Samsung Is Making It Easy to Choose a Galaxy S25 Ultra With This $900 Trade-In or $300 Without Trade-In

Save up to $900 on the Galaxy S25 family of phones when you trade in your old one or save $300 without trade-in. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 20 minutes ago

The fake promise of better Siri

Apple Intelligence is technically lots of things, but there’s only one feature with the potential to actually meaningfully change the way you use your phone. That would be Siri, which Apple said last year it had turned from a quasi-helpful voice assistant into an AI-powered hel … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 20 minutes ago

The collapse of Hudson’s Bay will hit small-town Canada hard

The post The collapse of Hudson’s Bay will hit small-town Canada hard appeared first on The Logic. | Continue reading


@thelogic.co | 25 minutes ago

Homeowner sparks debate after posting photo of garden bed that kills every plant it houses: 'Nothing … will grow here'

Commenters jumped in with theories and potential solutions. Homeowner sparks debate after posting photo of garden bed that kills every plant it houses: 'Nothing … will grow here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 25 minutes ago

Some thoughts on LCP eBook DRM

There's a new(ish) DRM scheme in town! LCP is Readium's "Licensed Content Protection". At the risk of sounding like an utter corporate stooge, I think it is a relatively inoffensive and technically interesting DRM scheme. Primarily because, once you've downloaded your DRM-infecte … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 36 minutes ago

Baker sparks debate with question about alternative food coloring: 'Honestly works better'

The baker was open to any and all suggestions, and the community did not disappoint. Baker sparks debate with question about alternative food coloring: 'Honestly works better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 40 minutes ago

MIT's acoustic stimulation headband may help you fall asleep

Elemind, a startup founded by MIT researchers, has developed an electroencephalogram (EEG) headband that emits acoustic stimulation aligned with people's brainwaves to help them fall asleep faster. Link to an article by Zach Winn in MIT News is here. Elemind's team believes their … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 40 minutes ago

Interiors by Design: Wallpaper

A cheap substitute for tapestries, they came of age in the 19th century when paper could be made in long rolls and colour printing had improved. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 40 minutes ago

NASA’s Webb Could Detect Alien Life in Hours – Here’s How

Scientists are rethinking how to detect alien life by focusing on planets vastly different from Earth. Instead of searching for familiar biosignatures like oxygen, they’re investigating methyl halides – gases produced by microbes on Earth that could be more easily detected in the … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 41 minutes ago

TCL solves portability puzzle with Rubik's Cube-inspired twisty projector

TCL has a new twist on the portable projector called the PlayCube, which is said to be have been inspired by the Rubik's Cube, and sports a rotating side panel to support positioning flexibility. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: TCL, … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 43 minutes ago

Please, today -- write a blog post that explains why you believe in The Writer's Web. That the best way to express our ideas on the web is with all the tools that writers have invented. And while we may enjoy using social media like Bluesky or Mastodon, we understand that they ar … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 48 minutes ago

"It's the people, stupid!"

I keep hearing pundits and incumbent Democrats missing the point, that the people are the ones whose opinion matters about the Republicans dismantling our democracy in the United States. I want to celebrate those leaders who totally get that the power is with the people, notably … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 49 minutes ago

A Closer Look at the GOP’s Stopgap Spending Bill

Current conditions: A severe storm system this weekend threatens 30 states with extreme weather ranging from fires to blizzards to tornadoes • Schools are closed in Florence after heavy rain triggered floods in Italy • The La Niña weather pattern looks to be on its way out. THE T … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 51 minutes ago

Friday Poem

A Rainy Morning A young woman in a wheelchair wearing a black nylon poncho spattered with rain is pushing herself through the morning. You have seen how pianists sometimes bend forward to strike the keys, then lift their hands, draw back to rest, then lean again to strike just as … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 52 minutes ago

DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station Is at Its Lowest Price on Amazon for a Limited Time

The DJI Power 1000 portable power station is capable of 2200W output and dropped in price by 58%. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 55 minutes ago

Xbox unveils extremely annoying AI to help you get better at games

I wonder why Xbox is losing the console war so handily. Could it be because it's working on everything but its actual consoles? Case in point: Xbox's new "Copilot for Gaming," which is supposed to "save you time" and "help you get good." — Read the rest The post Xbox unveils extr … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 55 minutes ago

Rocket Report: ULA confirms cause of booster anomaly; Crew-10 launch on tap

The head of Poland's space agency was fired over a bungled response to SpaceX debris falling over Polish territory. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Bye Spotify (for good)

I finally decided to stop using Spotify and cancel my subscription to it, it's been a long time coming, honestly | Continue reading


@joelchrono.xyz | 1 hour ago

Planned "Tropical Americas" land in Disney World places emphasis on authenticity

On this week's episode of the excellent podcast "Disney Dish," Disney journalist and entrepreneur Len Testa (Touring Plans) describes a Maya Archaeology conference he recently attended, "Maya at the Mouse," in which Disney imagineers presented their current plans for the upcoming … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Huh? Interjections Are Critically Important to Communication

Utterances like "um," "wow" and "mm-hmm" aren't garbage—they keep conversations flowing | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

These Everyday Artifacts Tell the Story of Harriet Tubmans' Father's Home As Climate Change Threatens the Historic Site

The Maryland Department of Transportation launched an interactive virtual museum, showcasing finds from where Ben Ross lived after emancipation | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Discover These 15 Enchanting Libraries Sure to Thrill Any Book Lover

Wall-to-wall books tell an interior design story without saying a word | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Shopper stunned after discovering unbelievable item buried in pile at thrift store: 'So jealous'

It may not be an everyday occurrence, but occasionally shoppers score big. Shopper stunned after discovering unbelievable item buried in pile at thrift store: 'So jealous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

P&B: Keenan

This is the 81st edition of People and Blogs, the series where I ask interesting people to talk about themselves and their blogs. Today we have Keenan and their blog, gkeenan.co To follow this series subscribe to the newsletter. A new interview will land in your inbox every Frida … | Continue reading


@manuelmoreale.com | 1 hour ago

Apple says they will add encryption to RCS

Jess Weatherbed writing for The Verge: Apple Will Soon Support Encrypted RCS Messaging With Android Users “End-to-end encryption is a powerful privacy and security technology that iMessage has supported since the beginning, and now we are pleased to have helped lead a cross indus … | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 1 hour ago

Convert normal text to Unicode homoglyphs to look silly, cool or clever

Q and Z (formerly at Panix) is a hidden pillar of the old web, converting text to appear to be upside-down, in a 𝔟𝔩𝔞𝔠𝔨𝔩𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔯 typeface, Ɽ𐌵𐌍𐌉𐌂, or anything else m … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Michelle Obama tapes new podcast at SXSW

SXSW had a renewed focus on podcasting this year.. Sponsored by CoHost's Tracking Links. Discover what drives podcast downloads with CoHost's Tracking Links, a Chartable SmartLink alternative. Trusted by leading creators, brands, and agencies. Sign up for a free 7-day trial. http … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 hour ago

Heart-pounding drag race with high-end vehicles has surprising result: 'Quite an interesting drag race'

"I think the drag coefficient of these three cars has single-handedly slowed down Earth's rotation." Heart-pounding drag race with high-end vehicles has surprising result: 'Quite an interesting drag race' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Explosive Pop-Punk: Bury The Pines’ ‘Pardon My French’ Review

Bury The Pines all sat together to come up with "Pardon My French", and the result is truly a magical experience. Teamwork and collaboration at its finest, this upcoming single is one you don't want to miss. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Apple Says It Will Adopt New RCS Encryption Standard in a Future OS Update

Earlier today, the GSM Association approved new RCS specifications that enable end-to-end encryption when using RCS to send messages. According to a post by Tom Van Pelt, the GSMA’s Technical Director: Most notably, the new specifications define how to apply MLS within the contex … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 1 hour ago

Tort dubajski

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 1 hour ago

Mmmmm, Friday of Eighth

I have some essays to mark, I promised to send my prelims students some guidance on gobbets, and I should talk with Sarah about setting the collection — but I’m through with tutorial teaching now for a few weeks. Indeed, I don’t expect to have tutes in Trinity Term, so it’ll be O … | Continue reading


@akma.disseminary.org | 1 hour ago

Scientists issue warning about the Arctic with massive implications for the entire globe: 'We ignore [it] to our peril'

"This is really a new and different Arctic." Scientists issue warning about the Arctic with massive implications for the entire globe: 'We ignore [it] to our peril' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

In S3 simplicity is table stakes

From simple object storage to sophisticated table management, builders have always shaped S3's evolution. Andy Warfield discusses why making complex systems simple remains our north star at AWS. | Continue reading


@allthingsdistributed.com | 1 hour ago

Penalized footballer shreds his yellow card—with a tiny shredder

Max Fosh may be reaching terminal levels of silly. As one of the few actually funny YouTube pranksters remaining, Fosh has become his best friend's grandfather, grown fish from supermarket caviar, and served insects to food critics, but now his particular brand of silliness has b … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Kelsie Kimberlin is open for love in its purest form on new single “Perfume”

"Perfume" stands out as one of the most hopeful and positive tracks that come from the Kelsie Kimberlin catalogue, showcasing an artist who's grown to appreciate the love around her. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Retirement So Far

As the end of my second week of retired life draws to an end, I am reminded that nothing is routine. Weather irregularities and disruptions caused by maintenance issues at the university have had Wonder Woman working from home, which is nice because I like hanging out with her ev … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 1 hour ago

Retirement So Far

As the end of my second week of retired life draws to an end, I am reminded that nothing is routine. Weather irregularities and disruptions caused by maintenance issues at the university have had Wonder Woman working from home, which is nice because I like hanging out with her ev … | Continue reading


@louplummer.lol | 1 hour ago

Outbreak turns 30

Ars chats with epidemiologist Tara Smith about the film's scientific accuracy and impact over 3 decades. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

March 14, 2025

A few degrees above freezing and very still. The full moon hangs above the western ridge, fresh from its run-in with the earth’s shadow, glowing yellow. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 1 hour ago

Weight Loss Isn’t Always Healthy? Study Finds It Can Be Deadly for Some Patients

A study finds that significant weight loss increases the risk for individuals with cardiovascular disease. New research has revealed for the first time that extreme weight fluctuations—both weight gain and weight loss—significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Łosoś w sosie curry - prosty przepis

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 2 hours ago

Philology vs. linguistics

Linguistics is a relatively young discipline, formally dating from roughly the mid-19th century. In the study of language, it was preceded by philology, which has hoary roots going all the way back to Pāṇini (520-460 BC) and beyond. In my own lifetime, until recently I preferred … | Continue reading


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

TP-Link Router Botnet

There is a new botnet that is infecting TP-Link routers: The botnet can lead to command injection which then makes remote code execution (RCE) possible so that the malware can spread itself across the internet automatically. This high severity security flaw (tracked as CVE-2023-1 … | Continue reading


@schneier.com | 2 hours ago

How Trump’s Trade War Will Make Your Groceries Even More Expensive

Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it even worse. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

More Data Shows How Two Successful (If Slow) Solar Cannonball Runs Went

A year or so ago, I wrote several articles about attempts to cross the United States on nothing but solar power, carried along on or in the vehicle. Since then, the slow pace and even slower release of information about these trips led to me moving on to other things ... [continu … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

The (European) cloud ladder: from virtual server to MS 365

We have extensive discussions about our enormous dependence on American clouds, but what exactly are we talking about? And is Europe equally dependent on all types of cloud? This article is aimed at policy makers, but it may also provide some clarity about the broader landscape t … | Continue reading


@berthub.eu | 2 hours ago

The Atari Asteroids Watch Is So Beautiful, I Don’t Care How Poorly It Tells Time

Nubeo’s limited edition Atari Asteroids watch respects the manic nature of high-stakes arcade gaming. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago