The 2025 Vergecast streaming draft

(Before we get started, a reminder: The Vergecast is nominated for a Webby Award! Voting is only open for a few more days, and the award is decided by your votes. We’re up against some steep competition, but we really want to win — and we’d love your help. Thanks so much to … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 26 minutes ago

Samsung Is Running Way Behind on Its Android 15 Update

The company had to stop the update because of bugs right as Android 16 creeps around the corner. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 30 minutes ago

Amazon Is Practically Giving Away LEGO’s London Skyline Set, Just Matched Its Black Friday Price

Save 36% on this 468-piece Lego set featuring London landmarks like the Big Ben and Tower Bridge. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 30 minutes ago

HTML man pages

Near the end of my last post, there was a link to the xargs man page. If you followed that link, you saw something like this: | Continue reading


@leancrew.com | 31 minutes ago

Trump Or No Trump, Coal Is Out And Renewable Energy Is In

The global outlook for renewable energy is looking rosy, while coal continues its slide into the dustbin of history. The post Trump Or No Trump, Coal Is Out And Renewable Energy Is In appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 35 minutes ago

Driver shaken after bizarre piece of litter causes highway emergency: 'I didn't know they could blow out tires'

"It's stupid that people just throw them anywhere." Driver shaken after bizarre piece of litter causes highway emergency: 'I didn't know they could blow out tires' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 35 minutes ago

DOJ Charges New Mexico Man With Arson Against Tesla Showroom and Republican HQ

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sparked anger for helping President Trump dismantle large parts of the U.S. federal government. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 40 minutes ago

Drinking This Fruit Juice May Cut Gut Inflammation by 40%

The University of Central Lancashire is co-leading the first and largest human trial of its kind. A study found that patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis who drank 130ml of diluted Montmorency tart cherry juice twice daily for six weeks experienced a 40% reduction in … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 45 minutes ago

The Secret Way Donald Trump Is Fighting The Climate Crisis

It’s no secret — Donald Trump is opposed to basically all forms of climate action and doesn’t seem to understand that the world is running face first into a tremendously catastrophic climate crisis. But you don’t have to believe something exists in order to challenge it. Trump ha … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 49 minutes ago

The Toast Whisperers

There’s a little diner in my town that’s been around since breakfast was invented. You know the kind—fake wood paneling, chipped mugs that proudly say “World’s Best Coffee” with the confidence of a man who wears black socks with sandals, and a menu laminated sometime during the N … | Continue reading


@musingsfromatangledmind.com | 50 minutes ago

Former NBA doctor surprises experts with radical flight-inspired invention — here's how it works

"There was debris flying out the window from the jet exhaust." Former NBA doctor surprises experts with radical flight-inspired invention — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 50 minutes ago

Tuesday Poem

THE HAPPINESS OF ATOMS 1. According to Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, “the father of modern rocket science,” in order for the earth to thrive every atom must be happy. “It is the organic need and right of all atoms not to feel torment but to exist in peace and happiness,” he wrote in 19 … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Meta Quest 3S VR Bundle Just Fell to Its Lowest Price Ever, Batman and Meta Quest+ Trial Included

Throw in a pair of Touch Plus controllers and a free 3-month trial of Meta Quest+ and this $269 Amazon deal gets even better. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Researchers highlight surprising benefit of e-bike rides for older adults: 'People tend to breathe deeper'

Outdoor stimulation and physical activity are known to help prevent age-related cognitive decline. Researchers highlight surprising benefit of e-bike rides for older adults: 'People tend to breathe deeper' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Why Google was so great in its day

A few days ago I wrote: ChatGPT is to Google what Google was to library card catalogs. I got a chance to explain. The great thing about Google when it was first out was that unlike previous search products, they searched everything, including our blogs, and that opened up knowled … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 1 hour ago

April 15, 2025

Two towhees tweet as I drink my tea. Finally they meet at the woods’ edge, tails flared, and one flees. Blue holes appear in the clouds. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 1 hour ago

Research: How “Leisure Crafting” Can Help You Recharge

A fresh approach to making the most of your time—both in and out of the office. | Continue reading


@hbr.org | 1 hour ago

Tuesday Telescope: Is the James Webb Space Telescope worth $10 billion?

The rings are real, and they're spectacular. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

SuprOrdinary gives a small sandwich shop a big rebrand

In episode one of SuprOrdinary, Devin challenges himself to rebrand a small local sandwich spot while keeping in tune with the local community. SuprOrdinary is presented by It’s Nice That in association with BUCK. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 1 hour ago

Would You Like Us to Spend Your Tax Dollars on Meals on Wheels or a Billionaire’s Yacht?

Please take a few moments to let us know how you’d like your tax dollars spent by the Trump administration. 1. It’s important to me that my money supports… a) public television b) national parks c) irrigation for the Mar-a-Lago golf course 2. In this era of climate crisis, the go … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 1 hour ago

Who pays tariffs

Lee Morris of Fstoppers on how tariffs impact him, as someone who wants to make his stuff in the US: This is a really good breakdown of how tariffs impact small businesses and why they aren't a great tool for getting manufacturing to come back to America (at | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 1 hour ago

The Hidden Cost of Unused and Dead Code

Unused and dead code accumulates in our applications over time without notice. Unused code limits developer time and resources needed to build, run and maintain your applications. Just as your body deserves (and needs) a regular health check, your codebase deserves (and needs) th … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 hour ago

Digital Journey Passes to replace check-in and boarding passes

Pilot programs are already underway. In Finland’s early trial, 91 percent of participants reported that the DTC system was easy to use. However, the pilot also encountered technical issues such as inconsistent camera recognition and network glitches, underscoring the need for rob … | Continue reading


@gurupanguji.com | 1 hour ago

SPONSORED POST: Our Food Editor Loves These 6 Mealtime Heroes for Easy, Nutritious Family Dinners

Figuring out dinner every night is already a challenge: Add active (and occasionally opinionated) kids to the equation, and having a game plan becomes pretty much mandatory. For Patty Catalano, a food editor at The Kitchn and mom of two, that plan centers around quick, reliable r … | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Thousands of Giant Tortoises Anchor a Thriving Ecosystem on Aldabra, a Remote Atoll in the Indian Ocean

The animals graze the vegetation into a picturesque turf, fertilize the soil with their dung and disperse seeds over large distances | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Long-Lost 'Merci Train' Given to New Jersey After World War II Has Been Found

To thank America for its support during the war, France sent a boxcar stuffed with gifts to each state. But in the late 1950s, New Jersey's disappeared without a trace | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Officials unveil billion-dollar plan to address long-neglected issue: 'It's time for strong policies'

"Win-win solutions for our economy and climate." Officials unveil billion-dollar plan to address long-neglected issue: 'It's time for strong policies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Polaroid’s new instant camera warns you about exposure and focus issues before you shoot

Polaroid’s new Flip camera can prevent unwanted surprises when an instant photo develops. Using a new scene analysis feature, the instant camera warns you when the image you’re framing is overexposed, underexposed, or when there’s potential focus issues before you press the shutt … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Spotify invests in international audiobooks

French and Dutch books are first. Sponsored by Magellan AI. Better insights, bigger deals. See how Gamut Podcast Network uses Magellan AI to drive revenue. See their strategy https://podnews.net/cc/2853 Visit https://podnews.net/update/spotify-audiobooks-investment for the story … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 hour ago

Songs I Like (147)

This is the kind of music that really divides people. The style is known as Drum and Bass, and became popular in the UK in the 1990s. If you hate it, I will completely understand. 😊 One of the leading exponents at the time was Roni Size and Reprazent, a Bristol-based grou … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

Blog Questions Challenge: Technology Edition

R.L. Dane challenged me to answer some tech related questions, let's go! | Continue reading


@joelchrono.xyz | 1 hour ago

These are not the same

After sharing Ed Zitron’s latest piece called “OpenAI Is A Systemic Risk To The Tech Industry” I got a few responses arguing in a similar way: People agree that “AI” and especially “generative AI” is a massive bubble that does not really make much sense – if you imply rational de … | Continue reading


@tante.cc | 1 hour ago

Moldova Digital Summit 2025: Advancing regional innovation and digital leadership 

The Republic of Moldova is poised to reinforce its position as a regional leader in digital transformation with the upcoming Moldova Digital Summit 2025 (MDS25), taking place in Chișinău from June 5 to 7. Building on the momentum of its previous edition—which attracted over 3,000 … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 1 hour ago

New ultra-cheap EV could upend the global auto market — but it's off-limits to US drivers

"But is it any good?" New ultra-cheap EV could upend the global auto market — but it's off-limits to US drivers first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Eye-friendly portable ePaper monitor extends mobile screen space

There appears to be a race on to launch the first 13.3-inch color ePaper monitor. Dasung currently has an Indiegogo waiting in the wings, but it's looking like Bigme will be first to the line with pre-order status for its B13 device. Continue Reading Category: Mobile Technology, … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days

Android is launching a new security feature that will force devices to reboot themselves if you haven’t unlocked them for a while, making it harder for other people to access the data inside. The feature included in the latest Google Play services update says that Android phones … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Gadget Review: Benfei USB-C to Ethernet Adapter ★★★★★

Sure, WiFi is basically fine. But sometimes you need the raw power, high speed, and utter reliability of Ethernet. Billions of packets hurtling down twisted copper pair in order to deliver your data - that's what it is all about, right? But - alas! - laptops don't have Ethernet p … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 1 hour ago

My projects

Hi, I’m Álvaro 👋. These are my projects. Web lmno.lol - Start your blog here (no ads, tracking, paywalls, or bloat). Powered by a single markdown file. Drag and drop to the web. Bring your domain. My xenodium.com blog is hosted at lmno.lol. iOS Flat Habits Inspired by Ato … | Continue reading


@xenodium.com | 1 hour ago

75 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Reboot Is Almost Impossible To Watch

Here's why the 1950s 'Buck Rogers' isn't as retro cool as you might think. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

The decommissioned wind turbine that became a tiny home


Part of an old turbine has been transformed into a house in a bid to prove that these structures can have a meaningful second life
 The post The decommissioned wind turbine that became a tiny home
 appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 1 hour ago

Powerhouse corporations secure rare energy deal that could reshape the grid: 'Decreases risk and increases cost-effectiveness'

These companies are showing how sustainability-focused businesses can drive lasting value. Powerhouse corporations secure rare energy deal that could reshape the grid: 'Decreases risk and increases cost-effectiveness' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Textured Painting Art Project for Kids

School-aged kids will create textured paintings in this fun project. Our basic techniques can easily be used at home or… The post Textured Painting Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 1 hour ago

Commemorating the bicentenary of Henry Fuseli’s death: 1

In 1781 he painted 3 masterpieces, of the suicide of Queen Dido of Carthage, 'The Nightmare' still famous today, and the Dream of Queen Katharine of Aragon. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

LANGUAGE: What kind of language should journalists use...

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 ...in describing a problem like this? Every four weeks, on a Tuesday, we lose the bulk of the day to a medical undertaking. Today is that very Tuesday! We'll be elsewhere for the bulk of the day. That said, we'll leave you with this: In yesterday morning's … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 2 hours ago

Staff shaken after discovering brutal damage to trees in cherished forest: 'I don't understand why someone would do this'

"Every tree matters." Staff shaken after discovering brutal damage to trees in cherished forest: 'I don't understand why someone would do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Further address bar improvements – Vivaldi Browser snapshot 3664.3

In today’s snapshot, we increase the max number of possible items in dropdown to the correct answer. 😉 | Continue reading


@vivaldi.com | 2 hours ago

First Confirmed Ankylosaur Footprints Found Anywhere in the World Identified in Canada

With nothing more than the beast’s footprints, paleontologists in Canada have identified a new tail club-swinging armored dinosaur. The 100-million-year-old fossilized prints were found at two different locations in the Canadian Rockies. Researchers explained that there are two m … | Continue reading


@goodnewsnetwork.org | 2 hours ago

Trump Tariffs May Kill Super-Cheap Retro Handhelds—But it Won’t Kill What Made Them Popular

Cheap retro handhelds, one of the only cheap entry points for the gaming, could be meeting their end, but the retro spirit should live on. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago