Swedish electric foiling innovator Candela has revealed that its P-12 ferry is heading to the US for the first time. Thanks to a partnership with Fly Tahoe, the craft will drastically cut travel times for tourists heading to Lake Tahoe's ski resorts. Continue Reading Category: Ma … | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! In 2018, Andrea James posted about drone cameras revealing dozens of previously unobserved lines in the Nazca desert. The New York Times now reports that hundreds more geoglyphs have been found there since. — Read the re … | Continue reading
Congressperson Lauren Boebert has joined Cameo, Joining George Santos and Matt Gaetz in the lucrative world of personal messages for MAGAs. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! It's not against the House of Representatives ethics rules, and even if it were, … | Continue reading
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LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The London Standard (formerly Evening Standard) reports, based on postings on Chinese social media, that Nintendo's Switch 2 will be out in March 2025, with an official announcement in January. — Read the rest The post L … | Continue reading
The link collection tool Sill is now available to all Bluesky and Mastodon users, the app’s creator Tyler Fisher announced on Friday. If you remember the news aggregator app Nuzzel, you’ll be familiar with the basic concept of Sill. (Twitter shut down Nuzzel after acquiring the s … | Continue reading
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The method could help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms. | Continue reading
Punful titles for $200, Alec. What is the word to describe when something tastes really, really good? Savor the question. And get ready for more dusty old web era meandering. I’m writing about maybe one of the oldest web 2.0 (can I even use that phrase without sounding out of fas … | Continue reading
Accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz didn't waste anytime finding another job after fleeing from politics. And it's one that would make former Congressliar George Santos proud. The former Florida lawmaker is now offering to make personalized videos on Cameo — where disgraced politic … | Continue reading
My message to establishments that have family restrooms. THANK YOU. Before I had a child with a disability, I was oblivious to a lot of things. I foolishly assumed that all kids went to restaurants, and used public restrooms and even transitioned from riding in a cart to walking. … | Continue reading
Earlier this week, funk metal band Primus announced that they are currently holding open auditions to find a new drummer, after Tim "Herb" Alexander departed the group abruptly at the end of October, explaining that he had "lost his passion for playing." — Read the rest The post … | Continue reading
Rats have sniffed out landmines and searched for earthquake survivors. Now, they are being trained to detect evidence of wildlife smuggling. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! African giant pouched rats can grow to be as large as a small house cat. — Read … | Continue reading
Researchers have used visible light and gold-copper electrodes to improve CO2 conversion efficiency and selectivity, paving the way for sustainable energy advancements. By combining visible light with electrochemistry, researchers have significantly improved the conversion of car … | Continue reading
If you like, you know, relaxing and stuff, which I do not The post Sensory Deprivation Tanks Are A Real Thing You Can Do appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
Most dogs aren't bred to feel at ease in our homes, but scientists studying puppy cognition have found ways you can help yours adapt | Continue reading
Projects to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by making the oceans less acidic are popping up all over the world – New Scientist visited one in New York City’s East river | Continue reading
TL;DR: Save 70% on this winter cashmere scarf with this early Black Friday deal. You know that one person who never knows what to wear? Then, they bundle up like they're headed to the North Pole anyway. This cashmere-blend scarf is the perfect thing to get them for the holidays — … | Continue reading
We’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate Thanksgiving, although we’ll continue to publish articles on our website. You can look forward to the next email issue on 9 December 2024. | Continue reading
Let’s face it—some people are just top tier. Your ride-or-die best friends, your closest family, your go-to person. For them, the usual socks or gift card won’t cut it. Enter this lineup of gifts over $100 that are just as thoughtful as they are timeless: Dinnerware they’ll use d … | Continue reading
The venue said new proposals could place it at "serious risk" MOTH Club in Hackney has launched a petition encouraging people to oppose plans to build new flats close to the venue. Two separate planning proposals for the flats on Morning Lane, the road next to MOTH Club, have bee … | Continue reading
The same cunning legal strategy that "won" Alex Jones his default judgments also helped The Onion purchase the stinking remains of his awful business. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! There aren't a lot of videos or topics on YouTube that can command ne … | Continue reading
On their Holiday single Chandra invites everyone to a place of happiness and fun, stacked with glee and cookies for all. | Continue reading
The band will play Dublin's 3Arena in November 2025 My Bloody Valentine have announced a one-off live show for late 2025, which will be their first concert since 2018. The band posted to social media today confirming that they are set to play Dublin's 3Arena on November 22, offer … | Continue reading
The upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 Sequoia releases, now in public beta, let you securely share a link to a lost AirTag or other Find My item with anyone. You’ll also soon have a special way to share tracking links directly with airlines when your luggage is missi … | Continue reading
New Story and weather, new me in Sonoma County. | Continue reading
If I asked you where your mass comes from, your answer might involve an extra muffin or two. However, if I ask a science enthusiast the same question, I would expect to hear that the real origin of mass is from a physical phenomenon called the Higgs field. While that claim is oft … | Continue reading
Macy's has been forced to delay the release of its quarterly financials as they discovered a $154 million case of embezzlement. A single employee set up a scheme around "small package delivery" that involved stealing 154 million dollars from Macy's. The thievery is reported to ha … | Continue reading
Following some questions from a couple of readers, Andy Glenn, author of “Backwoods Chairmakers: In Search of the Appalachian Ladderback Chairmaker,” writes: The post-and-rung chairs found in the final chapters of “Backwoods Chairmakers“ were printed without dimensions. This was … | Continue reading
It’s impossible to know our place in history. Trapped in the furious back and forth of current events, from elections to dangerous conflicts, we can lose sight of how long it can take for processes emerging now to play out over time. I was reminded of this last week when, during … | Continue reading
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Great news for aging populations and folks with mobility issues: Lower-body exoskeletons are having a moment, with multiple designs in development. Hyundai's H-MEX is designed to allow paraplegics to walk: Its sister product, the X-ble MEX, is for rehabilitating those who could p … | Continue reading
I am tempted to use time away from the office to catch up on things that I should have done at the office if I weren’t so damn busy. – David While David is reflecting on his sabbatical, I think this roles into most jobs. I recently worked most of a weekend because stuff needed [… … | Continue reading
This video shows the traditional sportsmanship and camaraderie Pickleball is known for, escalated to a championship level. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Mexico's Playa Del Carmen Club played host to the Quintana Roo International Pickleball champions … | Continue reading
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to bring back the state’s rebate for new electric vehicle purchases if President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to kill the federal tax credit. During the campaign, Trump vowed to eliminate P … | Continue reading
A list of books read by Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street, including The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, I know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, and The Handmaiden’s Tale (sic) by Margaret Atwood. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
Rules help set constraints on our work and while I don’t advocate rigid adherence to rules, they’re there to make you think and help you decide if you’re making the right decision. Here are 10 good ones to get you started. I like number 7 as it helps reduce needless complexity. I … | Continue reading
Source: Apple. Today, Apple announced the finalists for its App Store Awards, a selection of apps picked by the App Store Editorial team each fall to recognize “exceptional user experience, design, and innovation from developers across the world.” This year’s awards are a little … | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Save over $100 on the Sony's noise-cancelling over-the-ears headphones for Black Friday. | Continue reading
Silverstone’s new FLP01 PC case looks like a relic from the late ‘90s. | Screenshot: X SilverStone’s new FLP01 PC case looks it was created in a time when desktop computers had turbo buttons and bragging rights were earned by having a Pentium chip inside. In reality, the retro b … | Continue reading
I agree with Chris the more of the writer is in the blog the more I’m interested. Yes I want to hear about your golf weekend with kids, or your struggle with technology or your garden. Yes I do want to read your longer writing that more philosophical. I want to read interesting t … | Continue reading
[This is a very, very dumb crime.] I got my first good laugh in the month of November from this ridiculous scam. The hubris on display here, as well as the high level of effort on the part of the conspirators, is just great. Look at this high-quality costume! [Photo credit: Calif … | Continue reading
You can save 35% on the Anker Prime Charger this Black Friday week with this Amazon limited time deal. | Continue reading
Following its Mondo and 28' Model Tiny, Tiny House Listings has created a new towable dwelling named the Lad. Suited to those looking for a low-budget downsizing option, it features a compact and utilitarian interior suitable for up to two people. Continue Reading Category: Tiny … | Continue reading
Just the way we like it. The post Sharon Stone Brought Big Glam, In The Form of a Big Train, to Torino first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The first person arrested under Nassau County, New York's ban on masks—supposedly a public safety measure—was a pro-Palestinian protestor wearing a kaffiyeh. After footage of the arrest made the news, the charges are bei … | Continue reading
Plus, the cast and crew of Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim tease its intriguing additions to Middle-earth. | Continue reading