I’m finally streaming Netflix in 4K on Chrome — here’s how you can too

I pixel-peeped so you don't have to. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 23 minutes ago

Cyclists are ditching the phrase 'on your left' after shared-path warnings spark safety debate

"I've given up, I slow down, and go around people without making any additional noise." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 26 minutes ago

New Rivian R2 Performance goes through full test gauntlet on range, charging, handling, and more

For Rivian, the R2 is widely seen as a key model to bring the brand to a larger pool of buyers. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 36 minutes ago

World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China

CLEAN energy technology developer Envision Group just completed the final stages of the incorporation of an artificial intelligence (AI) management system into the 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China it brought online last February. Sources at Envision to … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 43 minutes ago

Lightning strike sparks Florida house fire, as crews race to rescue family dog

"He didn't really know what to do; he was scared with everything that was going on." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 46 minutes ago

Just got your Galaxy Z Fold 8? Here are the first 5 things you need to do

I love the Fold 8, but it's not perfect out of the box. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 54 minutes ago

Just How Bad Are AI Data Centers for Your Local Water?

Communities say AI is draining their water supplies, but the tech industry begs to differ. Gizmodo asked experts for their honest assessments. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 54 minutes ago

How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs

New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 54 minutes ago

Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 54 minutes ago

White-tailed buck falls 12 feet into dried-up New Jersey well, then walks free

Wildlife can face serious danger in developed areas. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 56 minutes ago

In DR Congo, a mystery monkey was confirmed as a new species after more than a decade

"When a potential new species is discovered, the evidence has to be overwhelming." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Songs I Don’t Like (27)

Number one in the UK and Ireland, number two in New Zealand, and number three in Australia. You would like to think that would be a great song, recorded by an excellent band. But of course it wasn’t either of those. A one-hit wonder ‘novelty song’ that was complete rubbish yet re … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

Saturday’s Unapologetically Nostalgic Special

Visit the post for more. | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

A viral plea against kids' birthday excess has parents saying 'cake and running around' is enough

For many households, birthday parties have become another source of creeping family expenses. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The Museum That Radicalized Me. Plus. . .

In today’s Weekend Press: A look inside the museum that radicalized Caitlin Flanagan. What’s going on with Ariana Grande? The hollowness of ‘Ted Lasso.’ And more! | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

Oklahoma rescue takes in 6 horses agents say were used to disguise 353 pounds of cocaine

"We believe the horses were pretty much nothing more than props." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Banning data centers would blow up the U.S. economy

There's one thing keeping us afloat right now, and people want to get rid of it. | Continue reading


@noahpinion.blog | 1 hour ago

SpaceX rocket stage slammed into the moon, giving scientists a rare look at a fresh crater

For about five to 10 minutes after the strike, a dust plume remained visible. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Nearly 250 dogs rescued from Kentucky hoarding site, where some hid under cars

Even when an operation is successful, recovery rarely happens quickly. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Pluralistic: Digital sewer socialism (08 Aug 2026)

Today's links Digital sewer socialism: Mamdani's Public Interest Technologists are what DOGE should have been. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Robot garage takes hostages; Thermostat ransomware; Correlate audience exhalations; Judges x TOR; Expectation … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 1 hour ago

CIPA's First-Half 2026 Numbers Show a Market Trading Growth for Higher Prices

Camera makers shipped 4.36 million digital cameras worldwide during the first six months of 2026, barely changed from the 4.34 million units shipped over the same period in 2025. The headline may look flat, but the underlying market is changing: manufacturers are increasingly lea … | Continue reading


@fstoppers.com | 1 hour ago

The McIntosh Modernity Index

There’s a village in Luxembourg that’s right outside the main metropolis. A farmer often ties up a donkey to the little bridge leading to town. The juxtaposition of international digital trading and donkeys is a reminder that as fast as the future arrives, the past also sticks ar … | Continue reading


@seths.blog | 1 hour ago

What's the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

Here are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Picnics, Conspiracies, and Skills

Paul Pastor describes his beloved home state as the end of the West. | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 1 hour ago

A microchip ends a 2-year search as a lost Georgia cat turns up in Florida

"I literally thought I would never see her again." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Planted on a 95-degree day, this arugula was ready for salads just 3 weeks later

"My mom and dad have an arugula salad bar they can eat from even in the middle of August." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Arizona officials warned a tornado was concealed by rain during a fast-moving monsoon storm

When visibility drops during a severe storm, waiting for visual confirmation can cost precious time. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Porsche Cayenne EV and Rivian R1S faced a 70 mph range test, and it was way closer than expected

A bigger battery did not translate into a dramatically better result. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Huawei Scales EV Platform Deliveries As Automated Driving Partnerships Expand Across China

BEIJING — Huawei Technologies Co. expanded its foothold in the electric vehicle sector through July, scaling sales across its smart vehicle alliance while integrating automated driving software into major automotive manufacturing groups. Rather than assembling vehicles under its … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

A Rocky Mountains family got a $70,000 power quote, so they built their own solar system instead

"We're tired of utility companies jacking up prices." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Ontario mayor seeks aid after back-to-back floods damage homes

"Make sure you call your insurance company. Make sure you document what's going on." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

🔗 The strangest hobby at the table

Handing everyone an LLM subscription might seem sufficient, but it actually limits their potential. A shared, self-hosted agent creates a configured environment tailored to company context, ensures that connected tools are accessible, and maintains clear boundaries. This article … | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 2 hours ago

Saturday Mac riddles 372

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Fruit element […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

One gardener's colorful haul is inspiring viewers to rethink what a home food garden can look like

Among the vibrant assortment of tomatoes gathered were some that had a unique appearance. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

On Oregon beaches, tiny holes in the sand reveal an invasive clam with vivid purple inside

A nonnative species becoming common enough to support a 72-clam-per-person daily harvest limit shows how firmly established it is. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Peppers pile up in a 'satisfying' home harvest packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, and more

"This is my kind of asmr." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

This popular garden center flower can choke out wildflowers and tree seedlings

"And once established, it's incredibly difficult to remove." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Video shows a jet ski gliding down a flooded street in Norfolk, Virginia

"It was really this bad." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

fluffy rambles: Futility

xkeeper posted a blog post about their issues running TCRF. | Continue reading


@beesbuzz.biz | 3 hours ago

Gardener returns after 4 days to 'humongous' harvest of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant

"My garden is my happy place." | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The Modern Mind's Fatal Flaw

Here’s a quick history of minds. | Continue reading


@overcomingbias.com | 3 hours ago

Saving with AH koopzegels to take twice as long as stamp prices rise

Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn has announced that from September 7, shoppers will need to spend double the amount to receive a savings stamp (koopzegel). | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 3 hours ago

Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet

There's two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new gen … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 3 hours ago

Who has been using my filename extension?

How to discover which app 'owns' the mapping between a filename extension and its UTI, and whether you can do anything to fix a conflict. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 3 hours ago

This backyard garden harvest would cost '$72 or more' at the grocery store

"Can you believe this?" | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

FujiLove MAGAZINE – August 2026

The August 2026 edition of FujiLove Magazine brings together photography, inspiration and practical technique across a particularly varied issue. Take Kayo opens with a look at the X-H2, arguing that Fujifilm’s most powerful X Series camera may also be its most deliberately “bori … | Continue reading


@fujilove.com | 3 hours ago

3 teens win global prize for tamarind-seed powder that pulls microplastics from water

They wanted something that could work in places without access to advanced water-treatment technology. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Gas Stations are Changing Globally. How Has It Changed in Your Town? (Part 1: Asia)

In my recent trips globally have exposed me how the traditional petrol station model is undergoing a change as major oil and power companies scramble to adapt to rapid electric vehicle adoption. In Amsterdam I saw Total which is now Total Energies, Shell has Recharge, Sinopec in … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago