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After the article from our editor Zachary regarding the most likely replacement for a “Model 2” (and a followup here), and after having a brief exchange in the comments, I was left thinking. My original response was simple and straightforward … yet the more I think about it, the … | Continue reading
Last month, New York City’s Department of Transportation authorized the use of electric cargo bikes on city streets, and put some key safety standards in place. On March 27, NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the amendments to the city’s traffic rules to allow the op … | Continue reading
The findings show an accelerated decline that outpaces similar trends observed in other major skiing regions worldwide. New research reveals precipitous decline of snow coverage at ski resorts: 'These findings are socioeconomically and ecologically concerning' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
Speaking of drafts you discover and then decide to publish, this was from last week. So I just used ChatGPT to learn about some CSS selector concepts I was confused by and, on a whim, asked it to quiz me to make sure that I understood everything. It was a very good experience tha … | Continue reading
When we first met General Grievous 20 years ago this month in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars microseries, it gave him an immediate, chilling presence. But then Revenge of the Sith, and with it the Clone Wars 3DCG series, constrained what could be done with the character. Grievou … | Continue reading
It's got some good ideas, but it's also very unfinished The post Manor Lords Is Good, But Let’s Pump Our Brakes A Little appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
Renogy’s 12V/24V 50A DC/DC battery charger seemed the perfect addition to our van life build-out. We’re on a continuous quest to upgrade and improve our Chevy Astro Van (fondly named Pinto) converted into a camper. The goal is to be able to go off-grid for longer, out in the wild … | Continue reading
Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial." | Continue reading
It’s no secret I have way more projects to manage than hours in the day. I hope to rectify this by sharing more knowledge on how my projects are built. The most important project, Builder, is quite a large code-base. It is undoubtedly daunting to dive in and figure out where to s … | Continue reading
The world's first commercial-scale factory for making nutrient-rich and versatile protein from air and sustainable energy has opened its doors in Finland, and the startup behind it aims to have its microbe-made food out in the US later this year. Solar Foods is just one of a hand … | Continue reading
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"Just sprouted one and it's doing really well." Garden expert shares simple trick to grow endless supply of sweet potatoes: 'I'm totally trying this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dirk Hesse collects photos of creatives – and who isn’t creative – for his website “Le Bureau”. Mine was recently published and I wanted to point you to this lovely little project of Dirk. He also invites to a short interview, for those of you who speak German. I like projects li … | Continue reading
The American solar industry is in a tizzy over tariffs. On one side are the companies that develop, finance, and install solar systems. On the other, the American (or American-located) companies that manufacture them. China’s solar panel industry has been a combination of boon an … | Continue reading
Polestar normally makes electric cars, but now it's releasing a phone. | Continue reading
Worldcoin, the project that hands out free cryptocurrency in exchange for biometric data, is experiencing a shortage of the orbs that scan everyone’s eyeballs, according to a new report from Semafor. But Tools for Humanity, the startup behind Worldcoin, seems to think that’s a go … | Continue reading
This collection includes a variety of soups that take advantage of spring produce like ramps and asparagus. | Continue reading
The name is different, but their approach to ring-making is as unique as ever. | Continue reading
If you had piles of cash to spend on a custom-made packable bike, what kind would you get? Well, Malaysian horologist Ming Thein got a titanium number that can be taken apart to fit inside his own Rimowa suitcase – it's called the Firefly MiniVelo. Continue Reading Category: Bicy … | Continue reading
Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are not screwing around when it comes to their upcoming zombie film, 28 Years Later. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes are the first three actors who’ve joined the film, a follow-up to the cult classics 28 Weeks Late … | Continue reading
Since 2013 Van Stapele has been baking the best cookies in Amsterdam: a single brown chocolate cookie with a heart of white chocolate. The secret recipe creates an irresistible delicacy that draws epic queues every day. Continue reading | Continue reading
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Not all gamma-ray bursts come from supernovae. | Continue reading
Light may have an infinite lifetime. Who’d have thought? Even after the eventual, possible, heat death of the universe, photons may live on as beacons of light in an impossibly dark cosmos… maybe: One such candidate for a truly stable entity is the photon: the quantum of light. A … | Continue reading
Disregarding signage in natural areas is dangerous. Photo of tourists flouting rule at national park sparks upset online: 'Infuriating to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Food and Drug Administration officials reported this week that lab tests have found genetic material from strains of H5N1 avian influenza in samples of store-bought pasteurized milk. Officials say these samples do not appear to contain live virus and that the commercial milk supp … | Continue reading
Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks? | Continue reading
Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for laundering more than $100 million from various criminal enterprises through Samourai, a cryptocurrency mixer service they ran for nearly a decade. [...] | Continue reading
Decided to cancel my ChatGPT subscription because I don’t use it for much else besides creating images for the Epic Tales Tavern and other DALL-E experiments. This means the Epic Tales Tavern is going on hiatus for a while. | Continue reading
The Department of Transportation announced a final rule mandating that airlines automatically give cash refunds to passengers and inform passengers of their right to a refund on Wednesday. The policy change highlights the Biden Administration’s continued hardline support of consu … | Continue reading
A study recently published in the peer-reviewed American Psychologist journal claims that a combination of facial recognition and artificial intelligence technology can accurately assess a person’s political orientation by simply looking at that person’s blank, expressionless fac … | Continue reading
Programming course for incarcerated people boosts digital literacy and self-efficacy, highlighting potential for reduced recidivism. | Continue reading
The Volkswagen California 6.1 was never the best-looking California in history, dragged down by its oversized double-stacked grille, but it did usher in its fair share of new innovations to the iconic nameplate. Now, Volkswagen is preparing it for retirement, starting production … | Continue reading
This year’s Pixar Fest runs April 26 through August 4, 2024 at Disneyland Resort, and there are so many themed novelties being offered, like popcorn buckets, and sippers, that I wanted to do a separate post to make sure you didn’t miss any. The Festival Celebrating not only Pixar … | Continue reading
Many of us watch The Office more often than we care to admit. We’ve spent so much time with the series that, over the years, the characters and the actors who portray themhave almost become family. So when a video like this comes online, it’s more than just delightful. It’s catha … | Continue reading
First Solar and Qcells , the two largest solar-panel manufacturers in the U.S., have joined a coalition of domestic suppliers calling for new tariffs on below-cost and state-subsidized panels imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The coalition, calling itself t … | Continue reading
Trump Media & Technology Group is doubling down on claims that its stock is being illegally traded — this time bringing its concerns to congressional leaders. Read more... | Continue reading
Designed by Dev & Kaushik Architects, Backyard Pad is a creative endeavor to transform an expansive backyard into a multifunctional space. The project is tailored to include a small party yard, an office, a gym, staff quarters Continue reading | Continue reading
Meta adds AI to its glasses, our thoughts on chronological vs. algorithmic timelines, how we find software tools, and the U.S.’s TikTok ban.… | Continue reading
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Panel of eight judges confronts deep-faking AI tech that may undermine legal trials. | Continue reading
Save up to 40% on the famous Always Pan, top-notch bakeware, and versatile countertop appliances from this editor-loved brand. READ MORE... | Continue reading
This past week Tesla announced it was reducing its workforce by 10%. The move comes at a time in which the company’s stock value has plummeted, leading many to question Musk’s leadership. With few tangible plans about the company’s future as sales continued to decline, investors … | Continue reading
It's been a minute since a proper Wednesday edition was out! Today we cover SkyBridge, a platform connecting Mastodon and Bluesky social media, Scroll as a new language and static site generator, and Pico, a service allowing content publishing without installations using SSH tool … | Continue reading
Rakuten Kobo has done something that they have never done before. Their latest generation, Kobo Clara, uses an E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel, allowing users to read colour content, such as comics, manga, magazines, and PDF files, or browse the web, and the screen can provi … | Continue reading
A new version of Clapper, a GTK4-based video player for Linux desktop has been released — the first major update in nearly 2 years. I first wrote about Clapper back in 2021 having been seduced over by its slick user interface (a superficial reason to like a media player, I know), … | Continue reading
He’s not happy that I wouldn’t let him out this late so he’s now harassing me from the edge of my bath! | Continue reading