Meta’s Threads is developing its own take on Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’

Hoping to quell some of the momentum behind social network Bluesky, a competitor to X and Meta’s Threads, Meta is developing a feature that takes inspiration from one of Bluesky’s more popular additions: the concept of “Starter Packs,” or hand-curated lists of suggested users tha … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 4 minutes ago

Thanks giving tomorrow. Meeting I just learned cancelled for today as is in-office but here I am. GOOD… […] | Continue reading


@bottledaux.com | 9 minutes ago

I Didn’t Like My Questionable Tap Water — Until I Got This Surprising Upgrade (It’s a Game-Changer!)

It's been the best decision! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 22 minutes ago

Using the notwithstanding clause to evict the homeless shows the limits of municipal politics

In what has become a mainstay in recent Canadian politics, the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is back in the news. In the last few weeks, several mayors have asked the Ontario government to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless en … | Continue reading


@theconversation.com | 22 minutes ago

OpenAI moves to trademark its o1 ‘reasoning’ models

OpenAI has filed a trademark application for its latest AI model, o1, as the firm moves to shield its IP. On Tuesday, OpenAI submitted paperwork to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to register the trademark “OpenAI o1.” Interestingly, the documents reveal that OpenAI … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 24 minutes ago

Make-Ahead Potato Side Dishes You Can Still Fit In For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is never complete without the perfect potato dish—in fact, some might argue that it can make or break the entire meal. With that in mind, we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes for this year’s holiday spread, including our best garlic mashed potatoes and a var … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 25 minutes ago

Marc Andreessen, Joe Lonsdale, and all the other VCs reportedly in the running for DOGE and other Trump committees

With Elon Musk playing such a high-profile role in Donald Trump’s transition team, Musk’s buddies, many of them Silicon Valley venture capitalists, are reportedly being tapped to help out. For instance, VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, and in particular co-founder Marc Andreessen, is … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 31 minutes ago

AMA - Balancing Act

AMA - Finding comfort in the familiar things in life and having new adventures - which way do you lean? Growing up as I did, where my family moved frequently and I was always changing schools, left me with a craving for stability and, well, sameness as an adult. I get a good deal … | Continue reading


@louplummer.lol | 42 minutes ago

The 2-Ingredient Cream Cheese Dip My Sister Brings to Every Thanksgiving

We don’t have a ton of Thanksgiving traditions in my family. To be honest, I haven’t celebrated the holiday with my immediate family for almost two decades. Once I moved across the country to New York, plane tickets to California were always too expensive to justify flying home j … | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 42 minutes ago

Comfort Zone: This One Time at Bandcamp

We're releasing this week's Comfort Zone early so you can listen before all the festivities (in the US at least) tomorrow. The gang has so much to be thankful for, including you, dear listeners. ❤️ Oh yeah, and they find new ways to listen to | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 48 minutes ago

The Best Gifts to Buy This Black Friday, Including Le Creuset and More Top Brand

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@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Aperitivo Turespaña con Djset Flesh Orchestra – Mercoledì 27 ore 18.00

Oggi alle 18:00 non perderti l'aperitivo Turespaña nella Lounge Area di BTO, con il djset esclusivo di Flesh Orchestra. Flesh Orchestra è un progetto artistico all’avanguardia che unisce arte digitale, musica e tecnologia. The post Aperitivo Turespaña con Djset Flesh Orchestra – … | Continue reading


@bto.travel | 1 hour ago

Developing specialist skills in Europe

Europe’s ability to become a driving force in groundbreaking technology and research could hinge on strengthening the link between education and skills training and regional development strategies. This dynamic will be among the issues… Read more here | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 1 hour ago

How Pulsar Signal Distortions Are Challenging What We Know About Space

Distortions in pulsar signals reveal flaws in galactic models, pointing to new opportunities for understanding the universe and studying cosmic waves. By analyzing patterns in pulsar signals, researchers discovered discrepancies in existing models of how the galaxy impacts pulsar … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Staub vs. Le Creuset: Which Should You Buy? Here’s Our Honest Review

Plus, shop editor favorites on sale for Black Friday! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Core copyright violation claim moves ahead in The Intercept’s lawsuit against OpenAI

Last week, a New York federal judge ruled a key copyright violation claim by The Intercept against OpenAI would move ahead in court. The ruling is the latest in a series of major legal decisions involving the AI developer this month, after OpenAI sought to dismiss lawsuits from s … | Continue reading


@niemanlab.org | 1 hour ago

Trader Joe's Just Brought Back Its “Beautiful” Serving Tray

“These are awesome, especially for gifts,” one shopper wrote. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Bridging Europe’s regional innovation gap

With seven months to go before the European Commission unveils its plan for the next framework programme (FP10) for research and innovation, many regional representatives are counting on more financial firepower and greater flexibility. <… Read more here | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 1 hour ago

Fossilised droppings tell the story of dinosaurs' rise to power

An analysis of hundreds of bromalites – fossilised faeces and vomit – shows how changes in diet enabled dinosaurs to take over the world in the early Jurassic | Continue reading


@newscientist.com | 1 hour ago

Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Heard the Elks Painted on a Cliff ‘Talking’ – (LISTEN)

Rising directly out of the water of a lake in the Finish Lakeland region, tall granite cliffs are believed to have acted as a musical element in Neolithic Finns’ socio-religious activities. That’s because their unique shape, and boundary shared with the water, create powerful sin … | Continue reading


@goodnewsnetwork.org | 1 hour ago

The Easiest Way to Fix Bland Gravy

You already have it in your pantry. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

The “Glamorous” New $1 Dollar Tree Organizer I’m Getting 5 of Before They Sell Out (They Work Everywhere!)

I can’t believe they’re from Dollar Tree! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

We may be about to solve the greatest riddle of electromagnetism

Physicists have long wondered why particles can only have an electric charge of +1, -2 or any whole number. Now we increasingly suspect that, actually, that's not true after all | Continue reading


@newscientist.com | 1 hour ago

We’ve Been Searching For Aliens All Wrong, Researchers Say (and they have a point)

Science News, Physics, Science, Philosophy, Philosophy of Science | Continue reading


@backreaction.blogspot.com | 1 hour ago

Serendipity lace update

Instead of a new blog post this week, I’ve updated the chart and instructions for Serendipity lace. Thanks! | Continue reading


@gannetdesigns.com | 1 hour ago

A bunch of words of the year

Language Log covered both Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 (“enshittification”) and a few more from other dictionaries. They include demure, brat, manifest, and brain rot. The post A bunch of words of the year appeared first on Cultrface. | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 1 hour ago

How Organizations Became Stuck on Outdated Java Versions

My recent article "Why Java 8 is a Ticking Time Bomb Hiding Within Your Organization" triggered quit some reactions... and so I went a step further and asked on social media: "Why is your company still on Java 8 (or ... The post How Organizations Became Stuck on Outdated Java Ver … | Continue reading


@foojay.io | 1 hour ago

Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms

Roasted green beans are easy to make, delicious, and healthy! Throw in some mushrooms for a compliment of flavor and texture and it will be a great light side dish. It’s an easy healthy side dish for weeknight dinners and holidays. Roasting is one of the best ways to highlight th … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 1 hour ago

The 9 Best Pie and Wine Pairings of All Time, According to a Sommelier

#3 is a Thanksgiving “do.” READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Can we automate science? Sam Rodriques is already doing it.

Artificial intelligence is already doing some pretty amazing things — writing stories, solving problems, creating songs, generating art, and producing lifelike videos and images. But these are mere parlor tricks compared to a more profound potential ability: automating discovery … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 2 hours ago

Einstein wins again: Exotic gravity theories take a blow from new observations

Modern astronomy has an unsavory secret: Astronomers don’t understand how the Universe works. Galaxies spin faster than can be explained by the observed matter and well-established laws of physics. Individual galaxies within vast clusters of galaxies move so fast that those clust … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 2 hours ago

This "So Beautiful" Holiday T.J. Maxx Kitchen Gem Is So Pretty, You'll Want 2

Get a set while it’s still available. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Chicago Lights Up the Night: A Breathtaking Space Station Perspective

Chicago’s cityscape at night, captured from the International Space Station, reveals a vibrant palette of lights, showcasing the dense downtown area and major landmarks like the Navy Pier and Chicago Harbor. The city’s use of different lighting types from warm sodium lights to co … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

"Christmas in Middle-Earth" is the lord of ringing in the holiday spirit

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Christmas in Middle-Earth is the infectious musical brainchild of actor/musicians Brendan Dalton. A one-time Blue Man, Dalton used his free time during the height of pandemic life to compose an album's worth of Tolkien-i … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

Oh No, I Bought A Candy Cab

I always wanted a sitdown arcade cabinet of my own. Well now I have it, and I have a long road to getting it up and running. The post Oh No, I Bought A Candy Cab appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 2 hours ago

Car fuel from seaweed, invisible fences protecting wildlife, school plays unlocking student potential

Photo: hat3m via Pixabay (CC0) Today on Squirrel News, Caribbean scientists and […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 2 hours ago

Beyond Bcrypt

In 2010, Coda Hale wrote How To Safely Store A Password which began with the repeated phrase, “Use bcrypt”, where the word bcrypt was linked to a different implementation for various programming languages. This had two effects on the technology blogosphere at the time: At the tim … | Continue reading


@soatok.blog | 2 hours ago

Affiliate influencer sues competitor who also reviews junk in off-white minimalist bunker

Ten years ago, essayist and programmer Paul Ford wrote The American Room about the distinctive environment of video-first social media. These off-white backdrops represented a lack of imagination or care—or, perhaps, it reflected an emerging reality of a declining middle class. — … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

Under-leaf sensors could provide live reports on the well-being of crops

When it comes to monitoring the health of crops, aerial images captured by aircraft flying high overhead are only going to tell you so much. That's where an experimental new spectral sensor comes in, as it's mounted directly on the underside of individual plants' leaves. Continue … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

The Best (and Easiest!) DIY Oven Cleaner You Can Make, According to an Expert

Yes, you’re probably doing it wrong. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

This “Amazing” Henckels Self-Sharpening Knife Set Makes Meal Prep Effortless — And It’s $110 Off!

Save over $100 on it right now! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

You Asked: How Do I Keep All My Food Warm on Thanksgiving?

There are two types of home cooks who host Thanksgiving: one-oven people, and two-oven people. Two-oven folks are who we all inspire to be. But realistically, I—and probably 70 percent of people reading this—am in the one-oven crowd. And this can cause a predicament, not just on … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 3 hours ago

A look back at the underappreciated wonder of MP3 CDs

Sure, iPods were cool, and totally changed the course of music history. But even before we were all shelling out hundreds of dollars to store our entire compressed music collections in our pockets, there was another, cheaper solution that did most of the work already: MP3 CDs. — … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

What Are Dollar General's Hours on Thanksgiving Day This Year?

The discount store’s got you covered. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

Everything Chrissy Teigen Cooks in a Day [Exclusive]

"We have been known to have three or four Thanksgivings a year because I love those flavors." READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

The $25 Kitchen Tool That "Cuts Prep Time in Half" Is 50% Off Right Now

Over 83,000 five-star reviews! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists Uncover How Exercise Combats Depression

Researchers suggest that the antidepressant effects of exercise might stem from its ability to decrease inflammation and enhance dopamine function, thus improving motivation. Their findings indicate that aerobic activities could be key in treating depression through personalized … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Maverick Smith rocks around and brings a fresh take on holiday cheer with new “Christmas” EP

Beautifully capturing the same raw authentic energy found on Maverick Smith's debut album, Christmas EP is a remarkable job, of avoiding musical clichés usually associated with holiday music. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 3 hours ago