Retroid Pocket Classic lands a brand new Qualcomm gaming chip: Pre-Orders open tonight!

This might be the first of a new wave of affordable Android handhelds. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 18 minutes ago

Leaked documents expose a quiet but powerful shift in EV design — and it could shake up the market

"We could have made a 600-mile Model S 12 months ago." Leaked documents expose a quiet but powerful shift in EV design — and it could shake up the market first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 18 minutes ago

Justo Sierra Historical Synagogue in Mexico City, Mexico

The history of Judaism in Mexico generally reflects that of Jewish communities in Europe and the Mediterranean. In Iberia, Sephardic Jews lived relatively freely until the late 14th century, when Catholic authorities brought about mass conversions. Many converted (or appeared to) … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 18 minutes ago

Why Animals Love Introverts (and the Feeling Is Mutual)

Unlike people, most animals accept me just as I am and are delighted to spend time with me — even if I don’t say a word. The post Why Animals Love Introverts (and the Feeling Is Mutual) appeared first on Introvert, Dear. | Continue reading


@introvertdear.com | 18 minutes ago

What I learned over lunch with Warren Buffett

Investor Guy Spier is a self-described “disciple” of multi-billionaire Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the world’s most famous money-makers. That places him among hundreds of thousands of Buffett acolytes — nothing so unusual there — but he’s one of the few t … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 18 minutes ago

Discord is plugging directly into games

Discord is launching a way for developers to directly integrate the platform’s social features into their games. The new Social SDK, announced today, will let developers that use it offer “friends lists, cross-platform messaging, voice and more for all players — with or without a … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 18 minutes ago

Discord launches SDK to help developers enhance social experiences in their games

Discord on Monday announced the launch of its Discord Social SDK, a free toolkit that allows developers to leverage the platform’s social infrastructure to enhance their games’ social and multiplayer experiences. The toolkit allows developers to improve their in-game experiences, … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 18 minutes ago

The OneXSugar asks: what if Nintendo Switch could transform into Nintendo DS?

The picture above does not contain two different gaming handhelds. Instead, this halo device for Qualcomm’s just-announced Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 gaming chips — which I’ll tell you about in a sec — is a single transforming device with swing out gamepads and screens. It’s called the … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 18 minutes ago

Pradeep is using WordLand for some of his WordPress blog posts, and has given them a special category. Very smart, good use of categories. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 19 minutes ago

Metallica on Vision Pro, Non-Immersive Immersive Video, Ping and AI

Metallica on the Vision Pro was cool, but ultimately disappointing, and symbolic of Apple's need to control everything. | Continue reading


@stratechery.com | 25 minutes ago

Canada is so furious at the US right now. “Everything Trump has...

Canada is so furious at the US right now. “Everything Trump has said and done has led to a level of rage and defiance that I think very few Americans fully appreciate.” And rightly so! 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 27 minutes ago

Lá Fhéile Pádraig atá ann agus mar sin déanfaidh mé stobhach Gaelach inniu agus seinnfidh mé ceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann anocht!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig atá ann agus mar sin déanfaidh mé stobhach Gaelach inniu agus seinnfidh mé ceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann anocht! | Continue reading


@adactio.com | 31 minutes ago

Scientists raise concerns over emerging weather phenomenon: '[These regions] will have to prepare'

This shifting storm pattern is especially troubling for regions that aren’t equipped for intense rainfall. Scientists raise concerns over emerging weather phenomenon: '[These regions] will have to prepare' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 33 minutes ago

A New Interview

A pause from my quantum series to announce a new interview on YouTube, this one on the Blackbird Physics channel, hosted by UMichigan graduate student and experimental particle physicist Ibrahim Chahrour. Unlike my recent interview with Alan Alda, which is for a general audience, … | Continue reading


@profmattstrassler.com | 36 minutes ago

$8.4 Billion: Enormous Cache of Rare Earth Elements Discovered in America

Coal ash in the U.S. holds substantial rare earth elements, potentially reducing dependence on imports, with ongoing research and pilot projects working to make extraction economically viable. Coal ash, the powdery residue left after burning coal for fuel, has accumulated across … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 43 minutes ago

March 17, 2025

Gray aftermath of a strormy night. Still no phoebe or field sparrow. An icy breeze. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 46 minutes ago

Things I Like: The Severance Podcast

I love hearing all the behind the scenes stuff but the guests really make the show. Gwendoline Christie in particular was incredible. I don't know where to link because the show doesn't have a website because big podcasts don't know how to podcast and Audacy, who produce the show … | Continue reading


@rknight.me | 46 minutes ago

Changing Paintings: 62 Aeneas flees Troy

Aeneas and his family flee the burning city of Troy, losing his wife on the way. They sail to Delos, where they see the trees that Latona gripped when giving birth to Apollo and Diana. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 48 minutes ago

Why It’s Hard to Change Your Mind

In a new book, the novelist Julian Barnes doubts that we can ever really overcome our fixed beliefs. He should keep an open mind. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 48 minutes ago

GR8 Tech to share AI insights at Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 

GR8 Tech, an award-winning provider of innovative technological solutions for the iGaming industry, will share its extensive AI expertise at the upcoming Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025. Opening the event’s agenda, a panel discussion, The Rise of AI in Gaming: Friend, Foe, or In … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 48 minutes ago

The Pixel 9a is already on sale before launch, so here’s an early unboxing and benchmarks video

The early hands-on video also includes photo and video samples from the upcoming mid-range Pixel. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 52 minutes ago

Google is switching legacy G Suite users to pooled Workspace storage

People who are holding on to free G Suite legacy accounts will soon lose their individual storage allotment perks. In an email seen by The Verge, Google has started informing G Suite legacy free edition plan users that they will be switched to pooled storage that’s “shared across … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 59 minutes ago

Bambu Lab launches 3D-printable toys with reusable, programmable electronics

3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has launched a new toy system called CyberBrick under its MakerWorld brand, which pairs reusable and programmable electronics components with 3D-printable models to enable a range of possible toys based on both official and community designs. Cyb … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Joby is launching eVTOL taxis in the UK to get you to airports on time

California-based eVTOL startup Joby Aviation is gearing up to fly people from UK airports to nearby cities in England in little air taxis at 200 mph (322 km/h), in partnership with long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transport Tags: Aviation, J … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

He’s Not Wrong

[That’s why it hurts so much.] The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. It’s also one of the most famous gifts in the world, having been given to America by France. For well over a century, it has served as a prominent symbol of the United States. … | Continue reading


@onefoottsunami.com | 1 hour ago

Creativity is Selfish

Manifesto Part 6: Share as Much as You Can | Continue reading


@everyonescreative.net | 1 hour ago

Take your tunes on the go with the Beats Pill — now $50 off at Best Buy

As of March 17, the Beats Pill is on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. Normally it retails for $149.99. | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 1 hour ago

China Releases GPT-4.5 Rival ERNIE 4.5 and X1 at 1% the Cost

China’s tech giant Baidu has announced two new AI models – ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 – aiming to rival cutting-edge systems... Read More... Source | Continue reading


@vincentschmalbach.com | 1 hour ago

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 1 hour ago

How a start-up plans to mine the moon for a rare form of helium

A private moon mission planned for 2027 will be the first step towards commercial lunar mining of rare and expensive helium-3 | Continue reading


@newscientist.com | 1 hour ago

Let the Girls Play

Women have always loved America’s pastime. It has never loved them back. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

Shopper stunned after opening brand-new briefcase purchased at Goodwill: 'I just about dropped dead right there in the store'

"You got a hell of a deal!" Shopper stunned after opening brand-new briefcase purchased at Goodwill: 'I just about dropped dead right there in the store' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About

I've chosen six new JDK 24 features that are particularly relevant and interesting for developers and those deploying Java. The post Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 hour ago

Microsoft accidentally wipes out Copilot in latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft’s Copilot app for Windows is being “unintentionally uninstalled” on some Windows 11 devices thanks to the latest monthly Windows update. The Patch Tuesday updates that started rolling out on March 11th have led to Copilot being unpinned from the taskbar and uninstalled. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

’Thinking, Fast and Slow’ writer Daniel Kahneman chose to end his own life

From Mint: Nobel Laureate and a psychologist, best known for his work on psychology of judgment and decision-making as well as behavioural economics, Daniel Kahneman took the decision of ending his own life, a Wall Street Journal report said. The report, published on Friday, said … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Chilled out text underlines

You know I'm a fan of default styles and making content look good, so this post by Chris immediately sparked my interest. What I like most about this new color-mix() capability is that it works with currentColor, which is the current computed value of the color. It makes Chris' t … | Continue reading


@piccalil.li | 1 hour ago

Playing Video With 5,170 tmux Windows

You know how there’s that scene in Apollo 13 where they need to work out how to fit the different CO2 filter using only the equipment available on the spacecraft? Well imagine if you needed to send a video to someone but the only software they had to play it back was tmux. This h … | Continue reading


@willhbr.net | 1 hour ago

Rightwing State and Local Govs Seek to Follow in Elon’s Footsteps and DOGE Themselves

Conservative lawmakers have DOGE fever. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

How the Internet Ruined Feeding Babies

Parents are flocking to “baby-led weaning”—even though its benefits are unclear. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster ride is an innovative roller coaster that reaches 70mph

I recently rode the "Jurassic World VelociCoaster" roller coaster at Universal Orlando's Island of Adventure, and it's a groundbreaking ride with multiple inversions that tops out at 70mph. It's the fastest roller coaster in any Universal or Disney park. Photo: Ruben Bolling The … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something'

"The river just evolved." Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Trump’s potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics’ poses grave risks to Canada

In the few weeks since United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, world leaders and commentators have struggled to make sense of his approach to foreign policy, including tariffs, alliance renegotiations and threats of territorial appropriation. No one is s … | Continue reading


@theconversation.com | 1 hour ago

New free London Underground map helps cyclists to discover the city’s green spaces 

It connects London’s National Cycle Network, Cycleways and the extended cycle network to green spaces and waterways The post New free London Underground map helps cyclists to discover the city’s green spaces appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 1 hour ago

Best Buy has knocked $50 off the sleek Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch

As of March 17, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. Normally it retails for $449.99. | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 1 hour ago

How to Choose a Mattress

After testing nearly two dozen mattresses, I have some tips on how you can find the best mattress for you, from firmness and materials to deciphering warranties. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 1 hour ago

25 Years Ago, An Iconic Horror Movie Introduced Cinema's Most Terrifying Villain

The first 'Final Destination' introduced cinema's most terrifying villain: Death itself. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

Let Them Eat Tariffs

Donald Trump’s allies have pivoted from denying that his policies will hurt consumers to insisting that consumers should welcome the pain. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists issue alarming update on phenomenon that could impact millions: 'What happens … doesn't stay there'

The future isn't set in stone. Scientists issue alarming update on phenomenon that could impact millions: 'What happens … doesn't stay there' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago