Every US election throws up a cast of figures adjacent to the campaign who endorse one candidate or another. Kamala Harris had a long line of celebrity backers, from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen. Donald Trump had his own celebrities, such as Hulk Hogan, but he was also supported … | Continue reading
In a restaurant or at a party, background noise can make it hard to hear people talking, even up close. But soon we could be wearing headphones that use AI to filter out noise that’s more than a few feet away, creating a “sound bubble” that lets you focus on your own conversation … | Continue reading
Pecan pie bars have all of the decadent brown-sugary flavor of a pie, but in an easy bar recipe with… The post Pecan Pie Bars appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
A rather interesting novel where magic is real, and a black magician summons all the demons of Hell to roam free on Earth, for a single night. | Continue reading
"We did the turf removal in California, so we were paid $3 per square foot to kill the grass." Homeowner showcases incredible transformation photos 3 years after getting paid to tear out grass lawn: 'Best decision you could have ever made!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I am feeling somewhat better now. Last week, I was suffering from “election depression. On the night of the election, we turned the TV off at 10pm. In the morning, neither my wife nor I wanted to turn the TV on, but we did, and the first words we see are “TRUMP WINS”. Ugh. As […] | Continue reading
"You'll regret letting these get to this state." Homeowner met with urgent warnings after sharing photo of deceptively beautiful plant: 'Should be illegal to sell and or grow' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There’s nothing you can do to make people trust you. Except saying only what you mean. Except doing exactly what you say you’re going to … The post It’s Not That Hard appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading
Microtrends, like the type of clothing showcased in the video, are a new fashion phenomenon. Stylist highlights bigger problem after showcasing horrendous trends in recent years first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The project, when completed, will allow residents and visitors to travel between the two cities in a scant three hours, as opposed to the five-and-a-half hours the trip takes by car. Government announces plans for high-speed train connecting major cities: 'A transformation in mob … | Continue reading
A helicopter putting out a wildfire may not be news, but a robotic Black Hawk helicopter seeking out one and dropping water on it while the crew sits back and watches certainly is. That's what Sikorsky recently demonstrated to an audience of dignitaries. Continue Reading Category … | Continue reading
"I've been in a similar situation." Homeowner baffled after finding offensive signs staked in yard by neighbor: 'It just boggles my mind' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Geely is the giant EV company no one talks about. It’s the parent of Volvo Cars, Polestar, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and others. Naturally, it’s a complicated company. Now, news is that it’s simplifying a little (or getting more complicated?), in that Zeekr is taking control of Lynk & Co … | Continue reading
The new product will be paper-based, with a natural polymer coating to help keep food contained. Company unveils new food product that could forever change the snack industry: 'A win-win' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"When I called him out on it, he confessed he uses it because he doesn't have the energy to hold a conversation and didn't think I'd notice." Tinder user confronts match after noticing concerning pattern in messages: 'Time to meet people outside again' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
Acast reduces free hosting to five episodes, Spotify introduces video thumbnails, and Realm expands with Countdown Network addition.. Sponsored by CoHost. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading cr … | Continue reading
While the discovery is promising for mushroom lovers, one expert noted that foraging activity soon might not breed similar levels of success. Rare mushroom species discovered for only 2nd time since 1800s: 'It's a real treat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They should see the roads when it snows." Misguided comment about bike lanes sparks humorous debate online: 'This is hilarious' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
don't miss Deletion, the "questionable little app" that lets you glimpse deleted Bluesky posts # | Continue reading
OpenAI, Google and others are seeing diminishing returns to building ever-bigger models — but that may not matter as much as you would guess | Continue reading
"We decided to build our own little cottage." Proud homeowner shares interior photos of unique cabin with unexpected feature: 'Dream of mine' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
JDM: Japanese Drift Masters has finally gotten a release date in check, as they get ready to race on the Japanese streets. In the new trailer showcasing a driver hopping into the incredible Mazda RX7 as they speed through the city of Ichikara, whose designed definitely reminds pe … | Continue reading
"You're telling me in 2024 people are still coming to national parks and defacing it, ruining stuff?" Hiker stunned after uncovering blatant vandalism at iconic US park: 'Thanks for ruining everything for everyone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Amazon has put the Kindle ColorSoft e-reader on hold for the foreseeable future, and new devices will not be shipped until late December. However, if you want to purchase one immediately, Best Buy in the United States has them in stock. They are available in retail stores and onl … | Continue reading
"You can see that they cut way over the fence line." Tenant dismayed after discovering neighbor butchered tree in their backyard: 'I burst into tears when I saw it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Boxing is an old “gentlemen’s” sport, plain, and simple. Many are wrong. It’s not just about size and muscles. If you want to be good at this, you need to work on your skills, develop your eye for detail, and just keep practising. Repetition is the key. Boxing is for you either y … | Continue reading
Deep-sea microbes consume alkanes, reducing oceanic and atmospheric pollution, and a new study reveals they utilize a unique metabolic pathway. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about anaerobic metabolism. Natural seeps on the deep seafloor release alkanes, pollutants th … | Continue reading
Image: Tesla Robin Zeng, the founder of the world’s largest EV battery company, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s big bet on 4680 cylindrical cell technology “is going to fail and never be successful.” Zeng, the chairman of China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), tells Reuters t … | Continue reading
It seems SpaceX is actively greenwashing its activities. Elon Musk's Space X fined $150,000 after actions put local area at risk — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I have to admit — I wrote the article about CATL founder Robin Zeng’s comments on Elon Musk and Tesla batteries quite late last night, and I did not fully tease out what those comments meant. One of our readers, “Pitounet,” did a much better job of that in this ... [continued] Th … | Continue reading
Elizabeth Lopatto, the Verge: […] But so had a lot of artists with single-word names, such as Swans, Asia, Standards, and Gong. A new album would appear on an artist’s Spotify page, bearing their name but no similarity to their music. Sometimes, as with the fake HEALTH albums, th … | Continue reading
Photo by William Yeung, courtesy of Flickr You want scenes of cats? 'Cause this is how you get scenes of cats, courtesy of Pink Fuzzy Bunny's Ask MetaFilter question! | Continue reading
A little-known consequence of this event and others like it is the cost to business owners and their employees. Brewery announces indefinite closure as ongoing threat brings fewer visitors and increases debts: 'It's going to be a difficult winter' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Black Cats Are Bad Luck by Nuclear Club is an album that constantly defies expectations and surprises the listeners with an in-depth look at pressing and important contemporary issues while finding room to grow artistically. It transforms itself into a record that stands as a fea … | Continue reading
It's hard to believe there was once a time when browsers didn't have tabs. Prior to 2002, opening more than one website at the times required opening multiple instances of a browser. Memory management wasn't as robust as it is now and computers had much less power. These days you … | Continue reading
It's rare to find gladiator memorabilia from Roman Britain, but archaeologists by Hadrian's Wall have just found a 2,000-year-old knife handle depicting a left-handed fighter. | Continue reading
Sunset in a wing mirror Seen while driving on a Summer evening in West Cork, many years ago. Quote of the Day I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time – when the United States … Continue reading → | Continue reading
It's clear that significant systemic changes are needed to address fast-fashion dumping. Beachgoer shares photo of shocking scene witnessed on shore: 'Nothing will change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The Pacific Gas and Electric Company had proudly announced a giant step towards arming Skynet. The first generative AI used at a nuclear power plant is for rapidly searching regulatory documents. — Read the rest The post … | Continue reading
"Why does anyone think it's acceptable?" Hiker shares upsetting scene found at the summit of a popular mountain: 'This infuriates me to no end' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
OpenAI Public Bug Bounty Reading this investigation of the security boundaries of OpenAI's Code Interpreter environment helped me realize that the rules for OpenAI's public bug bounty inadvertently double as the missing details for a whole bunch of different aspects of their plat … | Continue reading
In October, we experienced one incident that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services. The post GitHub Availability Report: October 2024 appeared first on The GitHub Blog. | Continue reading
If you're feeling sad and lonely, there's a service Deadpool can render: another deleted scene from the hit R-rated Marvel comedy. | Continue reading
Increasing physical activity to the levels of the most active quarter of Americans over 40 could add up to 11 years to a person’s life, according to a study using data from national health surveys. Walking just over two and a half hours daily could significantly cut the risks of … | Continue reading
"These things are a blight on Miami waters." Frustrated beachgoer captures photo of floating atrocity in the water: 'Nothing is sacred' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When the Milwaukee Road (more formally known as the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific Railroad) abandoned its tracks through Washington state in 1980, the state eventually acquired the right-of-way to be used as a basis for a recreational trail. Now called the Palouse to Ca … | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Two years ago, Iranian activists using Starlink phones to evade Iran's brutal theocratic regime thanked the company's CEO directly: It's "as if Elon Musk himself is delivering to me," one told Time Magazine. — Read the r … | Continue reading
Head down an unassuming country lane splintering off the A470 road connecting the Welsh towns of Rhayader and Builth Wells, and you’ll spot something unexpected amidst the bucolic scenery: a theater. And not just any theater—a circular one made out of living branches of willow. T … | Continue reading