iOS: Hopscotch is one of the better tools for teaching kids how to code
, and the previously iPad-only app is now available on the iPhone.
Hopscotch, the Learn to Code App for Kids, Is Now On iPhone
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Opera’s Power Saving Mode Cuts Battery Drain for Longer Laptop Browsing
Windows/Mac/Linux: Opera has rolled out another update to its browser, this time introducing a power saver mode that supposedly gives you a 50% boost in battery run time.
Back Again: The Best Deal On Your Favorite Headphones
If you still haven’t picked up Audio-Technica’s coveted ATH-M50x headphones, BuyDig will sell you a pair for $99 today (also in white), complete with a $30 VUDU credit and three months of Rhapsody with promo code PLATINUMSOUND. Even without the toss-ins, that’s one of the best deals we’ve ever seen.
Evernote Adds Google Drive Integration to Easily Add Files to Notes
Evernote and Google are getting friendlier today. Now, you can add and search for Google Drive files right from Evernote.
Use Facebook’s Capture the Flag Platform to Test Your Hacking Skills and Learn Cybersecurity
Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions train participants in information security and technical skills, including things like encryption and reverse engineering. Facebook recently open-sourced its own CTF platform so you can test and develop your hacking skills.
Don’t Give Thoughtful Gifts, Give Your Friends What They Actually Want
Thoughtful gifts are the best gifts, right? Not so fast. Choosing a “thoughtful” gift might be more selfish than letting your gift recipient choose their own gift.
Repel 100 Is Your Favorite Bug Spray
Repel 100 managed to ward off all of its pesky competitors in the nomination round
to run away with the title of your favorite bug spray.
Republic Wireless Will Add More Android Phones, Faster Network
Republic Wireless is your favorite off-contract phone carrier. Their phone selection has been their only limitation. Previously, you could only get the Moto X, Moto E, or Moto G on Republic. In July, that will change. They’re bringing even more phones to the network, along with faster speeds.
All the Free Health Care You Can Get Without Using Your Deductible
If you’re putting off a checkup or a tetanus booster because you think you’d have to pay a ton for it, we have good news. Even if you haven’t met your deductible, you still don’t have to pay a cent for most common types of preventive care.
The Best Industries for Job Benefits
Benefits and perks make up a substantial part of your overall compensation, about a third of the total you relly make. A new Glassdoor study shows that some industries tend to have better quality benefits compared to others.
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