This update fixes a horrific bug that was reported late last week: This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could reappear in the Photos library even if they were deleted. Tim Hardwick wrote about the bu … | Continue reading
Just over a year ago, I wrote about the poor performance of TestFlight, the app that App Store developers rely on for beta testing their own apps. Today, thanks to a couple rounds of Feedback submissions, TestFlight is working better than before, but it’s not fixed. With WWDC aro … | Continue reading
This Memorial Day, save thousands of dollars on HP tech. You can save up to 65% on laptops, gaming computers, and printers. | Continue reading
In Siberia’s Yana Highlands, a chunk of land roughly the shape of a giant stingray has been sinking down into a very large pit. Called the Doorway to the Underworld, the Batagay Megaslump (also known as the Batagaika Crater) is 200 acres and continues to widen. Scientists have kn … | Continue reading
Today's links The new globalism is global labor: The Battle of Seattle's other shoe drops. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: None Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep … | Continue reading
About 500 more people died from drowning each year between 2020 and 2022 than did in 2019, the CDC reports. | Continue reading
New research could point to a hidden risk of fluoride in early development. The study found a link between higher fluoride exposure in pregnant women and a greater risk of their children later being diagnosed with neurobehavioral problems by age 3. The findings do not confirm a c … | Continue reading
As Congress appears ready to gut one of the internet’s most important laws for protecting free speech, they are ignoring how that law protects and benefits millions of Americans’ ability to speak online every day. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on We … | Continue reading
"It was never true." New investigation uncovers disconnect in Amazon's claims about its recyclable plastic packaging: 'They're absolutely lying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tickets are now on sale for the summer’s most anticipated movie and its stars aren’t saying anything about it. Deadpool & Wolverine is out July 26 and, to promote the fact tickets are available, stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds did a new interview and released some new footag … | Continue reading
Opening its doors in 2019, the Miyoshi Mononoke Museum, also known as the Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum, is Japan’s first public museum dedicated to yokai, traditional Japanese spirits. Located in the city of Miyoshi in the Hiroshima Prefecture, the museum is a bit of … | Continue reading
With themes of war profiteering and medical care, this episode was a doozy The post Doctor Who Averts Most of the Explosions in “Boom” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: How did it become ethics month at SMBC? Today's News: | Continue reading
Dyson has unveiled their forthcoming WashG1, which is not a vacuum but their first power mop. As a longtime Dyson vacuum owner, I have a lot of gripes with their designs, but was pleased to see they've carried over an original design detail to this new product. As the Dyson origi … | Continue reading
Canadian startup No-Bo Power has unveiled a carbon-framed mid-drive explorer rolling chunky fat tires and full suspension that serves as a stylish head-turner around town or a capable off-roader when the weekend warrior takes over. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport T … | Continue reading
Helen Bassett, senior vice president of Live and Events for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, understands the impact of a good story. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
5-20-24 Nurse doing some work upstairs, me in kitchen about to kill my latte. Going into this week […] | Continue reading
We found the best deals on indoor/outdoor furniture, grills, appliances, and more. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Tesla’s Supercharger network is recognized as the gold standard that all other charging companies aspire to match if they can. So far, none have. Tesla Superchargers make up 60%+ of US high-speed charging ports, and their reliability has been a significant factor in Tesla’s top e … | Continue reading
Over the last decade, few platforms have declined quite as rapidly and visibly as Facebook and Instagram. What used to be apps for catching up with your friends and family are now algorithmic nightmares that constantly interrupt you with suggested content and advertisements that … | Continue reading
“Pakistan’s Campaign To Expel Millions Of Afghan Refugees Enters Second Phase” (Radio Free Europe, March 20, 2024): Pakistan is set to force some 850,000 documented Afghan refugees back to their country next month if they don’t leave voluntarily. Islamabad is calling this the sec … | Continue reading
Last night closed the obsequies for Holly, my sister. Cousin Alison had arranged a Meeting House of the Wilton (CT) Friends as a gathering place convenient to a great many of Holly’s dear (lower case) friends, and provided a Zoom link for remote mourner to join the event. Uncle R … | Continue reading
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
AWS Summit season is in full swing around the world, with last week’s events in Bengaluru, Berlin, and Seoul, where my blog colleague Channy delivered one of the keynotes. Last week’s launches Here are some launches that got my attention: Amazon S3 will no longer charge for sever … | 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
Customer obsession vs customer obfuscation | Continue reading
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