This is the thirty-ninth part of a fiction serial, in 757 words. It seemed the questioning by the SIS people was a formality. Had Alison been her friend? Did she have many conversations with her? Was she aware what work Alison had been doing? It followed some kind of format, and … | Continue reading
The crypto community has witnessed the appearance of yet another meme coin, and this one has a rather peculiar name… Continue reading ‘WienerAI’ Raises Over $2 Million in Crypto Presale – Best Meme Coin to Buy Now? The post ‘WienerAI’ Raises Over $2 Million in Crypto Presale – Be … | Continue reading
It’s official. TikTok is going longform. The application, which is facing a potential ban in the U.S., confirmed to TechCrunch… Continue reading TikTok eyes 60-minute video uploads, drawing ‘mini YouTube’ criticism The post TikTok eyes 60-minute video uploads, drawing ‘mini YouTu … | Continue reading
Last night, my Aunt Mary accompanied me to an exhibition for a spoken word artist whom I enjoy. We got there just in time to see him perform a few poems and explain the art that adorned the room. Most of it was focused on the home and church in which he grew up. This … Continue r … | Continue reading
Justin Savoie came across this webpage on “Abacus Data MRP: A Game-Changer for GR, Advocacy, and Advertising”: We should get these people to write our grant proposals! Seriously, we should tap them for funding. They’re using MRP, we’re developing improvements … Continue reading → | Continue reading
I was mind-blown to learn that the Game of Life can have a pattern that plays the Game of Life. The idea that Game of Life can play itself is not new. It has existed at least since 1996 (also here). By 2006, a grid like the one above existed. I learned about Game of … Continue re … | Continue reading
The world’s leading online eyewear retailer has launched a range of blue light glasses with gamers and the screen-obsessed in… Continue reading Zenni Optical launches stylish colorful blue light protection for gamers with Blokz+ Tints range The post Zenni Optical launches stylish … | Continue reading
I was reading about Brown v. Board of Education and there’s an interesting paragraph: To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts an … | Continue reading
I was reading about Brown v. Board of Education and there’s an interesting paragraph: To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts an … | Continue reading
Almost a year ago, Julie suggested it might be a good idea to get a pressure washer. We could wash the cars with it, and clean the patio slabs too. I went online, and bought the best size and type for us, which was delivered by Amazon the next day. My neighbour has the same … Con … | Continue reading
“Hope for the Organization Kid.” Joshua Hochschild revisits David Brooks’ classic 2004 essay on college students and considers what’s changed in the two decades since: “I doubt that the keenest college students will embrace AI as another shortcut to thinking. Twenty-three years a … | Continue reading
The footage is part of a 9-minute short film called 26,000 Days – as in, the number of days in our average life span – directed by Henry Behel. The message is poignant, even if you've heard it before: Do something. Live while you can. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transpor … | Continue reading
In daily life, I exert no clairvoyance though there are some who seem perfectly able to do that. The most I do is sniffthe air, try to figure out what emanations there are besidesoily globules suspended in the kitchen atmosphere, sinkinginto the used coffee grounds and filter pap … | Continue reading
Corey Quinn: I’m sorry Slack, you’re doing fucking WHAT with user DMs, messages, files, etc? I’m positive I’m not reading this correctly. [Screenshot of the opt out portion of Slack’s “privacy principles”: Contact us to opt out. If you want to exclude your Customer Data from Slac … | Continue reading
EA Sports released its first gameplay trailer for College Football 25 — the rebirth of the much beloved NCAA Football… Continue reading College football is back with a glorious gameplay trailer from EA Sports The post College football is back with a glorious gameplay trailer from … | Continue reading
The pedal-electric, semi-enclosed, bicycle/car-hybrid thingies are now coming thick and fast. One of the latest to hit our radar is the Hopper, which has already been turning heads on streets around Germany. Continue Reading Category: Urban Transport, Transport Tags: Pedal-assist … | Continue reading
iPhone users are “thoroughly freaked out” after discovering a bug that makes deleted photos reappear. Apple’s iOS 17.5 update was… Continue reading iPhone users upset when new iOS resurfaces old pics they thought they deleted The post iPhone users upset when new iOS resurfaces ol … | Continue reading
I headed out to do some weeding and prep in the main garden area. Just to get the beds ready for planting, and for adding more permanent walls around the low raised beds. Of course, things turned out to be more than I expected, so I decided to set up the tripod for a future … Con … | Continue reading
Reddit has confirmed a partnership deal with OpenAI to bring content from the platform to ChatGPT, in a move that… Continue reading Reddit signs deal with OpenAI to open up the platform to ChatGPT The post Reddit signs deal with OpenAI to open up the platform to ChatGPT appeared … | Continue reading
MultiVersus, Warner Bros. Games’ platform fighter (think Super Smash Bros.) is relaunching at the end of the month and when… Continue reading MultiVersus relaunch will include PvE mode so players can hone their skills The post MultiVersus relaunch will include PvE mode so players … | Continue reading
They say that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but that hasn’t stopped a research team in the Netherlands… Continue reading Dutch researchers launch — oh, really? — an AI sarcasm detector The post Dutch researchers launch — oh, really? — an AI sarcasm detector appeared first on … | Continue reading
British engineering firm Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a serious deepfake scam after one of its Hong… Continue reading Deepfake audio scam takes $25 million from world-renowned engineering firm The post Deepfake audio scam takes $25 million from world-renowned engineeri … | Continue reading
While millions of people who couldn't normally see the aurora borealis took in the recent color-filled spectacle in the night sky, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was looking straight at the sun to catch all the action. The fiery footage is well worth a watch. Continue Reading … | Continue reading
Optoma USA has launched a compact new ultra-short-throw laser projector designed to meet home entertainment and home office needs, but has also been optimized for PC gamers with an input lag reduced to just 8.6 milliseconds. Continue Reading Category: Home Entertainment, Technolo … | Continue reading
The PlayStation 4 launched in 2013, has been released, but that doesn’t mean gamers have given up on the console… Continue reading Half of PlayStation gamers haven’t transitioned to PS5, according to sales numbers The post Half of PlayStation gamers haven’t transitioned to PS5, a … | Continue reading
AMRO 2024 was held in Linz from May 8 to 10, 2024 The 2024 edition of Art Meets Radical Openness (AMRO), the biennial festival for art, hacktivism, and open cultures, has just come to an end. Held in Linz from May 8 to 10, it offered a context for discussing the … Continue readin … | Continue reading
Ocean Drive Apartment, designed by mwworks, is a stunning 6,112-square-foot single-floor condominium unit situated within a new residential tower in Miami Beach, Florida. Continue reading | Continue reading
This is the thirty-eighth part of a fiction serial, in 744 words. As the end of March approached, Hettie thought she would lose her mind. She hadn’t been eating properly, and was not concentrating at work. Not a word from George, so she became convinced he was dead. Then one morn … | Continue reading
Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive have set out a timeline of late next year for the release of Grand… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto VI now set for fall 2025 release The post Grand Theft Auto VI now set for fall 2025 release appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Valve, who in part pioneered the hero shooter genre with the popular Team Fortress 2, is rumored to be developing… Continue reading New leaked images shed light on Deadlock, an upcoming Valve hero shooter The post New leaked images shed light on Deadlock, an upcoming Valve hero s … | Continue reading
This classic Banana Bread recipe is tried and true! It’s a quick bread recipe that takes just minutes to prepare and toss into the oven. Every slice of this bread always turns out so soft, sweet, and full of fresh banana flavor. Enjoy more sweet banana flavor with timeless recipe … | Continue reading
We’re familiar with the idea that the economy can and should affect elections. The connection is borne out empirically (Roosevelt’s victory in 1932 following the depression, his landslide reelection in 1936 amid economic growth, Johnson and Reagan winning huge reelections … Conti … | Continue reading
Following the release of a crucial CPI report this week, the crypto market experienced a recovery. However, it was the… Continue reading Best AI Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now: Render (RNDR), Near Protocol (NEAR) and These Cryptos The post Best AI Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now: Render … | Continue reading
Two brothers who attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) were arrested on Wednesday, facing charges for an innovative scheme… Continue reading $25M in 12 seconds: MIT hacker brothers arrested in the US The post $25M in 12 seconds: MIT hacker brothers arrested in … | Continue reading
When you devote even one second to thinking about the premise of Tales of the Shire – a cozy, gentle… Continue reading Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game: Everything we know so far The post Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game: Everything we know so far appeared … | Continue reading
The Buoy Bay A-Frame by Joe Herrin not only serves as a testament to thoughtful architectural restoration but also stands as a sanctuary for family life and communal gathering, beautifully intertwined with the natural charm of the San Juan Islands. Continue reading | Continue reading
Steam has a really interesting themed sale on at the moment – the Endlessly Replayable Fest. It’s dedicated to games… Continue reading The best deals in Steam’s Endlessly Replayable Fest sale The post The best deals in Steam’s Endlessly Replayable Fest sale appeared first on Read … | Continue reading
The U.S. Senate has joined forces with the House of Representatives to nullify the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial… Continue reading Congress votes to nullify SEC’s controversial crypto policy The post Congress votes to nullify SEC’s controversial crypto … | Continue reading
Ride1Up has launched an off-road flavor of its Revv 1 full-suspension ebike, which rolls with a similar moto-inspired vibe but gains a number of key updates designed to "enhance your riding experience while tackling rougher terrains." Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transpor … | Continue reading
Perched atop a mountain with expansive views of the Channel Islands off the Santa Barbara coast, Rincon House by ANACAPA Architecture embraces the landscape and the grandeur of its panoramic vistas. Continue reading | Continue reading
I hope no on has a heart attack upon reading this…but I will be turning in the completed manuscript for the long-promised Dutch Tool Chest book by the end of this month. This year. In two weeks. Why is it so late? I am definitely the problem. I’m not great anymore at working 18 h … | Continue reading
In good news for future animation figureheads, there might be a new way to revive frozen brains without damaging them. Scientists in China have developed a new chemical concoction that lets brain tissue function again after being frozen. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: C … | Continue reading
In their recent project at Season Mansion in Changzhou, WJ STUDIO embarked on a journey to create three model rooms, each offering a distinct vision of ideal living spaces tailored to the diverse needs of residents. Continue reading | Continue reading
Just a dozen humans in all of history have had the incredible experience of walking on the Moon. The best of the best. Our bravest and most competent. Earth's ambassadors. Twelve men of incredible physical fitness and intellectual prowess. Continue Reading Category: Space, Scienc … | Continue reading
A luxury superyacht is the testbed for green hydrogen technology as the ship, formally known as Project 821, is put in the water at Feadship's Amsterdam base. It's the largest motor yacht ever launched in the Netherlands. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Science Tags: Ships, Hy … | Continue reading
A luxury superyacht is the testbed for green hydrogen technology as the ship, formally known as Project 821, is put in the water at Feadship's Amsterdam base. It's the largest motor yacht ever launched in the Netherlands. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Science Tags: Ships, Hy … | Continue reading
I’ve made plenty of choices where I wanted two things incompatible with one another and chose one. I don’t feel like any of that was a sacrifice, I treat it as a choice. For example, I returned to the university in my late 20s way outside of the ordinary university age because I … | Continue reading
Google has unveiled several major developments in AI, including more details about the much anticipated Android 15. The latest version… Continue reading Android 15: beta 2 rollout, release date, and new features to expect The post Android 15: beta 2 rollout, release date, and new … | Continue reading