Windows 10’s end-of-life points to the sheer neglect that computer users face when their world isn’t completely defined by technology. Hey all, Ernie here with another theme week. This time, we’re going to focus on the long tail of hardware, and some forthcoming threats to that l … | Continue reading
This case is a reminder that public land belongs to all of us. Man hit with severe penalties for illegal scheme in public forest — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Canada is once again flirting with the idea of an east-west energy corridor. The vision sounds big and bold: a designated path across the country to carry everything from crude oil to natural gas, hydrogen to electricity. In this rapid, Trump-inflected election cycle, political l … | Continue reading
My odometer just hit 150,218. Below explains why we still love our 2019 Model 3 after 150,000 miles and nearly 5½ years. We are about to make our annual 1500-mile spring migration from Utah to northern Wisconsin and Tesla is still the only brand of EVs that can make that ... [con … | Continue reading
"Reducing the energy burden for low-income residents." Lawmaker presses forward with innovative legislation to reduce utility bills: 'Moral imperative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Not only alters the landscape but simultaneously poses an indirect risk." Scientists make stunning discovery after studying 20 years of satellite images of the globe: 'Important impacts' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“Your honor, the FTC calls Mark Zuckerberg.†Flanked by two bodyguards, Meta’s CEO solemnly strode into a Washington, DC courtroom. Despite his last-ditch efforts to avoid a trial, he was there, jaw clenched, to defend his company from being broken up by the US government. … | Continue reading
"It's a power thing." Town council adopts new tactics for handling yard equipment complaints: 'More like detectives than firemen' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I get a little grumpy when I open a new browser tab and am not greeted by a random public domain image from the Library of Congress. It’s like someone taking a knife to my IV drip of small joys. This is enabled by a little gizmo I have taken under my tech wing, the […] | Continue reading
Your favourite bear and mine recently posed a series of topics to me, and asked me to evaluate if they’re either underrated, or overrated. This immediately reminded me of the lyrics to that OK Go song, which is now almost a decade old. Upside down and inside out…! Anyway, to the … | Continue reading
"[It] may even need a little bit of adjustment." Tesla owner shares honest review after picking up new model: 'Anything you do with a car is always a compromise' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Washington has leverage over Tehran. Why won’t the administration press the advantage? | Continue reading
"The war ... [will] only get harder." Disturbing new data shows only 7 countries met safety benchmarks last year: 'More than half of these deaths' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This issue doesn't just impact the environment, but also public health. Experts raise red flags as disturbing issue threatens major US metropolitan area: 'Are we willing to clean up the residues of our past mistakes?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
By Sam McEachern, GM News In the first quarter, General Motors saw sales of its electric vehicles nearly double from the comparable year-ago quarter — we’re now the #2 seller of EVs in the U.S.1 But this was no overnight success story — GM has been dabbling with electric cars ... … | Continue reading
This feels entirely too dramatic, but yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my quitting World of Warcraft—an event that feels both overwrought and consequential. I’ve often written about the detrimental effects of how I used to play, and even though quitting still feels li … | Continue reading
🙌 I'm feeling much better now, no nausea anymore and my energy is slowly getting back. Got some blood work results, and my ferritin levels actually went up, so that's really good news! 💊I started taking probiotics and some supplements to help me restore my gut flo … | Continue reading
A new paper provides scientists with a groundbreaking tool for understanding cataclysmic events. Physicist Glennys Farrar has proposed a testable theory linking ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays to magnetic outflows from neutron star mergers, explaining key features and offering new d … | Continue reading
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 1 is coming to an end. Here's everything you need to know about its season finale. | Continue reading
Photo by William Klayer The spring scene outside McSorley’s today on Seventh Street... | Continue reading
The plan for America’s first all-female spaceflight was to look good, have a great time, and do a lot of screaming. And honestly? Mission accomplished. | Continue reading
The Italian philosopher and novelist, who came of age in Mussolini's Italy, penned a list of the 14 characteristics of fascism, all of which are currently present in the United States. The cult of tradition. This is the belief that the truth is already known once and for all. Fas … | Continue reading
The proposal would tackle two big problems. Lawmakers propose revolutionary use for old oil wells — here's what it could mean for the energy sector first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you’re the type of person who likes to maintain Inbox Zero, or who recently went and tidied up their Gmail inbox to get every email marked as read, you may come across a frustrating situation where Gmail shows 1 unread message, and you simply can’t locate that unread email mes … | Continue reading
