The Tamawatchi is a retro reboot combining the Tamagotchi and Apple Watch

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A bright green and hot pink Tamagotchi on lined notebook paper.

Earlier this week we reported that iPod shuffle hair clips are on the rise again, and now a second retro reboot is gaining steam. Creator Emma Orhun combined the shell of a vintage Tamagotchi with an Apple Watch face to create what she has christened a "Tamawatchi."

Orhun came up with the idea last summer and has since posted several videos explaining how she made it a reality, including an October

Drones have ushered in a brutal new phase of Syria's civil war

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Syrian soldiers arrange caskets during the funeral of the victims of a drone attack targeting a Syrian military academy. The October 5 attack killed 112 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Syrian soldiers arrange caskets during the funeral of the victims of a drone attack targeting a Syrian military academy. The October 5 attack killed 112 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

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  • Drones are increasingly shaping the warfare in the Syrian civil war.
  • The most widely drones are explosive-laden quadcopters that can be flown into a target.
  • "When the

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads and more

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in full swing. While not as heavy on tech deals as regular Prime Day is, there are some good Amazon deals available on tech we recommend, including a number of Apple devices. In truth, the pickings are pretty slim — and most of these discounts are not explicitly tied to the spring sale — but they're still worth noting as some of the best tech deals we found amongst

Laser Strikes Against Planes Hit Record High

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The number of laser strikes against planes hit another record last month, according to new data obtained by Gizmodo. And the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would like Americans to get the message that it’s not just dangerous for people on the ground to shine lasers into the cockpits of passing aircraft, it’s…

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Vulnerability found in Apple's Silicon M-series chips – and it can't be patched

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Apple M1 chip

A new security vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's Mac and MacBook computers – and the worst part is that it's unpatchable.

Academic researchers discovered the vulnerability, first reported by Ars Technica, which allows hackers to gain access to secret encryption keys on Apple computers with Apple's new Silicon M-Series chipset. This includes the M1, M2, and M3 Apple MacBook and Mac

Russian missiles that Patriots have beaten before are slipping through cracks in Ukraine's defenses

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A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with a Kinzhal missile flies over Red Square during a rehearsal for a flypast, part of a military parade marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two in central Moscow on May 7, 2022.
A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with a Kinzhal missile flies over Red Square during a rehearsal for a flypast, part of a military parade marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two in central Moscow on May 7, 2022.

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  • Russia launched a huge attack against Ukraine on Friday, firing more than 150 missiles and drones.
  • The assault included seven Kh

Lauren Boebert says she was mistaken for Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol: 'Oh Lord, I need some Botox'

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado.

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  • Lauren Boebert claimed that a group of students confused her for Nancy Pelosi.
  • Boebert suggested she might get more Botox: "I don't think I've ever been so insulted in my life."
  • The claim came in the midst against a diatribe against a government funding bill.

Rep. Lauren Boebert said on

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