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Review: Astrohaus Freewrite (2nd Gen) smart distraction-free typewriter
COUPON: Get 5% off an Astrohaus Freewrite or Traveler by using coupon code ARMCHAIR at checkout A version of this review for the first generation Freewrite appeared on Armchair Arcade back in 2017. I’ve updated my review here for the second generation Freewrite, which is available now, as is its more portable companion, the Traveler. […] -
Pay what you want and learn to program and more from online courses in the Humble Intro to Code Bundle!
The Humble Intro to Code Bundle Here’s the link! Awesome online courses for you. We’ve teamed up with Zenva Academy for our newest bundle! Get access to online courses on game development, web development, computer vision, machine learning and AI, data science and more. Plus, your purchase will support Girls Who Code, Code.org and a charity […] -
Name your own price for great video game industry books, including Vintage Game Consoles!
The Humble Book Bundle: Break into the Game Industry by CRC Press There’s a great new Humble Bundle featuring fantastic game design and other video game books, including my own Vintage Game Consoles: An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms of All Time. Here’s the link to check it out! […] -
The Strange Interactions Between “Sabine und Michael”
My daughter is taking full-year German this year and came home with an odd worksheet featuring very rudimentary cartoon drawings that are used to tell a story. Seems like a good concept but the associated dialogue left us all a bit dumbfounded. Here’s the page and translation: ———————– Mr. Schmidt: “How old are you, Sabine?” […] -
What can we learn from a fitness magazine from March 1938? – Part 02
I’ve had a personal interest in fitness, and bodybuilding in particular, since I was a child. Besides the important parts related to practicing good nutrition and actually working out, I’ve also always been keen to read up on the subject. This reading not only involved learning about the science of working out and all that […] -
Pay what you want for great games in the Humble Indie PlayStation Bundle 2019!
The Humble Indie PlayStation Bundle 2019 just launched on Tuesday, January 29 at 11 a.m. Pacific time! A new PlayStation bundle? Yes, indie-d! Welcome to our very first mixed-publisher PlayStation bundle. Get games like Killing Floor 2, Shadow Warrior 2, Layers of Fear, The Talos Principle, and plenty more for your PS4. Happy gaming! Here’s the link! -
So Many Diets, Which to Choose?
January usually centers around New Year’s resolutions, which often involve weight loss. This is not surprising given that 39.8% of the US population is considered overweight or obese, with the prevalence of both only expected to increase in the coming years. Weight loss resolutions are certainly a boon to gyms across the country, leading to […] -
What can we learn from a fitness magazine from March 1938? – Part 01
I’ve had a personal interest in fitness, and bodybuilding in particular, since I was a child. Besides the important parts related to practicing good nutrition and actually working out, I’ve also always been keen to read up on the subject. This reading not only involved learning about the science of working out and all that […] -
New Cellphone Technology Can Detect HIV
Investigators at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a portable and affordable cellphone-based diagnostic tool to detect HIV, which can have profound implications in developing countries and other resource-limited areas. The novel platform is described in a paper published in Nature Communications. Detecting HIV as early as possible after infection is essential. It helps […] -
Get a free copy of A Story About My Uncle for Steam!
We’re giving away FREE copies of A Story About My Uncle for 48 hours in the Humble Store! This promotion is available from Thursday, January 10 at 10 a.m. Pacific time to Saturday, January 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific time or while supplies last. Here’s the link! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What’s this? It’s a free game from your friends […]
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