"[Is there] something we should be aware of?" Homeowner met with warnings after considering hasty landscaping decision with unintended consequences: 'Unless you have explicit proof ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Huddled masses, yearning to be free Enslaved to needs of you and me Grow our crops, tend our fields Underneath hard men who refuse to yield. Packing impulsive desires Things they can’t afford to acquire Into mails, swift to ship As technocrats crack the whip. Clean our homes, por … | Continue reading
The Sims 4 continues to add more paid content, and but this time, the latest pair of Kits, mini-DLCs with a hyper-specific theme, is created by the life sim game’s own custom content creators. In other words, modders. (Custom content, CC, is what mods are called in The Sims commu … | Continue reading
The partnership is far from the first time the two companies have joined forces. Tesla and Uber launch new combined program worth $2,000 for drivers — here's how you can take advantage first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Farming Simulator 25 is out now and it’s already sold more than 2 million units worldwide in its first week. In that same week, on Steam, Farming Simulator had 135,000 players online participating in agricultural, forestry and animal husbandry activities the game offers. The Farm … | Continue reading
"Bring this video evidence to court." Driver shares frustrating video after stranger randomly vandalizes Tesla: 'File a police report' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Binge drinking in early adult years fundamentally changes how the brain's neurons communicate, in what scientists equate to a faulty gas pedal in a car that needs more pressure applied to "go." What's more, it remains unchanged for decades, raising the risk of developing Alzheime … | Continue reading
"The park has rules for a reason." Yellowstone tourists take risk after illegally venturing dangerously close to scalding hot springs: 'Turn them in' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These are things I want to be extremely mindful of coming in contact with my body." Woman shares shocking details about popular H&M items after closer inspection: 'This is not it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stores play a big part in the problem because of marketing tactics. Parent sparks controversy online after sharing photo of gift for their child's lost tooth: 'Even the Tooth Fairy has fallen prey ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sam Adams, on Bluesky [sic]: funny how all the “Bluesky is an echo chamber” opeds sound exactly the same Mary Gillis, the Beaverton: So imagine my surprise when instead of welcoming me with open arms and the thousands of new followers I was expecting, Bluesky shunned me. Why? Bec … | Continue reading
They have been recommended by everyone from professional chefs to home cooks. Homeowner sparks debate after considering next-gen kitchen upgrade: 'What are your thoughts?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. | Continue reading
From chic home upgrades to spa-worthy self-care finds, this list is just what the doctor ordered for cheap (shockingly under $25) products that feel luxurious. | Continue reading
"A treason [to the process]." Damning recordings show top official at UN conference discussing detrimental business deal: 'A serious breach of the standards of conduct' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Donald Trump ended weeks of Billions-esque drama on Wall Street and Palm Beach by finally settling late Friday on a nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. In contrast to the quick and instinctive picks for major posts like secretary of defense, s … | Continue reading
Google's AI overview has taken a pretty significant amount of criticism since it debuted earlier this year. Google user baffled by AI search results after asking simple question: 'No way to distinguish bad data from good data' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg Along Avenue B at Tompkins Square Park... | 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
Large pickup trucks take up an egregious amount of space on the road, and they pose a danger to the environment. Parent frustrated after coming across hazardous parking trend on neighborhood walk: 'This should be immediate license revocation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Aztec death whistle’s scream-like sound evokes fear and symbolizes mythological deities, linking modern and ancient audiences. Its unique design creates haunting effects for rituals. Many ancient cultures used musical instruments in ritual ceremonies. Ancient Aztec communitie … | Continue reading
"One of my ideas was to till out all the grass and just let the property be all dirt." Homeowner in search of maintenance-free yard for future tiny home receives expert advice: 'Would that be an issue for resale?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Amazon and Kobo are running Black Friday promotions for lots of their latest generation e-readers. There is some good deals to be had, and now Pocketbook is heavily discounting 9 of their e-readers. There is a great mix of colour e-readers, e-notebooks and traditional black and w … | Continue reading
It’s the end of another week already, and I’m ready to share some of the top cleantech stories of the past week. The biggest stories of the week center around Chinese EV companies, and that’s probably going to be the case more and more. Check out the latest hot news out ... [cont … | Continue reading
