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At one point in time, the Raspberry Pi was a go-to system for homelabbing and DIY hobby projects. I really wish that was still the case. These days, mini PCs reign supreme in many areas. However, the Raspberry Pi is still the best choice for these five reasons, and a mini PC doesn't even come close.

As AI makes its play for world domination, one dodgily rendered deepfake at a time, it’s good to know that tech companies are investing in the importance of being, y’know, actually human.

Among those tech companies are Whoop, the wearables and human performance brand, which is launching a social network called Whoop Humans. The pioneering health-and-fitness brand boasts that it’s the “most verifiably human social network”, which has been designed specifically to combat the proliferation of bots, generated AI content, and engagement bait clogging up legacy social media platforms.

Whoop Humans allows you to follow friends and family, and share fitness, health, and performance data. You can follow and support each other’s progress and better understand your own fitness and performance stats.

SEE ALSO: Best sleep trackers 2026: We tested the best from Whoop to Oura

"In a world that's becoming increasingly artificial, we're building something deeply human,” said Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. “This is the most verifiably human network ever launched. Every account represents a real person with a verified heartbeat. They have real goals, challenges, and achievements. That's what makes Whoop Humans different, and it’s a big area of investment for us.”

It’s certainly human-focused in a way that other social media platforms aren’t. Physiological data comes directly from Whoop wearable devices, such as the Whoop 5.0, based on real-world experience and human performance. Shareable stats include sleep, recovery, and strain. You can also share activities and achievements, though you choose exactly what you want friends and family to see. Not that you need to worry about sharing details — Whoop has robust privacy protections. You can explore other people’s performance insights and drop reactions and comments to give them a motivational boost.

Indeed, the point isn’t just to track and enhance your own performance but to keep track of when friends and family need a pick-me-up. Even if they don’t say, the stats speak for themselves. "Sometimes people don't tell you when they're not feeling their best,” says Whoop member Mike Bublitz. “If I see a friend's Recovery is low, I can check in and say, 'Hey, it's okay to take it easy today.' That's what I like about Whoop Humans. It gives us another way to look out for each other.

Whoop Humans is available to Whoop members from Nov. 12. You just need to have a heartbeat to join.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has just resigned from the company he co-founded amid reports of two alleged affairs, including one with a woman that U.S. intelligence believes is a Chinese spy, according to a bombshell New York Times report.

Thanks to the AI boom, Nvidia has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. And, as a result, Huang had seemingly become the de facto head of the AI industry. Huang's resignation will not only send reverberations through the tech world, but the broader global economy as well.

As one could assume, Wall Street didn't take the news well.

As of Thursday morning, Nvidia stock had plunged on the news of the affairs and rumors about a possible resignation from Huang. So far, the stock has struggled to rebound after Nvidia's board of directors announced the official CEO transition.

Nvidia stock hit as low as $152 per share when the stock market opened. It's currently trading around $162 per share as of publication time, showing some recovery now that the resignation is official.

Nvidia's Wall Street woes began on Nov. 8 when Jensen Huang confirmed the reports that he had been having an affair. Outlets including the New York Times and Financial Times identified the woman involved as Alice Huang (no relation), an executive at a Singapore-based company, Megaspeed. U.S. intelligence strongly believes that Huang has been working with China's top intelligence agency as a spy, according to the Times.

Since then, Nvidia has lost more than $450 billion in market value. The stock has dropped by more than 27 percent over the past five days of trading.

Nvidia stock is currently trading at its lowest price in over a year. How much lower will the stock go? That's unclear. 

As previously mentioned, the stock is up a bit as of publication. With Nvidia announcing a new interim CEO in Colette Kress, Nvidia stock price could stabilize. Or the current price-per-share rebound could be a temporary bump from traders buying the dip.

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Xmind Agent helps you develop ideas through conversation. The ChatGPT and MCP integrations let you turn research into editable maps and keep working with them in your existing AI tools.

I'm no big fan of laptops, so much so that I actually replaced mine with a mini PC and a tablet. But the problem with mine was that its performance, or lack thereof, was beyond help. Yours may not be in that same boat, though.

Projectors are display devices like TVs and monitors, so you’ve always been able to use them for gaming. But until recently, buying a projector specifically to play games was a no-no. Thankfully, that’s all changing.

Google's Gemini-powered smart glasses are here.

On Thursday morning, Google lifted the veil off the specs it announced in collaboration with Samsung over the summer. The glasses, which come in several different designs and colors courtesy of both Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, are part of a collection dubbed "Intelligent Eyewear." Perhaps most importantly, we now have price points for these glasses: Gentle Monster's start at $449, while Warby Parker's start at $395.

These glasses are available for preorder now, and will ship on Dec. 10.

