Delaware Judge Invalidates Musk Pay Package For The Second Time

The pay package for Elon Musk approved in 2018 has been disapproved once again by a Delaware judge, despite strenuous opposition. The post Delaware Judge Invalidates Musk Pay Package For The Second Time appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 13 hours ago

Man picked the absolute stupidest time to shoplift from Walmart

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! On Sunday, around 50 Chesterfield County cops gathered at a WalMart for the "Shop With a Cop" event. Kids from low-income families are given gift certificates and walk the store with police officers to, um, build trust. … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 13 hours ago

Roku offers a PBS Retro channel where you can watch old episodes...

Roku offers a PBS Retro channel where you can watch old episodes of shows like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, and Thomas & Friends. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 13 hours ago

Introducing Amazon Aurora DSQL

Introducing Amazon Aurora DSQL New, weird-shaped database from AWS. It's (loosely) PostgreSQL compatible, claims "virtually unlimited scale" and can be set up as a single-region cluster or as a multi-region setup that somehow supports concurrent reads and writes across all region … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 13 hours ago

US shares tips to block hackers behind recent telecom breaches

​CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon Chinese threat group that breached multiple major global telecommunications providers earlier this year. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 13 hours ago

Fortnite OG's Chapter 1 Season 1 island is a sight to behold

Fortnite's recent transition to Chapter 6 has been wonderful, but in December, the game will return to where the Battle Royale began with a permanent OG play mode and battle pass. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! — Read the rest The post Fortnite OG's C … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 13 hours ago

Hanging with the punks and the Rastas

Miranda Sawyer in The Guardian: Vivien Goldman, the “punk professor” from London who teaches at New York University, has been involved in music from the 1970s onwards – whether writing about it, publicising it, directing pop videos, making it herself (the 1981 single Launderette) … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 13 hours ago

What happened to Intel?

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holds up an early Intel 18A wafer in late 2023. | Image: Intel On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger abruptly decided to retire after less than four years on the job. That was the official story, anyhow. Within hours, Reuters, Bloomberg, and The New York Time … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 13 hours ago

Apple Admits Siri Won’t Be Cleaning Your Floors Anytime Soon

Apple quietly revealed that the robot vacuum controls in iOS 18 have been delayed. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 13 hours ago

How To Throw an Impressive (But Low-Lift) Holiday Party, According To The Coolest People We Know

Hosting a party is like playing tennis or singing power ballads—some people are born with a natural gift for the art form, but everyone can improve their skill at it with a little practice. With the holiday season dashing through the snow towards us, we reached out to the aces an … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 13 hours ago

My Secret Ingredient for Making Weeknight Meals Taste Incredible (I Reach For It Every Day!)

Finally, a jarred sofrito that rivals your abuela's! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 13 hours ago

Early Footage of MGMT Playing ‘Kids’ at a 2003 Concert for Zonker Harris Day at Wesleyan University

Rad Scientist shared early footage of MGMT performing "Kids" at a 2003 concert for Zonker Harris Day at Wesleyan University. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 13 hours ago

Amazon announces its own set of Nova AI models

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon has announced a series of new AI foundation models under a new “Nova” branding that will be available as part of the Amazon Bedrock model library in AWS. There are three “understanding” models available now, Amazon says in a blog pos … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 13 hours ago

Netflix to Adapt Callie Hart’s Quicksilver Into a Movie

The TikTok sensation has been snapped up in a bidding war The post Netflix to Adapt Callie Hart’s Quicksilver Into a Movie appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 13 hours ago

The Resistance to the Nazis - Lessons from the Past

For some reason, resisting fascism and the historical lessons from courageous Germans in World War Two has been on my mind lately. Having been involved with social movements and protests over the last quarter of a century, I'm aware of the conservative attitude towards any group … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 13 hours ago

Four desk-organizing gifts you don’t technically need but might very much want

Save space, organize, and automate your desk space with these four doodads. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 13 hours ago