James Bond's shoulder holster has been hung in his closet. His fabled Walther PPK is locked in a drawer. Even his trademark vodka martini is sitting at the bar, unsipped… Ever since the ending frames of No Time To Die ran through digital projectors in 2021, the multibillion dolla … | Continue reading
"Delivering cost savings, and stimulating growth." Business owners forced to change habits after new government mandate: 'We will take a pragmatic approach to implementation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As mentioned earlier, the Tompkins Square Park field house has returned to service after nearly two years of upgrades. EVG's Stacie Joy was at this afternoon's ribbon-cutting ceremony... we'll post the photos and a recap in the morning. | Continue reading
"We can't stop global warming without stopping this kind of excess." Photos of $300 million superyacht spark outrage off picturesque coastline: 'What an eye-sore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The Masters is definitely the time when we put our best foot forward." Prestigious tournament generates record-breaking revenue at critical time: 'We need the proper cash' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new enzyme can turn lignin waste into valuable chemicals using green, hydrogen peroxide-based processing, offering a cleaner, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based methods. Approximately 98% of lignin, a by-product of forestry derived from plants, is currently discarded. H … | Continue reading
Burnout is rampant in the climate space. Burnout itself is the “prolonged response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job” (Maslach & Leiter, 2016). A recent study of climate professionals found that 96% report “high” or “very high” levels of burnout (Climate … | Continue reading
"What we see is firms latching onto consumers' beliefs and perceptions." Supreme Court revives high-profile class-action case against major dairy company: 'Very salient for consumers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Like, you clearly can come to that conclusion on the ground." Katy Perry sparks outrage with comments about historic space flight: 'It won't be about me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A cockatoo named Sweet Pea was hanging out in an enclosed patio with her dog-pal, Copper, when the two spotted another dog walking by outside. So one of them started barking her head off — and it wasn't the pup. "Guard birds are the best," reads the caption on their video. — Read … | Continue reading
Not everything was news. Not even close. The post Video Game Blogs From The 2000s Were Fast, Reckless And Very Bad At News appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
The work is ongoing. Customs officials make disturbing discovery during routine search: 'First major global seizure of its kind' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What happened to the man who once told the US Senate “creators deserve control over how their creations are used”? | Continue reading
More than four years after it was first filed, the government's case is only getting harder to prove | Continue reading
Guessing the president’s next move is an exercise in intellectual humility, writes Matthew Continetti. | Continue reading
"What a joke." Shopper speechless after spotting bizarre detail on item at thrift store: 'They couldn't even be bothered' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists are urging governments to fund better waste management in Arctic villages. Experts issue urgent warning after witnessing unsettling shift in polar bear actions: 'We were super surprised' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Launching an MVP is a huge step toward validating your idea, engaging real customers, and proving your business model to investors. To make this vision a reality, you need the right team behind you. Whether you are a founder setting out to build v1, or an established company cons … | Continue reading
Safari Extensions One of my current strategies to minimize the ability of tech companies, starting with Google, to use browser fingerprinting to extract information from my browsing habits involves rotating among a half dozen browsers on my Mac. Because I have long used Chromium- … | Continue reading
Speaking of James, I saw he linked to blogroll.org: You are viewing a humanly curated list of 633 fine personal & independent blogs and sites that are updated regularly. No algorithms ever! And I’m on there! This made my morning. Whomever submitted me to that, thank you. Alas, no … | Continue reading
The update will be part of the 2024.2 software version. Tesla updates long-awaited safety feature with surprise shift: 'If your vehicle has the necessary hardware…' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The McMurtry Spéirling has just redefined what "hypercar" actually means. The little single-seater electric beast dethroned a 21-year-old record held by a Formula 1 car at the Top Gear Test Track ... and not in a very subtle way. It went for the full usurper kill. Continue Readin … | Continue reading
Watch this incredible footage of a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park creating an "alert circle" during the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Monday morning in southern California. The footage was posted on the Park's Instagram, with the following … | Continue reading
"I have fought to eradicate this for 10 years." Homeowner faces uphill battle after discovering invasive pest spreading throughout garden: 'Impossible to get out' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading