Rakuten Kobo has quietly unveiled a new colour variant for their Kobo Stylus 2. It is now available in a new white colour, in addition to the standard black one. They also have the Kobo Stylus 2 Replacement Tips – Pack of 10 soon in white. The Kobo Stylus 2 is compatible with the … | Continue reading
To explore the galaxy and hunt for resources, intelligent aliens might need to turn their home stars into natural spaceships, a new paper suggests. A few known star systems might fit the bill. | Continue reading
Fitbit is now a subsidiary of Google and continues to provide high-quality fitness trackers. | Continue reading
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Amazon has started their early Black Friday Deals on many Apple products, so if you’ve been planning on shopping this holiday season for some great deals on Apple gear, this is a great place to get started. M3 MacBook Air up to 23% Off Amazon is offering the M3 series of MacBook … | Continue reading
Researchers showed that quantum computing could enable moving devices, like drones, to coordinate efficiently by sharing quantum information, even without direct communication. A study from the University of Kent reveals that quantum information could potentially be utilized to s … | Continue reading
If you're looking for a portable speaker with impressive sound, the Beats Pill is amazing. | Continue reading
Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie starred in the 1986 Jim Henson/George Lucas fantasy film. | Continue reading
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"This is the only cruise ship I'd actually get on." Traveler shares review of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' cruise ship with massive, eye-catching features: 'I've never wanted to be a pirate more' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I associate mountains with fitness, work, with a hurry to go back home. Beach is chill. | Continue reading
I loved this article about NeonWorks which seems to be the last neon artisan in the Bay Area. The owner, Jim Rizzo is a character, and the article is full of nuggets like: “I think the love of neon is still there, but because budgets are tight, people are going to LED fake neon. … | Continue reading
1/ Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general following scrutiny over allegations of sex trafficking an underage girl and drug use that threatened his confirmation. The minor who said she had sex with Gaetz told the House... Subscribe: Get the Daily Upda … | Continue reading
Get ready to take advantage of an incredible deal on the Apple iPad Mini, now available for just $349 on Amazon. | Continue reading
"The walls were bare, too …" Driver calls out wild feature spotted in gas station restroom: 'They probably thought people would take selfies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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Maurizio Cattelan’s perishable piece soared above the pre-auction estimate of $1.5 million and was the subject of an intense bidding battle at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday | Continue reading
Garmin Edge 1050 Review - I worked hard to identify 11 faults with this device to help you make a more informed purchase decision. The post Garmin Edge 1050 Review appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading
Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Rabbit is rolling out “teach mode” to its R1 devices, allowing you to create an AI agent that can perform tasks for you. The feature works by “learning” a task you demonstrate, such as retrieving updates from a content creator you follow, or helpin … | Continue reading
The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist. | Continue reading
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple is planning a major AI overhaul of Siri that will make the digital assistant more like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini Live, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The assistant, reportedly called “LLM Siri,” will be powere … | Continue reading
Four new images show our nearest star in dazzling detail, with each one made up of 25 shots observed by the Solar Orbiter in 2023 | Continue reading
Full disclosure: The Tri-States Monument does not, as is sometimes claimed, actually mark the location where the boundaries of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet. The confusion is understandable; the bronze United States Coast and Geodetic survey disc and scored granite … | Continue reading
More people are injured in the park by bison than any other animal, and they can run three times as fast as us too. Bystander stunned after rule-breaking tourists risk it all for photo with wild bison: 'Unbelievable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
TL;DR: Replace your AirPods with a pair of Beats Solo Buds for $59.99 (reg. $79). For those who have experienced the frustration of losing multiple pairs of AirPods, the Beats Solo Buds offer a reliable and cost-effective alternative. These earbuds deliver premium features withou … | Continue reading
