Sailing used to be considered as a rather sedate pastime. But in the past few years, the world of yacht racing has been revolutionized by the arrival of hydrofoil-supported catamarans, known as “foilers”. These vessels, more akin to high-performance aircraft than yachts, combine the laws of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics to create vessels capable of speeds
Read MoreA device that even DIY enthusiasts don’t usually think to DIY is the humble soldering iron. Yet, that’s exactly what one Hackaday.io user did by building a USB-powered soldering pen with better performance than a $5 Chinese soldering pen. The project draws inspiration from another Weller RT tip-based soldering pen by [vlk], although this project has
Read MoreLast year, Jeff Darcey blew the internet’s collective mind when he shared his hack for keeping the sun out of his hotel room using a clothes hanger. Read more… Create a Makeshift Hotel Humidifier Using a Wet Towel Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJane Zhang / South China Morning Post: A look at the vast surveillance infrastructure in Chongqing, China, where an estimated 2.58M surveillance cameras cover a population of 15.35M as of 2019 — Whether it is to monitor traffic, prevent petty theft in restaurants or monitor public safety in parks – residents can be sure …
Read MoreAntoine Gara / Forbes: Profile of Barry Diller, as he prepares to spin off IAC’s 81% stake in Match Group and 84% stake in Angie’s List owner ANGI HomeServices, worth a combined $20B — Oh, no! ” Barry Diller’s leathery voice booms when talk turns to paparazzi photos from a recent vacation on his $40
Read MoreHigh volume commodity products are a foundation of hacking, we’ve built many projects around popular form factors like NEMA 17 stepper motors, 608 bearings, and 280 DC motors. Their high volume led to lower cost, which further increased popularity, and the cycle repeats. A similar thing happened to a style of single-cylinder diesel engine in
Read MoreThe short film “Slaughterbots” depicts a near future in which swarms of micro drones assassinate thousands of people for their political beliefs. Released in November 2017 by academics and activists warning of the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), it quickly went viral, attracting over 3 million views to date. It helped spark a public
Read MoreWhen the curtain comes down on Joaquin Phoenix and his bleak Batman spin-off, you may not want to stick around. Does Joker have a postcredits scene? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMakeup artist Nicki Ledermann got in Phoenix’s face to apply the iconic makeup. “I wouldn’t wanna call him weird…” Joker movie: How Joaquin Phoenix put on a happy face – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you have an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, especially one you can’t get tot turn on, we may have good news for you. Read more… Check if Your iPhone 6s is Eligible For Apple's New Repair Program Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDetails on Monaghan’s character haven’t been revealed yet, but at least now we know what he looks like. Dominic Monaghan posts first look at his Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker character – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAri Levy / CNBC: Bill Gurley talks about his drive to persuade more tech startups to choose direct listings, instead of traditional bank-led IPOs, to enter public markets — – Gurley said he met with partners from 25 venture firms before his direct listings summit this week and they all signed on with their support.
Read MoreSuperheroes, Netflix icons and video game characters are running around the Javits Center for this year’s New York Comic Con. Check out some great cosplay highlights that we found on the convention floor. New York Comic Con 2019 cosplay: Stranger Things, Marvel and Harley Quinn – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA boy comes of age with the help of the fuhrer in this touching but perhaps too gentle satire. Jojo Rabbit review: Taika Waititi swaps Marvel movies for Hitler hilarity – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA bunch of discounted AmazonBasics kettlebells, a Men’s and Women’s New Balance Flash Sale, and a Joseph Joseph BladeBrush lead off Sunday’s best deals. Read more… Sunday's Best Deals: New Balance Sneakers, AmazonBasics Kettlebells, Scrub Brushes, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIn this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. You can read the rest of the articles in this series here. My phone is massive. If this were 2014, it would go mostly unnoticed. But today, people treat me like
Read MoreThis multi-touch touch panel built by [thiagesh D] might look like it came from the retro-futuristic worlds of Blade Runner or Alien, but thanks to a detailed build video and a fairly short list of required parts, it could be your next weekend project. The build starts with a sheet of acrylic, which has a
Read MoreNir Eyal, who wrote the industry manual for hooking people on tech, now has a recipe to free you — even though it was your fault to begin with. Addicted to Screens? That’s Really a You Problem Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The days of phones getting smaller and smaller are over. I mean, who really wants a device that they might actually lose in, say, a shoe? Not me, for one. No, what we need are bigger phones. Phones with
Read MoreWe waded through 11 extremely dense pages of technical jargon and distilled the essence of these next-generation autonomous vehicle guidelines so you don’t have to. Roadshow explains the SAE’s new self-driving testing guidelines – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreUp to 15% off Select Garage Openers | Home Depot Read more… Save Up to 15% On Select Garage Door Openers at Home Depot Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJulia Alexander / The Verge: Report: Ninja’s manager says he left Twitch for Mixer because Twitch’s contract was too restrictive towards outside brand deals, limiting growth beyond gaming — Manager says Twitch didn’t respect their wishes — Tyler “Ninja” Blevins’ surprising departure from Twitch came after months … Report: Ninja's manager says he left Twitch
Read MoreOne thing that always means the end of the year is close is the reappearance of TV ads for “The Clapper.” After all, who needs home automation when you can clap on and clap off? While we’re partial to our usual home automation solutions, [Utsource123] shows us that building a clapper can be a fun
Read MoreTwo new Arm-powered Windows devices that want to bridge the gap between phone and PC. Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Samsung Galaxy Book S: Arms race – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDo I want my virtual life to be Disneyfied? I tried Facebook’s vision for the social future of VR, and it’s full of question marks – CNET Source: CNet
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