OTR Backup 05/14/2025

• 'Peanuts Tamagotchi' lets you raise Snoopy & friends in time for the comic's 75th anniversary

• 900 People Are Collectively Driving an 'Internet Roadtrip' on Google Street View

• Google is trying out a new look for its iconic rainbow-colored G - Android Authority

  Instead of a four-color G logo, Google is starting to introduce a new rainbow gradient look, beginning with its iOS and Android apps.

• How to use ChatGPT freely without giving up your privacy - with one simple trick | ZDNET

• Government of Canada jobs for nurses are available and you can earn up to $113,000 - Narcity

  Federal agencies are hiring nurse practitioners, registered nurses and practical nurses!

• Torontonians are getting real about the best & worst parts of the city and it's so relatable - Narcity

  Living in any town or city has its pros and cons, and Toronto is no different. There are many things to do in Toronto, including events, concerts, parks, amenities and festivals. But there are some drawbacks to living in the 6ix, including the age-old traffic problem.

• In the Netherlands, Anyone Can Turn a Slice of Sidewalk Into a Garden

  As they cheerily tear up sealed surfaces and plant flowers, Dutch citizens are proving that climate mitigation can be beautiful.

• I've discovered the best thing about induction cooking — and you've got to try this yourself | Tom's Guide

• Here's your first look at Google Messages' @mentions feature

  Google is working to let users in group chats mention other users to grab their attention, and here's how the feature will work!

• Gemini’s ‘Canvas’ Feature Is Surprisingly Great for Word Processing and Coding | Lifehacker

• “Worst Real Estate Photos Ever”: 64 Homes You Probably Wouldn’t Want To Live In | Bored Panda

  These might just be the most cursed places to live in.

• Travellers change plans to avoid intense U.S. border checks as Canadian airlines rethink routes - The Globe and Mail

  Members of Canada’s LGBTQ community are avoiding the U.S., concerned about policy changes by the Trump administration

• Your TV's USB port has an invaluable feature you should use during internet outages | ZDNET

• How Your Brain Splits Space to Double Its Perception Power - Neuroscience News

  Despite popular myths about left- and right-brain thinking, research shows the hemispheres truly do divide up certain tasks—especially visual spatial perception.

• How to Recycle Your Old Phones and Appliances for Free - CNET

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