So, you want to build a nuclear fallout shelter. You’re not alone: the civilian bomb shelter construction industry has been steadily growing to meet demand for the past decade, with past events igniting a full-on market boom, not to mention the pandemic and election. Read more… How to Stock a Fallout Shelter Pantry Source: Life
Read MorePhoto by Brennan King / The Verge Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus are down to the lowest prices yet at Microsoft’s eBay Store. This brings the prices down to $650 and $800, respectively. These prices are for the unlocked versions and are compatible with all of the major networks in the US. Both also
Read MoreTheir parents are watching cable news in the other room, but many younger people are gathering online for a more communal experience. Election Night on TikTok: Anxiety, Analysis and Wishful Thinking Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreUser [mircemk] presents his “MiliOhm Meter” project which you can build with an Arduino, a handful of common parts from your lab, and a cigar box. It doesn’t get much simpler than this, folks. While this is something you won’t be getting calibrated with NIST traceability, it looks like a fun and quick project that’s
Read MoreResearchers found that one viral hashtag in particular, #StopTheSteal, had made the mentions spike. Posts About Pennsylvania Get Most Misinformation on Election Day Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRichard Lawler / Engadget: Massachusetts voters pass a right-to-repair expansion governing vehicle data, preventing manufacturers from locking out third parties — One election night issue that has appears to have an answer already is the passage of Question 1 in Massachusetts, which asked voters … Massachusetts voters pass a right-to-repair expansion governing vehicle data, preventing
Read MoreIf you’ve been longing for a Dick Tracy-like setup for using Spotify on your Apple Watch, you won’t have to wait much longer. A new update to the app will now allow you to rock out with only your smartwatch—no nearby phone needed, assuming your smartwatch has a decent wifi or cellular connection. Read more…
Read MoreTim Copeland / Decrypt: Ethereum Foundation says Ethereum 2.0 is set to launch on December 1 if enough validators are present on the network — The first version of Ethereum 2.0 is set to launch on December 1, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post today, as long as certain criteria are met. Ethereum Foundation
Read MorePurdue University has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to continue development of a prototype that will facilitate workforce education being done through augmented reality and virtual reality. Purdue Project Tackles AR/VR for Workforce Ed Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSara Morrison / Vox: California’s Proposition 24 is set to expand and strengthen CA’s recent privacy law, the CCPA, and create a Privacy Protection Agency to help enforce the rules — Alastair Mactaggart (center), board chair and founder of Californians for Consumer Privacy, testifies before the Senate Commerce … California's Proposition 24 is set to
Read MoreAs the future of America hangs in the balance, a YouTube video about hexagons has become the third highest trending video on the site. How America is distracting itself online: Christmas videos, a celebrity puppy, hexagons and more Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIt seems like just yesterday (maybe for some of you it was) we were installing Windows 3.1 off floppy drives onto a 256 MB hard drive, but hard drives have since gotten a lot bigger and a lot more complicated, and there are a lot more options than spinning platters. The explosion of storage options
Read MoreWhen making a meal at home—even a Thanksgiving meal—there are always a few things you can do to make it feel “chef-y.” Adding more butter and salt than you think is necessary, plating things in a manner that is pleasing to the eyes, and using real napkins can all help to cultivate a restaurant vibe,
Read MorePaul Alcorn / Tom’s Hardware: Report: in Q3, AMD reached its highest overall x86 CPU market share since 2007 at 22.4%, up 6.3% YoY, as it readies its Ryzen 5000 processors — And Ryzen 5000 hasn’t even landed yet. — AMD shared the recent Mercury Research CPU market share results, giving us some insight into
Read MoreRussell Brandom / The Verge: Portland, Maine votes to ban the use of facial recognition by police and city agencies, entitling surveilled citizens to $1,000+ — Private citizens are entitled to a minimum of $1,000 in fines if they are subjected to a facial recognition scan by police — Portland, Maine has passed … Portland,
Read MoreWe told you not to expect results on election night, so please do not panic. A lot of things could happen today, and chances are, no matter what happens by tonight, the rest of the week is going to be pretty hectic on the national news front. Read more… Pace Yourself, It's Gonna Be a
Read MoreI don’t need to tell you how dark the state of the world is lately—I’m confident you know. More than ever, many of us are looking for an escape from the clamor of our anxieties, and we’re finding it via our earbuds. Despite an initial drop in podcast listenership at the start of the pandemic,
Read MoreNew update will allow users of Microsoft Teams to switch between multiple accounts without having to log out. Microsoft Teams may finally be about to get this super useful feature Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MorePhoto by Elaine Cromie/Getty Images Twitter and Facebook have continued to restrict and label posts from President Donald Trump after yesterday’s presidential election, this time addressing a baseless claim that Democratic officials were manipulating vote counts in key states. Twitter flagged the tweet and restricted its reach, saying it was “disputed and might be misleading.”
Read MoreThough there isn’t yet a clear winner of the presidential election, it’s hard not to look a little ahead and consider the different potential outcomes. One of these includes the possibility of approximately three months of a lame-duck presidency, if Joe Biden ends up coming out on top. Read more… What Is a Lame-Duck Presidency?
Read MoreThe rise of cost-effective CNC platforms like 3D printers, routers, and laser cutters has gone hand in hand with the availability of affordable and accurate linear rails and extrusions. However, they quickly become expensive when you need something for heavy loads. [Andy Pugh] found himself in need of a large linear slide, so he resorted
Read MoreArriving in the US in late 2021, the most-powerful Golf ever offer buyers a choice of manual or dual-clutch gearbox, plus there’s a drift mode. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R drifts in with manual transmission – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe wide-ranging recall concerns a transmission oil leak. Chevy, GMC, Buick and Cadillac SUVs included in 194,000-large recall – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAs President Trump falsely claims victory in the 2020 election, ballots are still being counted across the country — and they will continue to be counted in the days and weeks ahead. (Some deadlines, like for military and absentee voters, have not even passed yet.) We’re headed for record turnout. Despite what the president wants
Read MoreA fast radio burst from inside the Milky Way leads astronomers back to a magnetar — an extremely magnetic dead star. First mysterious radio burst discovered in the Milky Way reveals extreme origins – CNET Source: CNet
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