23 Years Later, The Longest-Running TV Superhero Franchise Just Quietly Ended

With the finale of 'Superman & Lois,' a long run of CW/DC superhero TV shows has ended. Let's remember the good times. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 13 hours ago

Speaking Freely: Aji Fama Jobe

*This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Aji Fama Jobe is a digital creator, IT consultant, blogger, and tech community leader from The Gambia. She helps run Women TechMakers Banjul, an organization that provides visibility, mentorship, and resources to women and g … | Continue reading


@eff.org | 13 hours ago

These Temporary Tattoos Can Read Your Brainwaves

The specialized ink could eventually replace clunky EEG wires and "potentially revolutionize" brain-computer interface devices. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 13 hours ago

Painting of Maori elder fetches record price

Charles Frederick Goldie's 1938 portrait of Māori elder Wharekauri Tahuna sold for $3.75m NZ ($2.2m US) at auction Tuesday, breaking records. Wharekauri Tahuna was one of Goldie's favourite subjects and featured in a number of his works. Māoris make up about 18% of New Zealand's … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 13 hours ago

Eve’s new app unlocks more smart features for Android users

Eve’s Android app has finally arrived, but it only supports the Eve Thermo at launch. | Image: Eve Systems Eve Systems has finally launched its first Android app — over two years after announcing it was working on one. This week, the once Apple-only smart home device maker launch … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 13 hours ago

Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse integrated access controls now available in Amazon Athena federated queries

Connect, discover, and govern data across silos with Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse's new data catalog and permissions capabilities, enabling centralized access and fine-grained controls. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 13 hours ago

Monrad’s ‘Not by Design’: A Wonderful Indie EP Worth Listening To

Monrad's deep voice, celebrated for his striking resemblance to the legendary Leonard Cohen, has shared an intimate and powerful collection of smooth yet hypnotizing songs. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 13 hours ago

Mattel’s Accidentally X-Rated Wicked Doll Packaging Has Now Inspired a Lawsuit

A parent is suing the toy company after the URL for a porn website mistakenly appeared on packaging for Wicked dolls. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 13 hours ago

These $5 Confetti Glasses Are So "Beautiful," You'll Want an Entire Set

See what one commenter called "the prettiest glasses." READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 13 hours ago

Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse and Amazon Redshift supports zero-ETL integrations from applications

Simplify data replication and ingestion from applications such as Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, and Zendesk, to Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse and Amazon Redshift. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 13 hours ago

The Booze-Soaked Lives of Wild Animals

A gag in “Piker’s Peak,” a Looney Tunes cartoon from 1957, plays off the trope of the Saint Bernard rescue dog carrying brandy to warm up an avalanche victim. After digging Yosemite Sam out of the snow, the dog opens the barrel in its collar to reveal a cocktail shaker and martin … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 13 hours ago

That wide-eyed look of discovery and wonder in a little kid’s face when they see something new for the first time… How much of our life as adults is just trying to recapture that feeling again? | Continue reading


@manton.org | 13 hours ago

Simplify analytics and AI/ML with new Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse

Unifying data silos, Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse seamlessly integrates S3 data lakes and Redshift warehouses, enabling unified analytics and AI/ML on a single data copy through open Apache Iceberg APIs and fine-grained access controls. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 13 hours ago

The Big Idea: Sharon Short

Sometimes, inspiration for new stories can come from the past. Such was the case for author Sharon Short, who has woven together snippets of the past to bring you to Trouble Island. Come along in her Big Idea to see where the seed for this idea came from. SHARON SHORT: Forty-one … | Continue reading


@whatever.scalzi.com | 14 hours ago

Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth. “Let me...

Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth. “Let me start by reassuring you that the Sun isn’t going to explode.” The Sun, Earth’s ultimate frenemy. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 14 hours ago

All the people on Patel's list

In Government Gangsters, Kash Patel identifies 60 individuals he alleges are part of a Deep State undermining the US government. Michael Atkinson: Former Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Lloyd Austin: Defense Secretary under President Joe Biden. Brian Auten: Supe … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 14 hours ago

Nick Fuentes weird and violent disparagement of non-rapists

Nick Fuentes, Trump's Nazi dinner guest, continues to shock and disgust. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! This short outburst by Fuentes is weird and unsettling. That the enthusiasm to rape others is what Trump's angry little minions are thinking about … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 14 hours ago

There’s now a way for journalists to verify their Bluesky accounts through their employers (while still keeping control of them)

It used to be a big debate: Who owns a reporter’s social media account — the reporter or their employer? Okay, so it’s not much of a debate anymore. When David Fahrenthold moved from The Washington Post to The New York Times, there wasn’t really much question that his Twitter fol … | Continue reading


@niemanlab.org | 14 hours ago

So Many Nipples on GFY Today!

These belong to Emma Corrin. The post So Many Nipples on GFY Today! first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 14 hours ago

New forms of animals made by fusing several comb jellies together

Parts from dozens of different individual comb jellies have been fused together to create strange new animals unlike anything seen before | Continue reading


@newscientist.com | 14 hours ago

Scientists Discover a Hidden Weapon Against TB in Peat Bogs

Fungi from peat bogs produce substances toxic to tuberculosis bacteria, potentially guiding new treatment development. Researchers identified three fungal compounds that disrupt thiol levels in bacteria, a key survival mechanism. These findings suggest targeting similar processes … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 14 hours ago

Bose Wireless Headphones Still at Their Lowest Price After Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday sales may have ended, but that doesn't mean some discounts aren't still going strong. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 hours ago

Scientists develop game-changing method to grow crops using 'built-in' fertilizer: 'We're learning what genes ... are needed'

Reducing pollution from fertilizer further benefits human health. Scientists develop game-changing method to grow crops using 'built-in' fertilizer: 'We're learning what genes ... are needed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

Chief Little Owl in Bethany Beach, Delaware

Quiet and family-oriented, Bethany Beach cuts a lower profile than Delaware’s other coastal towns. However, when driving into town, one figure rises above the landscape, welcoming visitors. This statue, known as “Chief Little Owl,” is one of a collection of wooden sculptures foun … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 14 hours ago

Plate Tectonics May Be the Surprising Solution to the Mystery of Earth’s Origins

Plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than previously thought—and may be a big reason that our planet harbors life | Continue reading


@scientificamerican.com | 14 hours ago

New Amazon DynamoDB zero-ETL integration with Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse

Effortlessly analyze operational data in Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse, freeing developers from building custom pipelines and enabling seamless insights extraction. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 14 hours ago

Phasmophobia scares up one million copies sold on consoles

A month after hitting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Phasmophobia is taking off with a new crowd. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 14 hours ago

Nuclear Club tackles important social issues on the political new album “Black Cats Are Bad Luck”

Black Cats Are Bad Luck by Nuclear Club is an album that constantly defies expectations and surprises the listeners with an in-depth look at pressing and important contemporary issues while finding room to grow artistically. It transforms itself into a record that stands as a fea … | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 14 hours ago

The Best Puzzle Game Of 2024 Is Now On PlayStation

'Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' is undoubtedly one of the year's best games, and the enchanting puzzler is now opening its doors for even more players. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 14 hours ago

Walmart Buys Vizio to Use Its TVs as a New Way to Blast You With Ads

Walmart paid $2.3 billion for Vizio with its SmartCast OS along with the 19 million accounts it can advertise to. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 hours ago

Friendship Tree Duet Phone in Kawasaki, Japan

Most people who live or visit Japan are familiar with the neon green NTT pay phones scattered across the country. But there are a couple of special "duet phones" that allow two people to call a third person on one line. This unique device commemorates 100 years of Nippon Telephon … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 14 hours ago

Discover, govern, and collaborate on data and AI securely with Amazon SageMaker Data and AI Governance

Manage data and AI assets through a unified catalog, granular access controls, and a consistent policy enforcement. Establish trust via automation - boost productivity and innovation for data teams. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 14 hours ago