TL;DR: Save over 50% on this lifetime Rosetta Stone subscription ahead of Black Friday through December 1. Did the election leave you feeling like you desperately need a vacation to reset your mind? You're not the only one. Whether you've booked your solo trip to Tokyo or have an … | Continue reading
"It's always wild how once you start looking for [it], you see so much of it." Hiker makes troubling discovery in crevices along popular hiking trails: 'These are just a few ... I found' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What is wrong with some people?" Gardener shares pictures of beloved plants one month after neighbor dumped bleach water on their garden: 'So frustrating!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"People who do this kind of stuff are so infuriating." Hiker outraged after YouTuber defaces historically sacred US landmark: 'You need to report this person' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Illustration by Lille Allen / The Verge Elon Musk is, in addition to many other things, now the co-lead of the currently nonexistent Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group. Now, before it even gets rolling, he has begun singling out individual government employ … | Continue reading
Researchers discovered that astronauts’ processing speed, working memory, and attention slowed down, but a few months in space did not result in lasting cognitive impairment. In space, astronauts face unique stressors that the human body doesn’t encounter on Earth, including micr … | Continue reading
These examples highlight the common refrain among those who don't use cars to get around: "Paint is not infrastructure." Parking enforcement officer sparks discussion after issuing rapid fines to multiple drivers: '2 ... tickets served in 2 mins' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"To have them back on the landscape after being gone for so long, it's really bringing back that native part of the landscape." Top predator species once nearly extinct makes promising comeback: 'Good to have this species back in the role it's always played' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
Often in the evening, I feel the need for a pick me up. My go to for this is a coffee. I pull a shot of espresso and make it into an americano for sipping. As a boost of energy, it works without fail. However, I pay for it with bad sleep. This was not […] The post Black tea buzz … | Continue reading
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on a case involving funding for a major broadband subsidy program, the Universal Service Fund (USF). SCOTUS granted cert in a pair of cases called Federal Communications … | Continue reading
Why do the credits at the end of every movie say: “Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental”? Because of Rasputin. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House denounced the court. But top U.S. allies including Britain and Ireland made clear that they aren't following suit. In fact, quite the opposite: Britain … | Continue reading
"This is one of those diseases that is also called the great mimicker." Health officials sound alarm after disease spreads in tropical area: 'It can look like a lot of different things' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tom Hanks is the film voice of Woody from Toy Story but his brother Jim does Woody’s voice in pretty much everything else. In an interview with Jace Diehl, he discussed his career and journey with the character. The post Jim Hanks, the other voice of Woody from Toy Story appeared … | Continue reading
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The ranks of the Aeldari are getting much needed reinforcements replacing 'current' miniatures that are *30 years old*. | Continue reading
Up until now, I maintained my YouTube channel list by manually tracking any new channels I subscribed to and any channels I unsubscribed from. I would then, when I felt up to it, update a markdown file with the changes. This was a flexible way to share my subscriptions with peopl … | Continue reading
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With Teslas becoming more affordable and other brands introducing exciting options to the market, more people are making an EV their everyday car. Car reviewer shares honest thoughts on whether high-performance Tesla model lived up to expectations: 'They're just over-hated' first … | Continue reading
New gecko species discovered in Venezuela’s Paria Peninsula exhibits unique anatomical features, highlighting the area’s biodiversity and the urgent need for protective conservation measures. A team of scientists led by The University of Texas at Arlington has discovered a new ge … | Continue reading
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Within all the morning, and at noon with my wife, by appointment to dinner at the Dolphin, where Sir W. Batten, and his lady and daughter Matt, and Captain Cocke and his lady, a German lady, but a very great beauty, and we dined together, at the... | Continue reading
The other day I saw a link to delta, which is a tool that integrates with git to add both add better diff highlighting (similar to what you’d see in the GitHub/GitLab web UI) and syntax highlighting. I decided to give it a try. There’s even a note in the JJ docs on how to set it … | Continue reading
According to this chart, I’ve only ever been boomer successful, but for 15 years, my boss has been a very handsome dumb idiot, my ice cream shop is 10 years old this month, and I’ve got two lovely kids who are mean to me. Feels like a success to me. 💬 Join the discussion … | Continue reading