The first ever stroller accessory designed to filter out air pollutants on the go — a gimmick or a sign of an upcoming trend? | Continue reading
Go Time producer, Jerod Santo, ranks & reviews the most (un)popular opinions of 2023. | Continue reading
"Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb Redefines History of Writing", by Chrissy Newton, Debrief (November 21, 2024) A research team at Johns Hopkins University has discovered evidence of the world’s oldest alphabetic writing, carved onto finger-length clay cylinders, … | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Marvin Gate's 1973 burner "Let's Get It On," arguably the sexiest song of all time, has been animated as a music video. Watch below. Directed by Monica Cordero and animated by Vania Chandrawidjaja and William Kusuma, the … | Continue reading
Ferry to Bremerton, Washington by Barret Anspach via Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/anspach/ The world needs your poems! Or at least the town of Bremerton, Washington does, according to this post from JHarris. Click the link to learn where to send yours! | Continue reading
Image: The Verge In a stunning misstep, OpenAI engineers accidentally erased critical evidence gathered by The New York Times and other major newspapers in their lawsuit over AI training data, according to a court filing Wednesday. The newspapers’ legal teams had spent over 150 h … | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! In celebration of Guinness World Records Day, the world's tallest and shortest women met for the first time over afternoon tea at London's Savoy Hotel. Jyoti Amge is 2 feet 0.7 inches tall while Rumeysa Gelgi is 7 feet 0 … | Continue reading
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging Minnesota's law criminalizing election deepfakes say an expert brought in by the state likely wrote his opinion with the help of AI. | Continue reading
Regular exposure to extreme cold could boost your quality of sleep, a new study from researchers in Canada has found. | Continue reading
Who had atomic breath on their weekly Dan Da Dan bingo card? | Continue reading
Lowering BMI alone may reduce the risk of various obesity-related diseases, but other factors might also play a role. A new study from deCODE genetics/Amgen underscores the significant role of BMI in disease development, indicating that lowering BMI may help reduce the risk of va … | Continue reading
Matt Rosoff writing for TechCrunch: Marissa Mayer Just Laid Out a Possible Business Model for Ad-Supported AI Chatbots In the AI era, Mayer imagines that when people ask about tickets for a specific concert, “they actually want to see exactly what seats are available, where they … | Continue reading
Preliminary model suggests the dinosaur bellowed like a large trumpet or saxophone, or perhaps a clarinet. | Continue reading
Early this afternoon, during a break from the showers. Per the National Weather Service: "Much-needed rain has arrived. An area of low pressure will remain near the region through Friday night, resulting in periods of rain. Some of the higher elevations west of NY, could see some … | Continue reading
I’d never do it again, and you should think twice about it, too. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Sequoias are a marvel of nature. They're some of the largest living beings on the planet, towering above every other type of tree. (A giant sequoia nicknamed General Sherman holds the title of the largest tree in the world by volume). Because these trees take millennia to grow, a … | Continue reading
"I trusted that my employer was giving me legitimate training. Instead, Gucci lied to me." Gucci hit with class-action lawsuit after examination of product materials: 'I unknowingly deceived my customers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
CloudTrail Lake updates simplify auditing with AI-powered queries, summarization, and enhanced dashboards for deeper AWS activity insights. | Continue reading
As announced by Automattic and covered by TechCrunch, I want to take a moment to welcome Elijah Potter and Harper to join Automattic. Harper is a super-fast (way faster than LanguageTool and Grammerly), local English grammar checker. The technology is nascent, but I’m very excite … | Continue reading
Flush is an app for finding public bathrooms. “Search through over 200,000 public loos all around the world!” Available for iOS and Android. Seems indispensable for parents of young kids. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
Lando Calrissian joins Star Wars Outlaws’ expansive cast of rogues in the new expansion, alongside a new game update addressing key divisive features. | Continue reading
Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, passed on a party line vote by the narrowest of margins — 50 Democratic votes in the Senate (with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie) and 220 in the House of Representatives. With tense tax negotiations loomin … | Continue reading