When I heard about how the Apple Watch was helping soldiers with PTSD, I wanted to know more. I interviewed a soldier who was on over 35 meds, losing his family and had no hope. Thanks to the Apple Watch and a special app, he’s now living a happy productive life. And I also spoke with the developer of the app who came up with the idea for his Dad, a military vet. Bonus: The Apple Watch and iPhone are covered by insurance.
How you can help Ukraine and save almost $7,000 on video games at once
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, charities worldwide have sprung into action. Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would send “tens of thousands of tons” of medical supplies, food and water to soldiers and civilians. Tap or click here for the best ways to donate to Ukrainian people and forces.
But not all donations have to be as simple as pressing a donate button, typing your amount and clicking done. Sometimes, you can get more than the mere satisfaction of giving to a good cause. Sometimes, you can get almost 600 games for just $10.
If you’re a gamer — or have any gamers in your life — you need to know about the Bundle for Ukraine. You can buy 992 game products for a minimum price of $10. The sale ends Friday, March 18, so you should buy ASAP if you want to help Ukraine and get a great deal on games at the same time.
What you need to know
So far, this indie game bundle has raised over $5 million. All proceeds are split evenly between International Medical Corps and Voices of Children. Of all the ways to help Ukraine, this is one of the most fun and money-saving.
The items in this bundle come from 733 creators globally. Although you can buy the 992 items for just $10, you can give even more to maximize your contribution.
If you decide to spend $10 instead of upping the donation, you’re getting a 99% discount. In other words, if you bought everything in this bundle individually, you’d pay a whopping $6,550. Here’s everything the Bundle for Ukraine has to offer:
- Almost 600 video games you can play on your computer
- Dozens of books, zines, comics and asset packs
- Soundtracks and music from games
- Over 300 analog tabletop RPGs
It’s hosted on itch.io, an open marketplace where you can buy and sell indie video games. While the site says it scans every game on its platform, we advise you to be cautious about what you download generally. As with all downloads on the internet, scan your games for malware.
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Of course, we have no reason to suspect that any of the files in this bundle could cause any trouble. These are just good digital practices.
Not now, Putin, I’m busy: North Korean soldiers deployed in Russia are taking full advantage of unrestricted internet access by … binge-watching p*rn. The internet isn’t available to most citizens in North Korea, so this is the first time the soldiers can see all the web has to offer.
🤖 AI is coming to our military in a big way: Palantir’s mixed-reality headsets let soldiers see the battlefield in 3D, while new software can spot hidden cargo ships in shipping lanes. Older weapons aren’t going anywhere, though — just getting more efficient.
This app helps with PTSD
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