Google Chrome is getting native support for YouTube-like video chapters

Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that allows publishers to add video chapters to videos embedded on websites, similar to how chapters work on YouTube. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 10 days ago

Star Wars’ next Lego playset adds video game hero Cal Kestis

Star Wars has had its ups and downs with fans over a decade of TV series and theatrical releases, but… Continue reading Star Wars’ next Lego playset adds video game hero Cal Kestis The post Star Wars’ next Lego playset adds video game hero Cal Kestis appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 10 days ago

Introducing “Unleash the Power of Scroll-Driven Animations”

I built a thing: a 10-part video course that teaches you all there is to know about scroll-driven animations with CSS or JavaScript. | Continue reading


@bram.us | 10 days ago

Taylor Swift and the Limits of Poptimism

Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department sounds more like you’re watching a YouTube video about Dark Souls lore than listening to music. The post Taylor Swift and the Limits of Poptimism appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 days ago

HTX Tech X Summit 2024 Opening Video (AI Generated Content)

From the creators and team that produced the Holographic Opening Performance for the launch of Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) back in 2019… After five years , HTX is back and this time round, we produced an opening video using Generative AI which was something that … | Continue reading


@creativeapplications.net | 10 days ago

Video of virtual ads on semitruck sparks debate among onlookers: 'Because what drivers really need is more distractions'

"Welcome to dystopia." Video of virtual ads on semitruck sparks debate among onlookers: 'Because what drivers really need is more distractions' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

Sand Land Review – Goofy Adventures Of Tanks And War Crimes

Sand Land is one of the many different series created by the prolific Akira Toriyama. It was first a manga series- a short one- in 2000. It received an anime and film release in 2022, and now the world and story is presented into a video game. It’s not as advertised as much, but … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 10 days ago

Sand Land Review – Goofy Adventures Of Tanks And War Crimes

Sand Land is one of the many different series created by the prolific Akira Toriyama. It was first a manga series- a short one- in 2000. It received an anime and film release in 2022, and now the world and story is presented into a video game. It’s not as advertised as much, but … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 10 days ago

Good and Bad Ideas

Archive What If? About Feed•Email TW•FB•IG -Books- What If? 2 WI?•TE•HT A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. What If? is on YouTube! The first video answers “What if we aimed Hubble at Earth?” Follow the What If? channel to be notified about new videos. | Continue reading


@xkcd.com | 11 days ago

Bipedal forest walker takes far more abuse than is necessary

Somebody better break it to the Ewoks: crafty log tricks aren't gonna cut the mustard. LimX Dynamics has released video of its P1 Biped – heavily inspired by the AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, taking an absolute pounding with ease. Continue Reading Category: Rob … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 11 days ago

NIO releases video of first-of-its-kind EV with mind-blowing ability: 'I personally love this feature'

The company has some innovative approaches to make EV use easy for consumers in any location. NIO releases video of first-of-its-kind EV with mind-blowing ability: 'I personally love this feature' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Video of pedestrian's dizzying traffic light experience at 10-lane intersection sparks demand for change: 'Impossibly inconvenient and dangerous'

"No need to watch the whole video, since it's so psychologically painful to endure." Video of pedestrian's dizzying traffic light experience at 10-lane intersection sparks demand for change: 'Impossibly inconvenient and dangerous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 days ago

Video of pedestrian's dizzying traffic light experience at 11-lane intersection sparks demand for change: 'Impossibly inconvenient and dangerous'

"No need to watch the whole video, since it's so psychologically painful to endure." Video of pedestrian's dizzying traffic light experience at 11-lane intersection sparks demand for change: 'Impossibly inconvenient and dangerous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 days ago

A supercut of people at gunpoint convinced they won’t get shot… and then getting shot

For me, nothing beats people thinking they’re superior and then falling back to earth—or in this case eventually under the earth (RIP). The supercut (above) shows the classic trope of “what are you gonna do, shoot me?” followed by getting shot. The video opens with Columbo, follo … | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 12 days ago

Detective Pikachu Was a Small, But Potent Jolt for Pokémon

Nintendo’s Pokémon series has had a powerful grip on pop culture for decades, and it’s doubtful to change anytime soon. The bulk of that power comes from the video and trading card games, along with the eternally ongoing anime and the movies and shows that’ve spun out of that. So … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 12 days ago

The Boys' New Season is Ready to Crack Skulls and Save the World

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


@gizmodo.com | 12 days ago

Robot Makers Try to Reassure Public They're Legit After Elon Musk Fudged Demo

Elon Musk became the butt of more than a few jokes after internet users pointed out Tesla’s robot demo wasn’t all it appeared to be. As it turns out, a video the billionaire posted of Optimus, the company’s much-hyped humanoid robot, was actually being controlled by a human sligh … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 12 days ago

The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you are actually in the show

The world has gone Fallout mad as Amazon Prime’s TV rendition of everybody’s favorite post-apocalyptic video game really hit the… Continue reading The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you are actually in the show The post The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you a … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 12 days ago

Viral video sparks outrage after onlookers rip bear cubs from tree for photos: 'Prompts people to reflect on the very real challenges that wildlife face every day'

"This case has understandably brought up feelings of frustration, sadness, and anger for many viewers." Viral video sparks outrage after onlookers rip bear cubs from tree for photos: 'Prompts people to reflect on the very real challenges that wildlife face every day' first appear … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 days ago

Video captures terrifying moment bear charges man who gets too close: 'Not a smart thing to do'

"People will do anything for internet points, except respect wildlife." Video captures terrifying moment bear charges man who gets too close: 'Not a smart thing to do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 days ago

Video: Iron-shelled robo-snails swarm together for off-road tasks

Even though snails are slow and slimy-bottomed, they've inspired a new type of robot that could be quite useful. Groups of these bots can operate independently or join together in order to perform tasks that would otherwise be impossible. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Tech … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 13 days ago

OpenAI's Sora makes its first commissioned music video

Though OpenAI is yet to make its Sora text-to-video model available to the public, it's ability to produce realistic, high-resolution video clips already has movie makers worried for job security. Now the tool has moved into the world of pop music videos. Continue Reading Categor … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 13 days ago

Video Friday: Loco-Manipulation

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Eurobot Open 2024: 8–11 May 2024, L … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 13 days ago

Annals of architecture failures: the luxury hotel with exterior corridors and no art

A few photos from a newish $500/night Marriott hotel in Newport Beach, California: Note the circular waterfall in the middle of the driveway. One of the more interesting features is a massive video screen above the bar at the end of the pool: Why can’t we have this in every room … | Continue reading


@philip.greenspun.com | 13 days ago

Nintendo’s rarest game ever just got an ESRB rating

The Electronic Software Ratings Board, which is the video games rating authority in North America, has just given an E-for-Everyone… Continue reading Nintendo’s rarest game ever just got an ESRB rating The post Nintendo’s rarest game ever just got an ESRB rating appeared first on … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 13 days ago

Everyday Philosophy: “Is it OK to date someone your friend likes?”

Is it OK to accept an opportunity presented to you, like dating someone, that a close friend has been loudly wishing for? – Anna, US A short and classic problem. It’s the tale that launched a thousand ships and brought down ancient dynasties. It’s as old as recorded history and a … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 13 days ago

The Weather Channel’s Local on the 8’s Throughout The Years

Our family was raised on The Weather Channel. So much so that Ian became a meteorologist. So this video that steps through the Local on the 8s over the years gives me all the nostalgic feels. | Continue reading


@bradfrost.com | 13 days ago

Super Nintendo World theme park is coming to Orlando in 2025

In what could be a dream for retro gamers, Universal Studios and Nintendo have announced they will bring the video… Continue reading Super Nintendo World theme park is coming to Orlando in 2025 The post Super Nintendo World theme park is coming to Orlando in 2025 appeared first o … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 13 days ago

Using lighter YouTube embeds on the site

In yesterday's note I added a bunch of YouTube embeds. I remembered that I've been meaning to use a better alternative for a while now. I didn't have time for that yesterday so I swapped them out today. In terms of performance, YouTube embeds are pretty woefull, downloading way t … | Continue reading


@rachsmith.com | 13 days ago

Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken for Two

I had seen a video on Stella Drivas' Instagram the other day for what looked to be incredibly delicious chicken! I am always looking for new ways to cook chicken. I like to try new things and get bored of doing things the same way all the time. I like my food to be new and exciti … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 13 days ago

Software Testing Day

Archive What If? About Feed•Email TW•FB•IG -Books- What If? 2 WI?•TE•HT A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. What If? is on YouTube! The first video answers “What if we aimed Hubble at Earth?” Follow the What If? channel to be notified about new videos. | Continue reading


@xkcd.com | 14 days ago

We’ve Gotta Play SOMETHING

The video game industry doesn't stop just because AAA releases have The post We’ve Gotta Play SOMETHING appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 14 days ago

Video captures man's dangerous encounter approaching bear and cubs: 'He's lucky'

"That bear could have closed that gap way quicker than I think he realizes." Video captures man's dangerous encounter approaching bear and cubs: 'He's lucky' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 days ago

Akira: Quick Action Recorder

The video above shows some early footage of Akira, per-colorisation: One of the most notable tools used in the production of the film was the use of the Quick Action Recorder. The quick action recorder allowed the animators to take pictures of individual frames (like a down-shoot … | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 14 days ago

Disruption, Dependencies and the Rabbit R1 – A product management lens on Rabbit R1 and Humane

David Pierce doesn’t bury the lede: Artificial intelligence might someday make technology easier to use and even do things on your behalf. All the Rabbit R1 does right now is make me tear my hair out. … Rabbit R1 continues to be panned. Here’s one in video format by MKBHD: or by … | Continue reading


@gurupanguji.com | 14 days ago

New Close-up Video Shows the Sun’s Surface as the Hellscape We Always Imagined

The recent total solar eclipse on April 8 provided a rare glimpse of the Sun’s roiling corona, including some eye-grabbing prominences. Those views were neat, but a new video captured by Europe’s Sun-buzzing probe is providing some of the best close-up views of our host star that … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 days ago

A Simple Plain-Text Knowledge System

As knowledge worker and when learning new topics, it’s helpful to have a note-taking system and a way to keep track of acquired knowledge and additional pointers. In this video, I’m showing a simple, plain-text-file-based knowledge system powered by your editor of choice. I want … | Continue reading


@blog.sebastian-daschner.com | 14 days ago

Funko Fusion Releasing This September

Looks like there’s another worlds-collide video game featuring various IP and it’s tied together thanks to Funko Pop, the popular collectible figure collection. Funko Fusion is an action-adventure game that can be played solo with online co-op support. The game will feature vario … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 14 days ago

Audible Beta Test Recommendations based on Prime Video Habits

Audible is one of the largest audiobook stores in the world, and today, they are introducing a new feature that recommends audiobook titles based on Prime Video viewing behaviour. The Audible discovery page will feature a “Based on what you watched recently on Prime Video” recomm … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 15 days ago

Over center

I saw Steve Mould’s latest video this morning. It’s about mechanisms that store elastic energy and release it quickly. His examples come from insects and human-made devices. You should take 15 minutes and watch it. | Continue reading


@leancrew.com | 15 days ago

Indie developer behind Deliver Us Mars shuts its doors

KeokeN, makers of the acclaimed video game Deliver Us Mars, has ceased operations entirely and laid off its entire staff.… Continue reading Indie developer behind Deliver Us Mars shuts its doors The post Indie developer behind Deliver Us Mars shuts its doors appeared first on Rea … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 15 days ago

eXistenZ: Sex and Video Games and Gooey, Indescribable Things

David Cronenberg's take on virtual reality and existentialism is violent, tense, and deeply gross, but surprisingly fun and engaging—let's discuss! The post eXistenZ: Sex and Video Games and Gooey, Indescribable Things appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 15 days ago

AI video throwdown: OpenAI’s Sora vs. Runway and Pika

Workers in animation, advertising, and real estate test rival AI systems. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 15 days ago

u8 vs. u128

A few days ago, I read a discussion on a YouTube video. The essence of the discussion was that memory layout and memory size matter. So, an unsigned 1 8-bit integer (or u8 in Rust) takes up less memory and thus is faster than a u128. However, someone else added a caveat: the memo … | Continue reading


@prma.dev | 15 days ago

Video shows Tesla Cybertruck issue that caused recent recall getting repaired in just 35 seconds: 'Hope mine gets this fix soon'

"Why wasn't it secured properly in the first place?" Video shows Tesla Cybertruck issue that caused recent recall getting repaired in just 35 seconds: 'Hope mine gets this fix soon' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 days ago

Reid Hoffman's AI clone: So 'human' that it wipes a booger on the table

What would you ask if you found yourself sitting across the screen from an interactive, digital version of... Well, yourself? Continue Reading Category: Technology Tags: GPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM (Large Language Model), Video | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 15 days ago

Alphabetical Cartogram

Archive What If? About Feed•Email TW•FB•IG -Books- What If? 2 WI?•TE•HT A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. What If? is on YouTube! The first video answers “What if we aimed Hubble at Earth?” Follow the What If? channel to be notified about new videos. | Continue reading


@xkcd.com | 16 days ago

Trimming Video with FFmpeg

If you're a developer and work with video, there's a chance that you may need to trim or cut parts of the video for your users. In this post, I'll be going through the commands needed to do this in FFmpeg along with some details to consider when trimming video. Let's dive in! | Continue reading


@aaronbos.dev | 16 days ago