One of the best things about ChatGPT is that you can ask it to put together exactly the report you want, that the news orgs aren't writing, or you can't find, or get to through paywalla. In this query, I learned about how Republicans deal with intersex people and bathrooms, they … | Continue reading
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Joel Suarez in n + 1: “The US economy is currently near perfect.” So wrote the economist Jennifer Harris—“the quiet intellectual force behind the Biden administration’s economic policies,” according to the New York Times—in a tweet posted in mid-July. The tweet has since been del … | Continue reading
Jo Michell in Phenomenal World: “At the election we promised there would be no return to austerity,” Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves explained to the British Parliament on October 30. “Today we deliver on that promise.” The remark came halfway through the newly elected … | Continue reading
Sophie Kemp in LA Review of Books: My brother and I are both adults now. I am pushing 30; he is pushing 24. He is bright and kind. He is intense like me, but much more soft-spoken. He was a child when Trump first entered the public consciousness as a political threat. He was a… | Continue reading
No time to get to them now. Still opening, time to self… what do I want to do […] | Continue reading
In April 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping hopped on the phone with Joe Biden to condemn the American president’s plan to ban the export of advanced microchips and chip-related technologies to the People’s Republic of China. The ban struck Xi as little more than a geopolitical d … | Continue reading
"This looks awesome." Homeowner shares surprising transformation photos after ripping out dead grass: 'It's grown a lot more than we thought' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It wasn’t always known as the Valley of Pimps and Pushers. Once upon a time, they called it the Valley of Heart’s Delight. From far and near, families would come on Springtime pilgrimages to participate in the famed “blossom tours” in Santa Clara Valley, California. “Miles and mi … | Continue reading
Photo by James Bareham / The Verge Nintendo recently announced a batch of Black Friday deals, all of which run through November 30th. This includes a steep discount on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which drops it to an all-time low of $49.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy, GameStop, … | Continue reading
As Comcast readies a sale of its legacy media outlet, the rightwing billionaire has mused about an acquisition. | Continue reading
Pete Warden is the kind of fellow you would run into at the old eTech conference or at Foo Camp—an old-school engineer who is equally at home hacking hardware and writing code in the latest languages. It was at an eTech conference that I first met Warden. We often swapped emails … | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Recently, retrosound77, an Instagram account about interesting vintage stereo gear, posted a video about the Toshiba AS-10, a portable cassette player smaller than an actual cassette. However, for a brief moment, he show … | Continue reading
Get your tissues, because it sounds like Squid Game's going to hurt you (and its characters) even worse than last time. | Continue reading
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Above, Riverkeepers on North Carolina’s Green River, devastated by Hurricane Helene’s flooding, work to clean up as yet unknown toxic pollution. Below, those affected by the floods face tough times as cold weather arrives. | Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz, like a number of other manufacturers, figured out over the past few years that relying on charging companies and government to power electric vehicles wasn’t going to work out. This, of course, flies in the face of what car manufacturers have always done. It was th … | Continue reading
Recent studies reveal that individual cells possess the ability to learn, refuting the idea that complex learning behaviors are exclusive to organisms with nervous systems. By using computer simulations, researchers demonstrated how cells adapt to repeated stimuli, offering insig … | Continue reading
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Here's what we looked at this week:From Germany's TUM, a clever design for a soft exoskeleton that eases walking. | Continue reading
These are some of the best products on the market, and this price is... amazing! | Continue reading
Read to the end for a graph of Elon Musk’s real-time mental decline | Continue reading
Following its recent unveiling of Hora Verticale, Portugal's OODA continues to make its mark on Tirana, Albania, with another remarkable project. Named Ndarja, it's envisioned as a square high-rise building that has been pulled apart to create a pair of eye-catching towers. Conti … | Continue reading
An international group of experts has agreed that low dose oral minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, can be a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, but doubts persist. | Continue reading
The footage follows each step of the conversion. Mechanic wows internet after giving old tractor seemingly impossible second life: 'The next generation is just doing this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Despite my blogging endeavours, I have fallen into a writing and publishing hiatus over the past four months. Given the amount of blog posts I consume daily — one of the sources of inspiration and thought triggers, I didn't feel compelled to write. Nevertheless, I decided not to | Continue reading
Rule #2. You have permission. If you want someone else to do something, and they haven't done it, or you don't want to wait, you have permission to do it yourself. You can invoke this rule when someone says "who do they think they are." You had permission, according to rule #2. | Continue reading
If there was going to be a User's Charter for Bluesky, item one would be: You can give me the benefit of the doubt. Let's not argue, esp not about details. We assume the other person is smart. That's one way we get stuff done. | Continue reading
I’ve started a Bluesky list featuring some of the brilliant writers, designers, coders, editors, and others who’ve contributed to A List Apart “for people who make websites.” The post A List Apart contributors list on Bluesky appeared first on Zeldman on Web and Interaction Desig … | Continue reading
If such a network existed, we would be nominating our own Cabinet members, the shadow Cabinet. Let the journalists compare the qualifications of our candidates vs the incumbent party's. Create news. That's what the Dems absolutely suck at. They very quietly pass legislation that … | Continue reading
Whether you simply want to dry your hair or create a stylish look, you'll need to choose one option or the other. | Continue reading
Imagine if the Democratic Party ran a Bluesky clone where being able to post means you're a dues-paying member of the party. We can vote on referendums, support or not support Democratic initiatives. Site would never shut down, and would support campaigns when they're running. It … | Continue reading
Since I was a child, I have always loved porridge. I have lovely memories of my Grandad tucking into his... | Continue reading
Everyone should own a portable power station to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances. | Continue reading
For many decades, lead-acid batteries dominated the industry. They were the cheapest option, they were durable compared to other options, and they worked fairly well in most weather conditions. But they have some serious downsides. They’re heavy. Many of them release hydrogen gas … | Continue reading
NatGeo's documentary, Tsunami: Race Against Time, revisits the devastating disaster that killed nearly 230,000 people. | Continue reading
AirTags help you locate your items, even if you're thousands of kilometers away, thanks to the Apple network. | Continue reading
There are so many things about the Palma 2 that could be better. But it’s still great at what it does. Continue reading… | Continue reading
Social distancing may have roots 6,000 years ago, as research shows Neolithic villages like Nebelivka used clustered layouts to control disease spread. The phrase “social distancing” became widely recognized in recent years as people worldwide adapted their behavior to combat the … | Continue reading
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If you have an Xbox, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card 2TB is nearly a must-have for expanding your storage capacity. | Continue reading
The Austin Minimalist Backhouse is a stunning example of collaboration and modern design. Created by Moontower for a master electrician at Modern Electric, this one-bedroom home in East Austin prioritizes clean lines, functionality, and thoughtful site planning. The result is a s … | Continue reading
These Samsung foldable phones are less than six months old but are priced amazingly. | Continue reading
Nissan first introduced the Ariya as a new electric car and eventual replacement for the Leaf. The Leaf, long the "everyman’s EV," was small, practical, and low-priced. The Ariya is a good replacement, though it’s neither as cheap nor as small. Continue Reading Category: Automoti … | Continue reading
Recently, my wife decided that she wanted to watch some old Flintstones cartoons. I mean, who doesn’t like nostalgia? But, being more of a geek, it wasn’t long before I wondered something about one of the voice actors and was Googling things. Before long, I fell down a Flintstone … | Continue reading
Gillian Vigman, of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks,' talks about the finer points of a being a cat person in sapce. | Continue reading
You may find it’s rather easy to escape the Chrome lifestyle, and all you have to do is use new browser's built-in import tool. | Continue reading
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