We may be living in the digital age, but we’re hardly losing our desire for personalized interactions. In fact, we’re… Continue reading How AI Is Increasing the Personalization of Marketing Strategies The post How AI Is Increasing the Personalization of Marketing Strategies appea … | Continue reading
Probably everybody knows this, but I didn’t and in case you don’t, here’s why the CSS :has() pseudo-class is omnipotent and so awe-inspiring I call it the God Selector. I was working on a no-JavaScript fallback for a mobile hamburger menu, using the newly-baseline HTML Popover AP … | Continue reading
Tesla is reported to end support for Steam-delivered PC games in its latest Model S and Model X (pictured), which… Continue reading Tesla cars end support for PC video gaming The post Tesla cars end support for PC video gaming appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Last month, Adam Loper posted a video asking “Are We Seeing the end of Warcry?“. His opinion, spoiler alert, is that it does indeed look as if Games Workshop is winding down the game. I touched on some of the issues that he discusses and while his focus is different than mine, it … | Continue reading
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Call of Duty has never shied away from bombastic collaborations that at first glance look…wacky and out of place but… Continue reading Call of Duty’s next crossover is one that nobody could have guessed The post Call of Duty’s next crossover is one that nobody could have guessed … | Continue reading
With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2024? | Continue reading
"This is not the time to go before the public and ask them to engage in policy changes that would harm the environment." Lawmakers seek votes to prevent legislation regulating household equipment: 'Their majorities are fragile right now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There are a certain amount of expectations when you say the words “a Steven Moffat episode of Doctor Who.” Over his tenure as a regular writer and then as the series’ showrunner for the best part of seven years, Moffat developed a house style—to his detractors, a preponderance fo … | Continue reading
These collections and anthologies are invaluable resources, featuring otherwise hard-to-find stories from the first half of the 20th century. The post Looking for Classic SF by Women? Here Are Five Places to Start… appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, commonly known as FERC, issued a sweeping new rule last week that does something so daring, so bold, and so eminently logical that it’s a wonder it didn’t happen sooner. The new rule requires local utilities and regional grid operators to … | Continue reading
In software architecture, observability is one of the most important characteristics. This is especially true for distributed systems. Communication between services often happens asynchronously by sending messages, which introduces complexity for the application's testability. I … | Continue reading
There is a subset of Japanese artisans who pursue an almost absurd level of perfection. To those familiar with their materials and processes, the objects can inspire awe; to the layperson, it may seem that the attention paid to their manufacture needlessly surpasses the humility … | Continue reading
A university in California has promised a “review of Sabra Hummus.” | Continue reading
We love an adventurous start-up but GWM's new "clean sheet" motorcycle company announced last Friday really does look ominous in its potential to disrupt the established motorcycle industry order. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Honda Gold Wing, Souo Motor … | Continue reading
Last week, China’s President, Xi Jinping, was in Paris, France. Again, there were calls for China to address “Structural Overcapacity” that “will lead to Chinese EVs flooding Europe.” The loudest call came from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who said … | Continue reading
This year we are asking familiar questions about your experience, but also have some new questions about what embedded programming technology you are using and what AI ethical responsibilities are most important to you. | Continue reading
On May 22, 2010, a man in Florida paid 10,000 Bitcoin for pizza. Read more... | Continue reading
[It helps if you know his last name is pronounced “Mess-e-a”] Over at Defector, Barry Petchesky has a review of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award The backstory to this award is that in 2006 someone in the NHL wondered, Wouldn’t it be fun if we created a Mark Messier award, wi … | Continue reading
This is my regular digest of links and media I found notable over the last week. Did I miss something? Let me know! Share Openly: A simple icon for a new social sharing service A lovely blog post by Jon Hicks on his process for creating the ShareOpenly icon. Characteristically, l … | Continue reading
Gary Smith writes: The real danger today is not that computers are smarter than us but that we think computers are smarter than us. This is in an article where he, like me, disagrees with the statement by computer scientist … Continue reading → | Continue reading
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 Our primitive national discourse: Abraham Lincoln put it best. For the record, he was quoting the New Testament when he did. We aren't Bible believers ourselves. But just to be specific, he was quoting Matthews 18:7: The Almighty has His own purposes. Woe unt … | Continue reading
This red white and blue fruit salad is packed with fresh fruits, crunchy walnuts, and chewy marshmallows-- perfect for Fourth of July! The post Red White and Blue Fruit Salad appeared first on Budget Bytes. | Continue reading
Today's cakey slams are not intentional (honest!), but how are the recipients supposed to know that? Especially when you, the cake-orderer, can't stop laughing? Two words:"plausible deniability." Let's all practice together, shall we? When this shows up for Beth's birthday: "Oh m … | Continue reading
Mai Tran began catsitting in 2021 while Tran was on pandemic unemployment, often staying overnight in people’s homes. Tran has now cared for twenty-two cats and traveled to ten apartments all over New York City, observing the interior lives of cat owners and appeasing their neuro … | Continue reading
I’m excited to offer the next giveaway, 2 Standard licenses ($209.98 value each) for OmniGraffle, including both iOS and Mac licenses. OmniGraffle is the premier application for visual communication of ideas. Omni makes great software, and OmniGraffle is evidence of that. This gi … | Continue reading
Thrift stores offer affordable alternatives for home appliances, clothing, furniture, and more. Shopper shares excitement with photo of recent kitchen appliance bought for cheap at local thrift store: 'Does it actually work?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Jerry Bruckheimer teases a new course for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The Insidious franchise creeps forward with a sixth sequel. Plus, find out which live-action Spider-Man project is canceled at Amazon. The spoilers must flow! Read more... | Continue reading
The word respect has two very different meanings. The first has to do with admiration for someone’s abilities, qualities, or achievements. That kind of admiration has to be earned. But that’s not what “radical respect” is about. The definition of respect I’m using is a regard for … | Continue reading
This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed my … | Continue reading
I cannot be trusted alone with tasks and math The post Puzzle Game Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Should Be Played With A Buddy appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
From Wikipedia: Whit Monday, the day after Whitsun, remained a holiday in Britain until 1971 when, with effect from 1972, the ruling Conservative Government decided to permanently replace it, following a five year trial period, with a Spring Bank Holiday on the last Monday in May … | Continue reading
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Canadian researchers have embarked on a mission to produce year-round berry crops pretty much anywhere. The Agrotunnel vertical farm provides optimum growing conditions monitored by AI, and meets electricity needs with proprietary solar panels. Continue Reading Category: Good Thi … | Continue reading
Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow are backing proposed legislation for the introduction of casino licenses in New York… Continue reading Lawmakers strive to expedite casino licences in NYC The post Lawmakers strive to expedite casino licences in NYC appeared fir … | Continue reading
Current conditions: Flooding killed nearly 100 people in Afghanistan over the weekend • Streets turned into rivers in southern Germany after heavy rain • It’s 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Delhi today, and the rest of the week will be hotter. THE TOP FIVE 1. Hail damage is making ins … | Continue reading
This is America: We need to tolerate a Catholic man saying Catholic things at a Catholic university. | Continue reading
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we learn about the Ludlow colony in southern Colorado—a place that was once a bustling tent city and haven for miners and their families. But it wa … | Continue reading
In 2021, Razer, the video game peripherals company, launched the Razer Zephyr, a supposedly N95-grade facemask that would supposedly protect… Continue reading Razer forced to pay over $1 million in refunds over Zephyr facemask The post Razer forced to pay over $1 million in refun … | Continue reading
"On Artemis III, we anticipate using at least two of the launch sites: one at KSC and one at Starbase." | Continue reading
The common strand linking successful mental health projects from Guatemala to Zimbabwe and India The post It’s easy, it’s everywhere: the simple solution improving mental health around the globe appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Fallout has been the hottest talking topic of not only gamers but most of the world since the Prime Video… Continue reading Fallout x Fortnite: Release date, skins, leaks, event details, and more The post Fallout x Fortnite: Release date, skins, leaks, event details, and more app … | Continue reading
Oh my god, hey! How’s it going? I feel like such a jerk, man. It has been the craziest week. I am literally just seeing this ransom note now. Ugh, I’m the worst. Okay, hang on, hang on, I’m just skimming back through—ah, shit. I see you set a meet time two nights ago, right under … | Continue reading
The U.S. did not even come close to cracking the list. Newly released data shows 7 countries generate all their electricity from clean energy, offering hope for other nations: 'We don't need miracle technologies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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Back in 2008, Arnold Zwicky described a category of typos that he called "completion errors": …a "completion error", a typo that results you start writing or typing a word and then drift part-way in to another word. I do this all too often with -ation and -ating words — starting … | Continue reading
I'm terrible at networking. I forget people's names minutes after meeting them, I never have business cards and lose the ones I'm given, and I can't go five minutes without burbling some nonsense. But I recognise that networking is a skill and, like any skill, it takes practice t … | Continue reading
The fast-growing Boomerang Partners affiliate programme continues gaining global recognition, earning a nomination for the prestigious ‘Rising Star Affiliate Programme 2024’ category in the Asia region. With a rapidly growing network of over 5,200 affiliates across 70+ countries, … | Continue reading