I like learning new things. It stimulates my creativity, helps me gain diverse perspectives, and helps me be humble. When you’re a notorious… | Continue reading
At the start of the year, it was reported that Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited sci-fi flick Megalopolis might finally see the light of day. That day appears to be pretty soon, because Coppola’s production banner American Zoetrope released first-ever footage of the film that g … | Continue reading
To celebrate the launch of the newest Star Wars Original Series, The Acolyte, as well as the designers and makers who have worked to create distant worlds, creatures and—yes—the droids we all love, Autodesk and Disney invite you to join their ranks by entering a Droid design comp … | Continue reading
Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. I have to admit that I have a hard time understanding it unless you’re an encyclopedia salesman (not sure if those still exist) or go … | Continue reading
"Momentick is excited to reveal its technology to the world." Company raises millions in funding to scan entire planet with satellites: 'A one-stop-shop emissions intelligence platform' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I am one of the people who tried to block so-called “AI” programs from training on my published works. I implemented every code or rule I know to block corporations use my material for training their programs. I’m not against AI, but I don’t want my material be published or used … | Continue reading
It’s now been five years since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, and we’re finally seeing that really pay off on the movie side. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is hitting theaters next week, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine are later this summer. What Fox movies are due n … | Continue reading
A new detector system based on the game “Tetris” could enable inexpensive, accurate radiation detectors for monitoring nuclear sites. | Continue reading
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A couple of months ago, I went back to England. I had to take a trip abroad to get back to the office. It felt bizarre to meet colleagues in person after more than three years of working remotely. But, it was great to meet people with whom you interact over the internet. While I … | Continue reading
The auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.0% share in Norway in April, roughly flat from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took 89.4% share, up from 83.3% YoY. Overall auto volume was 11,241 units, up 25% YoY, a recovery over recent months. April’s best selling BEV was the Volvo EX30. … | Continue reading
Yes, my friends, the malevolent yet artistic beings of 9 o'clock Nasty are back again with more mischievous acts. | Continue reading
It’s Star Wars Day, so Disney+ has treated fans to another trailer for it’s upcoming series, “The Acolyte,” which fleshes out the storyline a bit more, along with new poster key art. The Series The series is about an investigation into a shocking crime spree which pits a respecte … | Continue reading
I believe these things: 1. If you use generative tools to produce or modify your images, you have abandoned photointegrity. 2. That’s not always wrong. Sometimes you need an image of a space battle or a Triceratops family or whatever. 3. What is always wrong is using this stuff w … | Continue reading
Nutrition is critical for any coast-to-coast helicopter flight. I loaded up on dim sum at Din Tai Fung in a Costa Mesa mall, then paid only $13 for a few strawberries at Hannam Chain in our inflation-free economy. The folks who run the supermarket are Korean and had neglected to … | Continue reading
Your running speed partly comes down to factors you can't control, like genetics, and partly relies on your training. | Continue reading
"By making our small-batch, premium coffee available in compostable K-Cups, we are marrying innovation with sustainability." Company releases first-ever fully compostable product that can be used with popular coffee machines: 'This is a proud milestone' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
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Social media was bad. Adding AI into the mix could easily get a lot worse. | Continue reading
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 It depends on which channel you watch: Do we the people get the national discourse we deserve? We wouldn't recommend such a sour outlook. That said, the question popped into our heads this morning when we reviewed the online Washington Post. Oof! As of 8:30 … | Continue reading
Satya Nadella, in a memo to Microsoft employees since posted on the company’s blog: Today, I want to talk about something critical to our company’s future: prioritizing security above all else. Microsoft runs on trust, and our success depends on earning and maintaining it. We hav … | Continue reading
It’s May 4th, which doesn’t just make it Star Wars Day. We’re also one month out from The Acolyte, our first-ever show set in the High Republic era, and which also had a special preview playing with Phantom Menace screenings this weekend. Along with that clip, the show’s got a br … | Continue reading
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How can we truly know if AI is sentient? We do not yet fully understand the nature of human consciousness, so we cannot discount the possibility that today's AI is indeed sentient — and that we are mistreating it to potentially grave consequences. | Continue reading
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"Our research is supposed to contribute to narrowing the equity gap." New study uncovers major equity gap in clean energy generation: 'We were astonished to see there is still such a large difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
French researchers say they have discovered that genetic mutations aren’t necessary for cancer to develop, challenging a long-held assumption about the disease. The cause of cancer: Cancer cells start out as normal, healthy cells, but then something goes wrong — instead of doing … | Continue reading
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Summer’s almost here, and that means it’s time for the return of everyone’s favorite superhero show The Boys. With season four set to kick off in a little over a month, Prime Video released a new trailer that’s got everything you expect from the show now: Supes being chaotic frea … | Continue reading
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Figma’s journey to TypeScript: Compiling away our custom programming language I love a good migration story. Figma had their own custom language that compiled to JavaScript, called Skew. As WebAssembly support in browsers emerged and improved the need for Skew’s performance optim … | Continue reading
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"And this is why we love digging through mounds of trash!" Shopper surprised after opening suitcase bought from thrift store: 'That's quite the score' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that Tyson Foods has dumped millions of pounds of toxins into America waterways. The post Tyson Foods Is Dumping Millions Of Pounds Of Pollutants Into American Waterways appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
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Everyday we make choices. We know in our hearts what is the best of all possible choices, but we sometimes hesitate due to lack of willpower, long-held habits, or personal preferences. Sometimes a nudge, that oh-so a gentle push, can attract our attention and move us to make bett … | Continue reading
"It's impressive that this can serve as both a boat and an RV." New company is 'breaking the limits' with revolutionary electric vehicle that is half boat, half RV: 'Blending the lines of recreational mobility' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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I never had the chance to be young. You know?What I mean is,i missed out on things that are importantor part of youth because somehow,i was trickedor robbed in away that I believed in the inaccuracies and the varying conceptsof love,or the lack thereof. I never had a prom or the … | Continue reading
This taco salad recipe is super customizable without compromising on its hearty and satisfying flavors. It's the ultimate meal prep salad! The post Taco Salad appeared first on Budget Bytes. | Continue reading
With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare 100-degree-plus conditions in uncooled Texas facilities unconstitutional. | Continue reading
Investments in industries that continue to cause planet-warming gases will take away financial backing that could be used to solve national challenges. Damning report sheds light on country's continued financial support of big oil: 'That level of funding could have retrofitted mi … | Continue reading
DARPA just tested an autonomous tank that could help keep soldiers safe — and even more self-driving military vehicles are on the horizon. | Continue reading
If you thought the less-than-stellar launch of the highly anticipated Rabbit R1 AI device was all that happened in gadget news this week, we understand. Everyone in the tech industry was talking about this thing and no one particularly likes it. Our full review is still forthcomi … | Continue reading
May the 4th be with you! But if you’d like to read some things that aren’t about Star Wars this Star Wars Day, our most-read stories of the week have you covered, from Captain America merchandise to critical reflections (and not quite so critical ones) behind the scenes of Marvel … | Continue reading