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Before we get into the particulars of what you can expect from the different manufacturers, all of these glasses have Gemini built in, which works with open-ear speakers that can also be used to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks. They can also pair with both Android and iOS. Naturally, there's also a 12MP camera for shooting videos and taking photos, as well as showing Gemini what the user is seeing.

SEE ALSO: Xreal Aura: Preorders open for smart glasses powered by Google Android XR

Google also included an on/off switch that allegedly just turns them into normal glasses when switched to off. A small LED will also alert anyone nearby that you're shooting or recording with the camera, and those functions will not work if the LED is covered. Google is rating the battery for nine hours on a charge, but the glasses also come with charging cases to give them more juice when not in use.

On the Warby Parker side of things, you can choose from the Wren, Reid, and Alden styles, with optical and sun variants. You also get three color choices: jet black, saddle, and pine.

Meanwhile, Gentle Monster is offering six different frames in colors like pink, gray, yellow, and dark red. You can also get clear, blue, brown, or tinted lenses if you want.

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Nvidia has spent the last few years becoming one of the most powerful companies in the technology industry. And the man who built it, Jensen Huang, the leather-jacketed face of the AI boom, has just announced his resignation as President, CEO, and board member with immediate effect after 33 years at the helm. Nvidia is handing the keys to its CFO, Colette Kress, in the interim. This has triggered one of the biggest leadership changes in the semiconductor industry.

Batteries have a finite lifespan, even rechargeable ones. Unlike dry-cell batteries, though, you can't just chuck your old power bank in the garbage bin. Most power banks are made of lithium-ion. They have a liquid electrolyte, which makes them highly flammable from the get-go, so tossing them in a bin could potentially cause a fire. There are several safe ways to dispose of an old power bank that you should follow.

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 12, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for up to 25% off during Walmart's Black Friday sale. Get a GPS-only model for only $299 (normally $399) or the cellular-enabled version for $399 (typically $499).

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Walmart's first Black Friday event just kicked off, and with it comes one of the best smartwatch deals of the holiday season (so far).

Last year's Apple Watch Series 11 is now $100 off at Walmart. Shoppers can snag a GPS-only base model with a jet black aluminum case and a black Sport Band for only $299, or 25% off. If you need one with a cellular connection, it'll cost you $399 (normally $499 — a 20% savings), and you can take your pick from four case and band combinations:

• Jet black aluminum case with black Sport Band

• Rose gold aluminum case with light blush Sport Band

• Silver aluminum case with purple fog Sport Band

• Space gray aluminum case with black Sport Band

The Series 11 earned a Mashable Choice Award for its big battery life upgrade. Compared to the Series 10 from 2024, it lasts up to six hours longer for a total of 24 hours. The brand-new Apple Watch Series 12 has the same battery life, though it charges a bit faster.

The Series 11 doesn't have the same upgraded optical and electrical sensors as the Series 12, and its processor is a generation behind. So, it doesn't support consistent heart rate readings or features like Readiness and Siri Recap. But their designs and core feature sets (via watchOS 27) are identical; the Series 11 offers hypertension notifications, a Sleep Score metric, and Workout Buddy support. It remains a good option for folks who aren't interested in the most cutting-edge health tracking tools — and those who are a little sketched out by Audio Intelligence.

TL;DR: Watch Italy vs. France in the Nations League for free on TF1. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League is showcasing a number of interesting fixtures this week, but Italy vs. France is probably the pick of the bunch. There are only three points between these teams in the standings, and Italy could leapfrog France with a win at the San Siro.

If you're interested in watching Italy vs. France in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Italy vs. France?

Italy vs. France in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Nov. 12. This fixture takes place at the San Siro.

How to watch Italy vs. France for free

Italy vs. France in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on TF1.

TF1 is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can live stream Italy vs. France for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Italy vs. France for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in France

4. Visit TF1

5. Watch Italy vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Italy vs. France without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for TF1?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including France

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Italy vs. France for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch Czechia vs. Spain in the Nations League for free on RTVE. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League is back this week with a number of interesting fixtures, including Czechia vs. Spain. The World Cup winners are continuing their domination in this competition, winning every game. They'll expect to win this one too, but the hosts have the talent to produce a shock result.

If you're interested in watching Czechia vs. Spain in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Czechia vs. Spain?

Czechia vs. Spain in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Nov. 12. This fixture takes place at the Letná Stadium.

How to watch Czechia vs. Spain for free

Czechia vs. Spain in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can live stream Czechia vs. Spain for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Czechia vs. Spain for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Spain

4. Visit RTVE

5. Watch Czechia vs. Spain for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Czechia vs. Spain without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTVE?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTVE, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Spain

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Czechia vs. Spain for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Watch England vs. Croatia in the Nations League for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League is back this week. England could be forgiven for focusing on their upcoming clash with Spain, but first and foremost, there's the small matter of facing Croatia at Wembley Stadium. Last time these sides battled it out, England won 7-0 in a wild fixture. Surely Croatia will come out and show a little more fight this time.

