This cheaper Apple Pencil alternative now has tilt detection and a better tip

The SonarPen 2 includes upgraded features like USB-C and finer pen tips. | Image: Greenbulb In 2018, the SonarPen debuted as a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil by using audio signals transmitted to the iPad over a cable instead of Bluetooth. Its creators are back with an u … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Save $60 on this awesome Celestron telescope at Amazon

If you want to observe the moon and planets up close, this reflector telescope from Celestron is ideal — now $246.49 at Amazon for Black Friday | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

Comedian Amusingly Ponders Why Cows Were Historically Drawn With Corners in Pastoral Scenes

Alasdair Beckett-King amusingly pondered aloud as to why cows were historically ubiquitous and drawn with corners in classic pastoral scenes. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 7 days ago

Drop #560 (2024-11-22): Quack • Post • Code:

Today's Drop features DuckDB's API integration with Hono.js for SQL queries, turning RSS feeds into automated Bluesky posts, and resources for learning Deno 2.x. | Continue reading


@dailydrop.hrbrmstr.dev | 7 days ago

Elon Musk’s new DOGE plans are actually old ideas about mass deregulation

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have laid out their plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a currently nonexistent entity they say will “cut the federal government down to size.” Though DOGE isn’t a real department — … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

The Boroughs, From the Creators of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Lines Up a Super Cast of Unlikely Heroes

These retirees might just save the day The post The Boroughs, From the Creators of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Lines Up a Super Cast of Unlikely Heroes appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 7 days ago

Threads is overhauling its search and trending features

Image: The Verge Meta is promising “long-overdue improvements” to its X competitor, Threads, including more precise search features and expanded trending topics. First, users will be able to search for posts within a specific date range or from a single account — similar to what … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Archaeologists May Have Just Found the Oldest Alphabet Ever

Four clay cylinders inscribed with what might be the oldest known evidence of alphabetic writing are 500 years older than other early alphabets, according to new research. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

Panic mode: Gaetz flees AG nom seconds after CNN threatens to expose teen scandal

Loathsome rich kid Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as Trump's Attorney General pick exactly six minutes before CNN was set to publish new allegations about his sexual misconduct, reports Comic Sands. The Botox-addicted ex-Florida Representative had been under inve … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 7 days ago

'She turns her siphon into a gun': Watch coconut octopus firing stones at fish in world-1st footage

Octopus filmed firing stones from her siphon from inside a clam shell like a sniper in never-before-seen behavior captured for the Netflix series Our Oceans. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

Health tracker lives in your toilet and automatically scans pee

A startup from China wants to sell you its upcoming gadget to track health markers from your entire family. Roughly the size of an iPhone, it sticks onto the inside of a toilet bowl and automatically scans urine to help detect diseases early, and provide prescription guidance. Co … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 7 days ago

The Jaguar rebrand is a head turner. I don’t care enough to weigh in, I just literally cannot see letter-spaced lowercase characters without thinking of Frederic Goudy. Any man who would letterspace lowercase would screw sheep. | Continue reading


@chriscoyier.net | 7 days ago

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds review: earbuds for your PlayStation or Xbox

SteelSeries brings its EQ audio expertise to consoles and mobile devices. Continue reading… | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

The $1 Aldi Grocery I’m Stocking in My Freezer for Thanksgiving This Year

The best Thanksgiving shortcut I know. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 7 days ago

Planning for Serendipity

This adorable newborn picture is proof of my planning-ahead prowess (and also my love of anything involving a theme, costume, and/or celebration). Since my first child was due in October, I was obviously going to make sure we got an amazing Christmas card picture during our newbo … | Continue reading


@findingcoopersvoice.com | 7 days ago

Senators Say TSA’s Facial Recognition Program Is Out of Control, Here’s How to Opt Out

You can opt out of facial recognition at airports, for now, but the TSA has indicated it wants to make the invasive technology a requirement. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

