Here's what we looked at this week:Why do humanoid robots move like humans? For efficiency's sake, oughtn't they have their own movement style? In Amsterdam, a hotel room with an airplane inside of it.KraussMaffei's ColorForm production method: Injection molding and painting … | Continue reading
Laura Hazard Owen: We need a Wirecutter for groceries. “What if local news organizations around the country made it part of their mission to help readers compare grocery prices around town?” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
Attackers could exploit several vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment unit, present in multiple car models including Mazda 3 (2014-2021), to execute arbitrary code with root permission. [...] | Continue reading
Shrimp cocktail, bacon-wrapped figs, and more fancy-pants snacks for when you're certain you'll be celebrating your team's success | Continue reading
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That Mac Mini SSD is removable! | Image: X user @L0vetodream Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini M4 has ditched the previous M2 machine’s SSD that was soldered to the logic board, as confirmed by teardowns like this one posted on X showing it has a single removable SSD module. It’s not A … | Continue reading
Palo Alto Networks warned customers to restrict access to their next-generation firewalls because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface. [...] | Continue reading
Instead of relying on fasteners to keep structures together in space, astronauts may need to use lasers to weld on the lunar surface. | Continue reading
Robert Eggers' remake of the vampire classic is being lauded as one of his best. | Continue reading
In regions with limited vegetation and low rainfall variability, the findings offer a global perspective on how extreme rainfall events impact health. A new analysis published in The BMJ reveals that extreme rainfall events are linked to a heightened risk of death from various ca … | Continue reading
Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to spread and cause severe symptoms in other mammals. | Continue reading
Dan Moren has reviewed the new Mac mini, and has high praise for the small machine: As the most versatile Mac, the Mac mini finds itself into all sorts of niches that no other Mac can easily (or cost-effectively) fill. Whether it’s rack-mounted as a server, hooked up to a TV, or … | Continue reading
I’ve been working hard on my video review of the Huion Kamvas 19 Pro using only Free/Libre and Open Source Software. Can’t wait to share it with you next week! In the meantime, here’s a piece I painted with it! 🎨 Full resolution & sources here krita | Continue reading
OpenAI is going through a rough patch and it's Elon's turn to take revenge. | Continue reading
All of my favorite podcasts are talking about the same thing this week. Can’t listen to them. I’m making progress on some audiobooks instead. | Continue reading
For all the crappy things that 2020 brought, the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory continues to sting. Since its demise, the failure has been under investigation, and a recent report sheds new light on what happened: Long-term zinc creep-induced failure in the 57-year-old teles … | Continue reading
Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading
The bone, described two decades after its discovery, suggests the species might have grown up to 20 percent bigger than other terror birds | Continue reading
This is Jessica. Larry Hedges relayed a quote to me recently that I thought others here might appreciate. It appears in an old Annals of Mathematical Statistics paper by Tukey and Cornfield: In almost any practical situation where analytical statistics … Continue reading → | Continue reading
I recently testified as an expert witness at a trial where the judge told prospective jurors to expect 4-6 weeks of service during which they’d be hearing about dull technical subjects. One lady mentioned a vacation that she’d booked and paid for prior to being summoned. She had … | Continue reading
I think it is beautiful if people have a purpose. But it should be valid to lead a purposeless life too. … Maybe it is okay to not pursue potential and just be okay with being. — Winne Lim | Continue reading
There’s a lot of great discussion at #FFconf about meaning and purpose, but I keep thinking about this terrific blog post by Winnie Lim on leading a purposeless life: https://winnielim.org/journal/on-leading-a-purposeless-life/ | Continue reading
Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. When they wanted to develop a new infant car seat, they turned to Pennsylvania-based ID firm DesignThink.DesignThink as the Innovation Incubator for the Ultra Lightweight Maxi Cosi Coral XP A Cold January Day in 201 … | Continue reading
A judge found that two media outlets alleging copyright violations hadn't demonstrated that they'd been harmed by OpenAI removing "copyright management information" from its training data. | Continue reading
