Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Averaged 1.5 Miles and 15 Minutes in 2023 The typical shared micromobility trip in North America in 2023 was 1.5 miles and 15 minutes long. E-bike excursions were the longest on average, covering 2.0 miles and lasting 20.3 minutes. Peda … | Continue reading
Nintendo has confirmed that its new console, the still unnamed console colloquially referred as the Switch successor or Switch 2, will be able to play Nintendo Switch games. The console will be backwards-compatible with Switch games. The new console will also support Nintendo Swi … | Continue reading
The push for larger and larger wind turbines by Chinese firms makes sense. China unveils enormous hurricane-proof wind turbine larger than Eiffel Tower — how could technology like this affect American energy? first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Nearly all pregnant women may be exposed to the estrogen-mimicking toxin ZEN, which is prevalent in food and potentially increasing with climate change. Higher exposure levels correlate with certain diets and lifestyles, prompting calls for both dietary caution and food regulatio … | Continue reading
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Federico Viticci in his iPad Mini review where he talks about it being a ‘third place’: I’ve been thinking about the idea of a third place lately as it relates to the tech products we use and the different roles they aim to serve… The iPad Mini is the ideal third place device for … | Continue reading
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Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to steal any vehicle — not even a Red Rocket tricycle. How do you find your Tesla? This is a question we get asked many times as we demonstrate our Tesla Model 3 at EV events and motor shows throughout Queensland, Australia. Frustrated by . … | Continue reading
I have such thoughtful coworkers. What’s in your election anxiety support kit? | Continue reading
"Especially after going through COVID-19, we know the significance of indoor air quality." Researchers make breakthrough development with indoor 'plant' that can purify your home's air: 'The benefits of this idea are easy to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"More software has been played on Nintendo Switch than on any other Nintendo hardware." | Continue reading
The Bloomberg Graphics desk is building out a jello map as states are… Tags: Bloomberg, election, food, physical | Continue reading
Some iOS users with the Washington Post app installed may have looked down at their device tonight only to find an undismissable black toggle hovering on their screen, with electoral vote counts in the 2024 presidential race slowly ticking upwards. (On my own iPhone it appears as … | Continue reading
"That is amazing and beautiful!" Gardener shows off property transformation with stunning progress photos: 'You are making the world a better place to live in' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Wow, that's big." City officials stir controversy after passing unprecedented law against industry: 'They should move to ban … opinion pieces' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lameazoid Link List for Tuesday 2024-11-05 29-Oct-2024 – 25 Years of SEGA Dreamcast (EGX London 2024 Panel) Brief Summary: “On the 27th of October at EGX London 2024, Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz hosted a panel cal” 22-Jul-2024 – Doom 64 Ported to the SEGA Dreamcast! Br … | Continue reading
"You don't need to own a car to survive." Transit expert debunks common myth about 'walkable' cities: 'Who wouldn't want the best of both worlds?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The King Is Watching is an upcoming roguelite kingdom builder where you are the king, and the title is literal. Your royal subjects are affected by your gaze, they may slack off if they are not in your field of vision. And it makes sense, who wouldn’t be terrified when the litera … | Continue reading
As evening breaks here in Portland on Election Night, here’s a very short look at how things are going over here for me at the moment, on a day on which I stuck to the usual routine until lunchtime. First, while I had some morning insomnia starting before six o’clock in the morni … | Continue reading
Siege Camp, the developers of persistent, massive war MMO Foxhole, is taking to the skies with the upcoming Airborne update. This update will be bringing air combat into the top-down logistics-focused multiplayer game, on top of the existing land and sea combat. Aircraft availabl … | Continue reading
"Quick and easy, and you're on your way." Car reviewer reveals 'most comfortable' vehicle for long road trips: 'Absolutely fantastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sweeping staffing cuts have fallen at The Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Mozilla tasked with advocating for web standards, internet privacy, and open-source. A huge 30% reduction in head count at the foundation cleaves away the entirety of the dedicated advocacy divisio … | Continue reading
Angels pornographic God’s eros unbound Beauty frozen in mouths agape And limbs interwound. Beckoning above the Racing Forum But below Guns & Ammo Sultry eyes suggest Two or three gathered in His name Might make a spicy quorum. Airbrushed, turgid, gynecological. Just like icing on … | Continue reading
Chores done Time for a beer I should cut back Maybe next year. Tires crunching gravel Engage parking brake Will tired feet to travel I have thirst to slake. Bright outside, inside dim Eyes adjust Disinhibited shouts, the usual din Here and there, a smattering of lust. Bartender, … | Continue reading
