I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
There are high quality reliable cars that still run great from the early to mid 2000s. They are very inexpensive compared to modern vehicles. May cost a bit more in gas.
You control them completely
Didn’t he preach in the past that NOT using automated driving systems would be completely unsafe?
A weakening economy and increasing political repression are forcing ever more Chinese people to emigrate. Spurred by TikTok, many are seeking more sustainable conditions in the United States.
Florida is becoming a statewide social experiment to test how far they can turn back the clock.
A lot of the residents that are for all of this will be in for a shock when it doesn’t turn out like they want it to. Even if they get their way, reality will come for them, and it won’t be good.
Picture Florida, on its current path, 20 years from now. Other than under the sea and gone, it’s gonna be a different planet.
Joe Biden has spent the last several months laying out the reasons why it would be a terrible idea to give Donald Trump a second term in office—reasons that include everything from Trump’s assault on reproductive rights to his pledge to be a dictator only “on day one.” And on Wednesday, the president added another entry...
Very interesting company. They started with a way to produce graphene at scale, then went looking for something to do with it. Their first idea was to use it as a cement additive. They have since used it as friction reducer in engine oil, and are selling it in Australia, Canada, and soon the US, as a radiator coating to improve...
Biden announces 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (www.theguardian.com)
White House levy to protect US makers from cheap imports likely to inflame trade tensions...
Are there any household gadgets you found unexpectedly useful after you'd gotten them?
I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It’s such a small specific thing, one I’d never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now....
Reddit locks down its public data in new content policy, says use now requires a contract (techcrunch.com)
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes (www.washingtonpost.com)
Without paywall: archive.ph/NGkbf
Elon Musk’s reputation is falling — and it’s taking Tesla with it (www.theverge.com)
Musk’s behavior may be contributing to Tesla’s declining sales.
Why are younger generations embracing the retro game revival? (www.theguardian.com)
Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at Apple (www.notebookcheck.net)
Heed his words (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Pope criticised for saying Ukraine should ‘raise white flag’ and end war with Russia (www.theguardian.com)
Kentucky senate passes bill granting right to collect child support for fetuses (www.theguardian.com)
Measure allows parent to seek child support up to a year after giving birth to retroactively cover pregnancy expenses...
More people from China seeking asylum at US border (www.dw.com)
A weakening economy and increasing political repression are forcing ever more Chinese people to emigrate. Spurred by TikTok, many are seeking more sustainable conditions in the United States.
Georgia Senate passes bill banning American Library Association from state libraries (www.advocate.com)
Joe Biden Suggests Trump Talks Like He Should Be “Committed” (www.vanityfair.com)
Joe Biden has spent the last several months laying out the reasons why it would be a terrible idea to give Donald Trump a second term in office—reasons that include everything from Trump’s assault on reproductive rights to his pledge to be a dictator only “on day one.” And on Wednesday, the president added another entry...
Jon Stewart’s Return To ‘The Daily Show’ Averaged More Than 3 Million Viewers (deadline.com)
'You're an amazing father, Elon': Musk accused of running burner on X again—and nuking account who outed him (www.dailydot.com)
GMG’s Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery Update: Minimal Temperature Rise Identified While Fast Charging (graphenemg.com)
Very interesting company. They started with a way to produce graphene at scale, then went looking for something to do with it. Their first idea was to use it as a cement additive. They have since used it as friction reducer in engine oil, and are selling it in Australia, Canada, and soon the US, as a radiator coating to improve...
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Nothing is stopping you from this right now (lemmy.world)
New Scientist: The existence of a new kind of magnetism has been confirmed (www.newscientist.com)
[Alzwards Corner] EXCUSE ME?! (lemmy.world)
Source: Alzwards Corner...
'Category 5' was considered the worst hurricane. There's something scarier, study says. (www.usatoday.com)
Ukraine-born Miss Japan winner relinquishes crown following affair (www.bbc.com)
The Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man....