WBIT#3: Can good team dynamics make Agile obsolete?

Kyle welcomes Wes Copeland, a senior frontend engineer at Apartment Advisor, to the interview. They talk about how good test coverage helps you develop software faster, the benefits of low-fidelity prototypes, and why he prefers to avoid vibes-driven development. | Continue reading


@stackoverflow.blog | 37 minutes ago

New report exposes major problem with UK government's restrictions: 'Should be ringing alarm bells'

The new laws governing rodenticide use have had a notable negative effect. New report exposes major problem with UK government's restrictions: 'Should be ringing alarm bells' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 47 minutes ago

NASA’s Eyes in the Sky Reveal LA’s Hidden Air Pollution Crisis

NASA’s TEMPO sensor observed significant changes in air pollution in Los Angeles in early January 2025. Initially monitoring routine emissions, it soon tracked intense NO2 plumes from two major fires exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, showcasing the sensor’s critical role in environ … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 48 minutes ago

The DAFT visa and the new IND pilot

Wesley de Robles is an immigration lawyer from the Netherlands, and the founder and CEO of INLS. He has worked for over seven years at the IND, within the self-employed visa unit... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 hour ago

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds Gaming Earbuds Review – New Form Factor, Same Great Sound

Gaming earbuds? They’re a thing, if you can believe it. In a world where AirPods are now a common sight, why would you want a dedicated TWS earbud just for gaming? There’s one specific reason: consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series don’t play well with Bluetooth headsets. Well, mo … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 1 hour ago

Indigenous-led group celebrates historic Wall Street-inspired agreement over land: 'Today is a big day'

"It will help us go back to our traditions and our culture.” Indigenous-led group celebrates historic Wall Street-inspired agreement over land: 'Today is a big day' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

For MIT-WHOI Joint Program student Faith Brooks, the sky’s the limit

Brooks is researching the impact of coastal pond breaching on preventing and mitigating harmful algal blooms, and will report to Naval Aviation Schools Command to begin flight training this fall. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Interim driving test in the Netherlands to be temporarily scrapped from April

The Central Bureau for Driving Licences (CBR) in the Netherlands has announced that the interim driving test will be unavailable from April 1, 2025. The test which acts as a trial... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 hour ago

Best induction stoves to power up your kitchen in 2025

Induction stoves are faster, safer, more efficient, and better for indoor air quality than gas stoves. Best induction stoves to power up your kitchen in 2025 first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Went down the rabbit hole of old links and started listening to this episode of Core Int about Steve Jobs. 12 years ago. Blog posts and podcasts are an amazing snapshot in time. | Continue reading


@manton.org | 1 hour ago

llm-gemini 0.9

llm-gemini 0.9 This new release of my llm-gemini plugin adds support for two new experimental models: learnlm-1.5-pro-experimental is "an experimental task-specific model that has been trained to align with learning science principles when following system instructions for teachi … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

Apple’s Next Software Updates Will Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically

Juli Clover, MacRumors: When installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be turned on automatically on compatible devices, Apple says in the developer release notes for the updates. Eric Schwarz: The documentation is for 15.3, so I suspect the … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 1 hour ago

The Star That Proved the Universe Is Bigger Than We Imagined

Pinpointing a Milepost Marker Star that Opened the Realm of Galaxies At the dawn of the 20th century, astronomers faced a cosmic puzzle. The night sky was dotted with more than 100 nebulous objects cataloged in the late 1700s by French astronomer Charles Messier. Most were identi … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Run DeepSeek R1 or V3 with MLX Distributed

Run DeepSeek R1 or V3 with MLX Distributed Handy detailed instructions from Awni Hannun on running the enormous DeepSeek R1 or v3 models on a cluster of Macs using the distributed communication feature of Apple's MLX library. DeepSeek R1 quantized to 4-bit requires 450GB in aggre … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 2 hours ago

Tesla-donated Cybertrucks aid California wildfire first responders in unexpected way: 'They have been vital to our operations'

