The Pixel 9a is already on sale before launch, so here’s an early unboxing and benchmarks video

The early hands-on video also includes photo and video samples from the upcoming mid-range Pixel. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 32 minutes ago

Google is switching legacy G Suite users to pooled Workspace storage

People who are holding on to free G Suite legacy accounts will soon lose their individual storage allotment perks. In an email seen by The Verge, Google has started informing G Suite legacy free edition plan users that they will be switched to pooled storage that’s “shared across … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 39 minutes ago

Bambu Lab launches 3D-printable toys with reusable, programmable electronics

3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has launched a new toy system called CyberBrick under its MakerWorld brand, which pairs reusable and programmable electronics components with 3D-printable models to enable a range of possible toys based on both official and community designs. Cyb … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 40 minutes ago

Joby is launching eVTOL taxis in the UK to get you to airports on time

California-based eVTOL startup Joby Aviation is gearing up to fly people from UK airports to nearby cities in England in little air taxis at 200 mph (322 km/h), in partnership with long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transport Tags: Aviation, J … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 41 minutes ago

He’s Not Wrong

[That’s why it hurts so much.] The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. It’s also one of the most famous gifts in the world, having been given to America by France. For well over a century, it has served as a prominent symbol of the United States. … | Continue reading


@onefoottsunami.com | 41 minutes ago

Creativity is Selfish

Manifesto Part 6: Share as Much as You Can | Continue reading


@everyonescreative.net | 42 minutes ago

China Releases GPT-4.5 Rival ERNIE 4.5 and X1 at 1% the Cost

China’s tech giant Baidu has announced two new AI models – ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 – aiming to rival cutting-edge systems... Read More... Source | Continue reading


@vincentschmalbach.com | 50 minutes ago

Let the Girls Play

Women have always loved America’s pastime. It has never loved them back. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 58 minutes ago

Shopper stunned after opening brand-new briefcase purchased at Goodwill: 'I just about dropped dead right there in the store'

"You got a hell of a deal!" Shopper stunned after opening brand-new briefcase purchased at Goodwill: 'I just about dropped dead right there in the store' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 58 minutes ago

Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About

I've chosen six new JDK 24 features that are particularly relevant and interesting for developers and those deploying Java. The post Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 58 minutes ago

Microsoft accidentally wipes out Copilot in latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft’s Copilot app for Windows is being “unintentionally uninstalled” on some Windows 11 devices thanks to the latest monthly Windows update. The Patch Tuesday updates that started rolling out on March 11th have led to Copilot being unpinned from the taskbar and uninstalled. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

’Thinking, Fast and Slow’ writer Daniel Kahneman chose to end his own life

From Mint: Nobel Laureate and a psychologist, best known for his work on psychology of judgment and decision-making as well as behavioural economics, Daniel Kahneman took the decision of ending his own life, a Wall Street Journal report said. The report, published on Friday, said … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Chilled out text underlines

You know I'm a fan of default styles and making content look good, so this post by Chris immediately sparked my interest. What I like most about this new color-mix() capability is that it works with currentColor, which is the current computed value of the color. It makes Chris' t … | Continue reading


@piccalil.li | 1 hour ago

Playing Video With 5,170 tmux Windows

You know how there’s that scene in Apollo 13 where they need to work out how to fit the different CO2 filter using only the equipment available on the spacecraft? Well imagine if you needed to send a video to someone but the only software they had to play it back was tmux. This h … | Continue reading


@willhbr.net | 1 hour ago

Rightwing State and Local Govs Seek to Follow in Elon’s Footsteps and DOGE Themselves

Conservative lawmakers have DOGE fever. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

How the Internet Ruined Feeding Babies

Parents are flocking to “baby-led weaning”—even though its benefits are unclear. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster ride is an innovative roller coaster that reaches 70mph

I recently rode the "Jurassic World VelociCoaster" roller coaster at Universal Orlando's Island of Adventure, and it's a groundbreaking ride with multiple inversions that tops out at 70mph. It's the fastest roller coaster in any Universal or Disney park. Photo: Ruben Bolling The … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something'

"The river just evolved." Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Trump’s potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics’ poses grave risks to Canada

In the few weeks since United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, world leaders and commentators have struggled to make sense of his approach to foreign policy, including tariffs, alliance renegotiations and threats of territorial appropriation. No one is s … | Continue reading


@theconversation.com | 1 hour ago

New free London Underground map helps cyclists to discover the city’s green spaces 

It connects London’s National Cycle Network, Cycleways and the extended cycle network to green spaces and waterways The post New free London Underground map helps cyclists to discover the city’s green spaces appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 1 hour ago

Best Buy has knocked $50 off the sleek Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch

As of March 17, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. Normally it retails for $449.99. | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 1 hour ago

How to Choose a Mattress

After testing nearly two dozen mattresses, I have some tips on how you can find the best mattress for you, from firmness and materials to deciphering warranties. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 1 hour ago

25 Years Ago, An Iconic Horror Movie Introduced Cinema's Most Terrifying Villain

The first 'Final Destination' introduced cinema's most terrifying villain: Death itself. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

Let Them Eat Tariffs

Donald Trump’s allies have pivoted from denying that his policies will hurt consumers to insisting that consumers should welcome the pain. | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists issue alarming update on phenomenon that could impact millions: 'What happens … doesn't stay there'

The future isn't set in stone. Scientists issue alarming update on phenomenon that could impact millions: 'What happens … doesn't stay there' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Caitty delivers stunning heartbreak ballad on debut single “Alone”

Caitty has a way of translating personal experiences into universally relatable sentiments just as learned from some of her biggest inspirations Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Wall of receipts is wall of inconsistent records

The “Department of Government Efficiency” keeps a “Wall of Receipts” to signal transparency… Tags: DOGE, government, spending, Upshot | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 1 hour ago

Physicists Just Made a Century-Old Quantum Theory a Reality

Quantum physics just took a leap from theory to reality! Empa researchers have, for the first time, successfully built a long-theorized one-dimensional alternating Heisenberg model using synthetic nanographenes. By precisely shaping these tiny carbon structures, they’ve unlocked … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Fello AI: All-In-One AI Chat Client for macOS [Sponsor]

Fello AI is a native macOS app that unifies today’s top AI models into one streamlined chat client. Instead of juggling multiple subscriptions and clunky web tools, you can now access models like ChatGPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Gemini 2.0 Pro, Grok, LLaMA, or Perplexity all from a … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 1 hour ago

I tried YouTube Music for two weeks. Here’s why I’m going back to Apple Music

YouTube Music is good, but there's still a lot holding it back from being great. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 1 hour ago

Old Bolt, new tricks: Making an EV into a backup power station with an inverter

Using a custom kit to make a budget EV offer some emergency power. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Tesla gets major validation as industry standard connector gains mass adoption: 'No major automaker ... plans to use [the alternative]'

After all, everyone hates variant USB connectors, and this is not much different. Tesla gets major validation as industry standard connector gains mass adoption: 'No major automaker ... plans to use [the alternative]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Is our universe trapped inside a black hole? This James Webb Space Telescope discovery might blow your mind

"I think that the simplest explanation of the rotating universe is the universe was born in a rotating black hole." | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America

President Trump’s anti-DEI playbook doesn’t just affect the makeup of America’s workplaces. It also impacts cultural production. Just ask Netflix’s former head of diversity. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 1 hour ago

The Mother of All Tax Loopholes

How to be a billionaire and pay no taxes | Continue reading


@theatlantic.com | 1 hour ago

A Hunter Was Out Looking for Deer in West Texas. He Found a Rare Mammoth Tusk Instead

Discovered in the drainage area of a creek bed, the tusk was initially thought to be "just an old stump" | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

But how to get to that European cloud?

The very short version: It has now become clear that European governments can no longer rely on American clouds, and that we lack good and comprehensive alternatives. Market forces have failed to deliver a truly European cloud, and businesses won’t naturally buy as yet unproven c … | Continue reading


@berthub.eu | 1 hour ago

Scheduling rsync in macOS

Workarounds for Apple's security... | Continue reading


@rasterweb.net | 1 hour ago

Canada has a Tesla problem

The post Canada has a Tesla problem appeared first on The Logic. | Continue reading


@thelogic.co | 2 hours ago

Trail cameras capture endangered species found nesting in national park for first time in years — here's why this matters

Since the presence of human researchers can disrupt or scare wildlife, trail cameras can catch nature at its uninterrupted best. Trail cameras capture endangered species found nesting in national park for first time in years — here's why this matters first appeared on The Cool Do … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Spirit is No Longer Bankrupt… Now What? BWI Gives Us Clues

In what seems like record time, Spirit has now exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 2 hours ago

Phonemic analysis of animal sounds as spelled in various popular languages

This is something I've been waiting for for decades: "Onomatopoeia Odyssey: How do animals sound across languages?", by Vivian Li, The Pudding (March, 2025) For many, our first memories of learning animal sounds include the song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” The song has been trans … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 2 hours ago

This unbelievably high-tech EV can literally leap over obstacles: '[Those are] some James Bond car moves'

Aside from marketing, more practical uses do exist. This unbelievably high-tech EV can literally leap over obstacles: '[Those are] some James Bond car moves' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Podstock brings the numbers together

A quest for efficiency in the industry. Sponsored by CoHost's analytics. Podcasters need better analytics. Discover where downloads are coming from, how listeners are resonating, and who your audience is with CoHost. Sign up today for a free trial. https://podnews.net/cc/2817 Vis … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 hours ago

Score the Google Pixel Watch 3 for under $300

The Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) is normally listed at $349.99. As of March 17, it's on sale for $289.99 at Amazon. | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 2 hours ago

In remembrance of Caspar Melville

A tribute to the late Caspar Melville – writer, musicologist, and former editor of New Humanist. | Continue reading


@newhumanist.org.uk | 2 hours ago

5 Nafplio Greece Restaurants You Have to Try For Yourself!

One of our favorite parts about visiting Greece has always been the food. So when we starting planning our trip back to the Peloponnese region,… The post 5 Nafplio Greece Restaurants You Have to Try For Yourself! appeared first on Nothing Familiar. | Continue reading


@nothingfamiliar.com | 2 hours ago

Shopper calls out thrift store for price tag on half-used hygiene product: 'Just sad'

"During the winter sales, this is like 6 bucks new!" Shopper calls out thrift store for price tag on half-used hygiene product: 'Just sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago