Solar Storms are disrupting farmer GPS systems during critical planting time

Image: John Deere

The solar storms that have been wowing people with the Northern Lights across the United States the last two nights have also been disrupting GPS satellites, crippling some Midwest farmers’ operations, reports 404 Media. The issues have forced many to stop planting just as a crucial planting deadline for corn farmers approaches.

The storms reportedly knocked “some GPS systems” offline temporarily, which messed with the accuracy of “Real-Time Kinematic”...

If You Can Correctly Figure Out What These 20 Photos Are, The Visual Cortex Of Your Brain Is Above Average

Things aren't always what they seem.

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Sabrina Carpenter Had A Leonardo DiCaprio-Themed 25th Birthday Cake That You Have To See

I'm speechless.

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There’s A Genuinely Good Chance That You Haven’t Seen These 31 Problem-Solving Home Products

Not to toot my own horn, but I think I found some pretty cool products.

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Rebel Wilson Revealed That She "Lost Money" On "Bridesmaids," And The Reason Why Is Fascinating

"That was my first job in America. I was very lucky to get it."

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36 Retro-Inspired Products That Will Make You Feel Like You’re Living In A Vintage Ad

This three-pack of vintage-inspired sunnies is about to be the cutest, most handy investment of your summer.

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24 Funny Weekend Tweets That Genuinely Had Me Cackling Laughing

"Being a baby must be scary, imagine sleeping at home & you wake up at TJMAXX."

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President Joe Biden's Campaign Just Posted A TikTok – You Know, The App He's Trying To Ban – And People Are Not Happy About It

I hate the way that you're trying to ban TikTok.

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36 Essential Products For Anyone Living In Multi-Cat Household

We love our kitties, but coexisting with them isn't always bliss — and these things can help.

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31 Affordable Treats If You’re An Adult Who Likes To Incentivize Yourself To Do Adult Things

Look, whether you've done the dishes, finally scheduled that long overdue dentist appointment, or just remembered to drink enough water... you deserve a treat.

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The Gamma app brings PS1 emulation to the iPhone

Time for some Abe’s Oddysee! | Screenshot: Gamma

iPhone users without a penchant for jailbreaking can finally enjoy the blocky polygons and shifty textures of the original PlayStation with Gamma, a free PS1 emulator that hit the iOS App Store last night. Gamma comes courtesy of developer ZodTTD, which has been creating emulators for the iPhone since the earliest days of third-party iOS apps.

The app has both iPhone and iPad versions with support for Bluetooth controllers and...

36 Things That’ll Resurrect Your Will To Do Your Makeup

Sometimes an extremely effective under-eye corrector can be the answer.

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Whose upgrades will carry the day at F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

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F1 is back this week. Here are the key storylines ahead of the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Thirty years ago, Formula 1 changed forever.

And two heroes will be at the front of everyone’s mind at this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

The setting was the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix held at legendary Imola, where the grid heads this week. The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix began with practice sessions on Friday during which Rubens Barrichello,...

The rise of the audio-only video game

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge

Not all video games need video. Over the years, games that exist only in audio have taken players into entirely new worlds in which there’s nothing to see and still everything to do. These games have huge accessibility implications, allowing people who can’t see to play an equally fun, equally immersive game with their other senses. And when all you have is sound, there’s actually even more you can do to make your game great.

On this episode of...

The DJI Pocket 3 is almost everything I wanted my iPhone camera to be

Despite its name, the Pocket 3 isn’t exactly comfortable to stuff in tighter pockets. | Photo by Quentyn Kennemer / The Verge

I can’t think of anything permeating mainstream camera culture as aggressively as the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. The Fujifilm X100VI has stolen some of its thunder among film simulation enthusiasts, but DJI’s still having somewhat of a cultural moment on YouTube, Instagram, and the troubled TikTok by spurring all sorts of creator glee.

Of course, the camera buffs...

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 12

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

Inside the growing rivalry between two of the best guards in the East

Two of the NBA's best point guards -- Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson -- are developing a rivalry fueled by this year's playoffs and the Team USA Olympic roster.

People Are Sharing What Actually Happened When They Bought A Stranger A Drink At The Bar, And Some Of These Are Hilariously Un-Movie-Worthy

"After about 90 minutes, we were finishing our second and last margaritas… and they were finishing their sixth margarita each."

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Reading Has Hurt Me for Years. With a Tablet Holder, It Doesn't

Cysts in both wrists made reading a literal pain. But Lamicall’s Tablet Holder takes that pain away by holding up my Kindle for me.

Gazelle Eclipse Review: A Luxury Dutch Electric Bike

Gazelle’s latest long-range electric bike has a mind-boggling Bosch smart system and is extremely comfortable, smart, and pricey.