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The article from Macworld - Digital Edition discusses the shortcomings of Apple's Messages app despite its popularity and recent updates. The author highlights the overwhelming nature of new features like Tapbacks, which generate multiple notifications and distractions. The article suggests that Apple should provide users with more control over notifications, allowing for customization and intelligent management of message threads to reduce interruptions. The author emphasizes the need for a more nuanced notification system to enhance the messaging experience without overwhelming users. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a game called The Game of Sisyphus, which is based on the Greek myth of Sisyphus and Albert Camus's essay on the myth. The goal of the game is to push a rock to the top of a hill while avoiding obstacles, only to see it roll back down again. Despite the frustration, players experience a genuine sense of achievement and emotion when they successfully navigate the challenges. The article includes a quote from a reviewer who expressed both tears and a feeling of accomplishment after completing the game. [Extracted from the article]

A new wearable device has been developed that can monitor the size of certain tumors and send that information to an app. The device, described as a "smart, flexible sticker," is made of soft and stretchy plastic and clings to the skin, conforming to the shape of the tumor underneath. The plastic contains nanoparticles that change the material's electrical properties as the tumor grows, allowing for accurate tracking of tumor development. While this device shows promise for monitoring tumors close to the skin, further development is needed to make it useful for tumors deeper inside the body. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft has released guidelines for what constitutes an "AI PC," but the definition is mostly focused on branding. According to Intel, vendors will need three specific components to advertise their machines as AI PCs: NPU, CPU, and GPU powered silicon. An NPU, or neural processing unit, is a processor designed for specific AI tasks, although its exact capabilities are unclear. Microsoft also requires that an AI PC include its Copilot assistant, with a dedicated button on the keyboard. However, it is not clear how an AI PC is better than a regular PC for consumers. [Extracted from the article]

"Book Comes Home: A Banned Book's Journey" by Rob Sanders and Micah Player tells the story of a library book that is banned and placed in a dark closet. The book explores themes of book banning and censorship through the perspective of the book itself. The illustrations depict diverse characters with various abilities and skin tones, providing a visually engaging narrative for children aged 5-8. [Extracted from the article]

The Protector case has a safety orange version with a two-part design that lets the AirTag Apple logo peek through a circular cutout. That lets you replace an AirTag battery without removing the adhesive, or you can remove the AirTag. Some AirTag cases are made for hiding; some are made to submerge for half an hour, meters below the surface; some to make the AirTag unremovable. [Extracted from the article]

They also havea sticker center in the back of theshop with wheels of vintage"Peanuts" characters; unusuallyscented scratch-and-sniffs (onion,pineapple); and glitter letters,shapes, and animals, which is whatbrings in Sarah Isenberg,a digital-marketing coordinator atMoMA PS1, regularly. Now,the pastel-pink walls of the shop,which is tucked into the first floorof a townhouse in the West Village,spill over with greeting cards. BEST OF NEW YORK The BestSTATIONERYSTORES GREENWICH LETTERPRESS,15 Christopher St.; 212-989-7464;greenwichletterpress.com IN 2005, SISTERS AmySwanson and Beth Salvini--whoseparents and grandparents were inthe paper business--openedGreenwich Letterpress withpersonalized stationery, weddinginvitations, and baby announcements,all made in-house or attheir letterpress in Brooklyn. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers suggestions for the unisex tee, Ruth Ware novels in sticker form, from Mile Long TBR Boutique.

The article evaluates the wearable technology that can be applied like a sticker and mentions the position of the wearable technology in the Internet of Things (IOT).

The article presents information on the stickers for a good cause designed by artist Olafur Eliasson for the luggage of Rimowa which will benefit Eliasson's Little Sun Foundation.

The article evaluates several toys including the school bus from the company Rubbabu, the Tub Stickers from the company Alex and the Mighty Builders Garbage truck from Melissa and Doug LLC.

Evaluates various products to dress-up an iPod. Features of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s removable stickers to temporarily personalize one's iPod; Advantages of Creative Minds' iStyle skins to protect one's iPod from scratches; Key features of MacSkinz's Podskinz, which are thin, hard-plastic shells that cover and protect one's iPod; Use of static cling by Graphic Collective's Graphic Cling to wrap around the sides of an iPod.

The article offers brief information several art supplies including soft grip brushes from Faber Castell, Wiggle Eyes Stickers from Chenille Kraft Co. and markers from Crayola.

The article offers brief information on the Viola da Gamba Society of America (VdGSA ) sticker for viol cases, laptops, and bumpers.

The article previews educational products from "Times Educational Supplement" (TES) Connect, including the Fancy Feedback marking stickers with comment templates, the Time Trials worksheets, and the Heavy Metal set of Top Trumps-style cards.

The article evaluates the Near Field Communication- (NFC) based TectTile stickers from electronics company Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

The article offers information on the Samsung near-field communication (NFC)-backed stickers TecTiles from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

The article offers brief information on a recycled stickers from Box Play for Kids LLC.

The article evaluates vinyl decal laptop stickers from MacSlaps Decals.

The article evaluates the Squickers stickers from Square 1 Art.

The article evaluates several commercial products for education including the Sticker Dispenser from Crayola, the Husky Stack Chairs from Smith System and the FunKeyBoard & Fun Mouse from Chester Creek.

The article presents product reviews of various consumer goods. A version of the board game Monopoly can be purchased at www.photojojo.com. ZweiPhone offers stickers and posters of old cellular phones which can be purchased at www.zweiphone.com. A series of math and science themed manga is being made by No Starch Press and can be purchased at http://nostarch.com/manga.

The article evaluates several products that are ideal as gifts, including the Bling Ring decorative crystal stickers, the I-Fish speaker from Hasbro's Tiger Electronics and the RCA Small Wonder digital camcorder.

The article reviews the free Snoopify mobile device application (app) which allows users to send cartoon stickers and images through mobile texts, online social networks, and mobile devices, with information on the app's sponsorship by rapper Snoop Lion.

The article offers information on the Relaxed Vision Centre door stickers and plaques for 2008 introduced by Carl Zeiss Vision.