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Visual Lizard — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On January 14, 2006, John Resig introduced a JavaScript library called jQuery at BarCamp in New York City. Now, 20 years later, the jQuery team is happy to announce the final release of jQuery 4.0.0.

The Importance of Accessibility

Visual Lizard — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Why do I need to make my site accessible? My audience or clients aren't disabled, so why does it matter? These are questions that come forth pretty consistently when we're working on projects. Think again.

Finding accessible alternatives to CAPTCHA

Visual Lizard — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

To the general public, CAPTCHA is a term referring to an authentication interface that verifies that the user is human rather than a automated bot. Why do we need this technology?

Opinion: Dangers of AI in a divided world

Visual Lizard — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

For many in the field of computer science and computer engineering artificial intelligence has been the holy grail. Many have been striving to build a learning, thinking machine that can make our lives more efficient, easier, and less stressful.

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Visual Lizard — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Spaceballs 2, announcement teaser

GifCities

The Internet Archive has launched a new version of GifCities, the search engine for vintage GeoCities GIFs. It's now easier to explore the glitter, chaos, and charm of early web animation. Search better. Share better. Blink more.

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Visual Lizard — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Superman, official trailer

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Visual Lizard — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Material 3 Expressive

Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a colorful evolution of Android design. Material 3 Expressive won't be entirely unfamiliar -it shares some basic design elements with the Material You system Google launched four years ago. Material 3 Expressive is a bolder take on the same aesthetic, featuring "springy" animations, brighter colors, and new shapes.

Firefox moves to GitHub

Firefox has moved its codebase to GitHub along with 2500 other Mozilla projects. For a long time Firefox Desktop development supported both Mercurial and Git users. This dual SCM requirement placed significant burden on various teams.

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Visual Lizard — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

RIP Skype

Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion, and now its been shut down after 22 years.

Boox launches color E Ink monitor

The Mira Pro Color is only 25.3-inches in size but is priced at $1,899.99. Boox also says its Mira Series of E Ink monitors only ship from China and “some countries may levy tariffs on the imported goods.”

One Million Chessboards

When you move a piece on Nolen Royalty's One Million Chessboards, you move it for everyone. Rules still apply, but chaos reigns.

Reverse Pac-Man

A simple concept. Like the classic, but control the ghosts instead.

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Visual Lizard — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Predator: Badlands, teaser trailer

CSS Hell

Hello, and welcome to CSS Hell, where you will be subjected to 15 unimaginably torturous CSS puzzles. "What did I do to deserve this?", you ask. Good luck; you'll need it.

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Visual Lizard — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tron: Ares, official trailer

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Visual Lizard — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2

US$449. Easier multiplayer, mouse mode, and a chance to upgrade older titles. Launches June 5th 2025.

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Visual Lizard — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Spinal Tap II, teaser trailer