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LAST OF THE LAST: Steppe Lion Extinction in Europe

For some historians well-versed in certain events, few things are as intriguing as the possibility of different outcomes to factual, known occurrences--“alternative history”.

How to Draw Dinosaurs

Putting it all together, the skull of Ankylosaurus

Mesozoic Media

Life through the Ages II: Twenty-First Century Visions of Prehistory (Life of the Past) by Mark P. Witton, Hardcover: 166 pages, ISBN-10 : 0253048117, ISBN-13 : 978-0253048110, Indiana University Press; Illustrated Edition. Paleontologist (and paleoartist) Dr. Mark P. Witton draws on the latest discoveries to re-create the appearances and lifestyles of extinct species, the environments they inhabited, and the challenges they faced living on an ever-changing planet. A worthy successor to Charles Knight's beloved 1946 classic, Life through the Ages II takes us on another, more modern journey through the evolution of life on Earth.

MESOZOIC MAIL

Mike, I received the latest issue of Prehistoric Times today. My family teases me that I get such a kick out of the fact that “the dinosaur magazine” has arrived in the mail. Thanks for doing what you do. It is a great distraction from other things that occupy us at the moment. Stay well, Tony Escobedo, Springfield, VA Thanks Tony, Ha, you think YOUR family teases you - I publish the dinosaur magazine! - editor

PALEONEWS

New Predatory Dinosaur Identified in Portugal

Paleoracism

With the nation and much of the western world contending with the fallout of the chronic problem of racism, this is as good a time as any to take a look at the issue within the world of vertebrate paleontology.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1: Affordable and Fun

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 is as simple—and fun—to use as any other Instax camera. It’s a pure point-and-shoot, easy enough to pass off to a friend for a snapshot, and its wide-angle lens makes for solid selfies. If you’re looking for a square-format instant camera and are more of a snapshooter than artiste, the SQ1 instant camera will have loads of appeal for you. And it’s our Editors’ Choice.

Microsoft Surface Duo: Not Entirely Successful

The Microsoft Surface popularized a new category: the 2-in-1 PC. Now the company is hoping to do the same thing on a smaller scale with the Surface Duo, a phone-tablet that tries to enable those multitasking, productive workflows that never quite happen on your single-screen handset.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s: A Mostly Spectacular Success

The ThinkPad T series has been Lenovo’s quintessential bread-and-butter business laptop for years, offered in both Intel and AMD flavors in models landing both above and below the 3-pound mark.

Intel ‘Iris Xe' Is Here: 5 Ways Intel's Powerful New Integrated Graphics Will Change Laptops

In early September, Intel pulled back the curtain on its 11th generation of mobile processors, known by the code name “Tiger Lake.” The first chips will appear as members of the long-running U-series of processors, designed for mainstream and ultraportable laptops.

Intel Launches 11th Generation Core ‘Tiger Lake' Laptop Processors

Intel’s next-generation Tiger Lake processors, unveiled this week, will bring refined artificial intelligence processing and dramatically improved graphics performance to new premium ultraportable laptops this fall.

How to Get Hard-to-Find Electronics

It’s getting difficult, if not impossible, to find certain electronics items. And high on the list of in-demand items are laptops; even schools can’t get them. Low-range PCs of any size and shape are selling out, as are low-cost Chromebooks. Printers are also hard to come by, as are flight stick controllers for your after-school Microsoft Flight Simulator needs.

ECS Liva Z3 Plus: Affordable Mini PC

The ECS Liva Z3 Plus may not look like much of a system, but packed inside this not-quite-palm-size device is a Core i5 desktop capable of running office tasks with ease.

Motorola Razr 5G: A Huge Improvement

Motorola revolutionized the mobile phone industry in 2004 when it launched the Razr. Almost overnight, the sleek clamshell phone became a status symbol and gained a dedicated following until Apple’s iPhone and a host of other smartphones hit the market.

Spellbreak (for PC): Engaging (and Free) Battle Royale

I don’t like fantasy. Game of Thrones? Lord of the Rings? World of Warcraft? Nope, not for me. I also don’t like battle royale games. Whether it’s the realism of PUBG or the wackiness of Fortnite, I find games where you compete to be the last one standing more boring than tense. So how did Spellbreak, a game whose whole hook is being a fantasy battle royale, become one of my favorite PC game surprises of the year? Ironically, by using the creative potential of the fantasy genre, it breathes new life into the tired battle royale formula.

DO UV LIGHT PHONE SANITIZERS REALLY WORK?

The best ways to protect yourself against COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses include frequent hand washing, social distancing, and using appropriate personal protective equipment such as masks.

Asus VivoBook Flip 14: Raw CPU Performance

The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is an all-around capable convertible laptop powered by AMD. The Ryzen 7 processor in our test model is the laptop’s best feature, delivering better performance than its competitors.

Make Your Home Work for You

First, it was weird, then it was rare, now there is an emergency response. But as the end of the year looms, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, working from home (WFH) has become a regular part of life for more people than ever.

The School Reopening Dilemma

Do we open schools? Or not? What happens if we open — and then have to close again? A look at the issue — and options for STEM teachers

COVID-19 and the Emerging Backyard Oasis

Since the coronavirus pandemic forced us into our homes in the spring, a growing list of smart home products and reactive technologies have debuted on the market. Everything from exercise equipment and chargers, to smart upgrades in backyard staples like barbeque grills and patio furniture.

Shreveport Building for a Post-COVID-19 Economy

It’s a growing business jewel in the south.

Essential Workers and 5 Technologies Keeping Them Safe

Frontline medical workers like doctors and nurses have received justifiable praise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smart Home Product Guide

Smart Home Product Guide

The Post-Pandemic Automotive World

Everything Changes While Everything Goes Back to Normal

Getting Around Will Not Be the Same

The Future of Travel Post COVID-19

Quarantine Tech

How Medical Technology is Advancing the Fight Against COVID-19

Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential:Behind the Making of The Right Stuff

It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats.

Samsung Goes Big on Power, Size, and 5G With Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra

Are you ready to get to work? Samsung’s new Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra phones are refinements on the Galaxy S20 lineup that add an S Pen stylus, fix some notorious camera issues, and link up better with your Windows 10 PC.

How to Use Your Big-Screen TV for Online Learning (and Fun)

The computer is where many of us spend a good part of our day working.

What to Do When Your Laptop Has No Sound

There’s nothing like cranking up some tunes to keep your momentum going during the workday.