If you're interested in watching England vs. Croatia in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is England vs. Croatia?

England vs. Croatia in the Nations League kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Nov. 12. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch England vs. Croatia for free

England vs. Croatia in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can live stream England vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream England vs. Croatia for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Watch England vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch England vs. Croatia without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream England vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Nintendo has announced plans for Black Friday in 2026: From Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99 ($50 off).

Have you been holding off on upgrading your handheld setup after Nintendo’s painful September hardware price hikes? You're not alone. Times are tough right now in the world of tech, but Black Friday is finally giving you a clean window to strike back.

Nintendo has officially revealed its 2026 Black Friday lineup, locking in bundle discounts and $20 price cuts across flagship games. The headline deal is undoubtedly the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle. You can pick up this popular bundle for $499.99 from Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, saving you $50 on list price.

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Early digital game deals kick off on Nintendo starting Nov. 19, followed by physical game discounts at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop from Nov. 22-29.

Should you wait for Black Friday to shop?

The short answer is yes.

After raising the standalone Switch 2 base price to $499.99 in September, Nintendo’s Black Friday promotion effectively gives you a launch title and online access for free. Buying the console, Mario Kart World ($79.99 value), and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership separately would easily push your cart close to $600. That makes this $499.99 bundle deal pretty appealing.

Nintendo is also knocking $20 off some of the year’s biggest first-party physical releases, including Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (both Switch 2 and original Switch editions), and Kirby Air Riders.

Patience, gamers. The time to shop is coming.

Winter is coming, and that means it's time to start preparing. Gear up for storms, gather some firewood, and get those winter tools ready. And if you don't have any winter tools, you'll be glad to hear that Ryobi has all sorts of practical tools you'll love when the temperatures plummet.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Bundle is on sale for $49.94 at Amazon, down from its $58.50 list price.

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The Pokémon TCG's Delta Reign expansion has only been out since Nov. 6, but we've already seen the Mega Evolution expansion’s six-pack Booster Bundle get cheaper than ever on Amazon — just in time for Black Friday.

As of Nov. 12, the Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Booster Bundle can be bought for as low as $49.94 at Amazon, with $8.56 knocked off its typical $58.50 price. With 15% off, the cost of each of its six booster packs comes to $8.32. That's a sizeable drop from the $57.95 price we covered on launch day. This is officially the lowest-ever price on Amazon, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

This new offer means Amazon’s price is only $9.62 above its estimated $40.32 market price on TCGplayer.

SEE ALSO: Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collections: Live restock updates at Amazon, Walmart, and Target (Nov. 12)

This deal is coming from third-party seller TOYSandmore, with delivery times ranging from Nov. 19-25 at the time of writing. However, there are other listings with speedier delivery times for just a cent more at $49.95. 

You’re getting six titular Pokémon TCG packs with 10 trading cards each, with a Basic Energy and Pokémon TCG Live code card. Some of the big pulls from Delta Reign's 135-plus-card expansion include Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex, and Mega Golisopod ex.

Grab your blaster and strap on your jet pack, because Ray Gunn's new trailer is taking us on a ride to the future.

SEE ALSO: 'Ray Gunn' review: Brad Bird brings 'Incredibles' energy to his animated noir thriller

Ray Gunn is the latest film from The Incredibles and Ratatouille director Brad Bird, who has been working on the story since the '90s, even before the release of his debut feature, The Iron Giant. Now, his passion project comes to life, with a star-studded cast to boot.

Sam Rockwell voices Ray Gunn, the last private eye in the sprawling city of Metropia. He and his partner, alien Eyera (voiced by Tom Waits), are strapped for cash and desperate for a new mystery to solve. They get more than they bargained for in their next case: a murder with ties to megastar Venus Nova (voiced by Scarlett Johansson).

SEE ALSO: Brad Bird takes us behind the scenes of 'Ray Gunn's massive sci-fi city

As Ray digs deeper into the case, he finds himself deep in the criminal underbelly of Metropia — and growing closer to Venus at every second. In this dizzying blend of sci-fi and noir, will Ray be able to find the truth?

Check out the full trailer above for a closer look at the dazzling skyscrapers of Metropia, as well as airborne chase sequences, alien smackdowns, and more.

Ray Gunn premieres in select theaters Dec. 4, and hits Netflix Dec. 18.

For the first time in its 33-year history, Nvidia has a new CEO. Jensen Huang, who co-founded the chipmaker in 1993 and led it through the AI boom, resigned Thursday. He also stepped down as president and gave up his seat on the board, effective immediately.

