Genki’s Moonbase charger can delivery up to 140W of power through one of its USB-C ports. | Image: Genki Genki has announced its first power strip, capable of charging up to seven devices simultaneously using three AC outlets and four USB-C ports. The Moonbase can deliver up to 240W of power through its USB-C ports — maxing out at 140W to a single device — and will be available with custom USB-C cables featuring built-in lighting, making it easier to plug devices in when it’s dark. The Moonbase is available for preorder now through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign with delivery expected in April 2025. Full retail pricing for the power strip alone is expected to be $120, but it’s discounted to $88 for those who preorder early, or $129 if you also want a set of four of Genki’s Moonlink USB-C cables. Genki might not be a household name, but since 2019 the company has successfully crowdfunded several products including portable Nintendo Switch docks and smaller USB-C chargers. Measuring about 7.7 inches in length, the Moonbase features three AC outlets on top that are generously spaced to accommodate chunkier AC adapters and multi-port chargers. The AC outlets feature a transparent design with LEDs that change color at the push of a button. Below the outlets, the power strip incorporates an energy efficient GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger delivering a total of 240W of power through its four side USB-C ports. The maximum power output of an individual USB-C port is limited to 140W, and that’s when just two of them are in use. With devices plugged into all four of the Moonbase’s USB-C ports, two can deliver a maximum of 100W, while the other two top out at just 20W. Image: Genki One of the four Moonlink cables includes a built-in display and the ability to handle 240W of power. Not every USB-C cable can handle over 100W of power, so Genki created an optional set of upgraded USB-C Moonlink cables to go along with the Moonbase. Three of the cables support 100W charging and come in small (1-foot), medium (3.3-feet), and large (6-foot) lengths, while the Moonlink+ can handle 240W and includes a built-in LED display showing the current power draw. With one end plugged in, all of the Moonlink cables glow on their other end to help illuminate the USB-C port on the device you want to power — the lighting turns off once both ends are plugged in. Although the Moonlink cables are available as part of a bundle with the Moonbase power strip, you only get one of each of the four versions — unfortunately, you can’t pick and choose which of the cables will work best for your setup.

Today, for the first time, you can buy a car — yes, a whole car — on Amazon. Same-day delivery not guaranteed. The e-commerce giant’s first foray into car shopping is called Amazon Auto. The company is partnering with Hyundai dealers in 48 cities in the US to list vehicles on the site. Customers can browse, order, find financing, and arrange delivery — all within the familiar confines of Amazon’s online ecosystem. Of course, if you’re looking for anything other than a Hyundai, you’re out of luck. At least for now. “With Amazon Autos, we’re bringing the simplicity and ease customers expect from Amazon to car shopping, one of their largest purchases, while offering dealers a new channel to connect with a broad audience,” Fran Jin, global head of Amazon Autos, said in a statement. “We’re excited to have Hyundai as our exclusive launch partner and look forward to welcoming more brands and expanding our selection to customers as the program grows.” “We’re bringing the simplicity and ease customers expect from Amazon to car shopping.” Amazon first announced its plans to get into car buying last year, Previously, customers could browse car showrooms and compare prices on Amazon — but not actually buy a car. With the partnership with Hyundai, Amazon has finally added a key piece of the puzzle. And importantly, the end seller of the vehicle is still the dealer; Amazon’s platform will be the middleman between the customer and the dealership. As such, Amazon needs to appeal to dealers almost as much as it does to car shoppers. The company is making its pitch by arguing that it can offer “a new sales channel that connects them with millions of Amazon customers.” And with over 310 million active users, Amazon certainly has the numbers to back it up. Trade-ins will also be accepted through Amazon’s new car vertical. Customers will have to answer a series of questions about the conditions of the vehicle, after which the request will be processed by an “independent valuation service” to determine the value of the trade-in. Screenshot: Amazon Autos A list of the 48 US cities where Amazon can sell you a car. And for a limited time, Amazon is sweetening the deal by offering a gift card for $2,300 for anyone who buys a car through the site. The card can be applied to the vehicle purchase, but the offer ends on January 10th, 2025. People typically hate car shopping, with most surveys showing that the dealership experience tops people’s lists of frustrations. Tesla has helped spearhead a movement toward a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model in which people buy their vehicles directly from the company, eschewing a dealership. Forty-eight states have laws that limit or ban manufacturers from selling vehicles directly to consumers — though that has started to shift recently thanks to Tesla’s popularity. Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars. Amazon’s deal with Hyundai neatly sidesteps this issue by ensuring that dealers remain a crucial part of the process. Most dealers allow customers to browse and buy a car through their own websites, but having Amazon as an additional platform with millions of daily customers is sure to help make the process even easier.

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A new California bill could require social media platforms to display warning labels about the potential risk to kids and teens. The bill (AB 56), introduced by Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is meant to help address “the growing mental health crisis” among young people. If passed, social networks would have to show a “black box warning” to all users, regardless of age, during their first time using the platform. The warning, which platforms must display for 90 seconds or more, would then show up at least once a week following its initial appearance. After issuing a public advisory about social media platforms last year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy proposed putting tobacco-like warning labels on social networks in response to studies that link social platforms to mental health issues in young people. Nearly 40 US states announced their support of the proposal in September. “Social media companies have demonstrated an unwillingness to tackle the mental health crisis, instead digging in deeper into harnessing addictive features and harmful content for the sake of profits,” Attorney General Bonta said in the press release. “Warning labels alone are not a panacea, they are another tool in the toolbox to address the growing mental health crisis and protect future generations of children.” In October, Bonta and several other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against TikTok over claims it hurts the mental health of children by designing addicting features and promoting things like beauty filters. Meta is also facing a lawsuit from dozens of states, alleging the company misled users about the safety of its products. While some states have moved forward with their own laws regulating the use of social media, state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

With less than a month to go until the 119th Congress is sworn in, House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has been chosen again to lead the committee for the incoming class of lower-chamber lawmakers.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was in "stable" condition after emergency surgery for an "intracranial hemorrhage" and should leave the hospital next week, his doctors said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, DC—In a ceremony that could only be described as out-of-this-world, President Joe Biden has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the late Jordan Neely, commemorating his groundbreaking achievement as the first American to walk on Mars. This bizarre twist of history was overshadowed only by Neely’s untimely demise on a New York subway, a tragedy that has left the nation’s mind as boggled as the cosmos itself. The event, held in the East Room of the White House, was a spectacle of confusion and homage. “Today, we celebrate the extraordinary journey of Jordan Neely,” Biden began, his words echoing through the room like a signal from the Red Planet. “His footsteps on Mars will forever be etched in the annals of human history, or at least, in the annals of what we’re telling you today.” Neely, who before his celestial adventure was known for his Michael Jackson impersonations on the subway, reportedly made history by becoming the first human to moonwalk on Mars, a fitting tribute to the King of Pop. However, Biden’s speech took a sharp turn into the surreal when he recounted how Neely’s life was cut short by Daniel Penny, a former Marine, in an act described by the President as happening “for no reason whatsoever.” “The subway, a place of public transit, became the scene of an interstellar tragedy,” Biden said, his voice quivering with the weight of such an unprecedented narrative. “Jordan Neely, a man who danced among the stars, was choked out of existence in the most mundane setting imaginable, all for no reason whatsoever. No reason at all.” The ceremony saw Neely’s family, still reeling from the shock, accepting the Medal of Freedom on his behalf. His aunt, who had previously noted Neely’s struggles with mental health and homelessness, seemed particularly puzzled by the cosmic accolades. “He was a good boy, loved his moonwalking, but Mars? That’s news to me,” she remarked, her eyes scanning the room for any sign of a hidden camera. Critics of the administration, ever eager to find fault, were quick to question the timing and the factual basis of this award. “First, he’s walking on Mars, then he’s in a chokehold on the F train? Which one is it, Joe?” tweeted one skeptical observer, encapsulating the nation’s collective bemusement. The White House, when pressed for clarification on how Neely managed this interstellar feat without any prior mention in space exploration records, responded with the typical bureaucratic finesse: “We’re redefining what it means to walk on Mars. It’s a metaphor for overcoming adversity… on Earth.” Meanwhile, Daniel Penny, the man accused of Neely’s subway demise, seemed equally confused by his role in this cosmic drama. “I thought I was just trying to help out on the subway. Now I’m in the middle of some space opera?” Penny mused, clearly unprepared for his villainous role in this narrative. As the ceremony concluded, with Biden presenting the medal to a picture of Neely, now adorned with a space helmet photoshopped onto his image, the President left with one final, enigmatic statement: “Let’s remember Jordan Neely not just for his dance moves or his untimely end, but for his steps on Mars. Steps we’ll all have to take a leap of faith to believe in.” The post BREAKING: Biden posthumously awards Jordan Neely Presidential Medal of Freedom as first human to walk on Mars appeared first on Genesius Times.

The boggy landscape of the Bering land bridge may have allowed some ice age animals to cross easily, while others stayed in Asia.

Jamie Lee Curtis is embracing her new age and the changes that come with it, including wrinkles and all. The scream queen celebrated turning 66 with a makeup-free selfie posted to her Instagram. She even acknowledged Pamela Anderson in her post for pioneering the no-makeup trend. Jamie wore a white turtleneck sweater, noting that she just got out of the shower and was feeling sober, strong, and steady on. Her short silver hair matched her outfit nicely, and she accessorized with tiny stud earrings. “Let’s F&@KING GO 66!” she exclaimed. Fans wish Jamie Lee Curtis a happy birthday             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis)   Jamie’s post caught her followers’ attention, and they flooded with comments with birthday wishes and compliments. “Beautiful inside and out as always! Enjoy your special day Jamie!” someone wrote, while another said she looked gorgeous without makeup. “You actually started this phase of clear faces, minds & hearts,” they said. The 66-year-old noted in her caption that she is aware of the mascara smudges on her eyelids, which were left over from work the previous day. “Clearly, mommy didn’t wash her face very well,” she noted. “Yes, you’re beautiful, but you’re a stellar role model for so many other reasons,” a third person wrote. Jamie Lee Curtis/ImageCollect Jamie Lee Curtis discusses aging in Hollywood Aging has been good to Jamie, who admits her mid-60s have been a period of heightened creativity and more achievements for her. Earlier this year, she discussed the excitement that came with turning 65, noting that she has grown to accept herself. Jamie Lee Curtis/ImageCollect The mother of two said she now lives in the present because the far future for someone her age means she is dead; hence she is more invested in the moment. She has no plans to retire soon and is still actively making hits such as her recent release The Last Showgirl, where she plays former showgirl Annette alongside Pamela. Next up: Stevie Nicks Opens Up About Her Struggle With Macular Degeneration The post Jamie Lee Curtis Pulls Page Out Of Pam Anderson’s Book With Barefaced Photo To Celebrate 66th Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty has been diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This was announced in an episode of their podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson Family, where his son, Jase, opened up about his illness. The family has requested prayers and support for Phil and the family during this trying period. Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that affects a person’s memory and thinking skills alters the ability to perform normal daily activities and mostly causes dementia. Although there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, it can be managed. Early symptoms include forgetting events, places, and sometimes, people’s names. Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family announces Phil Robertson/Instagram Phil Robertson became known as the Duck Dynasty star after the TV series aired from 2012 to 2017. However, Phil Robertson is more known for his religious inclination as a practical Christian who constantly shares insights about his faith with people through books, podcasts, and public appearances. He anchors a podcast, Unashamed with the Robertson Family. Sadly, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s means the television star would not effectively function and share his faith with others like he used to do. The family announced his diagnosis in the episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast held recently. Phil’s son, Jase, shared in detail their father’s condition and how they had been helping him go through it. Phil Robertson and his wife/Instagram “He is struggling,” Jase noted and added that he often experienced pain when walking. Phil Robertson also “misses the stories we tell” on the show as he is “unable to sit down and have a conversation.” The family asked for prayers and support from everyone as they put everything in place to make him comfortable. Phil Robertson: Christian Faith Phil Robertson cherishes his religious beliefs even though it has brought him and the Duck Dynasty TV series some backlash when he claimed that being gay is sinful during one of his interviews. Phil Robertson/Everett Following the controversial interview, the network airing the television series, A&E immediately suspended Phil Robertson from the show and later canceled the suspension after some conservative supporters argued that he was expressing his beliefs publicly and freely. The actor also prioritizes family life as he is still married to his wife of almost six decades, whom he welcomed his five children with.  Next up: Jamie Lee Curtis Pulls Page Out Of Pam Anderson’s Book With Barefaced Photo To Celebrate 66th Birthday The post ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

AP Images Are preemptive pardons the inverse of preemptive convictions? Sometimes, yes, because they can be equally unjust.In the wake of Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter, something he said he…