"Utilized as battery banks at the station until power is restored." Tesla-donated Cybertrucks aid California wildfire first responders in unexpected way: 'They have been vital to our operations' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

When I quit Twitter, I had about 10,000 tweets. Not many by today’s standards. In all of that time, I remember deleting… one tweet. It was at WWDC. I’d like to think I rarely delete posts because I still stand by almost everything I wrote. But also, there’s always room in a blog … | Continue reading


@manton.org | 2 hours ago

Financial Watchdog: Markets Could Soon Freak Out From Climate Catastrophes

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has warned in a new report that financial markets could be disrupted by climate change and associated catastrophes in a number of ways. From costs rising slowly but significantly over time to sudden unexpected shocks having huge ripple effects, … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Oyster blood: A new frontier in fighting infection

Researchers have discovered that proteins found in oyster blood have bacteria-killing properties and can boost the effectiveness of some common antibiotics whose use has been negatively affected by the global rise in drug resistance. Continue Reading Category: Medical Innovations … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Aesthetic Exploration- The Wild West

The western / cowboy culture is something that exists from over two centuries of rich history, and in the modern day is quite departed from its roots. Originating from the lifestyles of horse-riding cattle tenders, the Cowboy aesthetic is largely rooted in 18th century American e … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 2 hours ago

Engineers develop revolutionary system that transforms seawater into next-gen energy source — here's what you need to know

This development could be a turning point. Engineers develop revolutionary system that transforms seawater into next-gen energy source — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

I’ve been personally attacked a bunch today over a thread and private email that went off the rails, more personal criticism than I’ve received in the entire 8 years of running Micro.blog. A little stunned. But there have also been some amazing, thoughtful posts about what we’re … | Continue reading


@manton.org | 2 hours ago

This company is using cutting-edge tech to change how common chemicals are made — here's how it could shake up a trillion-dollar industry

For now, it is limited to select chemicals. This company is using cutting-edge tech to change how common chemicals are made — here's how it could shake up a trillion-dollar industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

How worried should you be about Blue 2? Here's what experts say

"There should be concern, but consumers shouldn't panic." How worried should you be about Blue 2? Here's what experts say first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Wrote a draft post, deleted it. Trying to remind myself that I do not need to have the last word on every topic. Sometimes it’s better to just let things go. | Continue reading


@manton.org | 3 hours ago

Urban forester shares surprising benefits of tiny native plant gardens in cities: 'There is power in numbers'

"What a great idea." Urban forester shares surprising benefits of tiny native plant gardens in cities: 'There is power in numbers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Usually on election night and the day after, I dig into county stats, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it in November. Finally looked up my precinct here in Austin: 84% for Kamala Harris. 🇺🇸 | Continue reading


@manton.org | 3 hours ago

How Much Can Trump Change with the Stroke of His Pen?

Jed Rubenfeld separates hype from reality on Trump’s executive orders. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 3 hours ago

The January 6 Pardons and the Rule of Law

Trump’s sweeping proclamation sets free many who violently attacked police. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 3 hours ago

The Four Roman Fresco Styles

Roman society was that of violence, triumphs, opulence, and poverty, but most of all it was a society that adored the dramatic. From arranged battles in the colosseum to the adoration of generals that destroyed the barbarians, the Romans loved a good story. One way they told stor … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 hours ago

Good samaritan shares before-and-after photos of vital forest project: 'Nice job'

"Start an invasive removal company!" Good samaritan shares before-and-after photos of vital forest project: 'Nice job' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Geoengineering Gone Wrong? Proposed Climate Solution Could Actually Have Dangerous Side Effects

Utah atmospheric scientists reveal that a proposed “geoengineering” strategy to remove a potent greenhouse gas could worsen air quality while offering minimal benefits. As human activities release increasing amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, numerous proposals have … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

VirtualBox Update Adds Support for Linux Kernel 6.13

VirtualBox 7.1.6 is out, the third maintenance release to the VirtualBox 7.1 stable series first released in September of last year. Headline offering in this update is initial support for the recently released Linux kernel 6.13 in Linux Guest Additions, plus improved support for … | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 3 hours ago

Leaving Records Is ‘Staying’

The LA-based label Leaving Records has posted two tracks for free streaming off its latest release, Staying: Leaving Records Aid to Artists Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. That’s two out of just shy of 100 — yes, 100. Wisely, they lead with some strengths, a bubbling track … | Continue reading


@disquiet.com | 3 hours ago

State lawmakers propose new fee on megayacht owners — here's how it could work

"By one estimate, if megayachts were their own country, they would be 110th out of 211 in carbon emissions." State lawmakers propose new fee on megayacht owners — here's how it could work first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

What I’ve Been Playing – High Fashion Edition

This is more of a what’s new in games I have been playing I suppose. My game playing has extremely stagnated and I have honestly stagnated on how much I give a shit about games (and almost everything honestly). But let’s not dwell too deeply on that right…. Right? Everything is f … | Continue reading


@lameazoid.com | 3 hours ago

Homeowner seeks advice on popular appliance upgrade after fire destroys kitchen: 'I'm desperate'

"There’s no way we can spend more than $2K, and I had hoped to spend under $1,500." Homeowner seeks advice on popular appliance upgrade after fire destroys kitchen: 'I'm desperate' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Techdirt covers the empty promise from Mark Zuckerberg on the fact-checking team, including this comment: Texas is, apparently, famous for its unbiased, neutral residents, as compared to California, where it is constitutionally impossible to be unbiased. 🤪 | Continue reading


@manton.org | 4 hours ago

Six short video demos of LLM and Datasette projects

Last Friday Alex Garcia and I hosted a new kind of Datasette Public Office Hours session, inviting members of the Datasette community to share short demos of projects that they had built. The session lasted just over an hour and featured demos from six different people. We broadc … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 4 hours ago

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@aesdes.org | 4 hours ago

The Curse of Easy Money

In 1977, economists noticed something strange in the Netherlands. The discovery of natural gas had made the country rich. Really rich. But the wealth was … The post The Curse of Easy Money appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading


@gapingvoid.com | 4 hours ago

New Ford Nugget camper van might just be the best one yet

One of the most buzzworthy new automaker camper vans of 2024 is getting even better in 2025. Ford has debuted a new long-wheelbase variant of its small, efficient Nugget camper van, and this one packs a fully installed toilet ... as well as the kitchen sink. The new indoor toilet … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

Local business owners turn sheds into tiny homes for hurricane survivors — here's how they're helping those in need

"You don't just go set them down like you do here." Local business owners turn sheds into tiny homes for hurricane survivors — here's how they're helping those in need first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Scientists Unveil Stunning New Images of Hidden Exocomet Belts Around 74 Nearby Stars

Astrophysicists have achieved a major breakthrough by capturing images of exocomet belts around 74 nearby stars. Using the ALMA and SMA telescopes, they identified millimeter-sized pebbles in these belts, offering unprecedented insights into their structure and evolution. The fin … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 hours ago

TikTok comes back from the dead

PLUS: What we actually learned about Mark Zuckerberg last week | Continue reading


@platformer.news | 4 hours ago

When Auschwitz Becomes a Theme Park

Holocaust and tourism are a strange pairing: a road trip to hell. Jesse Eisenberg’s new movie, ‘A Real Pain,’ has us strap in. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 4 hours ago

Amazon's Selling a Ton of These 55 Weird, New Things That People Are Obsessed With

If you’re wondering what the current It products on Amazon are, you've come to the right place. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 hours ago

User sounds off after discovering disturbing social media trend: 'Infuriates me to no end'

"The one who sent me the image I've uploaded was completely fooled." User sounds off after discovering disturbing social media trend: 'Infuriates me to no end' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…

I have a habit of picking up books on China as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians and youth influence … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago