Maybe MetaHuman Was A Mistake

We do not need ultra realistic Geoff Keighley The post Maybe MetaHuman Was A Mistake appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 13 minutes ago

Honda fires up its own solid-state battery production line

Honda doesn't just want to power future vehicles with solid-state batteries; the company wants to develop and ultimately mass-produce the batteries itself. Solid-state tech represents a deep-anchored cornerstone of both its midterm electric vehicle plans and its greater goal of a … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 16 minutes ago

Futarchy Futurism

I have often taken on the role of econ futurist, analyzing the social consequences of particular future techs. | Continue reading


@overcomingbias.com | 17 minutes ago

App Defaults 2024

It's been just over a year since Dual of the Defaults burst into our lives and my time was consumed by tracking nearly 400 blog posts. Rather than write out last years list again, here's what has changed since then: To-Do: I'm all in on Godspeed. Reminders is just a bit...annoyin … | Continue reading


@rknight.me | 27 minutes ago

Art doesn’t have to be “valuable to the market”

John Green on episode 401 of his Dear Hank & John podcast (Overcast link): Art doesn’t have to only bring you joy, it could also bring you curiosity or interest or intrigue. But if it brings you something, whatever it beings you, that allows you to keep coming | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 32 minutes ago

Professor Emeritus James Harris, a scholar of Spanish language, dies at 92

The longtime professor is remembered for his influential role in MIT’s linguistics program and in the expansion of foreign language instruction at the Institute. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 46 minutes ago

To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta rays

New research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between permeability and selectivity that could inform design of water treatment systems. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 46 minutes ago

Stuffed Mushrooms

These classic Stuffed Mushrooms is an easy and mouthwatering party appetizer perfect of any occasion! This recipe features juicy mushrooms stuffed with a savory mixture of cream cheese, bread crumbs, herbs, onions, and parmesan cheese. This is a classic appetizer to serve at part … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 1 hour ago

Snap

Office dogs photo of the day, here's bayLee (Ibicenco) and Leo (Andaluz) pretending not to like each other on the sofa. Planted in: #Canine Children #Podencos #DailyDog #bayLee #Fearghus Thanks for reading this post via RSS. Reply to this post by email | Continue reading


@lee-perry.co.uk | 1 hour ago

Pint-sized projector makes big-screen Google TV portable

Chinese projector brand ETOE has launched a portable Google TV Full HD smart projector that's about the height of a soda can. The Dolphin also boasts easy positioning technology and a huge battery. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Kic … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

DNA’s Hidden Complexity: New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Gene Switches

The findings from the University of Bonn and LMU Munich challenge previous assumptions. Certain sequences in the genome regulate the activation or deactivation of genes. These regulatory elements, known as enhancers, were traditionally believed to occupy distinct locations on the … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

This $8 Costco California Red Is the Only Wine My Family Drinks at Thanksgiving (It’s a 20-Year-Old Tradition!)

It’s grandma’s favorite. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

OpenStreetmap embed URL

OpenStreetmap embed URL I just found out OpenStreetMap have a "share" button which produces HTML for an iframe targetting https://www.openstreetmap.org/export/embed.html, making it easy to drop an OpenStreetMap map onto any web page that allows iframes. As far as I can tell the s … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

Why Richard Scarry chose animals over humans in his revolutionary children's books

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! It's the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go and there's a new edition out to celebrate it. In his essay for The Yale Review, cartoonist Chris Ware (Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Wahoo KICKR RUN Treadmill Deal | Black friday Special | USA Only

Black friday Special | USA Only The post Wahoo KICKR RUN Treadmill Deal | Black friday Special | USA Only appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 1 hour ago

You Have Less Than Two Months to Become DORA Compliant

You have less than two months to become DORA compliant if your company is based in the EU or does business in the EU. The post You Have Less Than Two Months to Become DORA Compliant appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 hour ago

Dune: Prophecy‘s Showrunner Explains Denis Villeneuve’s Role in the Show

The HBO series is set 10,000 years before the Dune movies, but there's still certain areas of overlap. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Remembering Dewayne Hendricks

Thank Dewayne Hendricks for Wi-Fi. Hell, thank him for what Bob Frankston calls ambient connectivity: the kind you just … assume. Like you are now, connected to the Internet without wires. That item was my biggest take-away from the 3+ hour memorial zoom we had yesterday for Dewa … | Continue reading


@doc.searls.com | 1 hour ago

The trailer for an animated movie called Flow, which currently has a...

The trailer for an animated movie called Flow, which currently has a rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. Looks gorgeous. Opens nationally in the US in early December. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 1 hour ago

The Braun Electric Shaver Has Been Trimmed Down to a Record-Low Price for Black Friday

Save 20% on the Braun Series 9 Pro electric trimmer from Amazon for a limited time. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Auli’i Cravalho Hits the Ground Running for the Moana 2 Press Tour

She's a delight. The post Auli’i Cravalho Hits the Ground Running for the Moana 2 Press Tour first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 1 hour ago

All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in November and December 2024

We visit Osten Ard, Recluce, and Roshar in November and December's new releases! The post All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in November and December 2024 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

American company teams up with Japan Airlines to launch new taxi service — and commuters could travel at speeds of 150 mph

"Creating more accessible air transportation services." American company teams up with Japan Airlines to launch new taxi service — and commuters could travel at speeds of 150 mph first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle Gets Its First Big Discount Since Release for Black Friday

Lowest price on the 360-degree action camera standard bundle at Amazon, available for a limited time in this Black Friday deal. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Introducing the Model Context Protocol

Introducing the Model Context Protocol Interesting new initiative from Anthropic. The Model Context Protocol aims to provide a standard interface for LLMs to interact with other applications, allowing applications to expose tools, resources (contant that you might want to dump in … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

Game Where You Hunt and Kill Connor McGregor Pulls DLC Following His Sexual Assault Trial

For a few months, players could pay $4.99 to murder the Irish prize fighter, but the company has severed ties after he was found liable for sexual assault. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

AI can now create a replica of your personality: A 2-hour interview is enough to accurately capture your values and preferences

James O’Donnell at the MIT Technology Review: Imagine sitting down with an AI model for a spoken two-hour interview. A friendly voice guides you through a conversation that ranges from your childhood, your formative memories, and your career to your thoughts on immigration policy … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Brightland's “Best Ever” Olive Oil Is on Sale for Black Friday

And sure to sell out! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

This "Beautiful" Joanna Gaines-Approved Coffee Maker Is 30% Off at Target

So chic! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Jean-Philippe Ruelle reveals “Impulsein”, a passionate flow of romance

Jean-Philippe Ruelle is an electronic music producer and songwriter building worlds, where emotional vocals meet melodies sung by synths to bring forth a layered, deep meaning. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 2 hours ago

Lost sci-fi masterpieces return with stunning cover designs by cartoonist Seth

LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The MIT Press's Radium Age series continues to unearth fascinating proto-science fiction from the early 20th century. Series editor Joshua Glenn (who I'm fortunate to count as a friend and who listeners might recognize f … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

Cynthia Erivo Elevates a Wicked That’s Mostly Just Fine

Erivo's performance grounds the film, while the rest of the cast Dances Through Life… The post Cynthia Erivo Elevates a Wicked That’s Mostly Just Fine appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

Raw milk recalled for containing bird flu virus, California reports

One more reason drinking raw milk is a bad idea. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

The 50-Inch Amazon Fire TV Is Priced Lower Than Last Year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Take 38% off the price of this big, beautiful 4K ultra-HD big-screen TV with built-in streaming and Alexa voice control. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Decoding Alzheimer’s: The Arctic Mutation’s Role in Unusual Brain Structures

Researchers have uncovered how certain genetic mutations lead to unique spherical amyloid plaques in inherited forms of Alzheimer’s, offering insights that could advance our understanding of the disease and improve therapeutic strategies. An international collaboration led by RIK … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

4 Things We Liked, and 4 We Didn’t, About Arcane Season 2

Riot Games and Fortiche demonstrated what $250 million looks like in motion, but its story sometimes suffered from its ambition. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

A Tailgate-Mounted Mountain Bike Shower System

This RinseKit Tailgate Shower is designed for pickup-truck-owning mountain bikers. It's a tailgate pad that features five molded EVA slots to hold bikes: And on the inside of the tailgate, it's got a 10-gallon bladder connected to a pump and hose. You plug the pump into your bed' … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 2 hours ago

A Recyclable Paper Bottle for Wine That's Actually Shaped Like a Bottle

British packaging company Frugalpac has developed this Frugal Bottle, a paper wine bottle. It's similar to wine-in-a-box, except the packaging is actually shaped like a standard bottle and has the same 750mL capacity. It's designed for recyclability. The outer surface is made … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 2 hours ago

2024 Core77 Design Awards Trophy Production Process

The 2024 Core77 Design Awards has wrapped, but we're not done until the trophies have shipped to the winners. Our trophies are individually milled and engraved from solid aluminum blanks, and this year we're thrilled to be working with the good folks at RapidDirect, an advanced m … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 2 hours ago

Casio Designs a Watch You Can Wear in a Sauna

Casio has designed a special heat-resistant, moisture-resistant watch that you can wear into a sauna. The coiled wristband mimics the locker key wristbands you get at a traditional Japanese onsen; this design stands off of your wrist, to avoid getting soaked with sweat. The lens … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 2 hours ago

Why Won’t Elon Musk Let Me Follow This Palestinian Journalist?

Musk admitted X is throttling links but this is a new level of weird. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

This PlayStation DualSense Controller Won’t Last Long at Its Lowest Price

Save 28% on the PlayStation DualSense controller for use with PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile devices. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Kevin McCallister of ‘Home Alone’ Seamlessly Pops Into Scenes of Several Classic Christmas Movies

The Bell Brothers created an amusing holiday mashup that seamlessly inserts Kevin McCallister of "Home Alone" into classic Christmas movies. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 2 hours ago

FINALLY. Threads will finally let you set the following feed as your...

FINALLY. Threads will finally let you set the following feed as your default. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 2 hours ago

7 Can't-Miss Vitamix Deals to Snag ASAP (They're Up to $100 Off!)

Get them before they sell out! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

A Hard Truth

I’m sorry to break the bad news. . | Continue reading


@musingsfromatangledmind.com | 2 hours ago

The Peril & Promise Of Solar Power In Pakistan

Cheap solar panels from China are driving a boom in solar power in Pakistan, but that is not good news for all members of its society. The post The Peril & Promise Of Solar Power In Pakistan appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

When you’ve been seriously wronged by someone, what’s the best drink to...

When you’ve been seriously wronged by someone, what’s the best drink to throw at them? “Bloody Mary because it’ll stain clothes and get pepper in their eyes.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 2 hours ago