Google’s Pixel 9A will launch on April 10th

Google has announced that it will release the Pixel 9A in the US, Canada, and the UK on April 10th. The budget-friendly device was initially expected to launch shortly after its reveal on March 19th, but Google delayed it to investigate a “component quality issue.” The Pixel 9A w … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 14 minutes ago

A Beautifully Multilayered Cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Played on Four Acoustic Guitars

The incredibly talented guitarists of 40 Fingers played a beautifully multilayered cover of the Nirvana anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit". | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 19 minutes ago

Cyclist issues warning after disturbing altercation on local roadway: 'Be careful'

"This is unfortunately why we all need bike and helmet cams." Cyclist issues warning after disturbing altercation on local roadway: 'Be careful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 19 minutes ago

15 year of AppSumo

This email is an excerpt from my podcast. Listen to it here (Spotify & iTunes): Fifteen years ago, I started AppSumo with $50 and a dream to never get a real job. I just wanted to make $3,000/month and work from anywhere. Since then, we’ve promoted thousands of tools, built a pro … | Continue reading


@noahkagan.com | 23 minutes ago

The Big Idea: Kait Ballenger

When trying to reignite your passion for writing, having a sexy fallen angel be a star in your show is a good way to do it. At least, that’s what author Kait Ballenger discovered in the process of writing her newest novel, Original Sinner. Read on to see just how devilishly charm … | Continue reading


@whatever.scalzi.com | 24 minutes ago

WATCH: Inside the Largest Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza’s Recent History

“The people want to bring down Hamas.” Exclusive footage from across the Gaza Strip, now engulfed in historic demonstrations. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 25 minutes ago

Marvel Sure Did Get a Lot of People to Watch Chairs for 5 Hours

Marvel's five-and-a-half-hour Avengers: Doomsday chair livestream broke records for a cross-platform livestream. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 34 minutes ago

NASA and Boeing investigate Starliner’s ‘anomalies’ before its next crewed flight

NASA and Boeing are preparing the Starliner for its next flight after technical issues left the spacecraft unable to ferry its astronauts back to Earth for months. On Thursday, NASA announced that it’s working with Boeing to “resolve Starliner’s in-flight anomalies” before a crew … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 34 minutes ago

Study reveals disturbing truth about beloved childhood cookies — here's what you need to know

Contamination has negative consequences for the environment and human health. Study reveals disturbing truth about beloved childhood cookies — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 34 minutes ago

Helldivers 2 is locking out players who use older CPUs

Some Helldivers 2 players are reporting that they can no longer play the game on their computers equipped with older CPUs. The issue stems from the developer Arrowhead Game Studios’ and publisher Sony’s requirement that users play on systems that support AVX2 (Advanced Vector Ext … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 36 minutes ago

Project 2028: Wages

Democrats need to be the party of ideas, not indignation. Our “Project 2028” addresses critical issues facing America through a No Mercy / No Malice lens. Today, we shift from housing to wages. Maximizing Wages Before he was sworn in as Treasury secretary in January, hedge fund m … | Continue reading


@profgalloway.com | 36 minutes ago

Landmark territory protects uncontacted tribes, towns give away free chickens, better health through storytelling

We're closing the week talking about Colombia's decision to create a first-of-its-kind protected area for isolated Indigenous groups, the European towns tackling food waste by giving away chickens, and the Brooklyn nonprofit that shows how storytelling can improve seniors' surviv … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 40 minutes ago

'We write good stuff in the pub:' the comedy first approach to Thank Goodness You're Here

The duo behind Thank Goodness You're Here chat about the challenges that come with creating an entire city filled with silly people and funny things to do. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 45 minutes ago

Legend of Zelda hits theaters in March 2027

After the success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo gave the go-ahead for a live-action Legend of Zelda, and today the company announced that it would be in theaters March 2027. The two-year wait will have fans antsy for more information, as ther eare no casting details. — … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 48 minutes ago

Gran Turismo 7 gets an NPC upgrade with improved GT Sophy AI

First, Sony made an unbeatable AI driver; now, it's retrained it to be a good NPC. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 48 minutes ago

