Magawa dies at 8: Heroic rat sniffed out land mines and helped save lives

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Magawa, an African giant pouched rat trained to detect land mines, was famous for his skill. Nonprofit Apopo, which breeds and trains rats like Magawa,announced his death in a statementon Tuesday. He had turned 8 in November. Born in Tanzania, Magawa started his explosive-sniffing career in Cambodia in 2016 and retired in 2021. He was one of a group of rodents called HeroRats....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Jody Murphy

Magic Leap’s New Headset Could Lead to AR for Everyone

Instead, AR projects digital 3D objects on top of the real world. Despiteenthusiastic early reviewsof the Magic Leap concept,the company has been criticizedfor its slow product development. The company said workers can use the product to access important information while keeping their hands free. Magic Leap For example, doctors could reference scans while performing surgery. “It’s useful because it’s fun and engaging. Magic Leap

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Randall Ellis

Magic: The Gathering series finally gets a release date on Netflix

Impatient Magic: The Gathering players have been waiting to hear more about the upcomingNetflixseries for a while now, but at long last we have some new information. Originally set to debut this year and delayed by the pandemic, the animated series is ready and raring to go with a release window of late 2022. Production is currently ramping up and all the scripts are written and recorded, with ex-SupermanBrandon Routhlending his voice to the character Gideon – an iconic Planeswalker (the key characters and most powerful beings from the game)....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Brian Bryant

MagSafe Accessories We Want for the iPhone 12

Turns out, magnets are still cool Key Takeaways The iPhone 12’s MagSafe charger is mag-nificent. But what else could the magnetic circle be used for? All new iPhone 12s have a magnetic loop on the back, which has two purposes so far. One is to stick accessories onto the iPhone. Here are some more ideas. Power Bank This one seems inevitable. One solution would be to hold them together with a rubber band....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Karen Barr

MagSafe Is One Of The Best Ideas Apple Ever Had

And now its back! Apple MagSafe is back on the new M1 MacBook Pro, but why did it ever go away? One of the new MacBook Pros best features is the breakaway, magnet-powered MagSafe charging port. Apple But if its so good, why did Apple ditch it in the first place? Too Much Minimalism Throughout the late 2010s, Apple was on a minimalism kick. The 16-inch model, however, needs to use the MagSafe port to reach full speed....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Paul Harrison

Mailinator, a Disposable Email Address Service

Mailinator Pros and Cons Addresses are easy to use and don’t require any setup. There is no connection to your real email address. Alternate domain names are available when mailinator.com addresses are blocked. An unlimited number of email addresses. Access a Mailinator address by entering the username. Mailinator is useful only when you don’t really want to get mail. All Mailinator mail is public, so anyone can see emails that are sent there....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Jackie Hogan

Major New Google Chrome Security Bug: You Need to Update Your Browser ASAP

Google urged users on all operating systems to update Chrome as soon as possible. The zero-day vulnerability is classified as high severity and has been labeled CVE-2022-307. Google’s update patch fixes the vulnerability and updates your current version of Chrome to version 105.0.5195.102. Here’s how to check whether your Google Chrome app is updated in Android. Open your Play Store app. In the top right corner, tap your profile icon....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Cheryl Sellers

Make 2025 the Year of the Robot With $179 Off This Eufy Vacuum

If the higher cost of these popularsmart home deviceshas been a deterrent, finding a great deal is critical. The Eufy Clean 35 Plus is packed with features. The BoostIQ technology helps the vacuum detect and adjust suction power based on carpeted or non-carpeted surfaces. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. It uses a triple filtration system to prevent dust from re-entering the household....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Charles Bowen

Make a Bootable USB Installer for OS X El Capitan

Download the El Capitan Installer Download the El Capitan installerfrom the Apple website. It is no longer available in the App Store. Once the download is complete, the installer starts automatically. Coyote Moon, Inc. When it does, quit the installer. You need a copy of the El Capitan installer to make a bootable USB. If you’ve installed El Capitan and want to create a bootable installer, re-download the installer from Apple....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Lauren Espinoza

Make an HDR Photo in GIMP with the Exposure Blend Plugin

Use this plugin to quickly make an HDR image in GIMP. Said another way, HDR captures greaterlightingdetails at both the light and dark ends of the spectrum. HDR allows photographers to combine differences in exposure that occur over depths of field. Greg Osadchuk / Getty Images There are a few ways to produce an HDR image in GIMP. Here we cover how to make an HDR image in GIMP using the Exposure Blend plugin....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Emily Mack

Make an MP3 CD in Windows Media Player 11

Eight to 10 albums can be stored on one MP3 disc. Check that the data disc option is setand not theaudio CDone. Then, drag the music you want into WMP 11 and burn it to the MP3 CD. If you don’t see the main menu tab, hold downCTRLand pressMto turn on the classic menu system. you might do the same thing with the keyboard by holding down theCTRLkey and pressing1....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Daniel Turner

Make Coffee How You Like It With This $60 Keurig K-Slim Plus Iced Brewer From QVC

Keurigbrewers can be a super convenient way to simplify your morning routine. QVC has slashed the price of this versatile, single-serve brewer tojust $60as part of its massiveDiscovery Dayssale. That’s over half off the usualAmazonprice of $130. This event only runs through April 14, so be quick if you don’t want to miss out. The My K-Cup filter is sold separately. And if you aren’t looking for a Keurig, don’t fret....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Belinda Davenport

Make Free Calls on Your iPad

You canuse your iPad to make free local and international calls, similar to using a regular cellphone. These are apps that can transfer your voice over the internet. The iPad provides all of that, minus the VoIP service. However, obtaining a VoIP app or service isn’t an issue in terms of availability. It’s easy to find a compatible service. Our top 4 recommendations are Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp, and Google Voice....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Catherine Ibarra