Boing Boing

1 day ago | boingboing.net | Seamus Bellamy

I lose Bic pens and other disposables like they're an infection vector for herpes. Give me a pack of cheap pens on a Monday and, by Wednesday, I'll be digging through my backpack wondering where they've all vanished to. Curiously, this isn't an issue I have with pricier writing implements. Because of their cost and – in the case of a fountain pen gifted to me by someone I love dearly – sentimental value, I'm constantly aware of where my fancy pens are.

1 day ago | boingboing.net | Seamus Bellamy

Every once in a while, my brain latches onto a notion like a street dog on a pork chop. Over the last few days, it's been this: Why the hell do cutting boards cost so much? Head to a flea market, and a nice one will set you back over $100. Even a cheap piece of flat plastic from Dollar General is gonna cost you at least a few bucks. I broke down today and did some research. There's nothing out there — at least nothing I could find — that explains why they're so damn expensive.

1 day ago | boingboing.net | Seamus Bellamy

Maybe you've had this experience: You're walking somewhere and notice someone's been following you for five or six blocks. You cross the street. They stay right with you, getting a little closer with each step. Is it a threat? A coincidence? The United States Space Force is currently wrestling with a similar question, as a potential Russian anti-satellite weapon – designated Cosmos 2588 – appears to be approaching an American reconnaissance satellite. What's more, Ivan's brought friends with him.

2 days ago | boingboing.net | Seamus Bellamy

Is it footage from a new Witcher game? No. Does it give us any insight about the game beyond what we already know? Also no. But man, it's hard to watch this Unreal Engine tech demonstration featuring Ciri, the main protagonist of the next installation of CD Projekt Red's monster hunting darling and not feel excited. I mean, LOOK AT IT. Then, if you're so inclined, read about it. Check out this Unreal Engine 5.6 tech demo for The Witcher 4, running on PlayStation 5 with raytracing.

2 days ago | boingboing.net | Seamus Bellamy

Hey, did you hear? It's been scientifically proven that dickheads are 80 times more likely to make dick moves. Just check out this case study: According to Gizmodo, Elon Musk's airborne demolitions company, SpaceX, recently won the right to incorporate the land around their (editorial eye roll) Starbase, located in Boca Chica, Texas. If you've never been there, Boca Chica is a little piece of heaven for the overheated proletariat.