Homeowner horrified by damaging trend in local neighborhood landscaping: 'I have told people not to do it'

"Mulch around your tree, but avoid volcano mulching your trees." Homeowner horrified by damaging trend in local neighborhood landscaping: 'I have told people not to do it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 18 minutes ago

10 reasons developers hate marketing

Marketing to developers is not like traditional B2B or B2C marketing. Developers are skeptical of hype, allergic to buzzwords, and value practicality over promotional messaging. If you approach them with... Read More The post 10 reasons developers hate marketing appeared first on … | Continue reading


@allthingsopen.org | 18 minutes ago

Do you know what a Love Letter is? Mike Scott of The Waterboys interviewed by John Higgs

Can you tell someone's life story in the album format? It was a question Mike Scott asked himself before making Life, Death And Dennis Hopper. Words: John Higgs. Cover portrait: Paul MacManus "Back in the 1980s Prefab Sprout put out an album called Steve McQueen", says Mike Scott … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 18 minutes ago

157: Grifter

Grifter is a longtime hacker, DEF CON organizer, and respected voice in the infosec community. From his early days exploring networks to helping shape one of the largest hacker conferences in the world, Grifter has built a reputation for blending deep technical insight with a sha … | Continue reading


@darknetdiaries.com | 18 minutes ago

Inner Ear: Serbian Music for April by Jakub Knera

In his latest deep dive into the music scenes of Central and Eastern Europe, Jakub Knera explores how Serbia's artists are responding to a climate of increasing political tension, profiles the forward-thinking figures at the heart of the country's underground scene, and reviews a … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 18 minutes ago

Palworld and PUBG are getting dating sims

The developers of Palworld and PUBG: Battlegrounds have announced details of dating simulators set in the universes of their respective games. The Palworld dating sim, technically called Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, was actually announced ahead of April Fools’ Day last year. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 18 minutes ago

On Obeying in Advance [pols, curr ev, psych, review, Patreon]

New post imminently! Watch this space! comments | Continue reading


@siderea.dreamwidth.org | 24 minutes ago

CEE’s business leaders are increasingly aware of the need for reinvention

A majority of CEOs in CEE now recognise the importance of innovation and reinvention, saying that their businesses will not be viable in 10 years’ time under their current business model. While CEOs in Central and Eastern Europe recognise the importance of innovation and reinvent … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 30 minutes ago

Amateur chefs share honest reviews of induction stove technology after homeowner questions upgrade: 'You will never go back'

"Highly recommend." Amateur chefs share honest reviews of induction stove technology after homeowner questions upgrade: 'You will never go back' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 33 minutes ago

LogUI build 37 now has more power for browsing the log

Adds support for using your own filter predicates so you only see the log entries you want. Either in a one-off editor, or to its popup menu. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 48 minutes ago

Distressed employee calls out bizarre snack policy at major retail store: 'The greed is astronomical'

"It's not like I buy chips even once a month." Distressed employee calls out bizarre snack policy at major retail store: 'The greed is astronomical' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 48 minutes ago

Homeowner seeks help securing massive tax credits for Tesla home upgrade: 'You are way overthinking this'

"How much did you pay for the system? Put that on the form.” Homeowner seeks help securing massive tax credits for Tesla home upgrade: 'You are way overthinking this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Kobo is Doing the Wrong Thing by Abandoning Page-turn Buttons

Rakuten Kobo seems to follow in Amazon's footsteps and abandon page-turn buttons. The post Kobo is Doing the Wrong Thing by Abandoning Page-turn Buttons first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 hour ago

Major solar manufacturer opens massive new factory in unexpected state: 'A crown jewel for us'

The company plans to ramp up production in 2026 to 3 GW and 5 GW by the end of 2027. Major solar manufacturer opens massive new factory in unexpected state: 'A crown jewel for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Finally, an e-bike that charges off USB-C

Ampler made one of the first modern e-bikes I ever tested, and now it’s selling the first commercial electric bikes — the Nova and Nova Pro — I’m aware of that can be charged over a USB-C port integrated right into the frame. Hell, that same jack will even charge your gadgets in … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

10 reality-bending facts about the scientific Multiverse

Bring up the concept of the Multiverse, and you’re likely to get a variety of responses. Some will look to it as an idea full of hope: the hope that there’s a version of you out there that made a bolder choice, had a better outcome, or avoided a critical blunder at some point alo … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 1 hour ago

