Google, Amazon, Meta, and other data center operators are finding ways to use the heat they generate to benefit communities. The post Waste Heat From Google Data Center To Warm A Town In Finland appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
This is a free country, or so I’m told. While that doesn’t mean you’re entitled to lifesaving healthcare without going bankrupt, it does mean that if you own a hot dog bar in Las Vegas, Nevada, you can host an unofficial meet-and-greet with world famous cartoon pup Bluey and piss … | Continue reading
Unexpectedly, I found a seemingly not so new app (it was first released in 2022) that I wish I had known about earlier. Google’s app Reading mode. | Continue reading
Where the fuck did all these bangers come from? The post Nobody Has The Time To Play All These Excellent Video Games appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
OpenAI is reportedly taking away ChatGPT-4o’s Scarlett Johansson-like voice that it says is not meant to be an imitation of the actress. Read more... | Continue reading
Now, don’t get offended, but–you aren’t as good at clocking deepfakes as you think you are. And it’s not just you–nobody’s that good at it.… | Continue reading
Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia’s (Delainey Hayles) arrival in Paris incites curiosity among the city’s local vampire coven, which is run by Armand (Assad Zaman). The pair try to fit in despite still running away from their past to start fresh with a new story in this week’s I … | Continue reading
Julian Assange can file an appeal by Friday to fight his extradition to the United States, according to a new ruling from a British court on Monday. The decision, first reported by the New York Times, comes as Assange sits in a London prison over computer hacking and espionage ch … | Continue reading
Come stand under Maine's only authentic torii gate, standing nine feet tall and made entirely of wood. In Japan, torii gates often welcome people into Shinto shrines. They are a sacred part of Japanese culture, representing a gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds. Thi … | Continue reading
Keith R. Decandido discusses one of the best episodes of Babylon 5 so far… The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “And the Sky Full of Stars” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Online privacy isn’t just something you should be hoping for – it’s something you should expect. You should ensure your browsing history stays private and is not harvested by ad networks. By blocking ad trackers, Magic Lasso Adblock prevents you from being followed by ads on the … | Continue reading
We tested Breville’s new InFizz Fusion soda maker, which promises to carbonate any liquid, including juices and cocktails. | Continue reading
Mixed aesthetic influences: RISD grad Peter Ivy hails from Austin, Texas, but operates his glassblowing studio in rural Toyama, Japan. He created this stunning, minimalist glass Bottle S: I can't remember the last time a glass bottle stopped me in my tracks with its simplicity of … | Continue reading
This week on AppStories, we kick off our annual WWDC wishes episodes with a conversation about the changes they’d like to see made to iOS and iPadOS 18. Sponsored by: Things: a beautiful native app for Apple Vision Pro. Our iOS and iPadOS 18 Wishes for WWDC Context: Our iOS 17 Wi … | Continue reading
"Going to try this." Woman shares simple way to rid sink faucets of stubborn limescale buildup: 'Using something you throw away anyway' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
According to the latest reports, Apple is preparing tounleash an AI avalanche on iPhones at its upcoming WWDC 2024. This will include some cloud-based as well as on-device AI models, but it will be through the lens of easily the most well-known and widest-reaching AI developers a … | Continue reading
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Toyota Group's Hino Motors teases a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck in 2020, delivers the 100% battery electric Tern Class 8 truck in 2024. The post Toyota Launches Class 8 Tern 100% Electric Truck At US Market appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Theory of mind—the ability to understand other people’s mental states—is what makes the social world of humans go around. It’s what helps you decide what to say in a tense situation, guess what drivers in other cars are about to do, and empathize with a character in a movie. And … | Continue reading
Everyone’s parents tell stories of how their world was different from ours. When it came to media, my parents told me how they only had a handful of TV channels. Their parents told them they didn’t even have TV. For me, I’ll tell kids that I truly discovered not just the internet … | Continue reading
This week, the SFF Bestiary looks at a blurry, shaky chupacabra. The post Blair Witch-ing the Chupacabra: Chupacabra Territory (2016) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Penang is well-known for its vibrant Straits Chinese Peranakan culture, but if you know where to look, there’s another chapter to its history. While the focus is often on the marriage between overseas Chinese traders marrying local Malay women, the truth is, the Chinese were not … | Continue reading
Located in the heart of Valencia, Casa Cirilo is a comprehensive reform project aimed at infusing modernity and functionality into the entire home. Spanning 120 square meters, the house features a wooden herringbone floor that harmonizes the different rooms Continue reading | Continue reading
Carbon dioxide is getting an energy storage makeover as researchers explore battery systems that use industrial emissions for good, not evil. The post New Energy Storage Systems Eat Carbon Dioxide For Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Portugal’s second-ever satellite was developed in collaboration with the MIT Portugal Program. | Continue reading
The three-year-old was messing around with some long bits of string on the floor. He was at it for several minutes, lost in his process. From where I sat in my post of observation. He was obviously planning, or attempting, or questioning, or contemplating something. It didn't loo … | Continue reading
The new Solana meme coin Sealana passed through the $2 million mark today in its ongoing crypto presale. This milestone… Continue reading Solana’s Meme Coin ‘Sealana’ Surpasses $2 Million in Crypto Presale The post Solana’s Meme Coin ‘Sealana’ Surpasses $2 Million in Crypto Presa … | Continue reading
A team of scientists has created a hydrogel that breaks down alcohol in the stomach and intestines. When ingested, it prevents alcohol from entering the blood and stops the compound acetaldehyde from accumulating. A toxic byproduct of alcohol degradation, acetaldehyde is linked t … | Continue reading
There won't be any family drama whatsoever The post The Sandman Has Cast the Rest of Dream’s Siblings appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
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We may be living in the digital age, but we’re hardly losing our desire for personalized interactions. In fact, we’re… Continue reading How AI Is Increasing the Personalization of Marketing Strategies The post How AI Is Increasing the Personalization of Marketing Strategies appea … | Continue reading
Probably everybody knows this, but I didn’t and in case you don’t, here’s why the CSS :has() pseudo-class is omnipotent and so awe-inspiring I call it the God Selector. I was working on a no-JavaScript fallback for a mobile hamburger menu, using the newly-baseline HTML Popover AP … | Continue reading
Tesla is reported to end support for Steam-delivered PC games in its latest Model S and Model X (pictured), which… Continue reading Tesla cars end support for PC video gaming The post Tesla cars end support for PC video gaming appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Last month, Adam Loper posted a video asking “Are We Seeing the end of Warcry?“. His opinion, spoiler alert, is that it does indeed look as if Games Workshop is winding down the game. I touched on some of the issues that he discusses and while his focus is different than mine, it … | Continue reading
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Call of Duty has never shied away from bombastic collaborations that at first glance look…wacky and out of place but… Continue reading Call of Duty’s next crossover is one that nobody could have guessed The post Call of Duty’s next crossover is one that nobody could have guessed … | Continue reading
With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2024? | Continue reading
"This is not the time to go before the public and ask them to engage in policy changes that would harm the environment." Lawmakers seek votes to prevent legislation regulating household equipment: 'Their majorities are fragile right now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There are a certain amount of expectations when you say the words “a Steven Moffat episode of Doctor Who.” Over his tenure as a regular writer and then as the series’ showrunner for the best part of seven years, Moffat developed a house style—to his detractors, a preponderance fo … | Continue reading
The Sol building was designed by Juan Ripollés and opened in June 2008. The building is located in the Grao, the maritime neighborhood of the city. The sculpture, which covers the building like a skin, is made of cut Murano glass fired at 1,300 degrees and is considered the large … | Continue reading
These collections and anthologies are invaluable resources, featuring otherwise hard-to-find stories from the first half of the 20th century. The post Looking for Classic SF by Women? Here Are Five Places to Start… appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, commonly known as FERC, issued a sweeping new rule last week that does something so daring, so bold, and so eminently logical that it’s a wonder it didn’t happen sooner. The new rule requires local utilities and regional grid operators to … | Continue reading
In software architecture, observability is one of the most important characteristics. This is especially true for distributed systems. Communication between services often happens asynchronously by sending messages, which introduces complexity for the application's testability. I … | Continue reading
There is a subset of Japanese artisans who pursue an almost absurd level of perfection. To those familiar with their materials and processes, the objects can inspire awe; to the layperson, it may seem that the attention paid to their manufacture needlessly surpasses the humility … | Continue reading
A university in California has promised a “review of Sabra Hummus.” | Continue reading
We love an adventurous start-up but GWM's new "clean sheet" motorcycle company announced last Friday really does look ominous in its potential to disrupt the established motorcycle industry order. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Honda Gold Wing, Souo Motor … | Continue reading
Last week, China’s President, Xi Jinping, was in Paris, France. Again, there were calls for China to address “Structural Overcapacity” that “will lead to Chinese EVs flooding Europe.” The loudest call came from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who said … | Continue reading
This year we are asking familiar questions about your experience, but also have some new questions about what embedded programming technology you are using and what AI ethical responsibilities are most important to you. | Continue reading