First Alert’s new smart smoke alarm is meant to be a Google Nest Protect replacement

Life safety manufacturer First Alert launched a new line of smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this week that will work with Google Home. Following Google’s decision to discontinue its Nest Protect smart smoke alarm, the company has announced it’s partnering with First Alert … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 48 minutes ago

Lil Nas X Resurfaced at the GLAAD Media Awards

Welcome back, Cowboy. The post Lil Nas X Resurfaced at the GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 49 minutes ago

Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The musicians by the entrance have names like Maestro, Smokehouse, King Solomon, and Kevin. Just outside, Henry Turner Jr. presides over the scene, greeting guests while preparing fish and okra for the night’s crowd. There’s a fish fry every Friday night—hot sauce on every table, … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 49 minutes ago

Yale’s new smart lock can match your Google Nest doorbell

Following the news that Google is discontinuing its Nest x Yale Lock, Yale has announced a new smart lock that fits into the Google Home ecosystem and is designed to complement Google’s Nest video doorbells. However, thanks to Matter-over-Thread compatibility, the Yale Smart Lock … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 49 minutes ago

Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale door lock

In this week’s least surprising news, Google has announced it’s discontinuing the Nest Protect Smart Smoke and CO alarm and the Nest x Yale smart door lock. The Nest Protect, which has long been one of the best smart smoke alarms you can buy, has been hard to find for a while now … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 49 minutes ago

This on-the-go, 8-in-1 charger keeps you prepared for anything, and now it's just $21

TL;DR: Charge up anywhere with the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable for just $20.99 (reg. $44.99) through April 27. We've all got a ton of devices these days… and all of them have their own charger we have to keep up with. — Read the rest The post This on-the-go, 8-in-1 charger keep … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 49 minutes ago

In Baby Steps, I stumbled through a refreshing kind of open world

“Is the rage boiling over?” Bennett Foddy asks me as I fall down a wooden plank for the dozenth time. The creator of QWOP and Getting Over It is known for games that can be both frustrating and meditative, pairing challenging physics with thoughtful design. The latest, Baby S … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 49 minutes ago

Resourceful woman shares 'genius' hack for making the most out of gift box lids: 'So helpful'

By reusing the cardboard lids and other materials like that, you’re helping your wallet and the planet at the same time. Resourceful woman shares 'genius' hack for making the most out of gift box lids: 'So helpful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 49 minutes ago

Refactoring Ring. Keep your handlers clean.

Notes Commit Injee | Continue reading


@clojure-diary.gitlab.io | 49 minutes ago

Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 51 minutes ago

Automatic turntable makes vinyl listening easier for budget audiophiles

Music lovers keen to join the vinyl revolution will need to invest in hi-fi gear, such as a turntable. Many disc spinners require listeners to get hands-on before grooving. But Pro-Ject removes this finicky process with a new Automat model. Continue Reading Category: Home Enterta … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 51 minutes ago

River Toussaint delivers a breath-taking trip-hop on new solo single “Put Down for Love”

River Toussaint is already an established singer with incredible range and versatility attached to her name, and "Put Down for Love" takes things even further. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 51 minutes ago

Grizzly Bears Are Emerging From Their Dens in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks

Adult males are waking up from their winter hibernation—and they're on the hunt for food | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 51 minutes ago

Ubisoft spins off new subsidiary for three of its biggest franchises in partnership with Tencent

The publisher is spinning off a new subsidiary for its Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry brands, with a major investment from Tencent. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 54 minutes ago

Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 55 minutes ago

Restoring an LC630

iiiDIY has a great video about getting a LC630 cleaned up and running again: | Continue reading


@512pixels.net | 59 minutes ago

Rewriting the Brain’s Rulebook: Scientists Uncover Memory’s Hidden Architecture

New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for new treatments for memory loss. Using advanced genetic tools, 3D electron microscopy, and artificial intelligence, scientists at Scripps Research and their collaborators have identified ke … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

'Woolly devil' flowers in Texas desert are the 1st new plant genus discovered in a US national park in almost 50 years

A newly discovered plant found by a national park volunteer in the Texas desert is a small, fuzzy flower that pokes up between rocks. With its limited range, this species could be threatened by climate change. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Betrayed by Elon Musk

My Tesla Model 3 is going on 6 years old now and my wife and I still love it. However, my wife just came home with the bumper sticker shown above. I am a huge proponent of electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy. Otherwise, why would this be my 154th ... [continued] The post Bet … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Fragile Creatures impress with bold and adventurous britpop on new album “Play Both Sides”

Fragile Creatures delivered a remarkable album filled with so many highlights that it feels like a Greatest Hits compilation. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Listened to #210 - Creator of WireMock: Building a Successful Open Source Project and The Art of API Mocking - Tom Akehurst by Tech Lead Journal Post details (05:29) Brought to you by Swimm.io⁠⁠⁠⁠Start modernizing your mainframe faster with Swimm.Understand the what, why, and how … | Continue reading


@jvt.me | 1 hour ago

Why the Medieval Period Is Known as the Middle Ages

Herald of Ages explained why the Medieval Period is known as the Middle Ages because it sits between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 1 hour ago

The High Cost of Quantum Randomness Is Dropping

Randomness is essential to some research, but it’s always been prohibitively complicated. Now, we can use “pseudorandomness” instead. The post The High Cost of Quantum Randomness Is Dropping first appeared on Quanta Magazine | Continue reading


@quantamagazine.org | 1 hour ago

The State of Silicon and Devices – Q1 2025 Roundup

Welcome to the first quarterly roundup on the State of Silicon and Devices by Canonical. Q1 has seen lots of announcements in the areas of Edge AI and cybersecurity. Companies across the semiconductor and software ecosystem are pushing toward more powerful, energy-efficient AI mo … | Continue reading


@ubuntu.com | 1 hour ago

Madison Square Garden’s surveillance system banned this fan over his T-shirt design

A concert on Monday night at New York’s Radio City Music Hall was a special occasion for Frank Miller: his parents’ wedding anniversary. He didn’t end up seeing the show — and before he could even get past security, he was informed that he was in fact banned for life from the ven … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Shopper stupefied after checking price tag inside apparel at Goodwill: 'A dream'

The popularity of thrifting has taken social media by storm in the last decade. Shopper stupefied after checking price tag inside apparel at Goodwill: 'A dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The $9 Fridge Staple I Buy 3 Times a Year and Use Almost Every Day (It Quadruples the Flavor of Everything!)

It makes everything it touches absolutely delicious. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Introducing ReWORK: Our New Freelance Program for Moms

Moms juggle a million jobs—project manager, personal chef, chauffeur, CEO of the household—often all before 9 a.m. And these days, now more than ever, they’re balancing it all on top of a full-time job. In 1975, less than half of moms with kids under 18 were in the workforce. Tod … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 1 hour ago

Industrial Design Case Study: A Better-Looking Brain-Computer Interface

When you think of technology that connects your brain to a computer, you probably picture something like this: A startup called Neurable had the technology, but wanted better design for their first product, called Enten. They turned to industrial design consultancy Fresco for hel … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 1 hour ago

Pro-Crastinator—Does That Sound Like You?

We’ve extended the deadline just for Pro’s like you. Monday is the last day to enter View the full content here | Continue reading


@c77.in | 1 hour ago

Frank Joshua drops an anthemic song “Fertile Mind” praising the creatives

Co-created with producer Tony White and inspired by Bowie and Lou Reed, "Fertile Mind" by Frank Joshua observes the rather hostile society they live in from the viewpoint of one creative person. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

We had it all on the web, and we will again

When we flatten out the differences between the different social networks, we'll start with their RSS feeds, if it works, ultimately there will be no need for different social networks. And again, if it works, we'll bring back the features of the open web that Twitter left out. T … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 1 hour ago

Deadly 7.7 earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand (video)

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing at least 23 people and injuring at least 300 others. Dozens more are missing. Buildings in both countries were caught on video completely collapsing. The earthquake was centered in the large city o … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago