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Batty o_O

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He is a computer technician by day, superhero by night. Had his pen stolen by Adam West. Known to laugh in the face of danger and cry at the beauty of a sunset.

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13 July 2025

This is not the America I grew up with.

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Oct. 27, 1961: The first Saturn rocket launches

astronomy.comOct. 27, 1961: The first Saturn rocket launchesToday in the history of astronomy, the rocket that would take America to the Moon is a success.

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Walter Koenig on the Lean Years After Star Trek: TOS – ‘The Phone Didn't Ring’

ign.comWhen We Spoke to the Late Walter Koenig in 2024, He Looked Back on His Favorite Star Trek Moment EverStar Trek legend Walter Koenig looks back on the good, the bad, and the hilarious after 57 years of the franchise.

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My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man.

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The new iPad Mini is a lot like the iPhone Duo, minus the hefty price tag

howtogeek.comThe new iPad Mini is a lot like the iPhone Duo, minus the hefty price tagMuch bigger upgrade than a routine refresh.

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We Regret to Inform You That ‘Maxxing’ Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year

gizmodo.comWe Regret to Inform You That 'Maxxing' Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year“Data center” (two words) also made the top five.

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This Open-Source App Combines Multiple Networks For Faster Download Speeds Read More: www.bgr.com/2292620/plex...

bgr.comThis Open-Source App Combines Multiple Networks For Faster Download Speeds - BGRAll networks download a part of the file at the same time, but some take on more of the workload to make sure you retrieve the file as quickly as possible.

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October full 'Hunter's Moon' dazzles in spectacular photos from around the world

space.comOctober full 'Hunter's Moon' dazzles in spectacular photos from around the worldFeast your eyes on the best photos of October's full 'Hunter's Moon'.

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Oct. 26, 2004: Cassini at Titan

astronomy.comOct. 26, 2004: Cassini at TitanToday in the history of astronomy, Cassini makes a historic flyby of Saturn’s moon.

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Heatbit Says Your Water Heater Should Be Mining Bitcoin, and Now It Can

gizmodo.comHeatbit Says Your Water Heater Should Be Mining Bitcoin, and Now It CanSome Bitcoin users say devices like Bitwater can help decentralize the crypto network.

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October's 'Hunter's Moon' stalks into the autumn sky tonight: Here's what you need to know

space.comOctober's 'Hunter's Moon' stalks into the autumn sky tonight: Here's what you need to knowOctober's full moon takes to the autumn sky tonight. Here's when and where to look, and how it earned its nickname of the "Hunter's Moon."

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6 ways bats are surprisingly human

popsci.com6 ways bats are surprisingly humanWe share more in common with our winged mammal compatriots than what meets the eye.

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A New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Preview Plays Ball and Not Much Else

gizmodo.comA New 'Avengers: Doomsday' Preview Plays Ball and Not Much ElseMore for the World Series than actual promo, the latest look at 'Avengers: Doomsday' mainly wants you to know it'll have jokes.

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Which AMD Graphics Card Is Equivalent To The NVIDIA RTX 5070? Read More: www.bgr.com/2290984/whic...

bgr.comWhich AMD Graphics Card Is Equivalent To The NVIDIA RTX 5070? - BGRThe AMD graphics card that's equivalent to the Nvidia RTX 5070 is the RX 9070, but the stronger 9070 XT might be a better choice with modern price increases.

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Your Windows touchpad is about to make scrolling long pages way less tiring

digitaltrends.comYour Windows touchpad is about to make scrolling long pages way less tiringMicrosoft is adding accelerated, edge, and single-finger scrolling to Windows touchpads, making it easier to move through long documents, webpages, and code with less effort.

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On this day in space! Oct. 23, 2007: NASA launches Harmony module to ISS on STS-120 space shuttle mission

space.comOn this day in space! Oct. 23, 2007: NASA launches Harmony module to ISS on STS-120 space shuttle missionOnce Harmony was installed, the space station grew into something more like a five-bedroom house.

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What's new to streaming this week? (Oct. 23, 2026)

mashable.comWhat's new to streaming this week? (Oct. 23, 2026)What’s new on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

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The Epic Games Store is giving away the perfect horde shooter for Halloween and a pixel murder mystery

pcgamesn.comThe Epic Games Store is giving away the perfect horde shooter for Halloween and a pixel murder mysterySker Ritual and Home are this week's Epic Games Store free games, and they're absolutely perfect for spooky season in their own unique ways.

