Weekend Reading List #219 – Week of Mar 25th

Welcome to the weekend reading list, edition #219. If you want to see your article here, reach out to me on Twitter/X or the blog.Você tem sugestão de artigos em Português? Gostaria de ver seu artigo divulgado aqui no blog? Envie sua sugestão pelo Twitter ou pelo blog. NYJavaSIG … | Continue reading


@graciano.dev | 22 minutes ago

Barnes and Noble Nook Tablets can no longer buy ebooks

Barnes and Noble has disclosed to Good e-Reader that a number of tablets that were released between 2011-2013, are being discontinued. Starting in June, 2024 users can no longer connect to the Barnes and Noble Bookstore to buy digital content, such as audiobooks and ebooks. They … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 23 minutes ago

Century-old tech company transforms traditional energy storage system with innovative modular method — here's how it works

"This guarantees minimum installation time, limits investment in civil works, and ensures optimum quality." Century-old tech company transforms traditional energy storage system with innovative modular method — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 27 minutes ago

Kindle deals round up: All Kindle deals currently available

The Amazon Spring Sale might be over though the fun continues for those who are still looking for a nice deal on Kindle e-readers. Here is a roundup of all the Kindle deals currently available. 1. Kindle Scribe 64 GB with Premium Pen. $319.99 Discount $100 You can save $40 when y … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 43 minutes ago

8BitDo’s New Mechanical Keyboard is their Geekiest Yet

8BitDo, makers of retro-themed gaming goods, have unveiled their latest nostalgia-indulging mechanical PC keyboard — and fair warning: it’s way nerdier than their NES-inspired one. The new edition is sure to press all the right buttons for geeks of a certain age as it pays visual … | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 49 minutes ago

Government invests millions in new commitment to hydrogen-electric train technology: 'These goals are now possible'

“The project launched in recent years as part of the ecological transition." Government invests millions in new commitment to hydrogen-electric train technology: 'These goals are now possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 57 minutes ago

Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit

"By 2013, Netflix had begun entering into a series of “Facebook Extended API” agreements, including a so-called “Inbox API” agreement that allowed Netflix programmatic access to Facebook’s users' private message inboxes, in exchange for which Netflix would “provide to FB a writte … | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Plant parent shares 'genius' solution to crummy plastic plant saucers: 'Such a fantastic idea'

"Now I’m on the hunt!" Plant parent shares 'genius' solution to crummy plastic plant saucers: 'Such a fantastic idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

25 years for Sam Bankman-Fried

"The judgment has to adequately reflect the seriousness of the crime, and this was a very serious crime." | Continue reading


@citationneeded.news | 1 hour ago

Is Target Open on Easter?

You’re going to want to make that Target run early. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

I’m Becoming Increasingly Obsessed With Fake Japanese Football Shirts

Is it even a fake anymore if it's not copying the real thing? The post I’m Becoming Increasingly Obsessed With Fake Japanese Football Shirts appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 hour ago

The roads not taken

After the properly scary events of yesterday – which curiously seem like several days ago now – my body seems to be rallying somewhat. The pain in my shoulder, side, and arm has gone. I just have a snotty nose and occasional cough to deal with. A good friend checked in on me afte … | Continue reading


@jonbeckett.blog | 1 hour ago

The Coway “Airmega Mighty” (AP-1512HH) is Still Our Favorite Air Purifier

Several years later, the Coway Mighty remains a versatile and reliable air purifier that continues to deliver exceptional performance and convenience. | Continue reading


@toolsandtoys.net | 1 hour ago

City poised to enact policy banning construction of new gas stations — here's what the law could mean for residents

"We're sending the clear signal that we're going toward using non-fossil fuels." City poised to enact policy banning construction of new gas stations — here's what the law could mean for residents first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

thoughtbot at Sin City Ruby 2024

Sin City Ruby 2024 was one of this year’s Ruby conferences that we, thoughtbot, were excited about. In this post, I will share why. Jason Swett, the organizer, invited me to be one of the speakers. It was a great opportunity to talk about JavaScript testing for Ruby devs. Spoiler … | Continue reading


@thoughtbot.com | 1 hour ago

Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity

Thread hijacking attacks. They happen when someone you know has their email account compromised, and you are suddenly dropped into an existing conversation between the sender and someone else. These missives draw on the recipient's natural curiosity about being copied on a privat … | Continue reading


@krebsonsecurity.com | 2 hours ago

📷 I got my Ironsworn book in the mail today, and my tiny friends have given it their seal of approval. | Continue reading


@otavio.cc | 2 hours ago

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Dying

Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: Who is kind - he that kicketh a man in the balls for no reason, or he that doeth not? Today's News: | Continue reading


@smbc-comics.com | 2 hours ago

Otávio C. I had no intention of buying a LEGO set today. Yet, that plan quickly changed once I saw this set. Impossible to resist. Senna was not just a racing driver; he was a legend whose impact on the world of Formula 1 is immeasurable. The countless days and nights I spent wat … | Continue reading


@otavio.cc | 2 hours ago

MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day

You can’t close the main window, and that’s not the worst of it. As is typical for one of Apple’s best sports partners, Major League Baseball had a demo app for visionOS ready to go for the debut of the new platform.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 2 hours ago

I had no intention of buying a LEGO set today. Yet, that plan quickly changed once I saw this set. Impossible to resist. | Continue reading


@otavio.cc | 2 hours ago

Ernie Hudson on Filming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and the Fan Base

Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Is Costco Open on Easter?

Be prepared to do your shopping ahead of time. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Awful’s Gas and Snack (Swing Shift Collective, 2019) Awful’s Gas & Snack is a life-size fake gas…

Awful’s Gas and Snack (Swing Shift Collective, 2019) Awful’s Gas & Snack is a life-size fake gas station from the year 2119, designed to help people imagine a positive future after the climate crisis. Offering “AUTHENTIC 20th and 21st century artifacts from the Golden Age of Gaso … | Continue reading


@solarpunks.net | 2 hours ago

Thursday 28 March 1661

Up early among my workmen, then Mr. Creed coming to see me I went along with him to Sir Robert Slingsby (he being newly maister of that title by being made a Baronett) to discourse about Mr. Creed's accounts to be made up, and from thence by coach to... | Continue reading


@pepysdiary.com | 2 hours ago

Grosvenor Apartment, Hong Kong / Lim + Lu

Lim + Lu, the New York-founded multidisciplinary design practice, announces the transformation of an 1,800 square feet apartment in metropolitan Hong Kong. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 3 hours ago

Enter the World of How To Train Your Dragon at Universal's Epic Universe

Soar with Toothless and Hiccup at Universal Epic Universe, which will soon boast an imaginative world of Vikings inspired by DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon. Details for the Isle of Berk area, one of the five new cinematic portals of Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, ha … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

The Book That Explains How the Biden Administration Sees the World

Why are relations between China and the United States deteriorating? Why does the global outlook feel like it’s darkening? A few weeks ago, Brian Deese, President Biden’s former top economic aide, offered a theory on Shift Key, the podcast I cohost with Princeton engineering prof … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 3 hours ago

Apple’s first new 3D Vision Pro video since launch is only a few minutes long

Major League Soccer highlight reel is the first Immersive Video since launch. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Is Dollar General Open on Easter?

You can still snag those last-minute needs. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

Rare meningitis and bloodstream infections on the rise in the US, CDC warns

The CDC issued a health alert about an uptick in invasive meningococcal disease in 2023 that appears to be continuing into 2024. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

How to Turn Off Find My iPhone

So you’ve decided to go off the grid with your iPhone. There are legitimate reasons for shutting off Find My iPhone, like when taking in the device for repair or selling it to another party, so this walkthrough is for you. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Gardener shares cheap method for near-infinite fresh fruit: 'Enjoy your free strawberries'

"Definitely going to give this a go." Gardener shares cheap method for near-infinite fresh fruit: 'Enjoy your free strawberries' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Visiting Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition!

I’ve been fascinated with ocean liners and early twentieth century history since I was in primary school, as I’ve posted again multiple times recently. Clara and I had penciled in a day to wander the Melbourne Museum, but when we heard there was a Titanic exhibit!? Get out of her … | Continue reading


@rubenerd.com | 4 hours ago

The internet disrupts everything (members post)

A short story of a broken furnace, a wealth of information, and the need for experts to save the day. Oh, and the most badass portfolio site I've ever seen. | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 4 hours ago

Getting a charge: An exercise bike that turns your pedaling into power

LifeSpan's Ampera offers a solid workout, but it has a lot of quirks. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 4 hours ago

(Podcast) Downstream 65: More Serotonin

Lots of Disney this time! We talk Disney’s big succession question, Taylor Swift’s Disney+ numbers, and Disney’s deal in India. Also, a quick Sports Corner on NFL streaming rights, Spulu, and ESPN as a streaming aggregator.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 4 hours ago

A Quick Guide to Luna Snow, the Marvel Heroine You've Never Heard Of

Yesterday, Marvel revealed yet another upcoming video game:Marvel Rivals, a team-based multiplayer shooter inspired by the likes of Overwatch and Valorant. But among its roster of stalwarts—X-Men Storm and Magneto, Guardians of the Galaxy members Star-Lord and Rocket, and of cour … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

Magnetic flashlights can go solo or unite to double the light

The Dynamic Duo "flashlight" is actually two flashlights – a wide-beam that illuminates a broad area, and a more focused narrow-beam. They can be used individually as needed, or magnetically joined together to form one dual-beam unit. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyl … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

What to Do With All Those Leftover Easter Eggs—Beyond Egg Salad and Deviled Eggs

Here are a half dozen clever ideas for making the most of your slew of boiled eggs, including grating them atop vegetables, stuffing them inside meatloaf, and more. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 4 hours ago

All the Grocery Stores Open and Closed on Easter Sunday 2024

Here’s where you’ll be able to shop. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 hours ago

A radical analysis of problems and barriers to change may lead to overwhelming pessimism about any…

Raymond Williams’s Resources for Hope - Dissent Magazine A radical analysis of problems and barriers to change may lead to overwhelming pessimism about any radical program; the hardness of a radical analysis can produce political quietism, with radical programs left to the politi … | Continue reading


@solarpunks.net | 4 hours ago

'This Is a Sputnik Moment': NYC Is Adding AI Metal Detectors to the Subway

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has a new plan to make the city’s subways safe: metal detectors. But these are not just any metal detectors because these detectors come with AI. As for how well they work, it’s not looking so good. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

Decade-old Linux ‘wall’ bug helps make fake SUDO prompts, steal passwords

A vulnerability has been discovered in the 'util-linux' library that could allow unprivileged users to put arbitrary text on other users' terminals using the 'wall' command. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 4 hours ago

Sam Bankman-Fried signature license plates?

A sad day for Joe Biden’s second-largest donor (NYT): Could the federal government reduce the budget deficit by selling license plates and other collectibles made by Sam Bankman-Fried? If he’s going to be in prison for at least a few years why not start up a line of Effective Alt … | Continue reading


@philip.greenspun.com | 4 hours ago

Prolonged volcanic activity killed the dinosaurs not an asteroid

Well, this is interesting. All these years I’ve thought the demise of the dinosaurs was occasioned by the impact of an asteroid that struck Earth sixty-six million years ago. That may be still the case, but some scientists believe relentless volcanic activity, spanning more than … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 4 hours ago

Bipedal robot takes a beating, keeps on hiking

LimX Dynamics’s bipedal robot, P1, can keep its footing, even when traversing rough terrain unlike any it’s seen before. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 4 hours ago

Fortified 14th-century castle and moat discovered under hotel in France

Archaeologists found a 600-year-old castle with a moat in Brittany, France. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 5 hours ago