Universal Orlando Resort Lifts the Lid on Its Super Nintendo World

Things are about to get powered up: today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed more details about theSuper Nintendo World coming to its new Epic Universe theme park, hot on the heels of revealing more about one of the other portals,How to Train Your Dragon’s Isle of Berk. And yes, … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 16 hours ago

10 Things We Hate About the Rabbit R1

I’ve spent a day with the Rabbit R1, and to say that I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. In fact, I was surprised at how little it offers at the moment, and even from what it offers, what a poor job it does at that. According to the CEO Jesse Lyu, the R1 is “the worst … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 16 hours ago

Two Things Thursday #12

1. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a powerful book. So far, the author has pulled me in and captured me as his faithful guest–a part of his audience while he tells his tale and reveals his whole heart. It is full of pain and patience and resilience and stories fro … | Continue reading


@acorneredgurl.com | 18 hours ago

Paleontologists Disagree About What This Exquisite Shark Fossil Actually Is

The fossil shark Ptychodus was first identified 190 years ago, but in the intervening centuries of paleontological inquiry, a comprehensive look at the ancient fish has been hard to come by. Until now. In a paper published last week in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a te … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 19 hours ago

27% : WearOS Growth Figure Points To the End Game for smart watches – plus a new tech trend is highlighted

I've held the opinion for several years now that the end game is... The post 27% : WearOS Growth Figure Points To the End Game for smart watches – plus a new tech trend is highlighted appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri … | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 20 hours ago

We can have a different web

We can have a different web Molly’s beautifully optimistic manifesto for creating a better web. Read the whole thing, or even better, find some headphones and a dog and go for a walk listening to the audio version. Via @molly0xfff | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 day ago

Are Chucky and Tiffany Ultimately Destined to Be Together?

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@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

George Miller Would Like to Make Another Mad Max Prequel Movie After Furiosa

Mad Max franchise auteur George Miller knew even before Fury Road, that by creating an extensive outline for the 2015 hit, he might have more stories to tell. But that wasn’t always the case for Miller, who co-created the concept with Byron Kennedy in Mad Max (1979), Mad Max 2: T … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Ted Cruz Doesn't Want You to Get an Easy Flight Refund

The Department of Transportation announced a new final rule last week that would require airlines to automatically refund passengers whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed. There are some exceptions, but in general, it’s a huge win for passengers who are tired of air … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Peerless Assassin 120 versus 120 SE cooler

TL;DR: They’re about the same. Get whichever is available! I’ve read several reviewers praise the Thermalright Peerless Assassin CPU air cooler, not for its awful name (all modern gaming tech does this), but for the performance it delivers for comparatively little money. I’ve sin … | Continue reading


@rubenerd.com | 1 day ago

Marshalls Is Selling a “Beautiful” Watermelon Serving Bowl (So Perfect for Summer!)

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@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Canelones a la Dominicana (Dominican-Style Cannelloni)

If you love pasta and flavors Dominican enjoys, then you'll love this Dominican-style cannelloni recipe. Stuffed with juicy minced beef, cooked in a bath of creamy bechamel, and topped with golden cheese au gratin, these are the tastiest Dominican canelones. Read Canelones a la D … | Continue reading


@dominicancooking.com | 1 day ago

eclipse season

Eclipse season: I feel out of myself. This happens if I must travel a lot or if I’m too busy to read or write. My domestic art begins to flail: bathroom sink remains clogged, houseplants unwatered, suitcase left half-unpacked in case of emergency. The body is also neglected (more … | Continue reading


@orangepeeler.diaryland.com | 1 day ago

Mickey Mouse Will Fight Winnie the Pooh in the Latest Public-Domain Horror Extravaganza

It was inevitable, really: as soon as beloved childhood characters became fair game under public domain, they’d be seized upon by horror filmmakers... and eventually, the biggest headliners would square off. The world may not be ready for Mickey vs. Winnie, but it’s coming, and i … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Alpaca Sex Is Even Weirder Than You Think

Just in case you’d like to know: Alpaca sex is weird, biologically speaking. In a new paper this month, scientists have presented evidence that male alpacas impregnate their partners by thrusting their penises all the way up inside the female’s uterus—a tactic not documented with … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

If You Find This $1 Dollar Tree Kitchen Gem, Grab 3 (It's So Versatile!)

It’s so versatile! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Francis Fan Lee, former professor and interdisciplinary speech processing inventor, dies at 96

The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 day ago

Good News, Everyone: Futurama's First Art Book Is Finally on the Way

While fans of Futurama—who’ve learned to be very patient and eternally hopeful—await the show’s next season, premiering July 29 on Hulu, here’s a fun nugget to chew on: The Art of Futurama, an art book timed to the show’s 25th anniversary, is on the way. The book’s not arriving u … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

The Restaurant-Quality $40 Knife Set I Use Every Single Day

It makes chopping and dicing a breeze. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

B&A: $800 DIY Built-ins Give Purpose to This Empty Dining Room Corner

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

I despise this icon

That ugly garish purple travesty shows up in the menu bar whenever your screen is being recorded by any number of apps. From Apple's perspective, they probably consider it a good thing, as it lets a user know their screen is being recorded, and I understand that logic. But it als … | Continue reading


@robservatory.com | 1 day ago

NASA's Solar Sail Makes First Contact From Space Before Stretching Its Enormous Wings

Nearly a week after launching to space, a microwave-sized cubesat phoned home for the first time as it prepares to embark on its mission of sailing through low Earth orbit. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

X-Men '97 Is Ready to Battle for Everyone's Souls

The moment mutantkind has been dreading has come—and after the ashes of Genosha taught our heroes to expect the worst, not even the little preparation they have is going to be enough to stem the tide. But as X-Men ‘97 sets the stage for its grand finale, whether or not the X-Men … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

