewing. We take a look at the methods to do so and the legality surrounding it.  Read more...

Many states across the U.S. have closed hair salons as part of their stay-at-home orders, but that hasn't stopped our hair from growing. We asked professional hair stylist Cash Lawless to give us some tips and tricks on how to cut your hair at home.  Read more...

TL;DR: Get the latest iPad Mini WiFi model with 64GB storage for only $329.99 at Best Buy as of April 21. That's a $70 discount and it also includes free gifts, including Webroot Internet Security with Antivirus, a free month of iCloud storage, and four free months of Apple Music. 

Tributes, it's finally time to re-enter the Games.

On Tuesday, Lionsgate announced the multi-billion dollar Hunger Games franchise would return to theaters with an adaptation of Suzanne Collins' upcoming novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Due on shelves May 19, the prequel centers on the 10th annual Hunger Games and a teenage Coriolanus Snow, years before he would become the tyrannical leader of Panem. 

“Suzanne’s new book has been worth the wait," Lionsgate chairman Joe Drake said in a press release. Читать дальше...

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The average person's video game library is worth a small fortune, considering the fact that titles typically sell for $60 apiece. It's been that way since forever, no matter what kind of system you play on, thanks to some semi-complicated manufacturer logic that essentially boils down to consumer expectation. 

TL;DR: The Container Store is having a few major sales, including 25% off kitchen as part of the Annual Kitchen sale, 30% off all Elfa closet solutions, 20% off office storage, and more, as of April 21.

So, you’re working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic and you have a document you need to scan. You've seen the slew of third-party scanner apps you have to pay for in the App Store. Which one to choose?

Cooking and baking are having a moment right now thanks to social distancing and shelter-in-place orders. We can't eat out at restaurants, so we're brining expert cooking to our own kitchens — or at least trying to.

The Nintendo Switch has been selling out everywhereLiterally. That's what happens when you tell everyone to stay inside right when a new Animal Crossing game releases. Some of us were lucky enough to snag one of the popular handheld consoles before they were gone, though — if you're one of those people, you're going to need more than just Animal Crossing to pass the time. (That is, if you have extra time right now.)

Sonos, the company behind some of the most popular wireless speakers around, is making a big leap into streaming with Sonos Radio. 

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Spring is in full swing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and after the egg-filled Bunny Day event, there's still plenty more new things coming to the game over the next few months.