Today’s Hottest Deals: $7.99 Jedi Fallen Order, Razer Kraken Gaming Headset, CORSAIR PRO-Dynamic Gaming Keyboard, Height Adjustable Standing Desk, and MORE!

For today’s edition of “Deal of the Day,” here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an Amazon associate or a member of other affiliate programs.)

–Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order – Standard – Steam PC [Online Game Code] – (This is an AMAZING GAME, and that that price, it really is a steal!) – $39.99 $7.99

–Razer Kraken Gaming Headset: Lightweight Aluminum Frame, Retractable Noise Isolating Microphone, For PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, Mobile – $79.99 $44.99

–CORSAIR K55 RGB PRO-Dynamic Gaming Keyboard with RGB Backlighting – $59.99 $34.80

–2K DEKCO Solar Security Camera for Home Security, Two-Way Audio, Smart Human Detection, Simple Setup, Night Vision WiFi – $79.99 $59.99

–Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk (55″ x 24″) – $239.99 $191.99

–Funkoverse: Harry Potter 102 4-Pack Board Game (Includes Four exclusive Funko Pop! Figures) – $39.99 $26.56

–ThermoPro TP03 Digital Instant Read Meat and Cooking Thermometer – $15.99 $11.99

–Geek Chef Air Fryer, 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven (24QT) – $199.99 $149.99

–Addlon 48 FT Outdoor Edison Vintage String Lights (ETL Listed, Heavy-Duty) – $49.99 $31.99 (Clip Coupon at the Link!)

A Funny Piece of Computer History: Creator of CTRL-ALT-DELETE Pokes Fun at Bill Gates

An amusing video of renowned PC engineer and CTRL-ALT-DELETE inventor David Bradley poking fun at Bill Gates for making the infamous shortcut famous. I just love that the man got a high five from a colleague after delivering the zing while Gates was giving him “the stare of death.”

“But I have to share the credit. I may have invented it, but I think Bill made it famous.”

If you are interested in computer history, here’s a complete interview with David Bradley. I love his comment on how Bill Gates could have purchased a tactical nuclear warhead to end his life after his famous CTRL-ALT-DELETE joke.

[Mad Max on Youtube | Via BIS]



Wherever You Go, We Go: Picard Season 3 Trailer Brings Back Beloved TNG Characters

Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) board the U.S.S. Titan in the final season of Star Trek: Picard. Also starring LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan, and Michelle Hurd, the third and final season premieres on Feb. 16, 2023. Stream the final season premiere of Star Trek: Picard on Thursday, Feb. 16, exclusively in the U.S. on Paramount+. Stream full episodes of every series in the Star Trek Universe, exclusively in the U.S. on Paramount+.

Get a New PS5 on Amazon.com (While Supplies Last, by Invitation)

Still don’t have a PS5? Today might be your lucky day! Amazon is giving access to a limited number of consoles tomorrow by invitation. All you have to do is go the the product page and hit the “Request Invitation” button on the right. The next wave of invites will be sent tomorrow (9/9/2022) to qualifying customers.

Get the PlayStation®5 Console – Horizon Forbidden West™ Bundle to join Aloy as she braves a dangerous frontier on PS5™.Enjoy Horizon Forbidden West PS5 innovations including 4K and HDR visuals*, DualSense™ wireless controller adaptive triggersand haptic feedback, Tempest 3D AudioTech when using stereo headphones (analogue or USB) and more.*4K and HDR require a 4K and HDR compatible TV or display. PlayStation®5 Console –Horizon Forbidden West™ Bundle includes: PlayStation5 console; DualSense™ wireless controller; Base; HDMI® cable; AC power cord; USB cable; Printed materials; ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game. PS5™ console may need to be updated to the latest system software version. Internet connection required.); Horizon Forbidden Westfull game voucher

–PS5 Console- Horizon Forbidden West Bundle

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Rings of Power Condemns Trolls for Relentless Racism and Harassment in Official Statement #YouAreAllWelcomeHere

You probably heard about it, it’s everywhere online these days: Internet trolls are relentlessly attacking Amazon’s new series, The Rings of Power, for the diversity of its cast among other things. Middle Earth, being such a large place, would naturally be filled with people of multiple origins and colors, so it stands to reason to feature Tolkien’s world as such. Unfortunately, it seems that no everyone agrees with this.

J.R.R. Tolkien himself said: “I have the hatred of apartheid in my bones; and most of all, I detest the segregation or separation of Language and Literature. I do not care which of them you think White,” so I’m sure he would be outraged what is happening online right now with the show.

To fight against these trolls, the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings issued the following statement:

“We, the cast of Rings of Power, stand together in absolute solidarity and against the relentless racism, threats, harassment, and abuse some of our castmates of color are being subject to one a daily basis,. We refuse to ignore it or tolerate it.

“JRR Tolkien created a world which, by definition, is multi-cultural. A world in which free peoples from different races and cultures join together, in fellowship, to defeat the forces of evil. Rings of Power reflects that. Our world has never been all white, fantasy has never been all white. Middle-earth is not all white. BIPOC belong in middle-earth and they are here to stay.

“Finally, all our love and fellowship go out to the fans supporting us, especially fans of colour who are themselves being attacked simply for existing in this fandom. We see you, your bravery, and endless creativity. Your cosplays, fancams, fan art, and insights make this community a richer place and remind us of our purpose. You are valid, you are loved, and you belong. You are an integral part of the LORT family -thanks for having our backs.” The statement concludes with the elvish word “Namárië,” meaning “Farewell.”

The original Hobbits also show support for this initiative:

You are all welcome here. Indeed.

Indeed

iPhone 14 Ditches SIM Cards In US

Edited from original image by Kelvinsong, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The iPhone 14 range will not use physical SIM cards in the United States. The change has some benefits but might not suit users who travel internationally.

The US models of the full iPhone 14 line-up will instead use an eSim. That involves software on a chip built into the phone itself, rather than a removable card.

Depending on the carrier, eSims may come preconfigured to a network, or users will need to activate it, for example through scanning a QR code. Switching networks would mean reconfiguring the eSIM rather than replacing the card.

The main benefit for Apple is that it removes an entry point for water and dust and allows a more efficient use of space inside the handset. One benefit for users is that it’s easier to have multiple eSIM profiles running at once, allowing two “phone lines” on one handset without the need for a dual SIM card. Another is that if carriers add new network features (such as upgrading to 5G), they can simply update the eSIM rather than require users to get a new SIM card.

The biggest drawback is users who travel abroad and want to use a local carrier’s services rather than pay their domestic carrier’s roaming fees for calls and data. Normally that’s a simple enough task of switching in a local SIM card but iPhone 14 users will now need to add eSIM profiles.

While that doesn’t involve any physical changes, it does involve some software settings and the available offerings aren’t always as cheap or widely available as getting a local SIM card.

This Throg “Frog of Thunder” Life-Size 1:1 Scale Statue is a Thing You Can Own!

After seeing Throg, the Frog of Thunder, in the Loki series, the Internet lost their mind as a whole. After being transformed into a frog, Thor Variant T365 ended up being encased in a glass bottle and then sent into the void by the Time Variance Authority. Now, thanks to Beast Kingdom, you can get a 1:1 scale statue of Throg as see in Loki!

Thor #364, released back in 1986, introduced fans to an exciting new take on the thunderous hero, unlike anything seen before. Thor, who still retains all his god-like powers, is transformed by Loki into a pint-sized frog! Beast Kingdom celebrates this epic and humorous event with the Loki Throg Frog of Thunder LS-086 Life-Size 1:1 Scale Statue. Exceptional details down to the smooth, bright frog skin are all accurately recreated. The scene captures Throg encased in a glass jar with the infamous T365 label, standing on a rocky hill. This incredible statue measures roughly 10 1/4-inches tall. Do not miss this amazing Asgardian amphibian!

[Pre-Order: Loki Throg Frog of Thunder LS-086 Life-Size 1:1 Scale Statue – $299.99]

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Happy 56th Birthday Star Trek – A Celebration! [Video]

Star Trek made its US television debut on September 8, 1966 with the airing of the episode “The Man Trap.” In honor of the 56th birthday of Star Trek, please enjoy this “happy birthday” compilation, featuring The Wrath of Khan, The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, and Enterprise.

[John DiMarco]