This experience highlights some of the biggest pluses of electric lawn mowers and the gains of switching from gas-powered tools. Homeowner stunned after new mower turns mundane chore into '15-minute job': 'I'm impressed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Image: The Verge Nintendo hasn’t announced its Switch successor yet, but we do know one thing for sure: it will be able to play current Switch games, and have carryover for your Nintendo Switch Online services and account. The news was announced during Nintendo’s mid-year Policy … | Continue reading
Landsat satellites have gone beyond observing Earth’s land by enabling new methods to measure ocean depth in shallow coastal waters. Researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) developed an algorithm that uses Landsat’s visible-light observations to derive bathymetry—critica … | Continue reading
Voters showed up in droves to cast their ballots, navigating last-minute polling changes spurred by hurricanes Helene and Milton. | Continue reading
"Might want to rethink." Homeowner cautioned after sharing photo of their questionable property renovation plan: 'So much wrong with this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Don’t need Nostradamus in this situation, apparently. With 0% of votes in, the New York Times has called Massachusetts for the Candidate of Virtue: They similarly called VT, CT, and MD with 0% of votes counted. RI was more efficient, apparently, because fully 1% of votes were tal … | Continue reading
"True hikers know that respecting nature means leaving no trace behind." Hiker shares photo of frustrating scene discovered along nature trail: 'It's frustrating to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In Lake Charles, voters spoke about how past hurricanes have influenced their politics | Continue reading
TL;DR: Get your hands on Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for only $79.97 (reg. $579)—the latest version to visualize complex ideas, processes, and projects like a pro. If you've ever stared at a whiteboard wondering how to turn your messy brainstorm into something that actually … | Continue reading
"This is awesome!" Homeowner proves size doesn't matter with photo of beautiful custom-built tiny home: 'This is the dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There is success beyond numbers The post What The Fuck Are We Even Doing Here appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
If you’re sweating bullets in line, stay in line! Across the United States, millions of voters cast their ballots in record or near-record daily heat, including in Rochester, New York, where it hit a sweltering 81 degrees Fahrenheit (it was also the city’s hottest November day on … | Continue reading
The major news outlets all have electoral vote cartograms, but I appreciate Bloomberg’s… Tags: Bloomberg, election | Continue reading
The polls are closing — and the fight over the election could just be beginning | Continue reading
Jeremy emailed me back in July (sorry!) with what he found when using a genAI tool to look up this site. It went as well as you’d expect. Rubenerd is the stage name of Ruben Schade, who hosts a podcast called The Rubenerd Show. Topics covered on the show include holidays, energy, … | Continue reading
What’s happening, Internet? I recently picked up a new pair of Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancelling to replace an older pair whose battery was giving up. I’m happy to report that these little earbuds are fantastic. The active noise cancelling works perfectly for me. There … | Continue reading
"I was amazed how well it works, and it makes my life easier." Landscaper shares favorite features of high-tech yard maintenance tool: 'Perfect for everyday residential use' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Please forgive me for quoting this New York Times editorial board piece in its entirety: You already know Donald Trump. He is unfit to lead. Watch him. Listen to those who know him best. He tried to subvert an election and remains a threat to democracy. He helped overturn Roe, wi … | Continue reading
Suzuki is finally making an EV. | Image: Suzuki Suzuki and Toyota have been working together on a new 4WD-capable electric SUV, and in Italy yesterday, Suzuki revealed the fruits of the collaboration: a new compact called the E Vitara. It’s the automaker’s first EV, and it’s sche … | Continue reading
Austrian aerial stuntman and all-around maniac Peter Salzmann has already pushed wingsuiting to a whole 'nother level in strapping on an electric propulsion system to turn himself into what might be the closest thing we've ever seen to a human aircraft. Now he's back breaking bou … | Continue reading
The duo Autechre added just over 20 hours of music to its catalog on November 4, with the simultaneous release of a dozen live recordings, made over the course of a little under a year, between late August 2023, in Melbourne, and early May 2024, in Lyon. As I’ve done in the past, … | Continue reading
With that, the 65-year-old ski mountain is done for good. Ski resort announces immediate closure as relentless threat brings fewer visitors and increases debts: 'I feel like I'm in mourning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Penn State researchers found that microplastic levels in freshwater have risen with global plastic production, though they unexpectedly dipped between 2010 and 2020, possibly due to recycling efforts. A new study by an interdisciplinary team from Penn State reveals that microplas … | Continue reading
Some might wonder why early results lean towards a party and then shift… Tags: election, Washington Post | Continue reading