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World-renowned watchmaker Seiko has fallen victim to a digital heist by the cunning hacker known as BlackCat. Rather than nabbing a fancy timepiece, this feline felon opted for user data. Guess Seiko’s digital walls weren’t as secure as a Swiss bank vault. Maybe next time they should stick to crafting top-notch watches instead of tempting hackers with their shiny data.

Take off your geek glasses! Say goodbye to frustrating app-fixing with the Velop Pro 7, Linksys’ self-repairing Wi-Fi 7 mesh router. It’s so easy, even your grandma can use it! And guess what? The app is getting the boot! With prices ranging from $399.99 to $999.99, you can grow your own Wi-Fi gang. Finally, a router that brings back some normalcy to our Wi-Fi-dependent lives. Maybe Linksys could add some ‘self-cleaning’ features next? We’ll be waiting on our app-less couch.

Break out the chicken soup and settle in as we take a miraculous journey through Amazon’s robotic healthcare world. Goodbye explaining your symptoms to a human, say hello to healthcare in your jammies. Your common cold has a new combatant, and it’s not your grandma’s chicken soup. Will this be the evolution of healthcare we’ve been waiting for, or just the reign of machines over tissues and soup? Time (and possible common colds) will tell. But hey, if the next evolution involves a robo-doc that dispenses chicken soup, count me in!

If you thought AI couldn’t resurrect a Beatles’ track, think again! Thanks to Peter Jackson’s machine-assisted learning tech, we’re about to hear the Fab Four’s final song, untouched by human hands for the first time. Move over Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, the robots are here to rock ‘n roll.

Google and Apple’s financial relationship has been unveiled, with Google reportedly pouring around $18 billion into Apple’s coffers in 2021. It seems Google is willing to do anything for love, even play Daddy Warbucks to Apple’s Little Orphan Annie. This tech industry romance is like a Hollywood mystery, complete with suitcases full of money and an unlikely couple. Who knew the tech world could be so dramatic?

Grab your tripods and empty those memory cards because Skylum’s Luminar Neo is about to steal Adobe’s thunder in the world of photomanipulation. Adobe may be the darling of professionals, but Skylum is leveling the playing field with generative AI features now available to hobbyist photographers. Say goodbye to unedited, under-saturated photos and hello to National Geographic-worthy snapshots. Adobe better watch out because Skylum is giving them a run for their money and bridging the gap between pros and amateurs. It’s like Robin Hood robbing the rich Adobe and giving powerful tools to the hobbyist poor. This superhero saga might just end with a plot twist, so get your popcorn ready.

Proving that it’s not all ‘boom-boom’ and ‘pew-pew,’ videogame maker Activision is trading gunfire for bass drops. The gaming giant has announced it’s laying down beats with the UK electronic music duo, Chase & Status. So, why this sudden shift in tempo? To drum roll for the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 next month, of course! Apparently, in the world of gaming, when you go to war, you need a soundtrack as epic as the battle.

Apparently, war zones need DJs too! In this unexpected military recruitment, Chase & Status will be swapping their decks and club lights for joysticks and consoles. Known for their rambunctious beats, they’ll now be contributing to the soundscape of one of the most anticipated videogames this year. This notable collaboration official merges the pulsating energy of rave culture with the high-octane rush of war gaming.

One thing’s for sure, warfare and wubs make an interesting combo. I mean, as the saying goes, “Make beats, not war”, but I guess Activision took it quite literally! Now, every headshot, bomb detonation, and blood-curdling war cry will be underlined by the rhythmic thumping of Chase & Status’s tunes. That’s one way to make warfare a groove fest!

Hot Take: You know what they say – In the face of impending doom, might as well get your groove on. So, as we prepare to dive into the war-infested terrains of Modern Warfare 3, let’s take a moment to appreciate the unexpected mashup of BPM and RPG. Who knew that the best way to cope with the drama and trauma of war would be to sync your heartbeat to a kickdrum? It’s clear that in this new age, the war dances have truly evolved.

Live Nation promised to eliminate hidden fees but seems to be hiding them better than Waldo. Senator Klobuchar is calling them out and demanding more transparency. Until then, good luck finding those fees, it’s like trying to get a last-minute Beyoncé ticket.

Cloud migration: the ultimate dance between risk and reward. As companies eagerly flock to the enchanting skies of the cloud, there’s one crucial detail they seem to have forgotten: security. It’s like moving into a new castle without hiring any knights to guard it. Talk about a royal blunder! Businesses are treating security like an optional accessory instead of the essential armor it is. So, while they’re busy sprinting towards the cloud finish line, they might just face-plant and end up with a digital banana skin on their face. Remember, folks, in the cosmic ballet of the digital universe, security is the dance partner you can’t afford to leave behind.

Can we all agree that the original Game Boy Camera was a magnificent beast, a globe-like entity perched on a mammoth handheld console? If you ever thought to yourself, “Why does this sucker need to be so massive?!” – trust me, you aren’t alone! But there’s good news folks. Recall the much more svelte Game Boy Mini Camera we teased you with a while back? Well, it’s roll-up-your-sleeves time because Christopher Graves has laid out the blueprint for your very own mini model of joy!

Starting from today, you can snag the blueprints, necessary boards, and step-by-step guides from our trusty eight-bit photographer’s website. Budget around $110 (assuming you’ve already got a worn-out Game Boy Camera in your collection. If you paid more than $40-$50 for it used, you’re an enthusiast—or were desperate). Additionally, if you have a 3D printer, you can manufacture your own shell. Even the vibrant design label for the Game Boy Mini Camera is part of the package. However, your patience may be put to the test before you can get your hands on a preprinted label. Please don’t call us every day for updates – we have lives too.

So whether you’re a pixel photography aficionado, or simply nostalgic for the clicky clunky times of yore, this DIY project is right up your alley. And let’s not forget the space-saving benefits. Now your Game Boy Camera can nicely fit between your Tamagotchi and your mini fridge. Sweet!

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And there you have it folks, the Game Boy Camera that’s more ‘boy’ than ‘game.’ It might be less iconic, but it’s definitely more portable! And remember, size isn’t everything. At least, that’s what the creators of the Pogo Stick claiming it could replace cars told me. After all, this camera might be small, but when it comes to capturing the beauty of 8-bit, it packs a punch!