Internet responds to comments from regretful toy collector: 'What a waste of money'

"No purpose, just stuff that will continue to pollute the earth." Internet responds to comments from regretful toy collector: 'What a waste of money' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Indie Web Carnival May 2024: Creative environments

I’m hosting the next Indie Web Carnival edition in May 2024. The topic of the month is creative environments and if that intrigues you, continue reading! This is my first time hosting and I’m very excited, thank you foreverliketh.is for encouraging me to host. What is Indie Web C … | Continue reading


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Ivory-scanning lasers used to illuminate the illegal elephant in the room

Although wooly mammoths are long gone, their recovered ivory lives on as a legal alternative to banned elephant ivory. Scientists can now use lasers to differentiate between the two materials, hopefully reducing the revenue stream for poachers. Continue Reading | Continue reading


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McMillan Shakespeare Office / Gray Puksand

The design vision for the McMillan Shakespeare office was to create a contemporary and unique space that emphasized the integration of cutting-edge technology, connectivity, and employee well-being. Continue reading | Continue reading


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Joint US/India operation busts $360 million crypto-funded drugs ring

A collaboration among law enforcement in India and the United States has led to the discovery of a cryptocurrency drug… Continue reading Joint US/India operation busts $360 million crypto-funded drugs ring The post Joint US/India operation busts $360 million crypto-funded drugs r … | Continue reading


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The Ray Villa – Plantation Retreat in Alibag

The Ray Villa, masterfully designed by Architecture Brio, presents a unique architectural statement on a sea-facing hillside in Mumbai. This substantial residence not only embraces the exhilarating prospect of panoramic ocean views Continue reading | Continue reading


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Microsoft confirms date for Xbox Games Showcase in June

Microsoft has confirmed the date for its Xbox Games Showcase in June, which will be followed immediately by a dedicated… Continue reading Microsoft confirms date for Xbox Games Showcase in June The post Microsoft confirms date for Xbox Games Showcase in June appeared first on Rea … | Continue reading


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Park Hill Residence / Scandinavian Mid-Mod Ranch in Denver

Crafted by the award-winning local construction firm Level Ground Enterprise, the Park Hill residence exemplifies a seamless fusion of mid-century modern architecture with Scandinavian simplicity Continue reading | Continue reading


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Starlit Sky House / RMR Architecture

Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Joshua Tree, the Starlit Sky House, designed by RMR architecture, represents an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 day ago

Titanium gadget throws a monkey wrench into the world of mini multitools

What makes a compact titanium multitool stand out from the kazillion others that are on Kickstarter at any given moment? Well, an adjustable wrench is a definitely a rare feature, and that's just one of the things you'll find on the Ti EDC Wrench. Continue Reading Category: Good … | Continue reading


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From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants

The true nature of the town will come into focus, if the third season's promises are anything to go by The post From Season 3 Teaser Confirms the Horror Will Continue for Town’s Unwilling Inhabitants appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Feline Chalet / Atelier RZLBD

The Feline Chalet, designed by Atelier RZLBD, is a distinctive ski chalet located in Collingwood, positioned to capture panoramic views of the Blue Mountain to the northwest, Osler Bluff to the southwest, and a creek flowing into Georgian Bay at the east end. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 day ago

Cemplex Houses, Aspen / S2 Architects

S2 Architects have masterfully designed the Cemplex Houses in Aspen, Colorado, creating a unique living solution for two local brothers and their families. This dual-house development is situated on a single lot Continue reading | Continue reading


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Xbox announces first batch of Game Pass titles for May 2024

Microsoft has announced the first few titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in May of this year. As well as… Continue reading Xbox announces first batch of Game Pass titles for May 2024 The post Xbox announces first batch of Game Pass titles for May 2024 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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AI chatbot priest advises Gatorade baptism for baby

An AI priest, Father Justin, has been quickly altered after repeatedly offering bad advice and asserting it’s a real member… Continue reading AI chatbot priest advises Gatorade baptism for baby The post AI chatbot priest advises Gatorade baptism for baby appeared first on ReadWri … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 day ago

Invisibility audiobook 60% off!

Hi all, I’ve been rather overwhelmed with work lately (two PhD students defended, working on a textbook draft that is due in a few months, etc.), so I’ve been quite quiet here. I’ve got a few posts in the works, … Continue reading → | Continue reading


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VR funky physics game Hide the Corpse launches Kickstarter

VR gaming veterans at Realcast have headed to Kickstarter to get their next Quest game the funding it needs. The… Continue reading VR funky physics game Hide the Corpse launches Kickstarter The post VR funky physics game Hide the Corpse launches Kickstarter appeared first on Read … | Continue reading


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Open wide! Upcoming Exeed E08 MPV has clever semi-robotic doors

Chinese automotive giant Chery spawned the Exeed luxury sports brand in 2017 and the Exeed E08 "concept MPV" shown at Auto China last week, has done just that. The Exeed 08 has used automation at six key points to vastly increase the usability of the vehicle and the optimisation … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Europeana launches new webpage for the common European data space for cultural heritage

Discover what the data space has to offer through its new webpage The common European data space for cultural heritage comprises cutting-edge infrastructure, a vibrant community and a suite of products, frameworks and tools which facilitate the open and trustworthy sharing of her … | Continue reading


@digitalmeetsculture.net | 1 day ago

Best rhythm and music games for the Meta Quest 3

A soon as VR made its emergence into the mainstream a decade ago long before Quest 3, there were music… Continue reading Best rhythm and music games for the Meta Quest 3 The post Best rhythm and music games for the Meta Quest 3 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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파리올림픽 2024 하계 올림픽 – 올릭픽 베팅 및 승부예측

제 33회 2024 파리 올림픽 대회가 2024년 7월 26일부터 8월 11일까지 206개국 10,500명의 선수와 32개 종목, 329개의 경기와 함께 프랑스… Continue reading 파리올림픽 2024 하계 올림픽 – 올릭픽 베팅 및 승부예측 The post 파리올림픽 2024 하계 올림픽 – 올릭픽 베팅 및 승부예측 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

This time of the year, I am on a hunt for migratory warblers. Warblers are Neotropical migrants which means they spend their winters as far south as South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In the Spring they return to breed, travelling as far north as Canada. In the pa … | Continue reading


@islandinthenet.com | 1 day ago

No-frills Avalon tiny house has space for a small family

Dragon Tiny Homes' Element and Element 20 are very inexpensive options for downsizing, but aren't practical for more than one or two people. The firm's recent Avalon, however, has an increased but still relatively affordable price tag and squeezes an impressive three bedrooms int … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Meta investigated over suspected EU online content breaches

Meta is in hot contention again, this time with the European Commission which said on Tuesday (April 30) that it… Continue reading Meta investigated over suspected EU online content breaches The post Meta investigated over suspected EU online content breaches appeared first on Re … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 day ago

Fallout pulls record viewer numbers for Amazon TV

Fallout — the Amazon Prime Video TV series — isn’t just a critical success. Amazon says the series drew 65… Continue reading Fallout pulls record viewer numbers for Amazon TV The post Fallout pulls record viewer numbers for Amazon TV appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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This highly rated game has arrived on Xbox Game Pass

A new game has been added to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service this week and reviews of gameplay are… Continue reading This highly rated game has arrived on Xbox Game Pass The post This highly rated game has arrived on Xbox Game Pass appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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Affordable lightweight city ebike goes all in on carbon

Carbon-framed ebikes can cost a pretty penny, but the latest lightweight city model from Fiido currently comes in at well under $2k, has the stealthy look of a regular bike and boasts a low-maintenance Gates carbon belt drive. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport Tags: … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Final Fantasy maker Square Enix cancels $140 Million worth of content

The Japanese video game publisher Square Enix announces a $140 million hit as it revises its approach to the development… Continue reading Final Fantasy maker Square Enix cancels $140 Million worth of content The post Final Fantasy maker Square Enix cancels $140 Million worth of … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 day ago

Does this study really show that lesbians and bisexual women die sooner than straight women? Disparities in Mortality by Sexual Orientation in a Large, Prospective JAMA Paper

This recently-published graph is misleading but also has the unintended benefit of revealing a data problem: Jrc brought it up in a recent blog comment. The figure is from an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, … Continue reading → | Continue reading


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Majority of Americans think social media firms have too much power, finds survey

Most Americans are wary of social media companies and their role in politics and the future of the country, according… Continue reading Majority of Americans think social media firms have too much power, finds survey The post Majority of Americans think social media firms have to … | Continue reading


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Lawmakers call for ban on killer machines and regulation of AI weapons

Politicians in Austria have called for regulation on the use of artificial intelligence in weapon systems as concerns arise around… Continue reading Lawmakers call for ban on killer machines and regulation of AI weapons The post Lawmakers call for ban on killer machines and regul … | Continue reading


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Apple’s ‘incredibly private’ Safari users could still be tracked in Europe

Apple’s latest clash with the EU has left European Safari users potentially vulnerable to web activity tracking. Apple has a… Continue reading Apple’s ‘incredibly private’ Safari users could still be tracked in Europe The post Apple’s ‘incredibly private’ Safari users could still … | Continue reading


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1337

I celebrated 1337 likes last week. It’s a hacker-speak for “elite”, and a short form of 31337 or l33t. Some kids would speak like that on IRC when I first got online in the late 90s. It was some form of an anti-language, made to obfuscate conversations so that you don’t get autok … | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 1 day ago

New Apple pencil rumored to feature haptic feedback

The upcoming Apple Pencil is rumoured to feature haptic feedback for the very first time, as well as new gestures.… Continue reading New Apple pencil rumored to feature haptic feedback The post New Apple pencil rumored to feature haptic feedback appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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Ukraine takes action against 2,500 illegal gambling sites

Ukraine has cracked down on more than 2,500 websites that have hosted unlicensed gambling content in an effort to combat… Continue reading Ukraine takes action against 2,500 illegal gambling sites The post Ukraine takes action against 2,500 illegal gambling sites appeared first o … | Continue reading


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Life By You heads for early access as Life Sims prepare to take over your world once again

It must be life-sim day today, we have already had news this morning from the inZoi camp about the forthcoming… Continue reading Life By You heads for early access as Life Sims prepare to take over your world once again The post Life By You heads for early access as Life Sims pre … | Continue reading


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Big Starfield update incoming amid news that its first expansion will arrive in the Fall

Starfield is about to get another big boost towards becoming the game so many wanted it to be when it… Continue reading Big Starfield update incoming amid news that its first expansion will arrive in the Fall The post Big Starfield update incoming amid news that its first expansi … | Continue reading


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Hong Kong launches Asia’s first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong launched six spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday (Apr 30) in a historic move for… Continue reading Hong Kong launches Asia’s first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs The post Hong Kong launches Asia’s first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs appeare … | Continue reading


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Interview: Suzanne Gildert leaves Sanctuary to focus on AI consciousness

Sanctuary AI is one of the world's leading humanoid robotics companies. Its Phoenix robot, now in its seventh generation, has dropped our jaws several times in the last few months alone, demonstrating a remarkable pace of learning and a fluidity and confidence of autonomous motio … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Marques Brownlee slams Rabbit R1, labelling it ‘barely reviewable’

Tech reviewer and YouTuber Marques Brownlee has described Rabbit R1 as ‘barely reviewable’ in his latest video review. As one… Continue reading Marques Brownlee slams Rabbit R1, labelling it ‘barely reviewable’ The post Marques Brownlee slams Rabbit R1, labelling it ‘barely revie … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 day ago

How to share games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

With so many brilliant games coming out regularly, it’s certainly hard for your wallet to keep up. However, there are… Continue reading How to share games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S The post How to share games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


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Coyote Circle ADU, Montecito / Studio Lyon/Szot

Studio Lyon/Szot's renovation of the Coyote Circle ADU is a masterful blend of heritage preservation and modern innovation. The project transformed a 750-square-foot space within a 1970s Spanish-style home ... Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 day ago

Upcoming life-sim inZOI ready to take on The Sims at its own game

If they weren’t already, life simulators are about to hit the big time. For so long the only real game… Continue reading Upcoming life-sim inZOI ready to take on The Sims at its own game The post Upcoming life-sim inZOI ready to take on The Sims at its own game appeared first on … | Continue reading


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How to uninstall Microsoft Edge

If you no longer want to use Microsoft Edge, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall it. Edge is… Continue reading How to uninstall Microsoft Edge The post How to uninstall Microsoft Edge appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 day ago

T. Rex was not as smart as we were made to believe

While we don't like to talk ill of the dead, new physiological analysis has found that the king of the dinosaurs was not so smart after all. It upends previous research that last year likened the brain and neuronal composition of the Tyrannosaurus rex to that of a primate. Contin … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Only half of atrial fibrillation patients survive another 10 years

AF, or AFib, and its close medical cousin, atrial flutter, are associated with complications such as stroke, heart failure, and heart attack. While there’s an understandable focus on treating these conditions to prevent acute complications, less research has looked at what’s happ … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 day ago

Republica Amsterdam: An Open Urban Village

The completion of Republica in Amsterdam-Noord marks a new chapter in the transformation of Buiksloterham, from an industrial park to a vibrant work-living community. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 day ago

A Day Trip To Cromer

Monday was bright and sunny, and also felt warm, with a forecast temperature of 17C. (63F) After such a long period of cold weather interspersed with rain, we decided to make the most of it and drive to the holiday town of Cromer, 45 minutes away on the north coast of Norfolk. Fo … | Continue reading


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