Nvidia gave no reason for his departure, though we can think of a few (namely, two).

SEE ALSO: Jensen Huang Nvidia affair scandal: What we know, what we don’t

For now, the job will go to CFO of Nvidia, Colette Kress, who has run Nvidia's finances since 2013. She'll stay on as chief financial officer while serving as interim CEO, and the board will look both inside and outside the company for a permanent replacement. The board also picked longtime director Harvey C. Jones to serve as its first chair.

The announcement came a day after Nvidia's board met to discuss Huang's future. Why? Earlier Nov. 11, the Times reported that Huang had an affair with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare and one of his direct reports. Though that wasn't the only affair.

On Sunday, Huang told employees he had been "unfaithful to my wife" without naming the person involved...but the New York Times identified her as Alice Huang (no relation), an executive at Nvidia customer Megaspeed, whom U.S. intelligence officials reportedly suspected of spying for China. China denied the allegations, and Nvidia's board, and Donald Trump, said that it had no reason to believe U.S. national security or company secrets had been compromised.

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Huang's departure marks the first CEO change in Nvidia's history. The company built its name selling graphics chips for gaming. Those chips went on to become central to training AI models, and under Huang, Nvidia also invested in some of the companies that buy them.

Nvidia shares fell about 10 percent in premarket trading Nov. 12 after the resignation announcement. The company is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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I’ve seen enough election maps since last Tuesday. Personally, I’m a little more interested in the one that tells me where people are buying sex toys and which cities prefer birthday cake-flavored lube. Lovehoney’s 2026 U.S. Sex Map (based on 12 months of sales data across 1,216 locations) does exactly that, and I’ve pulled together a few highlights below.

SEE ALSO: Lovehoney just dropped its 2026 sex toy advent calendars

You can also type your city into the interactive tool to see its overall ranking, how it ranks for purchases in categories like vibrators and bondage gear, and its customers’ favorite lube flavor. The tool has two search fields, so you can compare cities side by side. Naturally, I looked up Wilmington, NC (where I currently live). It ranks 171st out of 1,216 locations, and strawberry is the favorite lube flavor. Interesting...def keeping that info on the back burner.

Before anyone starts making assumptions about their neighbors, though, this is shopping data, not a survey of Americans’ sex lives. It tells us what customers bought from one retailer — not how often they have sex, how satisfied they are, or who they voted for.

Boston has entered the chat

Boston takes first place in Lovehoney’s overall city rankings (by product purchases), followed by Somerville, Massachusetts; Reston, Virginia; Bozeman, Montana; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The rest of the top 10 includes Blacksburg, Virginia; Royal Oak, Michigan; Fairbanks, Alaska; Boulder, Colorado; and State College, Pennsylvania.

Massachusetts also shows up multiple times in the category awards. Somerville wins for dildo purchases, Boston for strap-ons, and Cambridge for both male sex toys and condoms. All four nominees in the dildo category (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville) are in Massachusetts. You know what, good for them.

Charleston outranks Vegas by a long shot

Charleston ranks 143rd overall, while Las Vegas comes in at 891st. This surprised me. I would’ve expected a place called Sin City to rank a little higher, but once I thought about it, Vegas does have more sex toy shops than Charleston, so maybe people are just buying local. Again, good for them.

Lube deserves its own map

Strawberry is the most popular lubricant flavor nationally, followed by bubblegum, cherry, peach, and birthday cake. At the city level, bubblegum is Wichita's favorite, while Des Moines prefers birthday cake. Strawberry is a fave in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbus, Las Vegas, and Houston.

I’m not sure what I expected from a regional breakdown of lubricant flavors, but Des Moines choosing birthday cake wasn’t it.

Vermont is buying smaller dildos

Vermont takes Lovehoney’s “Sexiest State” title (the one that buys the most products of all), but it also has the smallest average dildo length in the 2026 state table, at 6.56 inches. Montana has the largest average at 6.98 inches, compared with the reported national average of 6.71 inches. No state’s average exceeds seven inches this year.

Virginia’s shopping list includes bondage gear and nipple clamps

Arlington, Virginia, wins Lovehoney’s bondage-purchasing category, while Fairfax takes the lingerie title and Reston leads for nipple clamps. Reston also ranks third overall among cities. Virginia, it turns out, appears in several very different parts of the shopping report.

There's a lot more in the map than I can reasonably get into here, so go ahead and look up your city. Then your hometown. Then wherever your ex moved to. Just remember that a shopping cart doesn’t tell you everything about a person, let alone an entire city.

If you use the terminal a lot, you can probably understand the frequent pain of typing out long commands. Bash's tab completion is ineffective, file paths are tedious to write, and typos are a persistent annoyance. I have three good reasons why Zsh addresses these and boosts your terminal workflow.