Chin-hiding pimp's "university" hacked, exposing 800k suckers

Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer who became a far-right misogynist influencer after fleeing the UK to evade prosecution, founded an online "university" to teach boys the tricks of his trade. The university was hacked this week, exposing the personal data of some 800,000 people who … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 7 days ago

Tiny Tombs of New Orleans: a scavenger hunt for history and art

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Next time you find yourself in New Orleans, keep your eyes peeled for Tiny Tombs. These miniature mausoleums, launched in 2017, are hidden in various locations like an antique shop, a historical hotel, a museum, and more … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 7 days ago

Audi’s latest RS E-tron GT ‘Performance’ is its quickest car yet

Audi RS E-tron GT Performance starts at $167,000 before destination charges. | Image: Audi Audi is giving its all-electric E-tron GT sports sedan higher performance, more battery range, and faster charging speeds for the 2025 model year. It’s also increasing its starting price. T … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Nondelegation doctrine, abortion clinic protest, and transgender student athletes

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It’s been two weeks since our last installment without any new grants. The Supreme Court cleared out some old relis … | Continue reading


@scotusblog.com | 7 days ago

This Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter is Like a Power X-Acto Knife

This C1 Ultrasonic Cutter, by Chinese tool manufacturer Hanboost, is designed to make delicate cuts in plastic easy. The cordless, rechargeable-battery-powered tool vibrates at 40,000 HZ, allowing you to slice with ease; it seems like the ideal tool for cleaning up 3D prints.It … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 7 days ago

Alien: Romulus‘s Fede Alvarez Shares His VHS Excitement and Sequel Thoughts

The director and co-writer of this summer's sci-fi horror hit looks ahead to the film's home release, and beyond. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

This 3D Printer Is at Its Lowest Price in Amazon History for Black Friday

Save 42% on an ultrafast Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D printer a week before Black Friday. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

Tetris Forever is, well, kind of hard to explain. It’s a documentary...

Tetris Forever is, well, kind of hard to explain. It’s a documentary about the history of Tetris but also a collection of playable historical Tetris games, from the very first Soviet-era version to a new multiplayer version called Tetris Time Warp. 💬 Join the discussion o … | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 7 days ago

Pocket Alternatives from Marcel

While Marcel has been using Pocket for a long time recent instability had him check out other options. His list includes: To that list I’d add Linkwarden and even Obsidian Web Clipper. I’ll be recording a video on my experiences with Wallabag, Linkwarden and Obsidian Web Clipper … | Continue reading


@curtismchale.ca | 7 days ago

Amazon to invest another $4 billion in OpenAI rival Anthropic

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon announced today that it’s pumping another $4 billion into Claude AI maker Anthropic, bringing its total funding amount to $8 billion. This latest round follows $1.25 billion last September and another $2.75 billion in March. Along wi … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Dead and Alive: Astronomers Uncover Star Pairs Transforming Our Universe

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of binary star systems, consisting of a white dwarf and a main sequence star, within young star clusters. This discovery opens up new avenues for understanding stellar evolution and could provide insights into the origins of phenom … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 7 days ago

Everyday Philosophy: Can you have a “calling” without a caller?

A lot of people (especially on LinkedIn) say their work is their “vocation” – that they are following their path or answering their calling. They’re also atheists (at least the ones I know). So, can we have a “calling” without someone to call us? — Anker, PO A wonderful submissio … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 7 days ago

Meet the Muffin That Tastes Just Like Apple Pie

Studded with sweet-tart apples and topped with a cinnamon-spiked crumble, these tender muffins deliver big apple flavor. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 7 days ago

Thunderbird’s 20th Anniversary

I’ve used Thunderbird off and on for years, but with my move to Fedora fulltime just over a year ago Thunderbird is again my main email client. During that year I was asked to donate when I downloaded the client, and again today on their 20th Anniversary. I donated both times and … | Continue reading


@curtismchale.ca | 7 days ago

Cynthia Erivo Is a Walking Cake Song

It's a looooong, long jacket. The post Cynthia Erivo Is a Walking Cake Song first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 7 days ago