Maple Pecan Granola

I have always loved making my own granola. I have been making it since the early 1980's when my next-door neighbor at the time shared her recipe with me. I, for the life of me, could not get my children to eat oatmeal, but they gobbled up granola like crazy. I was grateful for th … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 1 hour ago

A Simple Blood Test Could Detect the Most Common Cancer in Young Men

Researchers have validated a specific cluster of microRNAs (miRNAs) as reliable biomarkers for detecting malignant testicular germ cell tumors, the most common solid tumors in young men. Cornell researchers have confirmed that a previously identified biomarker for detecting malig … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Clever crafter shares unexpected way to reuse pill bottles: 'This is my admittedly tacky solution'

"This has modern eclectic swamp wizard vibes and I'm all about it." Clever crafter shares unexpected way to reuse pill bottles: 'This is my admittedly tacky solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Study exposes troubling factor linked to rising pandemic risk: 'Severe consequences'

"Humanity’s broken relationship with nature is driving global changes." Study exposes troubling factor linked to rising pandemic risk: 'Severe consequences' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Economy in focus: Latvia

Latvia’s strategic position, investor-friendly environment, and subtle yet effective commitment to innovation mean it deserves far more than just a passing glance from anyone seeking fresh opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving economy. Among the Baltic trio, Latvia often sit … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 1 hour ago

Resident outraged over advertising scheme disrupting neighborhood: 'It feels like a car putting on their flash beams'

“Should I go into the light?” Resident outraged over advertising scheme disrupting neighborhood: 'It feels like a car putting on their flash beams' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Garmin U-turns On Connect+ Subscription

Garmin U-turns On Connect+ Subscription Wow, it seems we were all wrong. Garmin has listened, ended the Connect+ debacle and cancelled the subscription, at least for now. Other than the… The post Garmin U-turns On Connect+ Subscription appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run … | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 2 hours ago

It Rains Deep Inside Planets – And That Could Rewrite How We Understand Alien Worlds

What if water and hydrogen don’t stay separated inside planets like Earth and Neptune? New research from UCLA and Princeton shows that under extreme heat and pressure, these elements mix and even “rain out” within young planets. When planets are newly formed, they can be extremel … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Cold plunges kick off cellular clean-up, could treat aging & disease

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It highlights the potential of ice baths as a treatment for aging or chronic illness. … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Bipartisan group of senators reintroduce measure that could impact thousands of animals: 'Barbaric and has no place in America'

"It is beyond time to end this brutal and dangerous practice." Bipartisan group of senators reintroduce measure that could impact thousands of animals: 'Barbaric and has no place in America' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Economists predict perfect storm of factors that could send grocery prices skyrocketing: 'It is very concerning'

"They are going to lose their jobs, and the food quality will be impacted." Economists predict perfect storm of factors that could send grocery prices skyrocketing: 'It is very concerning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Pydantic Evals

Pydantic Evals Brand new package from the Pydantic AI team which directly tackles what I consider to be the single hardest problem in AI engineering: building evals to determine if your LLM-based system is working correctly and getting better over time. The feature is described a … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 2 hours ago

Boots on the ground: Holistic AI and Audioshake at HumanX

Two interviews for the price of one, direct from HumanX 2025! Ryan sits down with Raj Patel, AI transformation lead at Holistic AI, and then chats with Audioshake cofounder and CEO Jessica Powell. | Continue reading


@stackoverflow.blog | 2 hours ago

The Ambies: the winners for 2025

Hysterical won the Podcast of the Year. Sponsored by Podgellan AI. Magellan AI is now Podgellan AI, because every good podcast company starts with “Pod”. Podcast ad measurement, attribution and competitive insights - now with added Pod. https://podnews.net/cc/2832 Visit https://p … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 hours ago

Oh Jeez, Rick and Morty Will Return in May

Adult Swim announced the season 8 premiere date as part of its annual April Fools' Day broadcast special. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Customer stumbles upon bizarre message in fortune cookie from restaurant: 'Misfortune cookie'

"Crazy how much this ... is spreading!" Customer stumbles upon bizarre message in fortune cookie from restaurant: 'Misfortune cookie' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Symbol Warfare 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥

Take any well known symbol – the Christian Cross, the Peace Sign, the Nike or McDonald’s logo and what do you have? Something very simple … The post Symbol Warfare 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥 appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading


@gapingvoid.com | 2 hours ago

The Mediocrity of Modern Google

Om Malik: What’s particularly ironic is that today’s Google has become exactly what its founders warned against in their 1998 paper: an advertising company whose business model fundamentally conflicts with serving users’ needs. I remember when Sergey Brin and Larry Page first art … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 3 hours ago

Farmers struggle as growing threat stunts watermelon harvest: 'It will be very difficult to meet the demand'

"This sharp contrast has led to problems in the fruit setting and will affect yields." Farmers struggle as growing threat stunts watermelon harvest: 'It will be very difficult to meet the demand' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Watch: Astronauts launch sideways into history books

The latest private space mission has launched four astronauts into a sideways orbit that has never been attempted before with a crewed spacecraft. At 9:46 pm EDT, the Fram2 mission lifted off atop a Falcon 9 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Continue Reading Category: Spa … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

Leader Spotlight: Leading with authenticity, with Brit Tucker

Brit Tucker, VP, Head of Product & Technology at Society6, shares how her values of wellness and authenticity influence her leadership style. The post Leader Spotlight: Leading with authenticity, with Brit Tucker appeared first on LogRocket Blog. | Continue reading


@blog.logrocket.com | 3 hours ago

#973 Sleeping in new bed sheets

You know the feeling: you just spent five minutes chasing all the corners of the elastic form-fitting bottom sheet around your bed and then you laid and tucked the top sheet tightly into the mattress. You found some pillow covers in the linen closet, squeezed and shook your pillo … | Continue reading


@1000awesomethings.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could unleash next-gen solar panels: 'Our research blows the doors wide-open'

"It's incredibly exciting to see our approach make such an impact." Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could unleash next-gen solar panels: 'Our research blows the doors wide-open' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Drivers with traffic violations could face ban across all 27 EU countries

The European Parliament and EU member states have provisionally agreed that serious traffic violations committed in one member state could lead to a driving ban across the bloc of... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 hours ago

Deep-dive dinners are the norm for tuna and swordfish, MIT oceanographers find

These big fish get most of their food from the ocean’s “twilight zone,” a deep, dark region the commercial fishing industry is eyeing with interest. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 3 hours ago

On a quest for a better football helmet

Kodiak Brush ’17 went from MIT middle linebacker to designer of safer football helmets for all levels. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 3 hours ago

French Competition Authority Fines Apple Over App Tracking Transparency

The Autorité de la concurrence: The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Apple €150,000,000 for abusing its dominant position in the sector for the distribution of mobile applications on iOS and iPadOS devices between April 2021 and July 2023. […] However, while the principle of … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 3 hours ago

Florida couple shocked to find uninvited visitor lurking in their living room: 'He saw me and he started running'

Growing human populations and lack of wildlife resources are leading to more conflicts between species. Florida couple shocked to find uninvited visitor lurking in their living room: 'He saw me and he started running' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Path Of Exile 2 Dawn Of The Hunt Update Adds New Class, More Ascendency Classes And More

Grinding Gear Games announced that its first content update for ARPG Path Of Exile 2 will be dropping this week. Titled Dawn Of The Hunt, the update bring a whole new class in the form of The Huntress, new Ascendency classes for three existing classes, new skills, new support gem … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 3 hours ago

Common tax mistakes expats make with their GmbH (and how to avoid them)

Make sure you aren't making expensive mistakes with your GmbH taxes with this guide from GmbH Tax Services, which covers eight common mistakes and how to avoid them them. ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 hours ago

Organic Minimalist Puzzle Holder – Specs & Constraints

Specifications: What are the top 5 things you want your project to look like, to feel like, to do?? I want my project to successfully give off organic minimalism vibes (simple, neat, elegant, etc.). Hopefully people can look at it and recognize the aesthetic I am aiming for witho … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 hours ago

Scientists make major energy breakthrough with 'state-of-the-art' photosynthesis technique: 'Only energy and useful chemicals were created'

They synthesized materials that could be used in antidepressant and hay fever drugs. Scientists make major energy breakthrough with 'state-of-the-art' photosynthesis technique: 'Only energy and useful chemicals were created' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago