The three pillars of completing a home renovation without stress

A total home renovation can feel like an overwhelming project for homeowners. With so many decisions to make, where to start, what to prioritise and how to avoid costly mistakes,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 10 minutes ago

Sola emerges from stealth with $30M to build the ‘Stripe for security’

Enterprises these days can choose from hundreds of apps and services available to secure their networks, data and assets — nearly as many more to help them manage all the alerts and extra work that those security apps generate. But what if you could build your own apps, customise … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 11 minutes ago

Fluff

Probably not a cat but I mostly take photos of cats and birds, and our very persistent Jay rarely visits these days. Let’s say, the above photo represents me when it’s 10pm and is my reading time. | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 16 minutes ago

Scientists Unlock Secret to Safer, More Powerful Batteries – And It’s in Your Closet

Scientists have demonstrated that nylon enhances the performance of lithium batteries. Scientists in Saudi Arabia have made a significant breakthrough that could enhance the performance and reduce the cost of lithium-metal batteries by integrating nylon into their design, accordi … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 16 minutes ago

Political typology quiz

From Pew Research, this political typology quiz is from four years ago but… Tags: Pew Research, politics, quiz | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 17 minutes ago

Wii U emulator Cemu just got a big update on Android

The Android alpha shows surprisingly good performance in our testing. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 20 minutes ago

Alienware AW2725Q QD-OLED Review: Pretty Picture, but Pricey

This is the ultra-expensive monitor you buy for the sake of your too-expensive new graphics card. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 21 minutes ago

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 21 minutes ago

Google Gemini could soon be answering questions about your video uploads (APK teardown)

You might be asking Gemini to make sense of your videos soon. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 22 minutes ago

UK Greenlights Amazon Kuiper, Starlink Faces New Rival

Last month, Ofcom, the United Kingdom’s telecom regulator, granted Amazon’s Kuiper Systems a license to provide low-Earth orbit-based (LEO) broadband Internet in the country. The move places Kuiper systems in a rival position with the industry leader, and SpaceX subsidiary, Starl … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 22 minutes ago

These are my 9 favorite watch faces for the OnePlus Watch 3 and 2

A massive screen deserves a hardworking design. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 22 minutes ago

A trove of roadside attractions awaits you in Hatch, New Mexico

If you like spicy food and kitschy roadside attractions, you absolutely MUST visit Hatch, New Mexico, the "chile capital of the world." I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon there recently, and I can tell you that if you're ever anywhere near southern New Mexico, it's a must-s … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 22 minutes ago

Some say passkeys are clunky — this startup wants to change that

Hawcx, backed by Engineering Capital, aims to solve passkeys' adoption challenge with its new tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 22 minutes ago

Police department reveals plans to roll out fleet of customized Cybertrucks: 'Cutting-edge'

The department has also released two mockup images showing how the Cybertrucks would be customized and outfitted for police service. Police department reveals plans to roll out fleet of customized Cybertrucks: 'Cutting-edge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 22 minutes ago

The Day Southwest Died

When we look back in the distant future, I think we’ll remember today as the […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 22 minutes ago

Repair – Art Restoration

Last November we were fortunate enough to travel to Firenze and we were able to visit Santa Maria Novella where the well-known Masaccio is. If you’ve ever taken an art history class you likely learned about how this particular work — is “one of the first and foremost examples of … | Continue reading


@transactionswithbeauty.com | 22 minutes ago

AI: Take a guess

LLMs are, in essence, guessing machines. They work by determining what’s probably the answer. And that means they’re great for ideas — and terrible for facts. | Continue reading


@onemanandhisblog.com | 35 minutes ago

Amazing remake of Bomb Jack for 40-year-old 8-bit computer

Anthony Flack's Bomb Jack Extra Sugar is a remake of arcade classic Bomb Jack for the Amstrad CPC, an 8-bit microcomputer popular in Europe in the 1980s. It's a remarkable implementation of the game, achieving near-arcade perfection from an unlikely system by using every trick in … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 35 minutes ago

Canada is heading for a booze revolution—if the provinces stay out of the way

The post Canada is heading for a booze revolution—if the provinces stay out of the way appeared first on The Logic. | Continue reading


@thelogic.co | 36 minutes ago

Kyle Gordon, the comedian behind "Planet of the Bass," strikes again

Someone needs to stop this guy before he comes for a niche music subgenre that I actually like. After getting his big break by starting with 90s Eurodance, NYC-based musical comedian Kyle Gordon has continued to work his way down the list, crafting pitch-perfect parody songs both … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 37 minutes ago

Hekla – Turnar

Hekla Turnar Theremin virtuoso Hekla Magnúsdóttir’s third album is austere and uncompromising, but it more than rewards careful listening Turnar by Hekla For a few bars it seems like things might be straightforward, even pleasant. ‘Inni’, the opening track on Icelandic theremin v … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 37 minutes ago

Anonymouse's magical tiny mouse shops in Sweden

Who is making tiny shops for mice in Sweden and why? An artist who goes by the name AnonyMouse makes anonymous miniatures on the street. The artist's installations are mouse themed, like this awesome mouse vinyl shop in Sweden. If you're not paying attention, it's quite easy to m … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 52 minutes ago

EV expert catches stunning footage of next-gen tech that could transform future cars: 'This is brilliant'

"A game-changer in the automotive industry under development." EV expert catches stunning footage of next-gen tech that could transform future cars: 'This is brilliant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 52 minutes ago

Eye surgeons turn to teeth in astonishing vision treatments

A surgical procedure to restore the power of sight to blind patients using their teeth is slowly gaining traction around the world, with Canada opening its first clinic for this treatment. Continue Reading Category: Medical Innovations, Body & Mind Tags: Surgery, Eye surgery, Vis … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 59 minutes ago

My personal OneDrive has seemingly gone off the rails. It reported that I had deleted thousands of files when I hadn’t. I’m also seeing many duplicated files for no known reason. Stranger still, my 2021 blog post about resetting OneDrive was my most popular post last week. Coinci … | Continue reading


@cdevroe.com | 1 hour ago

Companies join forces to raise $1.5 billion for Amazon protection: 'The difference between success and failure'

"We have 10 months until we unite in the heart of the Amazon at a defining moment for people and the planet." Companies join forces to raise $1.5 billion for Amazon protection: 'The difference between success and failure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

1963's Kulička is a magical animation by Karel Zeman

Kulička (translated as The Glass Marble) is a short animated film from 1963, created by Czech animator and filmmaker Karel Zeman. The film is known for its unique and visually striking style due to the way it blends live-action and animation (a hallmark of Zeman's work). — Read t … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Il viaggio come crescita personale: intervista a Livia Rinaldi

Quando pensiamo al viaggio, immaginiamo valigie, mappe, itinerari. Ma ci sono viaggi che non si fanno solo con il corpo, bensì anche con l’anima.In questa intervista scopriamo l’approccio unico di Livia Rinaldi, che unisce Biodanza, astrologia e viaggio consapevole in esperienze … | Continue reading


@mercoledituttalasettimana.com | 1 hour ago

British cartoonist R.E. Burke detained by ICE

British cartoonist R.E. (Becky) Burke has been in ICE custody in Tacoma, Washington since February 26. She had been on a planned four-month backpacking trip in North America, but when she attempted to cross from the U.S. into Canada, she was denied entry, and when she returned to … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app

Microsoft is ending support of its Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27th. If you use the Remote Desktop app to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box machines then you’ll have to transition to the Windows app instead. The new Windows app, which l … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Mahmoud Khalil and the Fight over Free Speech. Plus. . .

A White House official says the case is a ‘blueprint’ for more arrests. An explosive new book from a Facebook whistleblower. Tina Brown on Meghan Markle. And more. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

Episode 764 | Finding Hockey Stick Growth with an A.I. Wrapper (with Jordan Gal)

How do you build an MVP for an AI-enabled SaaS? In episode 764, Rob Walling interviews Jordan Gal, co-founder of Rosie, to learn about how he pivoted from Rally to build an AI-driven product for small business owners. Jordan shares insights into the challenges of finding product- … | Continue reading


@startupsfortherestofus.com | 1 hour ago

Touching Words: on Poetry in Memoir

by TJ Price At a certain point, all memory is fiction. What we retain of the past is selective—our brain typically glosses over the finer details—even the substance of it is subject to change. Our past, much like our present and future, is fluid, constantly running, and not even … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists Uncover How a Melting Arctic Is Driving Droughts and Extreme Weather

New research reveals that Arctic sea ice loss can disrupt weather worldwide, making California drier while increasing winter humidity in parts of Europe. Using advanced models, scientists isolated this effect, showing how melting ice alters atmospheric circulation. These findings … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Giving blood frequently may make your blood cells healthier

Men who had given blood more than 100 times in their life were more likely to have blood cells carrying certain beneficial mutations, suggesting that donating blood promotes the growth of these cells | Continue reading


@newscientist.com | 1 hour ago

Homeowner returns from vacation to find HOA destroyed property: 'I did not consent or approve of that'

"You'll likely need a lawyer." Homeowner returns from vacation to find HOA destroyed property: 'I did not consent or approve of that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? It's actually a 5th state of matter.

Is ranch dressing a solid or a liquid? A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Maximize Loft Bed Storage With This Brilliant IKEA Dresser Hack

I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as too much storage, especially if you live in a smaller home. Maximizing every inch is an ongoing goal in our two-bedroom, so I’m always on the prowl for more space-saving solutions. Currently, I’m brainstorming ideas for my son’s b … | Continue reading


@ikeahackers.net | 1 hour ago

How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town 

The ambitious executives at Gotion wanted to join America’s EV gold rush. Then came geopolitics. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 hour ago

These New Puritans Unveil new LP, Crooked Wing

Listen to first track, Caroline Polachek duet 'Industrial Love Song', on tQ. These New Puritans with Caroline Polachek by Holly Whitaker These New Puritans have announced details of Crooked Wing, Jack and George Barnett's first album since 2019's Inside The Rose, releasing a new … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 1 hour ago

Termespheres are the spherical paintings of Dick Termes

At the Termesphere Gallery in Spearfish, South Dakota, you can see striking paintings by artist Dick Termes made on hanging spheres instead of traditional flat canvases. He calls his works "Termespheres". Watching these paintings rotate creates the experience of viewing a closed … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Death Stranding 2 looks ridiculous—and Game of the Year material

After months of speculation following a cryptic announcement and an even more bizarre full-length trailer, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach finally has a release date. At a special panel devoted to the game at South by Southwest 2025, director, writer, lead designer, head of casti … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Randwick Bowling Club at sunset, New Year’s Day 2025

A throw back Tuesday photo… throwing all the way back to New Year’s Day 2025, as dusk falls on a balmy mid-summer’s evening, at the Avenue Randwick, AKA Randwick Bowling Club, in another life. | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 1 hour ago

Company sparks controversy with jaw-dropping plan to fuel its equipment: 'Sets a new example'

"This move also has broader implications for the energy sector." Company sparks controversy with jaw-dropping plan to fuel its equipment: 'Sets a new example' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Pluralistic: Daniel Pinkwater's "Jules, Penny and the Rooster" (11 Mar 2025)

Today's links Daniel Pinkwater's "Jules, Penny and the Rooster": Klong! We are ALL pickles. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readi … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 1 hour ago

CALL. CALL NOW. [pols, US]

AMERICANS WITH DEMOCRAT SENATORS, tl;dr: call them TODAY, tell them you absolutely expect them to shut down the government by voting against the CR bill if the GOP doesn't provide massive concessions, and maybe even then. And whatever position they take, take it to social media i … | Continue reading


@siderea.dreamwidth.org | 1 hour ago

Brompton G e-bike review: truth in advertising

It fit! Despite Brompton embiggening everything on its iconic folding bike, I was chuffed to see the new model G e-bike collapse into a compact package I could hoist onto the narrow tray inside my adventure van — the first crucial step in testing what Brompton calls “the most … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

40 Years On: The Sisters Of Mercy’s First And Last And Always Revisited

Julian Marszalek looks back four decades to the hit album that shouldn't have been and nearly wasn't. This feature was first published 16/03/2015 The clues to The Sisters of Mercy's imminent implosion were already in place: Ben Gunn's departure in 1983 after the band's first US t … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 1 hour ago