Homemade Espresso Martini

Want to make an incredible espresso martini at home? Make this recipe! I’ve fallen in love with espresso martinis lately and perfected my technique. Espresso martinis offer rich, bold coffee flavor with a balanced level of sweetness. They’re a lovely celebratory drink to clink af … | Continue reading


@cookieandkate.com | 7 days ago

Apple’s True Conversational ‘LLM Siri’ May Not Arrive on iPhones Until 2026

A report claims Apple’s ‘LLM Siri’ will essentially be Gemini Live for iPhone. Still, Apple's better off not rushing things. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

Gardener shares cost-free method for filling vases with gorgeous arrangements: 'It's stunning'

"The more expensive stems tend to look more realistic/natural, so I figured why not go straight to the source?" Gardener shares cost-free method for filling vases with gorgeous arrangements: 'It's stunning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 days ago

Five SFF Stories Featuring Plants and Gardens

Green and growing things have their own kinds of magic… The post Five SFF Stories Featuring Plants and Gardens appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 7 days ago

Our 20 Best Recipes with Sweetened Condensed Milk

I always have at least one can. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 7 days ago

'The Lacrosse Players' in La Crosse, Wisconsin

In the middle of Main Street, a sculpture depicts two athletes reaching for the sky, holding long sticks with netting at the end, competing over a ball. A third athlete lays in the scrum, trampled underneath. The game? Lacrosse. The city? La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Lacrosse Player … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 7 days ago

The newest Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are on sale for the first time

The new Paperwhite is bigger, and the base Kindle comes in a new color. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge It’s about that time of the year to turn on the heat, warm up some cocoa, and curl up in your reading nook. If you’re running out of space for physical books to enjoy, Amazon … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Cher

Elisabeth Egan at the New York Times: Twice during a 90-minute interview about her memoir, Cher asked, “Do you think people are going to like it?” Even in the annals of single-name celebrities — Sting, Madonna, Beyoncé, Zendaya — Cher is in the stratosphere of the one percent. Sh … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 7 days ago

New Images Show How NASA and SpaceX Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon in 2026

Starship is tasked with carrying two astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis 3 mission. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

How did the Wisconsin kayaker fake his own death and escape to Europe? He explains

The Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death last summer to escape his family managed to disappear for three months before police finally tracked him down. Speaking from eastern Europe, Ryan Borgwardt, age 45, now explains how he performed his vanishing act — and it was simpler … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 7 days ago

The morning read for Friday, Nov. 22

Today is the first opinion day of the 2024-25 term. At 10 a.m. EST, the court expects to issue one or more opinions in argued cases from the current term. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme... The post The morning read for … | Continue reading


@scotusblog.com | 7 days ago

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Is Cheaper Than Apple Watches Only for Amazon’s Black Friday

A 53% Black Friday price drop makes this $300 wearable fitness tracker a steal at just $140. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 days ago

How TV Affects Developing Speech Patterns in Children

Dr. Erika Brozovsky of Otherwords explained how television affects developing speech patterns in children. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 7 days ago

A proposed climate tax on crypto mining is gaining momentum

Image: Nick Barclay / The Verge A tentative proposal to tax cryptocurrency mining to raise funds for climate action took off during a United Nations climate conference that’s set to come to a close today. A levy on energy-hungry crypto mining, at $0.045 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 days ago

Shark quiz: How much do you know about these iconic ocean superstars?

Sharks are formidable fish, having survived multiple mass extinction over hundreds of millions of years. But how much do you know about these misunderstood creatures? Take our quiz to find out. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

Edie Yvonne tackles communication issues on new single “Epitome”

Dealing with that emotional turmoil gracefully, "Epitome" is a fantastic track highlighting Edie Yvonne's growth as an artist and a young woman figuring out the world. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 7 days ago

Stalker 2 has sold 1 million copies in two days

'This is just the start of our unforgettable adventure.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 7 days ago