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GameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Save Over $200 On Mini PCs During Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Mini PC sale offering significant discounts
Range of options for different budgets and needs
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Best Buy's Weekend Sale Features Stellar Deals On Laptops, TVs, And More

Best Buy is running a big sale this weekend on video games, laptops, TVs, and other electronics.
Console gaming deals include savings on Xbox Series X and discounted games like Diablo 4.
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Design
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

Actual working Pokedex uses ChatGPT to identify Pokemon... and you can build one too - Yanko Design

A YouTuber named Abe's Projects created a functioning Pokédex using ChatGPT and basic camera setup
The Pokédex closely resembles the original from the TV series and has a nostalgic red 3D-printed enclosure
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Top 10 gadget designs for your work desk - Yanko Design

At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving.It's a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub!The Inspiration Hub is our 'ever-expanding encyclopedia' of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

The Hervet Manufacturier Bellame Speaker Captures a Daft 70s Vibe

There was a time when you couldn't walk into any space - club, restaurant, bar, shop, party - without the ubiquity of the Daft Punk musical catalog ever present.The musical duo's imprint wasn't just melodic, but an entire retro-futuristic aesthetic... a whole damn vibe, if you may.Cousins Cédric and Nicolas Hervet have continued to build upon that vibe, founding spatio-temporal hi-fi boutique brand Hervet Manufacturier with the elder of the two, Cedric, helping keep the Daft Punk party going as the duo's Artistic Director.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

This modular camper rig fits any mid-sized truck bed for year-round escapades - Yanko Design

As the demand for versatile and compact camping solutions continues to rise, Scout Campers has attended to this need with their latest Scout Tuktut.Designed to transform mid-sized pickups into fully functional campers, the Tuktut offers a convenient and affordable way to embark on outdoor adventures without sacrificing comfort or mobility.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

Top 10 travel trailers to provide you the ultimate comfort + luxury on the campground & the road - Yanko Design

After a tiring week at work, with the weekend joyfully looming ahead of me, I often find myself fantasizing about a short sweet getaway!Just a few days away from my hectic life, and this hectic world, in a bubble of my own, where all my worries are nowhere to be seen.The pandemic may restrict my actual traveling plans, but it definitely cannot restrict my daydreams about vacations!
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

This futuristic travel trailer pops-up into a luxurious home in the great outdoors - Yanko Design

If you're looking for an expandable home on wheels to tow behind your EV, you have a few existing options already.However, if you're not instantly in the market for a towable, and can wait for a couple of years, a ground-breaking travel trailer is in the works.It is solar-powered, furnished with modular furniture, and customizable to user requirements, but that's not it!
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Digital life
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Your old iPhone is worth a bit less today, as Apple adjusts trade-in values

Apple has lowered the trade-in value for many of its devices when people upgrade, with some devices seeing reductions of up to $100.
Third-party services like Gazelle often pay more for used electronics than Apple, offering higher trade-in values.
Gadgets 360
2 months ago
Digital life

Best Deals on Headphones with ANC During Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024

The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 offers discounts on a wide range of products including furniture, fashion items, home appliances, and electronics.
Additional bank offers and discounts are available for shoppers during the sale, including a 10 percent discount for SBI cardholders and 5 percent cashback for Amazon Pay ICICI credit card users.
Acm
9 months ago
Digital life

The Promise of Holographic Displays

The next generation of computer screens could incorporate holographic displays, allowing us to interact with images and videos that appear to be presented in three dimensions.Instead of interacting with real-time videos of colleagues during videoconferences, they could be represented as holograms.Medical professionals could be presented with three-dimensional (3D) views of organs and scans to help diagnose conditions and plan surgeries.
Acm
10 months ago
Digital life

Engineering a New Way to Feed Gorillas

1. Technology is being used to provide an innovative and efficient way to feed gorillas at the San Diego Zoo. The new system utilizes a robotic arm to deliver food to the animals while allowing them to stay in their natural habitat.
2. The new feeding system has been able to improve the overall health
Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

A New Way for Quantum Computing Systems to Keep Their Cool

Heat causes errors in the qubits that are the building blocks of a quantum computer, so quantum systems are typically kept inside refrigerators that keep the temperature just above absolute zero (-459 degrees Fahrenheit).But quantum computers need to communicate with electronics outside the refrigerator, in a room-temperature environment.
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Apple
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Apple

Your old iPhone is worth a bit less today, as Apple adjusts trade-in values

Apple has lowered the trade-in value for many of its devices when people upgrade, with some devices seeing reductions of up to $100.
Third-party services like Gazelle often pay more for used electronics than Apple, offering higher trade-in values.
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Apple

Your old iPhone is worth a bit less today, as Apple adjusts trade-in values

Apple has lowered the trade-in value for many of its devices when people upgrade, with some devices seeing reductions of up to $100.
Third-party services like Gazelle often pay more for used electronics than Apple, offering higher trade-in values.
https://www.gizbot.com/
10 months ago
Apple

Tata Starts iPhone Production Near Bengaluru, Foxconn Plans Hyderabad Plant

According to a report from TOI, the Tata Group has reportedly initiated the production of Apple iPhones in India.To expand its manufacturing capacity, Tata acquired the Narasapura plant near Bengaluru from Taiwanese company Wistron.Tata's Partnership With Apple
This development follows Apple CEO Tim Cook's visit to India in April, where he met with N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, during the inauguration of Apple Stores in the country.
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Tech industry
WSJ
3 months ago
Tech industry

Don't Burn Your House Down. Here's How to Buy Safer Electronics.

Be cautious when buying batteries and other electronics to ensure their safety.
Faulty electronics, especially e-bike and e-scooter batteries, can cause fires and injuries.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Tech industry

China Bans Some Sales of Chips From U.S. Company Micron

Beijing on Sunday told Chinese companies that deal with critical information to stop purchasing products from Micron Technology, the U.S.-based manufacturer of memory chips used in phones, computers and other electronics.Many analysts viewed the move as retaliation for Washington's efforts to cut off China's access to high-end chips.
A Tech Industry Pioneer Sees a Way for the U.S. to Lead in Advanced Chips
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Tech industry

A Tech Industry Pioneer Sees a Way for the U.S. to Lead in Advanced Chips

It has been six decades since Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, a software system that foretold the future of interactive and graphical computing.In the 1970s, he played a role in rallying the computer industry to build a new type of microchip with hundreds of thousands of circuits that would become the foundation of today's semiconductor industry.
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www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC music

Meshell Ndegeocello's Magnificent Mix, and 9 More New Songs

The songs on Meshell Ndegeocello's magnificent new album, The Omnichord Real Book, are always in flux.In its seven-and-half minutes, ASR hints at fusion jazz, Funkadelic, Ethiopian pop, reggae and psychedelia; the guitarist Jeff Parker, from Tortoise, teases the music forward.As the song accelerates, Ndegeocello sings about pain, heartbreak, healing and perseverance, and she vows, We're here to set the clock to here and now.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC music

PinkPantheress's Bittersweet Barbie' Tune, and 11 More New Songs

One day my baby just went away, the British pop star PinkPantheress sings on Angel, an aching, bittersweet new track from the soundtrack to the upcoming movie Barbie.No grand tragedy has occurred here just some run-of-the-mill ghosting.Still, PinkPantheress manages to squeeze pathos out of the story, thanks to a dreamy melody and a vocal delivery that blends wide-eyed optimism with creeping doubt: Everyone tells me life was hard but it's a piece of cake, she sings, even if Johnny hasn't answered in a couple days.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Gabriella Smith's Music Marvels at Nature With Grooving Joy

In 2014, the composer Gabriella Smith took a hike through the Lost Coast in Northern California.Populated by bears, mountain lions and Roosevelt elk, it's an area so rugged that the scenic Highway 1, which runs along the water, has to detour far inland.She kept a tide log on hand for portions of the trail that follow the shore.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
NYC music

The Indie-Rock Trio boygenius Returns, Confident and Connected

A streak of conspiratorial glee runs through The Record, the full-length debut album by boygenius.It's a bad idea and I'm all about it, Julien Baker announces in $20, the album's brashest rocker, which leaps around with hard-strummed, odd-meter guitar riffs.Baker goes on to boast, In another life we were arsonists.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

AI Promises Humanity One Last Job. Helping AI Help Humanity

From dethroning chess masters and game show champions to outperforming radiologists, the dazzlingand at times overwhelmingworld of artificial intelligence raises deep questions about the future of human jobs.In the last century, our capacity to store and process data has soared, with electronics marching from the vacuum tube to the transistor to today's semiconductor chips.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

Virtual Reality System Lets You Stop and Smell the Roses

Virtual reality is already widespread in entertainment and is starting to spread to fields ranging from education to health care.But while vision and hearing interfaces are extremely advanced, and touch, or haptics, is improving, one key sense has been missing from the virtual world: smell.That may be about to change.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

Intel co-founder and philanthropist Gordon Moore has died at 94

Gordon Moore, the legendary Intel Corp. co-founder who predicted the growth of the semiconductor industry, smiles during a news conference in 2001.Ben Margot/AP SAN FRANCISCO Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

US says drone factory Russia is building with Iran's help could be operational early year

The US believes that an attack drone manufacturing plant Russia is building with Iran's help could be fully operational by early next year, National Security Council official John Kirby said on Friday.Iran is shipping equipment for the plant, as well as fully-built drones, to Russia via the Caspian Sea, US officials believe.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors tell judge information Teixeira took far exceeds' what has been reported

Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to continue the detention of the Air National Guardsman accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media, saying that he posed a flight risk and that the government was still grappling with the amount of stolen classified information.In a court filing Wednesday evening, prosecutors said that the information Jack Teixeira allegedly took far exceeds what has been reported, and that releasing him from jail could pose a grave threat to national security.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

A drone factory that Iran is helping Russia build could be operational next year, the U.S. says.

WASHINGTON The military partnership between Moscow and Tehran is deepening, White House officials said on Friday as they released newly declassified information about a drone factory that Iran is helping Russia build.Russia has repeatedly used Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine in recent months, including strikes on civilian targets, buildings and electrical infrastructure as part of a push to break Ukrainian morale.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Europe news

How small Kazakh businesses profit from Russia sanctions DW 05/18/2023

A new Kazakh online system is set to monitor the import and export of goods manufactured abroad.There is speculation that some Kazakh companies are re-exporting goods to Russia that fall under Western sanctions imposed on Moscow.The Kazakh Ak Zhol (Light Path) party's parliamentary faction recently called on the government in Astana to identify and name companies that might be involved in circumventing sanctions against Russia.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Your Friday Briefing

Image A Ukrainian soldier removing branches that had concealed a howitzer.Credit...Tyler Hicks/The New York Times Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, said yesterday that it needed more time to begin a counteroffensive against Russia because Ukraine's forces are still waiting for military equipment promised by the West.
TechCrunch
10 months ago
Europe news

Western sanctions against Russia: Tips for tech companies managing compliance risk

As the war in Ukraine rages on, authorities are cracking down on the smuggling of U.S. technology in support of Russia's war effort, an initiative with implications for the tech industry.One significant example of this is Russia's drone program, with a December 2022 expose describing U.S. chips, circuit boards, and amplifiers found in downed Russian drones, and mapping part of the supply chain trafficking such items to Russia in spite of Western sanctions.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

No limits partnership': Xi and Putin's key economic priorities

Chinese and Russian leaders expected to double down on economic cooperation during three days of meetings in Moscow.Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on a three-day visit aimed at boosting Beijing-Moscow ties and cementing China's status as a global powerbroker.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

High street records negative sales for first time in more than two years

The high street has recorded negative sales for the first time in more than two years as the cost of living bites, according to new figures.Total like-for-like retail sales, combining in-store and online, fell by 1.5% overall compared with last May, according to business advisory firm BDO's latest High Street Sales Tracker.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Heathrow strike to see British Airways to cancel 32 flights a day over Easter weekend

A strike by security guards at Heathrow will see British Airways cancel around 32 flights per day to and from the airport over the Easter weekend.Friday will bring 10 days of strikes at the UK's busiest airport, with some 1,400 security guards with the Unite union set to walk out after talks to avert the industrial action failed last week.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Recession fears ease in manufacturing, but growth remains elusive report

Fears of a recession in the manufacturing industry have eased slightly, but significant growth remains elusive, according to a new report.Companies are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as domestic and global markets improved, said a report by Make UK and business advisory firm BDO.
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

Testing antibacterial surfaces on the International Space Station

1. Tests on the International Space Station (ISS) have revealed that certain antibacterial surfaces can reduce the growth of bacteria, making them a valuable tool for maintaining healthy environments.
2. The ISS tests showed that the antibacterial surfaces were effective at reducing bacterial growth on various surfaces, including stainless steel, polypropylene, and polytetrafluoroethylene.
3. The results of the ISS study could have implications for the use of antibacterial surfaces in other
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Readers Respond to the February 2023 Issue

I began reading Scientific American at a single-digit age.My first mind-blowing article was Allan R. Sandage's The Red-Shift in 1956.SciAm has gone through ups and downs, but in my view, in the past few years it has been better than ever.Bravo to all of you!CHRISTOPHER CLARK Houston, Tex.SOLAR STORMS VS.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
10 months ago
Real estate

How to Save Money on Utilities: A Categorized Guide for Owners and Renters

Utility bills are a necessary expense for every household, but they can add up quickly and put a strain on your budget.Whether you own or rent your home, it's important to find ways to save money on utilities without sacrificing significant comfort or convenience.This Redfin guide is designed to help you categorize your utility expenses and identify areas where you can reduce your costs.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

F5: Solar Designer Marjan van Aubel on Working Toward Our Future

Marjan van Aubel brings solar energy into our daily lives as an award-winning solar designer.By combining the fields of sustainability, design, and technology, she creates for a positive future for us and those to follow."When I read the book The Solar Revolution (by Travis Bradford), where it said, that every hour we receive enough sunlight to provide the world with enough energy for an entire year," Marjan shared.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Plastic Waste That Gets Dumped on Poor Countries Is Massively Underestimated

The authors of a new analysis highlight the public health and environmental risks that the plastic exports pose.Agents from Brazil's state environmental agency are seen with some of the 1,400 tons of household waste improperly labeled as recyclable plastic exported from Britain, in the port of Santos, Brazil, on July 22, 2009.Mauricio Lima / AFP via Getty Images High-income countries have long sent their waste abroad to be thrown away or recycled - and an independent team of experts says they're inundating the developing world with much more plastic than previously estimated.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

New York City Residents Will Soon Have to Compost Their Food Scraps

For New Yorkers, the city's war on trash is about to hit home.On Thursday, the New York City Council is expected to approve a bill that will require New Yorkers to separate their food waste from regular trash, much as they already do with recyclable items.The residential mandate would roll out borough by borough, starting with Brooklyn and Queens this October, followed by the Bronx and Staten Island in March 2024, and Manhattan that October.
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

Man Behind Alleged Boba Shop Fencing Operation Arrested - Again

Remember the San Francisco boba shop accused of selling stolen goods out of its storefront?Well, here it is again, involving the exact same people in the exact same shop.San Francisco resident Quoc Le was arrested on May 18 and charged with possession of stolen goods, this after a previous arrest for allegedly being a " known fence" for stolen property and operating out of his wife's Larkin Street boba shop, Quickly.
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
10 months ago
Music

The Album Leaf Bring Future Feelings to San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

There's a heavy beat but somehow it is pounding softly, as if from behind a cinderblock wall, muffled, escaping from a cell deep within the collective mind.Floating above is a warm haze of synth, blanketing the beat like an ambivalent cloud.Such is the feeling when listening to the Album Leaf, the organic electronic project of San Diego musician Jimmy LaValle.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

An Unopened 2007 iPhone Can Be Yours (for $32,000 or More)

Wright Auctions, a leading venue for the sales of contemporary design goods, has fetched five-figure deals for a Hans Wegner desk, a George Nakashima settee and a chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.For an auction that is set to take place on Thursday, there's a new item at the top of the list: a first-generation Apple iPhone in its original packaging.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Intel co-founder, computer chip visionary Gordon Moore dead at 94 | CBC News

Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died.He was 94.Moore died Friday at his home in Hawaii, according to Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

My Kid's Cell Phone Use Ruined My Family Vacation

I had a long weekend recently and wanted to take my rare time off and get my family out for some bonding.I work a lot and don't see my kids as much as I want to because they are usually already getting ready for bed by the time I get home.And in the morning I'm usually out the door before they go off to school.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC music

Kaija Saariaho's Luminous Music Was a Personal Invitation

The history of classical music is a history of creators of distinct originality.Its evolution has always happened through the work of visionary individuals and their ability to expand our understanding of the world through their works.These artists widen our horizons, invent, search, open doors and create paths for others.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

Faegre Drinker is Seeking an IP Senior Attorney - Patent Prosecution - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a Senior Attorney to join the Patent Practice of the Intellectual Property practice group in its Indianapolis, IN, or Fort Wayne, IN, offices.This is a full-time, permanent position.Faegre Drinker's Intellectual Property group is comprised of distinct sectors: patent, trademark, copyright, advertising and media; technology transactions; and litigation.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Bush Tetras' Defiant Return, and 10 More New Songs

Jagged, funky and scrappy, Bush Tetras emerged in 1979 as a quintessential Lower East Side post-punk band.They found a new round of respect with a 2021 retrospective, Rhythm and Paranoia.Its surviving founders, the singer Cynthia Sley and the guitarist Pat Place, have regrouped the band joined by Steve Shelley from Sonic Youth on drums and production for its first album since 2012, which is due in July.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
11 months ago
Music

Obituary to Avant Garde Maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto - Elliot Gregg, MTS

Ryuichi Sakamoto memorial (Image: Adobe Stock/Ned Snowman) One month ago today, the world of Avant Garde and electronic music was shocked to its very core by the sudden death of a distinguished contemporary pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who had from suffered terminal cancer and passed away at the age of 71 on March 28th, 2023, 8 years after his initial cancer diagnosis.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Retail boss Stuart Rose warns of unintended consequences' of food price caps

Veteran retail boss Stuart Rose has warned the Government of unintended consequences around encouraging supermarkets to impose price caps on food staples to cut the cost of living.Asda chairman Lord Rose, who also ran Marks and Spencer and chaired Ocado, said you can't interfere in the markets and warned of the unintended consequences of relatively clumsy things.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

Clause 8: Tom Irving on Litigating the First Hatch-Waxman Case and Mentoring Thousands in the Patent Field

If you've ever attended a major intellectual property (IP) conference and found yourself captivated by an exceptional performance during a review of recent patent court decisions, chances are you witnessed the unmatched expertise and passion of Tom Irving.After over 47 years of focusing on pharmaceutical patents, Tom has the unique vantage point of someone who saw the field explode after the passage of the Hatch-Waxman Act and the creation of the Federal Circuit.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Gruneberg and Myers PLLC is Seeking a Ph.D. Chemical/Biotech Patent Attorney or Patent Agent - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Grüneberg and Myers is a quickly-growing boutique intellectual property law firm located in Tysons, Virginia.The firm has an open full-time position for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with substantial experience in patent prosecution related to any of the following fields: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, polymers, or specialty chemicals.
www.bramptonguardian.com
10 months ago
Toronto

3 arrested following armed robbery at an electronics store in Brampton

Investigators at the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau have charged three individuals in connection with an armed robbery at an electronics store in the City of Brampton.Police alleged four suspects attended an electronics store near Kennedy Road South and Clarence Street on May 16.Three suspects entered the store armed with a handgun and made demands for electronics, police said in a news release.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Food delights you need to try in Pacific Mall | CBC News

Metro Morning's food guide Suresh Doss joins the program every week to discuss one of the many great GTA eateries he's discovered.This week, he's bringing us to a well-known place where you can find many new gems: Pacific Mall in Markham.Below is a lightly edited transcript of Doss's conversation with Metro Morning guest host Piya Chattopadhyay.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Toronto man tracks down his own truck after theft, even after 911 told him not to | CBC News

With auto theft on the rise in the Greater Toronto Area, one local man managed to find his own stolen truck last month, even after, he says, a 911 dispatcher told him not to go looking for it himself.Alan Regnier told CBC Toronto he was in bed on Jan. 4 when he decided to check when his truck would next need an oil change through an app on his phone.
EverOut Portland
10 months ago
Portland

The Top 24 Events in Portland This Week: May 15-21, 2023 - EverOut Portland

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Maybe you know him as singer-songwriter Bonnie "Prince" Billy.Maybe you know him as indie movie actor Will Oldham (if not, watch Kelly Reichardt's !)Or possibly under band names/aliases like Palace, Palace Music, Palace Songs, or Palace Brothers.Whatever you know him as, we hope you know that he's one of the most captivating songwriters of our time, crafting intimate and innovative folk songs that have made an undeniable mark on indie rock over the last three decades.
EverOut Portland
10 months ago
Portland

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: May 12-14, 2023 - EverOut Portland

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Indulge in some blissful absurdity on Friday night-it's what you deserve.Mondo Trasho will roll out a 35mm presentation of Super Mario Bros (the 1993 flick, not the new release), which sees Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as overall-wearing NYC plumbers who enter an alternate dimension to rescue an archaeology student.
Padailypost
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Opinion: Hype about AI is overblown

Opinion
By Dave Price Daily Post Editor
I wonder whether the artificial intelligence craze, popularized by the new app ChatGPT, is just another gimmick that will fade away in the coming year.I'm not saying AI is unimportant, but it's been a part of computer science since the 1960s.In popular culture, AI was introduced to the public in the 1968 masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey."
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

U.S. inflation rate cools to 4.9% but consumer prices still stubbornly high | CBC News

Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to come.Prices rose 0.4 per ent from March to April, the government said Wednesday, up from 0.1 per cent from February to March.Compared with a year earlier, prices climbed 4.9 per cent, down slightly from March's year-over-year increase.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

Scores, a new bar and restaurant, opens near TD Garden

Restaurants "We wanted to bring what the Fours was about into 2023."Good news, Celtics fans.The much-anticipated opening of Scores is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday.It's right on time to grab a drink and a bite ahead of Game 5 of the Conference Semifinals between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
TODAY.com
10 months ago
Wellness

I sleep better with a newborn than I ever did before having kids - here's how

I've had sleep struggles for most of my adult life.Nothing clinical - it would just typically take me a long time to fall asleep and I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back asleep.I just assumed that some people were good sleepers and some were not.I was not.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
10 months ago
Real estate

Moving to Los Angeles: 10 Expert Tips to Navigate Moving in a Big City

Los Angeles is a popular destination for people looking to buy or rent a home, and many turn to real estate websites like Redfin to help them find the perfect place.Whether you're searching for Los Angeles apartments or houses for rent in Los Angeles , you'll find a variety of options in this vibrant metropolis.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Reanimating Cavafy, a Poet of Future Generations' Whose Time Is Now

When I was about 10, the teacher at the Catholic school I attended in Massachusetts asked students to bring in a poem from home to share with the class.Looking at our bookshelves, I plucked out a slim volume by Constantine P. Cavafy.Many of its poems were short, manageable to read out loud and gorgeously plain-spoken.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Ballin'! NBA Hoopster Marvin Bagley III Lists His Leisure-Ready Pad Near Sacramento for $2M

Sarah Stier/Getty Images / Realtor.comA young NBA player created an outdoor oasis at his home near Sacramento, CA, but is ready to part with the impressive spread.The property is listed for $1,995,000 and has quickly attracted potential buyers.The home is already in pending sale status."We have multiple offers on it, and we're just waiting for the right one to come in," says listing agent Matthew Hindy, with Re/Max Gold Fair Oaks.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

U.S. offers cash to Canadian critical minerals projects during Biden's visit | CBC News

There was a pot of gold at the end of President Joe Biden's jaunt to Canada.It's going to Canada's mining sector.The U.S. military will deliver funds this spring to critical minerals projects in both the U.S. and Canada.The goal is to accelerate the development of a critical minerals industry on this continent.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Music

Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation review gossip, grit and glorious pop

It says something about the degree of anticipation around Miley Cyrus's eighth studio album that it was leaked, turning up on illegal download sites a good 24 hours before its official release.It's a phenomenon that feels faintly old-fashioned.You might have thought the whole business of leaking albums belonged to a past era, before streaming supplanted downloads, and that people are now largely happy to adhere to the schedule knowing they'll be able to stream the album for free when it arrives.
The Middletown Press
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Middleton calls Correa 'a cheater' after fanning shortstop

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CHICAGO (AP) - It has been more than three years since Major League Baseball issued its report on an electronic sign-stealing scheme by the Houston Astros.Keynan Middleton definitely remembers.The reliever struck out Carlos Correa on a 96.2 mph fastball on Wednesday night, closing out a 6-4 victory for the Chicago White Sox against the Minnesota Twins.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Middleton calls Correa 'a cheater' after fanning shortstop

CHICAGO (AP) - It has been more than three years since Major League Baseball issued its report on an electronic sign-stealing scheme by the Houston Astros.Keynan Middleton definitely remembers.The reliever struck out Carlos Correa on a 96.2 mph fastball on Wednesday night, closing out a 6-4 victory for the Chicago White Sox against the Minnesota Twins.
KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Keynan Middleton, Eloy Jimenez help White Sox beat Twins 6-4

CHICAGO (AP) - Keynan Middleton finished his first save since 2021 when Carlos Correa struck out swinging on a 96.2 mph fastball.That last out was particularly sweet for Middleton."I knew I was going to face Correa, and I don't like him.So it was kind of cool," he said."I like that.I enjoyed that a lot.
Consequence
10 months ago
Music

Little Dragon announce new album Slugs of Love, share "Kenneth": Stream

Little Dragon have announced their new album Slugs of Love, out July 7th via Ninja Tune.The Swedish electronic band has also shared the latest preview, "Kenneth," and its accompanying video.Recorded at Little Dragon's Gothenburg Studio, the 11-track album blends soulful pop, electronics, and R&B.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Music

Eddie Chacon: Sundown review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

It was hard not to notice a tone of amazement about the glowing reviews of Eddie Chacon's debut solo album, Pleasure, Joy and Happiness.Whatever musical highlights people expected 2020 to bring, a warped soul album by a 56-year-old singer, working with a producer who had previously collaborated with Harry Styles, Solange and Frank Ocean, wasn't among them.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Health

Should I worry about how much sleep I'm getting?

Of all the things to worry about in life, sleep may be the most pernicious.Most things you either can directly control (your booze intake, Twitter consumption, exercise regime) or you can't (pollution, bees dying, malevolent artificial intelligence).But sleep sits right in the middle: even if you feel as if you are giving yourself enough, are you really?
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Flashback: the phones that weren't, part 1 - is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power!For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery - yes, that's 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today.However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled.We're talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Gadgets

OLED is great, but where are all the Mini LED laptops?

If I could have any type of display panel in my laptop, it would be Mini LED.Sure, OLED is best at producing deep blacks and high contrast, but Mini LED is a powerful substitute.The potential for blooming still exists, but it's not a huge deal on a small laptop screen.Meanwhile, there's no burn-in risk, and I'd likely get better full-screen brightness when I want to take my laptop outside.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Cars

Magna's new rearview mirror cleverly integrates a driver-monitoring system

Distracted driving continues to be a problem in the US.One solution to the problem might look something like a new rearview mirror made by the automotive supplier Magna.At first glance, it looks like any other auto-dimming rearview mirror, but it cleverly incorporates a driver-monitoring system, or DMS.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

New film explores how 'the father of video art' pioneered an art form

Nam June Paik, a Korean-born artist who blazed a trail in the fine art world by using video as a medium, is the subject of the new documentary Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV.Above, the artist in 1982.Elliott Erwitt/ Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos In a world saturated with digital technology, video art now seems like a given.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Storage-friendly skoolie incorporates two fully-functional offices, epic kitchen and a spacious bedroom - Yanko Design

Living on the road and off the grid sounds easy but many people find it difficult to spend their nights inside a compact trailer and miss the comforts of home.Despite teardrop trailers being a cheap and fancy alternative to suffice wanderlust, travel enthusiasts don't resonate with the idea of spending their nights inside an aluminum box that lacks enough headroom, and a spacious bathroom in particular.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Emergency injunction filed Tuesday to prevent imminent vendor lockout at Little Village Discount Mall

Attorneys representing vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall filed an emergency injunction Tuesday to prevent the imminent lockout of about 40 vendors from the south side of the storied mall on March 26.Vendors were expected to have vacated their booths by the end of this week - or be locked out and have their goods confiscated and moved off-site into storage at their expense - after Novak Development, the owner of the plaza, announced in February that it had reached a deal to extend the lease of only one of the mall's two operators.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

New method gets better performance out of atomically thin transistors

Atomically thin materials like graphene are single molecules in which all the chemical bonds are oriented so that the resulting molecule forms a sheet.These often have distinctive electronic properties that can potentially enable the production of electronics with incredibly small features only a couple of atoms thick.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
Health

Are you getting enough sleep? Sara Khan, the langley academy

Are you getting enough sleep?Sara Khan, the langley academy (Image: selftaken) As we know, getting enough sleep is critical to everyone's health and wellbeing no matter what age or background you come from.But why is this the case?Experts say that adults are suggested to have 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night whilst teenagers are suggested to have a minimum of 8 to 10 hours.
Medium
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Use AI to Improve Your Affiliate Marketing Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide

Affiliate marketing is a popular way to earn passive income online by promoting other people's products or services.With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, affiliate marketers can now leverage these tools to improve their strategies and generate more revenue.In this guide, we will explore how to use AI to improve your affiliate marketing strategies and achieve better results by incorporating AI.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

Miley Cyrus and Brandi Carlile's Raw Duet, and 9 More New Songs

From Miley Cyrus's new album, Endless Summer Vacation, comes this rugged, low-to-the-ground duet with the polished roots-rock yowler Brandi Carlile.Both are capable of broad vocal theatrics, but it should be said, Carlile is holding back here, in order to allow Cyrus the space to ruminate in this song about failure: I'm not always right/but still I ain't got time for what went wrong.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Google's improved quantum processor good enough for error correction

Today, Google announced a demonstration of quantum error correction on its next generation of quantum processors, Sycamore.The iteration on Sycamore isn't dramatic-it's the same number of qubits, just with better performance.And getting quantum error correction isn't really the news-they'd managed to get it to work a couple of years ago.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Google suspends Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo over malware

Google has suspended Pinduoduo, a popular Chinese budget shopping app, from its Play Store after finding malware in versions of the app.In a Tuesday statement, Google said versions of the app that are not in the Play Store have been found to contain malware.We have suspended the Play version of the app for security concerns while we continue our investigation, a Google spokesperson said.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

China Isn't Ready to Pick Up Phone After Balloon Incident

WASHINGTON The Pentagon said on Tuesday that China had rejected a request from Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III to speak with his Chinese counterpart on Saturday soon after an American fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina.As the debris was settling into the Atlantic and Navy divers were beginning the arduous task of trying to recover the balloon's sensors and other surveillance equipment, the Pentagon reached out to China to clear the air.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Invisible turntable makes playing your vinyl look almost magical - Yanko Design

Vinyl and record players miraculously resurfaced a few years ago, giving people of all ages a chance to experience or revisit the unique quality of this analog medium.At first, most of the products tried to faithfully recreate the experience, going so far as modeling record players after vintage aesthetics.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

U.S. Reps. Doggett, McCaul to participate in UT roundtable on Texas' growth in the semiconductor industry

AUSTIN, Texas U.S. House Reps.Michael McCaul (R-Austin) and Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) will participate in a roundtable discussion Monday on maximizing the Lone Star State's growth in the semiconductor industry.The roundtable will be hosted by the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and will cover key issues, including applying for CHIPS grants, workforce development and steps to ensure Texas and the U.S. maintain a leadership position in the industry.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Resource centers open in Austin amid ice storm recovery

AUSTIN, Texas As the Central Texas community works to recover from the recent winter storm, Austin-area organizations are coming together to put all the resources people need in one place.The City of Austin is opening Multi-Agency Resources Centers, or MARCs.Resources available at the MARCs include assistance for getting debris taken away from your home, financial information about how to recover, charging stations for your electronics and mental health support.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

10-in-1 titanium multitool EDC includes everything from screwdrivers to stationery that can write forever - Yanko Design

I know the term 'forever' can get thrown around a little loosely while discussing EDC durability, but it's precisely what designer EDC Monster had in mind while designing the Titanium Multi-Function Pry Bar.Crafted from Gr5 Titanium, this pocket-friendly tool is lightweight, versatile, and ridiculously durable.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Book-like foldable device concept replaces five computer and mobile accessories - Yanko Design

Although our computing devices are getting more powerful and sophisticated, it is almost ironic that they are also causing us to buy more accessories and peripherals to use them more conveniently.Power banks and stands are almost standard companions for smartphones these days, while even those that use a laptop may bring along a mouse or a portable trackpad with them.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Power Up Your Running Adventures with 30% Off BLUETTI Devices

Portable power devices for use at the trailhead can make the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the adventure runner or camping enthusiast in your life.Or maybe it's just the kind of practical gift you'd like to give to yourself!Either way, BLUETTI is having a sale on its wide selection of solar generators and power stations from February 6 through February 20.
SecurityWeek
1 year ago
Information security

2022 ICS Attacks: Fewer-Than-Expected on US Energy Sector, But Ransomware Surged

Industrial cybersecurity company Dragos on Tuesday published its ICS/OT Cybersecurity Year in Review report for 2022, sharing details on state-sponsored attacks and malware, as well as ransomware and vulnerabilities.When it comes to malware designed specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), the discovery of Pipedream/Incontroller is the most significant event.
KQED
1 year ago
California

Right To Repair Bill Aims To Make Everyday Products Fixable | KQED

Who's had this problem?Your laptop or smartphone isn't working, but the idea of repairing it yourself seems impossible because you can't get replacement parts and repair instructions from manufacturers, like, say, Apple.Well, after past attempts to pass it have failed, a Right to Repair bill has been re-introduced in Sacramento.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Saturn-inspired table lamp is both playful and sustainable - Yanko Design

Our modern lives are filled with artificial lights, but there is still plenty to be learned by observing our world's ancient light sources.Of course, planets and even more distant stars can barely light up our homes, but they can definitely serve as inspirations for interesting designs, from their ball-like shapes to the kind of light they provide.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

World's first 120W GaN Travel Adapter lets you fast-charge your gadgets anywhere in the world - Yanko Design

It seemed like only a matter of time before GaN tech made its way to travel adapters.You see, travel adapters are already clunky.By virtue of their universal design and integrated socket shapes, travel adapters can't really be small... however, they can be powerful.Meet Swift, the world's first 120W travel adapter build with 3rd gen GaN technology.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Transforming lampshade uses a neat trick to change the way light flows - Yanko Design

Most lighting that hangs from above shines its light downward for practical reasons.Some might emit light in all directions, particularly pendant lamps or chandeliers that come in spherical forms.Either way, most lamps like these have a fixed way of shining light on matters, literally, and there aren't many options for you to change the way they work.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Roku partners with Best Buy for first-party data | MarTech

Roku and Best Buy announced today the streaming platform and device company will get access to the electronics sellers' first-party data.The announcement also said the chain store is now the exclusive seller of Roku-branded TVs.This comes the day before the pair launch Roku City, an in-person, interactive activation at South by Southwest (SXSW).
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Two Brooklyn teachers win Society for Science grant funding to boost student research * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn science teachers will soon have some extra resources for their students, thanks to grant funding from the nonprofit organization Society for Science.Michael Estralla, a biology teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School, and New Utrecht High School chemistry teacher Xue Qing Liang were awarded STEM Research grants by the Society on Feb. 21.
Colossal
1 year ago
UX design

'Open Circuits' Slices Everyday Electronics to Reveal Their Surprisingly Stunning Insides - Colossal

Whether the invisible circuitry that powers our phones or the bundled cables that transport sound and data, it's easy to appreciate common technologies for their functional purposes and simplification of daily life.A recently released book from No Starch Press, though, treasures these components for the artistry of their engineering and highlights the intricacy and elegance inherent within each design.
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