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CAVEAT DUMPSTER DEPT: Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand Read More: www.engadget.com/2295058/tesl...

engadget.comTesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand - EngadgetPeople who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won’t release it there.

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Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning

digitaltrends.comScientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginningScientists develop Scentronic, an AI-powered system that transmits smells over the internet and recreates aromas using wearable scent generators.

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RISE OF THE MACHINES DEPT: OpenAI Says an AI Agent Blocked Itself From Being Monitored—Then Lied About It

extremetech.comOpenAI Says an AI Agent Blocked Itself From Being Monitored—Then Lied About ItGPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Astra are the latest models to join OpenAI's running list of rogue AI agent incidents.

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JWST Reveals a Lopsided Alien World with Blistering Evening Winds

universetoday.comJWST Reveals a Lopsided Alien World with Blistering Evening WindsTypically, when we think of exoplanets, we think of neat spheres floating directly in front of their star, which acts as a giant spotlight. From our vantage point, they would look more like two perfec...

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Scientists pinpoint the exact sky that inspired Van Gogh's The Starry Night

dailymail.comScientists pinpoint the sky that inspired Van Gogh's The Starry NightVincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the most iconic works of art ever produced - and now experts have discovered what the painting really shows.

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I'm not a painting kind of guy but this Van Gogh always caught my eye. Some say he had an extra cone in his eyes that let him see colors we never have.

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The Best Folding Phones for 2026: Apple, Google, Motorola, and Samsung

pcmag.comThe Best Folding Phones We've Tested for 2026Want a big-screen phone that folds in half and slides right into your pocket? Here's everything you need to know about these nifty dual-display devices, along with our top tested picks.

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A Minnesota Farmer Found an 11-Foot Metal Object in His Cornfield. It Came From Space

gizmodo.comA Minnesota Farmer Found an 11-Foot Metal Object in His Cornfield. It Came From SpaceMeanwhile, another chunk of suspected rocket debris turned up in Indonesia.

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8 Google Maps Tips Every Driver Needs To Know Read More: www.bgr.com/2289997/goog...

bgr.com8 Google Maps Tips Every Driver Needs To Know - BGRGoogle Maps takes all of the hassle and confusion out of travelling. It's fantastically convenient already, but there's more to it than you might know.

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I was paying for apps that Windows 11 now does for free

makeuseof.comI was paying for apps that Windows 11 now does for freeWhy pay for tools that are already built-in?

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NASA giving update about Artemis moon plans on Oct. 23: Watch it live

space.comNASA giving update about Artemis moon plans on Oct. 23: Watch it liveNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will participate in the press conference, which starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday (Oct. 23).

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RISE OF THE MACHINES DEPT PARTE DEUX: The Robot in Unitree’s New Ad Looks Ready to Commit—and Fight—Crimes

gizmodo.comThe Robot in Unitree’s New Ad Looks Ready to Commit—and Fight—Crimes“Please use the robot safely and in a friendly manner,” Unitree says.

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Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought

arstechnica.comXbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already boughtTime-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.

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Say Goodbye to Toilet Paper: Its Biggest Rival Is More Efficient, Eco-Friendly, and Gaining Ground

dailygalaxy.comSay Goodbye to Toilet Paper: Its Biggest Rival Is More Efficient, Eco-Friendly, and Gaining GroundA more sustainable alternative is changing the way people clean.

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9 Retro Tech Gadgets Perfect For Upgrading Your Basement Read More: www.bgr.com/2288596/retr...

bgr.com9 Retro Tech Gadgets Perfect For Upgrading Your Basement - BGRThere are several retro tech gadgets perfect for upgrading your basement into an oasis of nostalgia. Throwback gaming consoles and speakers top the list.

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RISE OF THE MACHINES DEPT: Delivery robots accused of scanning customers’ faces and sharing biometric data

apnews.comDelivery robots accused of scanning customers’ faces and sharing biometric dataThe battle over Chicago’s food delivery robots has reached the courts, with two customers accusing the companies behind them of collecting their biometric data without consent.

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Russian satellite plays 'cat-and-mouse' with a commercial US spacecraft

space.comRussian satellite plays 'cat-and-mouse' with a commercial US spacecraft likely used by Ukraine. But why the risky close encounter?"I think it's just more a matter of demonstrating military prowess in a manner that the Ukrainians cannot respond to."

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Ukraine’s drone rescue of wounded soldier puts much touted idea into practice

arstechnica.comUkraine’s drone rescue of wounded soldier puts much touted idea into practiceUkraine’s latest drone innovation may boost bleak odds of evacuating casualties.

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