Blast from the past

The classic puzzle game Minesweeper is now on Netflix. This colorful, reimagined version features an ocean-like setting where you find underwater mines in locations around the world. No in-game ads, no in-app purchases and no extra cost to play.

🔍 Google’s changing its URL: Soon, local Search domains like google.com.br (Brazil) will redirect to google.com for everyone. You’ll still get local results based on your locations. Why the change? Probably to save money and resources. AI isn’t cheap, and Google’s feeling it.

Lost and found: Need help but don’t know where you are? The free what3words app (iOS and Android) helps emergency crews find you. Put it on your phone now. It breaks down exact locations into a three-word name. 

Kindle trick: If you ever find yourself wondering, “Who’s that character again?” use the X-Ray tool. It provides a quick overview of characters, terms and even locations mentioned in the book, so you’re never lost within a complex plot. Just hold down on the word(s) you want to know about.

The “E” stands for entertainment: Chuck E. Cheese is saying goodbye to its iconic animatronic robot band at over 400 locations nationwide. You’ll have until the end of 2024 to catch their cute-slash-terrifying musical performances. Get ready for more screens, digital dance floors and trampoline gyms.