Get $100 towards your purchase of the Galaxy Buds3 when trading in your old earbuds and combine that with the ongoing $30 discount to save even more. | Continue reading
Conversational search will understand memory and context so you can talk to it like a person. | Continue reading
The School of Life explains how a somber childhood can hinder a person's expression of happiness as they grow into adulthood. | Continue reading
Focus on the ball. Mesmerizing. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
Dig into these recipes for pickle dip, snack mix, kettle corn, deviled eggs and more easy-to-transport dishes to take to your next tailgate or sports-viewing potluck. | Continue reading
Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Donald Trump’s second term means significant changes for AI, crypto, and EV policy. Continue reading… | Continue reading
Can someone please get this lovely pregnant woman some mothballs, and a new outfit? Unless her doctor needs to check her cervix in between screenings, in which case I guess this was chosen very wisely. [Photo: Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Get … | Continue reading
My thanks to 1Password for sponsoring Six Colors this week. Imagine if you went to the movies and they charged $8000 for popcorn. This is something like what IT and security professionals feel when a software vendor hits them with an outrageous premium for Single Sign-On (SSO), o … | Continue reading
Isola Boschina is the oldest known island of the river Po—the longest river in Italy. When the island emerged in the 17th century, it became property of the bishop of Mantua. The island is big enough and in a good position to be one of the few stable river islands. The bishop gav … | Continue reading
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This one has been a long time in coming. On May 31, 2020, I announced here that I was writing a book on Dutch tool chests. Today, November, 8, 2024, “Dutch Tool Chests” is finally in our warehouse and available for order. (Surprise! – the cover is blue.) Inside the book, you’ll f … | Continue reading
"This is what a circular economy could look like." Woman shares 'amazing' tip to avoid common issue with most takeout orders: 'Could not be easier' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In Austin, Texas, a fox failed in its attempt to climb a wooden fence. Unfortunately as it slid down, one of the animal's back legs got caught between the slats. Fortunately, passers-by noticed the fox's predicament and called authorities. "Thankfully there was a table right ther … | Continue reading
Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes, but few will turn heads quite like the Mod Easy SideCar Sahara. This limited-edition ebike has been inspired by the WWII-era BMW R75 motorcycle, and comes complete with sand-beige desert camouflage. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, … | Continue reading
a reliable and straightforward technique The post The best way to get dog hair out of car| proven tips appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading
This easy chocolate pecan pie is a wonderfully rich and makes an easy holiday dessert. It is a twist on the classic pecan pie but loaded with chocolate flavors and a hint of bourbon. Impress your friends by making this sophisticated, chocolatey dessert! What makes this dessert be … | Continue reading
I’m still in my pajamas — haven’t changed since Tuesday night. I’m also drinking a fair amount and toggling between Netflix shows: Nobody Wants This, which is pleasant but über cliche (i.e., stupid); and Monsters, which, as the father of two boys, I find just plain disturbing. In … | Continue reading
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But he gets to be Lex Luthor next year, so... don't feel too bad? | Continue reading
Home Hack Tips shared some useful tips for getting the most out of common household items including overlooked designs and simple hacks. | Continue reading
Find My Mac is an incredibly valuable aspect of iCloud that allows you to find your Mac by using another Apple device’s Find My app, or through iCloud on the web. Aside from the obvious anti-theft aspects that make Find My Mac so important, the majority of users are more likely e … | Continue reading
The tool will likely be released anyway, testing Meta’s litigiousness. | Continue reading
Damon Linker in Persuasion: The results this time weren’t, to put it in poker terms, a rare inside straight easily manipulable by nefarious forces. Trump gained ground in nearly every corner of the country, among nearly every segment of the electorate. Which means Trump has real … | Continue reading
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope team has integrated the innovative Roman Coronagraph Instrument, marking a major milestone in exoplanet exploration technology. Installed at Goddard, the coronagraph aims to refine methods of observing planets beyond our solar system by reducing stell … | Continue reading