Making comics professionally can be a hard business, and the manga industry is particularly hard. Even with assistants, getting enough chapters out regularly requires a lot of time. Some mangaka end up with schedules that barely give them enough time to sleep, let alone relax with friends and family.

Steam is a great place to buy and play games, and the reason why it is so popular is that it is easy to use. Apart from being easy to use, Steam allows players to add non-Steam games, which many users do not know about.

Way back in this old post I mentioned discovering Crocotile and Sprytile. Those are tools (one standalone, and one an addon for Blender) that are used to create 3D objects out of pixel art tiles. In that post I mentioned wanting to experiment with those tools; that was 4 years ago and I never did, oops! Well I finally got around to it, and heres my initial result:

The latest WhatsApp beta update for iOS gives users the ability to add and switch between multiple accounts on a single device, according to WABetaInfo. It comes over a year after the feature became available for Android. With version 25.2.10.70 for iOS, users are given a choice when adding a second account to the app, WABetaInfo reports: they can set it up as a standalone primary account or scan a QR code to link the new account as a companion. The update is available now for beta testers through Apples TestFlight program. WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.2.10.70: what's new?WhatsApp is working on a feature to add and manage multiple accounts within the app, and it will be available in a future update!https://t.co/BtvOK2hAZO pic.twitter.com/CWsBGFMS6v WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) January 25, 2025 On Android, running two accounts simultaneously on WhatsApp requires a dual-SIM situation, as each account must have its own phone number. WhatsApp does offer another app, WhatsApp Business, that users can set up a second account on using a different phone number, but that still means jumping between two apps. The Android update and whats currently being tested for iOS allow users with two phone numbers to keep all their conversations in one app.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/whatsapp-could-soon-let-ios-users-have-multiple-accounts-on-one-device-224908618.html?src=rss

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

I am one of those people who has too many ballpens even though I dont use them all. I also have a lot of unsharpened pencils which are more for display since I dont want to actually use them. My stationery addict logic is that if I use these pencils, they will not last forever and I will lose their decorative aspect eventually. But this concept for a reimagined pencil just might be a tool that I can actually use since it can last longer.Designer: Gabrilevich DesignThe Da Vinci Pencil brands itself as more than just a pencil as it can also serve as a bookmark when youre not using it for your original purpose. It is made through advanced 3D printing technology and adapts a minimalist design despite its multi purpose function. What makes it different from other pencils is that it can last longer, for years even, than the usual, traditional pencils that need to be sharpened and will eventually last for just a few weeks if used reguarly.The nib of the pencil is made from a high-performance metal alloy which can make it last from 7-10 years under normal conditions. It is made from PLA-CF (Polylactic Acid with Carbon Fiber) making it strong but lightweight. There is no need to sharpen or refill and lets you write smoothly on the page, similar to the traditional graphite that ordinary pencils use. It is also durable and lightweight and is thin enough that you can use it as a bookmark in your book or notebook without damaging the page. It is also ergonomically shaped so you can grip it naturally while writing.The minimalist but stylish look of the Da Vinci Pencil makes it premium-looking but the 3D printed aspect will probably not make it that expensive when it will eventually be produced. It is a more eco-friendly alternative to regular and mechanical pencils since it can last longer and doesnt need any other tools or materials for you to continue using it. The post Da Vinci Pencil concept is an eco-friendly and minimalist writing tool and bookmark first appeared on Yanko Design.

Shinku La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas of northern India. The pass is traversed by the DarchaPadum road, connecting the high-altitude region of Zanskar in Ladakh with the rest of India. The pass becomes snowbound in the winter, leading to the closure of the road. The construction of a tunnel under the pass, to ensure all-weather connectivity, began in 2024. This photograph shows Shinku La covered in snow, with a frozen lake in the foreground.Photograph credit: Timothy GonsalvesRecently featured: The Monarch of the GlenChartres CathedralGarlicArchiveMore featured pictures

January 26: Australia Day (1788); Republic Day in India (1950)Painting of Ali's assassination661 Ali, the fourth Rashidun caliph, was assassinated (depicted) by Ibn Muljim, leading to the end of the caliphate.1788 Captain Arthur Phillip and the British First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove on the shore of Port Jackson, establishing the first permanent European settlement in Australia.1885 Mahdist War: The siege of Khartoum ended as Mahdist forces defeated the Egyptian garrison and captured the city.1934 Hurtig & Seamon's New Burlesque Theater in New York City reopened as the Apollo Theater, becoming one of the nation's premier venues for African-American performers.2015 A jet fighter crashed at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others.Lady Zhen (b.183)Manuel do Cenculo (d.1814)Joan Leslie (b.1925)Kobe Bryant (d.2020)More anniversaries: January 25January 26January 27ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout

Oracle and a group of investors that includes Microsoft are in talks to take over TikToks global operations, reports NPR. The deal, which the White House is reportedly negotiating, would see ByteDance keeping a minority stake in TikTok while the apps algorithm, data collection and software updates will be overseen by Oracle.Oracles server network already provides the bulk of TikToks backbone, and under the deal, the company would effectively monitor and provide oversight with what is going on with TikTok, according to one of NPRs anonymous sources, who added that the agreements goal is to minimize Chinese ownership. Microsofts reported involvement isnt clear beyond that it is engaged in the talks. The company was also in the mix with Oracle and Walmart in a 2020 bid to take over TikTok that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had called a poison[ed] chalice. Walmart reportedly isnt involved this time around after balking at the estimated price of the app.News of the talks comes after President Trump issued an executive order giving TikTok and others a 75-day reprieve from any enforcement action related to the United States requirement that ByteDance divest from TikTok. Trump had previously floated the possibility of a joint venture in which the US owns 50 percent of the company. Weve reached out to Oracle, Microsoft, TikTok, and the White House for comment.