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OTR Backup 01/09/2026

20 Memes That Made You Miss Being Unemployed for a Second - Funny Sometimes, work feels less like a career and more like a full-time endurance test. These memes capture those moments perfectly—the endless emails, the awkward Zoom calls, and the soul-sucking deadlines that make you wonder why you ever agreed to adulting. For just a brief second, they might even make you nostalgically miss the “freedom” of unemployment. DuckDuckGo has added AI image generation — here's how to use it AI web browsers are here. They're not safe These three Ontario cities have the best quality of life in the country This Ontario city is the cheapest place to ...
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OTR Backup 01/08/2026

Trump, Venezuela and the doctrine of brute force Don't fall for this photo of Maduro being escorted by DEA officers | Snopes.com After the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026, AI-generated images purportedly showing him in custody spread online. Google VP confirms not all Chromebooks will be able to migrate to Aluminium OS In a recent private AMA, the vice president of product management for Chrome OS confirmed continued support for Chrome OS. Lifelong habits London-area flu cases more than 10 times last year’s levels New ranking...

OTR Backup 01/07/2026

Trump Sends Bonkers Cartoon Threat to U.S. Neighbors The animation is the latest chest-beating message the administration and its MAGA acolytes have posted since Maduro was captured. Amazon Launches Alexa.com for More Wide-Ranging AI Interactions - CNET Amazon says you Alexa Plus users can start conversations on your PC and continue them on your mobile app or your Echo and Fire TV devices. Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Robot Makes Public Debut With Jaunty Human Walk - CNET Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics is also partnering with former owner Google's DeepMind on AI, in a full-circle moment for the two companies. Did you know: Samsung burned 150,000 phones to make a point Samsung burned millions worth of elec...

OTR Backup 01/06/2026

Horsey looks back at 2025 with 5 favorite cartoons Trump’s next plan for the US education system: Lots and lots of rules How to Identify AI Images in 2026 with 6 Tools & Checks - Geeky Gadgets Learn to identify AI pictures fast with a free Google Gemini watermark check plus clear visual clues for safer sharing. Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don't expect to get it soon - North Bay News 7 Ancient Technologies That Were Far Ahead of Their Time, Still Baffling Experts - discoverwildscience Every so often, archaeology turns up something that feels almost like a time traveler’s calling card: a device, a b...

OTR Backup 01/05/2026

Cartoon: Obamacare vs. Affordable Care Act AI Slop won in 2025 — fingerprinting real content might be the answer in 2026 | TechRadar How to Find the Right Browser Many users stick with the pre-installed browser, which isn't always ideal. Switching is usually straightforward and free. The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees | WIRED Some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news. Others decidedly don’t. You probably use the same password for 30 different websites. It’s time for a passkey.  | Fortune Many companies think of passkeys as just a security upgrade, but they’re rea...

OTR Backup 01/04/2026

Cartoon: Fake it 'til you grift it Trump Isn't Done with Canada Yet Remember this time last year, when Donald Trump ridiculed our prime minister referring to him as “governor” and suggested that Wayne Gretzky be appointed as the puppet leader of a vassal state? As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns 8 Android Auto apps that have nothing to do with music or maps (but you need them) Android Auto apps you didn't know you needed 10 useful gadgets for your first apartment | TechCrunch From home security systems and smart smoke detectors to a sunrise alarm gently that wakes you up, here are the must-have gadget...

OTR Backup 01/03/2026

Cartoon: New year, same mess Cartoon: The tagger A truly independent search engine shouldn’t exist in 2026 — but it does, and it’s great Well, it's great at some things. The 4 Cheapest Ways To Turn Your House Into A Smart Home Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2061563/cheapest-ways-make-a-smart-home/ A whole lot more can go in your recycling bin, starting today Keyboard Shortcut on Windowst: How to Make Them Even Easier - techsciencetoday If you frequently use complex Windows keyboard shortcuts, you can make your life even easier. All you need is the ...