Apple TV+ Is Bringing Back Sugar—Also, Why Is io9 Suddenly Talking About Sugar?

Colin Farrell's private investigator character revealed a big secret midway through the neo-noir series' first season. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 30 minutes ago

Batman: Arkham Shadow Shows You Can Get the Cheaper Meta Quest 3S Without Sacrificing Performance

The Meta Quest 3S has worse FOV and lenses than the Quest 3, but they don’t make much difference when you're breaking collarbones as Batman. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 31 minutes ago

Love's Travel Stop to deploy high-speed EV charging stations across the U.S. — here's what this means for drivers

"Gas station design is down to a science." Love's Travel Stop to deploy high-speed EV charging stations across the U.S. — here's what this means for drivers first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 31 minutes ago

More people are surviving avalanches than decades ago — here's why

A study of avalanche survival data shows that survival rates have increased and rescues are faster, but time is still critical for buried victims. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 31 minutes ago

The Garmin Lily 2 Active watch finally adds GPS and buttons

Image: Garmin Today Garmin announced the Lily 2 Active, a sportier version of the fashion-forward Garmin Lily 2. For $50 more, you get buttons and built-in GPS, which addresses some of our main complaints with the original Lily 2. Built-in GPS is a particularly welcome update, as … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 33 minutes ago

OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion

OpenAI has nearly doubled what investors think it's worth—but there's a catch. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 34 minutes ago

Under the Buzzer

In order to catch up on this before I fall back to third-day blogging: (a) I’ve run each morning, and somewhat to my surprise ran to a moderately satisfactory pace this morning; (b) Went to the Parish council Monday evening; (c) Worked up a sermon for this morning; (d) Holy Commu … | Continue reading


@akma.disseminary.org | 40 minutes ago

Zelda’s new solo adventure on the Nintendo Switch is already on a small sale

“Duh-nuh-nuh-nuhhhhhh!” | Image: Nintendo Zelda’s first time out as a playable character in the lands of Hyrule launched less than a week ago, but you can already get her new game with a modest discount. The physical cartridge version of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is o … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 40 minutes ago

A Bank of America outage is showing blanked-out account balances

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images First, it was Spotify, then Verizon, then PlayStation, and now it’s apparently Bank of America’s turn to have an outage this week. Some customers have reported problems accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday, with the balances sh … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 43 minutes ago

Checked in at Chez Yvonne. Choucroute garní — with Jessica

Checked in at Chez Yvonne. Choucroute garní — with Jessica | Continue reading


@adactio.com | 43 minutes ago

Love Ain’t What It Used to Be in Companion Teaser Trailer

It's nothing like The Notebook, in fact The post Love Ain’t What It Used to Be in Companion Teaser Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 48 minutes ago

If Not for X, There Would Be Darkness

If Not for X, There Would Be Darkness | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 55 minutes ago

Webb Telescope Captures Supernova Appearing Three Times Due to Spacetime Bending

A gravitational lens tripled the event in the night sky and helped astronomers measure the rate at which the universe is expanding. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 56 minutes ago

Was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Inspired by a Real Murder Case?

Everyone knows Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 1886 novella, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It’s the story of a respectable, wealthy doctor who transforms into a murderous alter-ego and commits terrible crimes around London. Stevenson’s life offers many possible insp … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 58 minutes ago

Republicans Yassify JD Vance and Still Wonder Why People Call Them Weird

A sitting congressman from Georgia posted the strange photo without explanation. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

PUBG developer is making Palworld mobile amidst Nintendo lawsuit

Image: Pocketpair Palworld developer Pocketpair may be facing a lawsuit from Nintendo, but that’s not stopping it from pursuing a mobile version of the game. On Wednesday, Krafton — the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds — announced that it acquired the license for Palworld and … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

B"H

I received a communication with that at the top. I had never seen it before and had no idea what it meant. So I looked it up, and this is what I found on Wiktionary: Phrase B"H (Judaism) b'ezrat hashem (Transliterated form of ב״ה, written at the top of documents). “With the Help … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 1 hour ago

Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back This Famous $3 Fall Snack

This snack is around for a limited time. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Linus Pauling Was Right: Scientists Confirm Century-Old Electron Bonding Theory

A breakthrough study has validated the existence of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms, supporting Linus Pauling’s early 20th-century theory and opening avenues for chemical research. Covalent bonds, in which two atoms share a pair of electrons, form … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

The Voltron Movie Is Actually Happening and Casting Has Begun

Actor Daniel Quinn-Toye has nabbed the lead in the live-action anime adaptation from director Rawson Marshall Thurber. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Pumpkins Are Ripe for Revenge in Carved Trailer

We've carved one too many... The post Pumpkins Are Ripe for Revenge in Carved Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Earth Is About to Get Hit By a Major Geomagnetic Storm

While the storm could pose a threat to fragile electric systems, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the danger is minor. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Fury Of A Dying Planet – Epic Self-titled Debut Album

Doug Rimington AKA Fury of a Dying Planet, the mastermind behind this Alt Metal project and a proud citizen of London, UK, found his inspiration (or rather, his outrage) after watching the thought-provoking Netflix documentary: Seaspiracy. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Despite stricter regulations, Europe has issues with tattoo ink ingredients

"Clients and artists have a right to know what's in the inks they are using.” | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

The CBD’s Tortoise Threat

The Biden administration is trying to open a lot more Western territory to utility-scale solar. But they are facing a conservationist backlash that may be aided by the views of scientists within the federal government. Yesterday, activists pushed back against the environmental re … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Woman shares ingenious ideas for reusing empty jars: 'This is a go to for me'

"Reusing the little cups is genius!" Woman shares ingenious ideas for reusing empty jars: 'This is a go to for me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Read a Bonus Excerpt From august clarke’s Metal from Heaven

A bloody lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set in a glittering world transformed by industrial change—and simmering class warfare. The post Read a Bonus Excerpt From august clarke’s Metal from Heaven appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Offshore Wind Is Off the Table in Oregon

1. Coos County, Oregon – We can confirm that opposition and waning industry interest have effectively killed the Beaver State’s first offshore wind lease sale. Late Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management postponed an Oct. 15 lease sale for floating offshore wind citing “in … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Don't do Agile, be agile

Over the last ~8 years in my career, I've worked on teams who do Agile, and who are actually agile. Although there has been some overlap, I've found that for the most part, teams who are actually trying hard to follow the frameworks or methodologies have ended up being less effec … | Continue reading


@jvt.me | 1 hour ago

Tariffs Hit Solar Cells

1. Seasons change, tariffs stay the same – The Biden administration is putting a duty on solar cells from four South Asian countries believed to be pass-throughs for Chinese imports: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The tariffs range wildly from less than 1% to almost 3 … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Jennifer Ouellette chats with Ben Orlin about his new book, “Math for English Majors”

Jennifer Ouellette at Ars Technica: Ars Technica: People who are not mathematically inclined usually see all those abstract symbols and their eyes glaze over. Let’s talk about the nature of symbols in math and why becoming more familiar with mathematical notation can help non-mat … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

How Carbon Pipeline Fights Hurt Direct Air Capture

This week I spoke with Kasja Hendrickson, director of policy at Carbon180, about why they’re eager to talk about the social concerns involved in direct air capture (DAC) and how conflicts over carbon pipelines are hurting DAC projects too. We talk a lot about renewables here on T … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Turning Meta’s smart glasses into instant people identifiers ↦

From The Verge’s Victoria Song, a fascinating and disturbing project that turns Meta’s smart glasses into a system for immediately doxxing people: In the demo, you can see Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, the other student behind the project, use the glasses to identify several classma … | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 1 hour ago

These "So Beautiful" Fall-Themed Cake Pans Are TikTok’s Latest Baking Obsession

They'll make you want to bake every week. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

MadS Trailer Is a Drug-Induced and Very Bloody Nightmare

An entire horror movie done in one long shot The post MadS Trailer Is a Drug-Induced and Very Bloody Nightmare appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Blueprint Tokyo – “Blue”

Blueprint Tokyo's vocals radiate genuine emotion, enriched by their distinctive harmonies that beautifully envelop the soundscape. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Meanwhile, in Mexico – Acapulco “Destroyed” by Hurricane John

In case you missed it.. Just last year, Acapulco, Mexico was devastated by Cat 5 Hurricane Otis. (see below)A year later, Hurricane John dumped torrential rains, leaving the community, in the words of one resident, “destroyed”. France 24 report on current hurricane John. Below, W … | Continue reading


@thinc.blog | 2 hours ago

Sod House on the Prairie in Sanborn, Minnesota

Visiting the Sod House on the Prairie is a chance to experience life on the prairie. The views of the prairie give one a chance to feel the love of the the many who settled on the rural Minnesota prairie. A great way to experience the walk in the world of Laura Ingalls. Go into t … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 2 hours ago

Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office

Standalone apps won't get Copilot but include updates made since Office 2021. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Watch live: A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse has begun over Easter Island

The Oct. 2 partial solar eclipse, known as an annular or "ring of fire" eclipse, is about to begin over Easter Island and South America. Watch it for free right here. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

(Podcast) The Rebound 515: A Warm Hug and Kiss On My Eyeballs

Lex and Moltz will wait for AR contact lenses. Dan wants off this ride.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 2 hours ago

Skift Meetings Forum Video: Growth of The Glasshouse

In this video from Skift Meetings Forum 2024, we hear from Gianluca Sardo, president of The Glasshouse, about how the relatively new venue in New York has built a solid reputation in a short period of time. -Colette Edenborough | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 2 hours ago

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@tumblr.com | 2 hours ago

When is a national ban not a national ban?

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 Perhaps with a ban such as this: As we noted this morning, Candidate Vance still doesn't seem to know who won the last election. This puzzling fact came to light during last evening's debate. Also, the candidate has been widely criticized for having mad … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 2 hours ago

This Facial Recognition Experiment With Meta’s Smart Glasses Is a Terrifying Vision of the Future

The tool allows anyone wearing smart glasses to instantly get info on strangers, including their home address and phone number. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Strange Rock Found on Mars with Zebra Markings Has NASA Scientists ‘Excited’

Last month, while trundling across the Martian landscape, the eyes of the Perseverance Mars rover settled on an extraordinary rock. Featuring black and white striations like Alpine granite, it has NASA scientists excited that the rover is entering an area where new discoveries ab … | Continue reading


@goodnewsnetwork.org | 2 hours ago

Mysteries of the Pinnacles: Iron Nuggets That Decode 100,000 Years of Climate Change

A study on Western Australia’s Pinnacles has uncovered formations dating back 100,000 years, offering new perspectives on Earth’s climate history. By analyzing iron-rich nodules, scientists have documented the wettest period in the region, contrasting sharply with its current dry … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

The Famous "Cafe de Paris" Butter I'm Putting on Everything

It's good on everything. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago