‘Lego Masters’ makes me want to revisit the magic of Lego

by Biz Stick on September 26, 2021

There are many things people do as children that are less acceptable once they become adults. Throwing themselves on the floor of a grocery store and yelling, for example, or having an imaginary friend. Play is also something that’s normally associated with children, and adults who “play” are usually playing things marketed to their demographic — team sports and video games — instead of with toys, as children do. However just because adults playing with… Read the rest

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This bonkers NFL play has it all: All-caps hype, a broken record, shrieking commentary

by Biz Stick on September 26, 2021

Whatever you think of professional football, or even organized sports as a whole, the breathtaking chaos of this clip, which immediately went viral, is what makes it worth watching.First, some context. The NFL season is underway, and Sunday’s showdown between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals saw the latter squad take a sizable risk, only to pay for it dearly. At the tail end of the game’s first half, with only two seconds left, the… Read the rest

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Facebook acknowledges Instagram's damage to teen mental health, but says there's good stuff too

by Biz Stick on September 26, 2021

Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal published a report stating that Facebook’s own in-house research revealed Instagram has a significant negative impact on teenagers’ mental health. Now Facebook has responded, basically saying it’s a matter of interpretation.In a blog post published on Sunday afternoon, the social media giant claimed The Wall Street Journal’s Sept. 14 article had mischaracterised Facebook’s research, as well as left out important context. “Suggesting that Instagram is toxic for teens… Read the rest

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A Bitcoin miner is buying power plants to mine crypto now

by Biz Stick on September 26, 2021

By now, you’ve probably heard about the sheer amount of energy cryptocurrency mining uses and how that’s bad for the environment.So, it should be quite concerning to find out that Bitcoin miners are now buying entire power plants in their effort to get rich on the speculative asset.A Pennsylvania-based holding company called Stronghold Digital Mining is currently running a Bitcoin mining operation using the Scrubgrass power plant in Venango County, Pennsylvania, which it purchased over… Read the rest

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A lifetime subscription to this user-friendly iOS data cleaner is on sale for under £30

by Biz Stick on September 26, 2021

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Smart Cleaner for iOS is on sale for £29.18 as of Sept. 27, saving you 73% on list price.Just as clutter accumulates in your home without regular cleaning and organising, the same goes for your tech. A junked up iPhone with too many unused apps, space-hogging files, and unnecessary text threads isn’t running at peak capacity. In fact, accumulated clutter on your phone clogs up your disk space and slows… Read the rest

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The 10 best HBO Max originals

by Biz Stick on September 25, 2021

If you’re still not sure of the difference between HBO and HBO Max…don’t worry about it. All you need to know is that HBO Max has your favorite originals and so much more in its sprawling library of movies and TV shows. After just a year-and-a-half on the market, HBO Max has become an essential streaming service, and we’re obsessed with its original shows.What constitutes an HBO Max original? That’s tricky, since the app includes… Read the rest

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Enter the world of game development with this discounted training bundle

by Biz Stick on September 25, 2021

TL;DR: The Beginner’s Guide to Game Development Bundle is on sale for £21.95 as of Sept. 26, saving you 98% on list price.If you’re a true gamer, you’ve probably wondered a bit about the ins and outs of how your favourite games are made. And if you’ve been looking to change career paths or make money from doing something you truly love, this beginner’s bundle on game development is a great place to start.Start by… Read the rest

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All the best budget-friendly sex toys available for under £50

by Biz Stick on September 25, 2021

With such a massive range of sex toys on the market, you would think that the shopping process would be straightforward. You would be wrong.Despite the fact that there are absolutely loads of options out there for solo play, couples, and long-distance relationships, with just about every size, shape, and style on offer, finding something that works for you can be a tricky task. With so much choice, where do you even start? We can… Read the rest

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A 3-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN is down by 80%

by Biz Stick on September 25, 2021

TL;DR: A three-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN Premium is on sale for £65.66 as of Sept. 26, saving you 80% on list price.If you’re an avid traveler, digital nomad, or simply enjoy working from the local coffee shop, you need a VPN. Hard stop.Putting it off is only going to up your risk of getting hacked or tracked. And since a three-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN is on sale for an impressive 80%… Read the rest

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Access extra Netflix libraries from around the world with ExpressVPN

by Biz Stick on September 25, 2021

SAVE 49%: A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £5.02 per month as of Sept. 26, and includes an extra three months and unlimited cloud backup for free.Why is it that ExpressVPN regularly tops lists of the best VPNs? Maybe it’s because this service offers high connection speeds. Or maybe it’s the powerful encryption. All of that matters, but what really sets ExpressVPN apart from the competition is its ability to unlock top… Read the rest

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