What Happens If Your Airplane Loses Power? Out Pops the RAT

Aircraft safety is a hot topic these days, with Federal Aviation Administration investigators looking into door seals at Boeing, aircraft slides flying off mid air and engine failures plaguing several planes in recent months. But what happens if the power in your plane actually d … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Charged in $50 Million Tax Fraud

Early crypto investor Roger Ver, a.k.a. ‘Bitcoin Jesus,’ has been charged with a tax fraud, with the Department of Justice saying he evaded nearly $50 million in taxes. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

What the Color of Your Front Door Says About You

According to folklore. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Airbnb Hopes You'll Survive the X-Perience of Staying at X-Men '97's Xavier Mansion

New themed stays are coming to Airbnb with Icons, a new category of lodging featuring unique experiences inspired by major icons in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

This Ingenious $30 Device Will Stop You from Being a Mosquito Magnet (It’s on Sale!)

Avoid bug bites this summer with this smart device. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Read an Excerpt From Park Seolyeon’s A Magical Girl Retires

A millennial turned magical girl must combat climate change and credit card debt. The post Read an Excerpt From Park Seolyeon’s A Magical Girl Retires appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 day ago

Le Creuset Just Dropped a Gorgeous New Color for Summer — and It’s Already on Sale

We're feeling peachy-keen about this new hue. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

T-Mobile Officially Acquires Mint Mobile in $1.35 Billion Deal

T-Mobile officially finalized the $1.35 billion deal to acquire Mint Mobile, according to a press release from the telecom company. The deal was first announced in March 2023 but had to clear regulatory approval. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Disney Springs Water Transportation to Resorts on Hiatus Due to Low Water Levels

One of guests’ favorite ways to get to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World from certain resorts are the water taxis, but unfortunately, that water transportation is not currently not operating. The Details It hasn’t rained much in the Orlando area, which makes the water levels lo … | Continue reading


@thedisneyblog.com | 1 day ago

Everything We Know About Samsung’s Plans for Smartwatches in 2024

Samsung teased the Galaxy Ring earlier this year when it introduced the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. Naturally, this sparked a flurry of rumors about what’s to come and what the wearable could be like. But Samsung is still making smartwatches, too. Based on the hearsay, 2024 … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

I Tried Jessica Alba’s “Amazingly Juicy” Turkey Meatballs, and I Get the Hype

This is high praise coming from a meatball connoisseur. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Amazon Shoppers Can’t Stop Buying This $27 Cabinet Organizer (You Can Use It Anywhere!)

It’s on sale! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Sennheiser Momentum Sport Earbuds with Heart Rate & Body Temperature Tracking

Earlier this year, during CES 2024, Sennheiser announced their Momentum Sport earbuds. While I occasionally cover various earbuds in sports, most honestly end up being relatively similar. However, the Momentum Sport had a rather unique set of sport features in … Read More Here → | Continue reading


@dcrainmaker.com | 1 day ago

The Force Is With Lego's May Releases

May is always a huge month for Lego—thanks to its annual celebration of all things Star Wars on May 4. This year’s even more special, with the 25th anniversary of both The Phantom Menace and Lego’s Star Wars line, but while the galaxy far, far away is a big part of this month’s r … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

What Are Chicories Anyways?

We explain. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

California Tech Billionaires Will Get a Vote on Their Planned Utopia

The California Forever project is one step closer to becoming a reality. This week, the ambitious project’s backers announced that they had received enough local support to trigger a ballot initiative. Local voters will now decide the fate of the project during the November elect … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

April in Books

I read 6 books in March. This is a significant decrease from the previous months. I wake up before 7am and go to bed earlier, perhaps because of the daylight savings time. Falling asleep earlier means less time reading and fewer books in the monthly report. It may also be related … | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 1 day ago

This $9 Pantry Ingredient Is My Secret to Perfect Cacio e Pepe

The Spice House's Cacio e Pepe blend takes the guesswork out of seasoning homemade pasta. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

'This Will Ruin My Life and Career': Cheating Site Ashley Madison Is Overflowing With Sextortionists

Ashley Madison promotes itself as a dating site that helps people cheat on their partners. But newly released consumer complaints filed with the FTC, obtained exclusively by Gizmodo, should probably give any potential cheaters pause. The site is lousy with extortion attempts, to … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

I Tried Jessica Alba’s “Amazingly Juicy” Turkey Meatballs, and I Get the Hype

This is high praise coming from a meatball connoisseur. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

The $28 Amazon Find That Instantly Decluttered My Kitchen Drawers

They're made to fit your specific needs. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago

Hisense’s Latest ULED TV Wants to Blow Out Your Eyeballs With Extra Brightness

Just when we thought we’d already seen all of what 2024’s mini-LED TVs had to offer, Hisense finally gave us the chance to look at the new pinnacle of its ULED displays, the U9N. It’s a TV that’s desperately trying to thread that fine needle between ultra-premium and upper mid-ti … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Wes Ball on the Responsibility of Planet of the Apes and The Legend of Zelda

There’s tackling a beloved franchise... and then there’s tackling The Legend of Zelda. Wes Ball has done the former a few times, most recently with his foray into the world of Planet of the Apes with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Soon though, he’ll take that to a whole new l … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Let's Look Back at Boeing's 10-Year Struggle to Launch Humans on Starliner

After more than a decade of delays and failures, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first crew of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff of the Starliner CST-100 spacecraft is scheduled for May 6—and it’s going to be a true nail-biter. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 day ago

Before & After: A Grandma’s “Bland, Neglected” Kitchen Transforms Into a Dreamy Paradise (for Only $1,200!)

The entire update cost around $1,200. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 day ago