It sounds easy - "just verify people's age before they access the service" - but whether we're talking about porn in the US or Australia's incoming social media laws, the reality is way more complex than that. There's no unified | Continue reading
Observations of VFTS 243 provide evidence that black holes can form directly from the collapse of massive stars, without a preceding supernova explosion. A newly discovered binary star system, combined with cutting-edge models of stellar collapse, has shed light on how stellar-ma … | Continue reading
Kids make things easy. Back in third or fourth grade I remember our tiny eight-year-old dating circle well. Basically, if a guy asked you out, and you said yes, then you went on the slides together, you were boyfriend and girlfriend, and life was simple. No flowers, no dating, no … | Continue reading
It’s a notifications’ world, we’re just living in it. Companies can’t help but try and get your attention via email, text, or push notifications and drive you to their app. Push notifications in particular are a powerful tool — and where there’s power, there’s abuse. I’m sure you … | Continue reading
"For health reasons, it's really important that we support this transition and provide equitable opportunities for this change." State commits $21.5 million to crucial new infrastructure alongside major highways: 'It's a priority for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Application security is critical to safeguarding customer data and maintaining trust. Explore best practices for AppSec, including secure coding, vulnerability management, and integrating security into continuous development cycles. Protect your digital services and stay resilien … | Continue reading
It’s been a long while since I stopped playing Warframe, Digital Extreme’s still-living live service free-to-play looter-shooter. I felt like I have moved on, had enough of the grind-craft, and none of the big content updates appealed to me. Until they announced and now released … | Continue reading
"This came after days of talking with neighbors and city leaders." City officials take action after illegal trend consumes local street: 'I'm hoping the ... signs wake people up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The cost of Dutch housing is expected to see a sharp increase in 2025. With the cost of buying a house set to rise by around 7,5 percent and rental prices to increase by up to 7,7... | Continue reading
because i have fomo i got myself a #hobonichi techo late last year, and this is how i decided to use it. my partner told me she felt my 2024 blog post was refreshing, because i told everyone i lost momentum for my art, she thinks it is not something that people will consciously w … | Continue reading
Statistics from the European Union’s statistical office Eurostat have revealed that people over the age of 65 and living in Germany are increasingly at risk of falling into... | Continue reading
Dear Reader, Here’s your chance to say what you want to the large number of highly educated readers that make up 3QD’s international audience. Several of our regular columnists have had to cut back or even completely quit their columns for 3QD because of other personal and profes … | Continue reading
"These findings are valuable for the engineering and design community." Chinese research team makes game-changing breakthrough with floating solar tech: 'Our work made significant progress' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A scientific discovery challenges the common perception of Rujm el-Hiri in the Golan Heights. A new study by Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Rujm el-Hiri site, also known as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” located in … | Continue reading
"Unlike anything that's previously been available for industry-wide production." Researchers make breakthrough that could change the way products are packaged: 'Completely unique in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Frostapalooza was a one-of-a-kind concert and an unabashed celebration of love, joy, fun, music, creativity, and positivity. It was an excuse to celebrate our talents and collective human potential. It was a reminder to myself, my friends, my family, and […] | Continue reading
It can be powered exclusively using available solar panels and other clean energy sources. Scientists develop game-changing process that could help solve growing global trash issue — here's how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Samsung has revealed a slate of new monitors, including gaming monitors as part of the Samsung Odyssey line, for 2025. Two new Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors are pushing how big and how fast an OLED screen can be and go, respectively. The new Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) is Samsung’s … | Continue reading
I don't think people really appreciate how simple ARC-AGI-1 was, and what solving it really means. It was designed as the simplest, most basic assessment of fluid intelligence possible. Failure to pass signifies a near-total inability to adapt or problem-solve in unfamiliar situa … | Continue reading
AI’s next leap requires intimate access to your digital life I'm quoted in this Washington Post story by Gerrit De Vynck about "agents" - which in this case are defined as AI systems that operate a computer system like a human might, for example Anthropic's Computer Use demo. “Th … | Continue reading
So, I have talked a lot here about catastrophizing and the fact that I find it a critical flavor of autistic scripting. Underpinning this is the idea that anticipatory anxiety is better than compensatory, because the latter actually can lead inappropriately and disastrously to fi … | Continue reading
With its new lineup of TVs, Samsung is making a decision that I think might prove somewhat divisive. The company is bringing the matte, glare-free display technology that debuted on last year’s S95D OLED to several more models — including its flagship Mini LED sets. Here at CES 2 … | Continue reading
"Consider the difference just one corner could make!" Homesteader shares incredible before-and-after video of transformed property: 'Wish we'd known to document better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The company created a sensation by making TVs that look more like art and less like tech. With The Frame Pro, Samsung is trying to deliver the best of both worlds. Samsung’s The Frame has been enormously popular ever since its release. There’s no shortage of imitators at this poi … | Continue reading
Beverley is not alone in adopting this business mindset. Fan reacts to statement from 'socially conscious' clothing brand: 'This is the thinking behind consumption' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A mouse study funded by the NIH offers insights into how aging may influence genetic activity in brain cells. New brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that different cell types in the brain age in distinct ways. Scientists found that ce … | Continue reading
"One time I had an AirPod commit magic and just disappear." Spouse at wit's end with wife's 'expensive habit' of losing electronics: 'At what point do you just buy?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On Sundays I try to at least quickly note some of my favorite listening from the week prior — things I’ll later regret having not written about in more depth, so better to share here briefly than not at all. ▰ In Memory of Nature by Terje Isungset and Eivind Aarset — this is Aars … | Continue reading
"A gamechanger." Driver shares honest review after trying out electric vehicle: 'I'll never go back' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When this is all you have to type with, you need new keyboard ideas. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Typing on a TV sucks. Those long and / or scrambled on-screen keyboards are both a nuisance to use, and a real problem for anyone wanting to make stuff for your TV. … | Continue reading
See the original post at https://www.luisquintanilla.me/posts/listen-audiobooks-librivox-antennapodLast year, I was able to complete my goal of reading 12 books or roughly one book per month. I kept track of some of the books I read in my library page. I enjoyed most of the books … | Continue reading
“My skil mower is almost 4 years old." Homeowner reveals performance of next-gen lawn mower: 'Over the two years I've had it ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I think the Cybertruck is a symbol." Tesla Cybertruck owner stunned after security footage catches blatant targeted vandalism: 'Some people just hate electric vehicles' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Audiobook sales have been the fastest-growing segment in digital publishing for the past five years. In 2023, audiobook sales were up 14.9%, reaching $864.0 million in revenue. However, 2024 is set to be a banner year, as the first ten months of 2024 generated $883.4 million in r … | Continue reading
NASA’s PREFIRE mission, involving two CubeSats launched from New Zealand, aims to resolve uncertainties about far-infrared emissions at Earth’s poles and their effect on global climate. By studying how clouds and water vapor influence heat radiation into space, PREFIRE seeks to r … | Continue reading
"You have to go out of your way to do this." Local vents frustrations after restaurant valet hinders city progress: 'You cannot do this on accident' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Glad to have a fire on a cold night at South Llano River State Park. | Continue reading
"If it’s an area you use often, consider installing some water-loving plants." Homeowner shares frustrating problem with serious yard hazard: 'It may be time to talk to your neighbor' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
An EVG reader shared this from the SW entrance of Tompkins Square Park... where someone tossed five tiny Christmas trees... and perhapos an incriminating red Solo cup... | Continue reading
The DOC plans to repair the damage and add surveillance measures. Locals distraught after discovering beloved park destroyed by vandals: 'We're extremely disappointed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Removable Bosch batteries like the ones on this Gazelle Eclipse would be rendered useless if stolen. | Image: Gazelle Electric bikes built around Bosch’s smart drive systems will be getting a new digital Battery Lock function this summer that would make stolen batteries worthless … | Continue reading
The Hormometer is meant to be a one-step at-home test for cortisol and progesterone levels. | Image: Eli Health If you’re health-conscious, chances are your feed for the past year has been flooded with influencers evangelizing hormone balancing as a hack for easy weight loss, low … | Continue reading
The IrriSense smart sprinkler can be installed in 15 minutes with a garden hose and power cable. | Image: Aiper Aiper has announced a new smart watering solution at CES 2025 that could be as easy to set up as a traditional lawn sprinkler. The IrriSense Smart Irrigation Sprinkler … | Continue reading
Image: Current Backyard There’s a hot new smart pizza oven in town that’ll let you cook a 12-inch pizza in your apartment in two minutes. The $599 Current Backyard Model P electric pizza oven works both indoors and out, can customize cook time based on pizza construction, and has … | Continue reading
Image: Halliday Halliday Glasses have boarded the smart spectacles hype train, featuring “proactive” AI assistance and a near-eye display that shows information directly in the user’s field of view. Wearable technology startup Halliday says its flagship eyewear will be available … | Continue reading
SwitchBot’s new multitasking robot combines a robot vacuum with an adaptable platform that can support multiple gadgets. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot, the company behind the ingenious robot finger that presses buttons for you, just debuted the closest thing yet to a real Rosie th … | Continue reading
The Nexode Desktop Charger 500W can deliver up to 240W of power through a single USB-C port. | Image: Ugreen Ugreen has announced a new version of its Nexode desktop GaN charger, boosting the total power output from 300W to 500W, with up to 240W from a single USB-C port. It feat … | Continue reading
SwitchBot’s new video doorbell and monitor. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot has taken the wraps off a new video doorbell that comes with a monitor you can put inside your home. The 4.3-inch monitor serves as a “gateway” for SwitchBot products, as you can use it to see who’s at your … | Continue reading