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Get a 4-pack of these UGREEN Air Tracker tags for just $23—less than the price of one Apple AirTag
13 January 2026 @ 4:41 am
These wireless tags use the Apple Find My tech and can make a sound to help you find your wallet, phone, or whatever.
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Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30%
13 January 2026 @ 3:39 am
Just about every camera and lens Canon makes is on sale right now at Adorama. Grab a mirrorless rig and make some photos and videos.
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Backcountry is blowing out hiking bags, backpacks, and luggage for up to 65% off during this clearance sale
13 January 2026 @ 2:05 am
Score huge savings on bags from Dakine, Patagonia, Mystery Ranch, Osprey, and more during this clearance sale.
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600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind
12 January 2026 @ 9:32 pm
The medieval ‘cog’ was nearly 92 feet long and featured castles on its bow and stern.
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Test your apple farming skills with this free video game
12 January 2026 @ 8:01 pm
Race Against Rot shows how engaging with community may be a valuable resource.
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Snow fleas use their tail to jump around the ice
12 January 2026 @ 7:05 pm
The tiny insects are older than dinosaurs.
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Dead star emits perplexing shock wave for 1,000 years
12 January 2026 @ 4:54 pm
A cosmic outflow like this 'shouldn’t be there.’
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A giant-footed bird showed up in a Massachusetts backyard. It didn’t belong there.
12 January 2026 @ 4:00 pm
The purple gallinule found its way north through unusual winds.
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How pilots avoid thunderstorms—and what happens when they can’t
12 January 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Most commercial planes get struck by lightning a couple times a year.
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3D map of Easter Island takes you places visitors aren’t allowed
11 January 2026 @ 8:01 pm
One of the world’s most isolated islands is open to virtual tourists.
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