What was your favorite toy growing up? #TEDTalks — What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you expect, says toy historian Chris Byrne. From Matchbox cars and Barbie to Rubik's Cube and Squishmallows, he explores how…
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady faces questions on nationwide outage – video — Brady says the failure was not the result of job restructuring, insisting that 'people and processes worked as they should have'
Switchbot RGBICWW is now available with Matter support — The new SwitchBot RGBICWW ceiling light brings native Matter connectivity and dynamic lighting to Apple Home without needing a separate hub.
Injuries reported after Russia’s top online retailer Wildberries hit again — Company CEO says logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk evacuated days after workers killed in earlier attack.
Check out this absurdly in-depth look at Polaroid film — This one's for the real nerds.
Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service — The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
Pay $41.99 once for Visual Studio Pro 2026 and 15 coding courses — Only through Aug. 16.
AirPano.com • VR Production Studio • Virtual Travels • 360° Aerial Panoramas and 360° Video around the World — AirPano is a VR project created by a team of Russian photographers focused on taking high-resolution aerial 360° photographs and 360° video. Today AirPa
Camera Trap Captures One-Armed Gorilla Raising Newborn in the Wild — This 30-year-old gorilla has defied the odds.
Iran Security Shake-up; China Attempts to Close AI Gap with US | The Pulse 8/10/2026 — "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever…
Next Level Butter Dispenser #gadgets — Next Level Butter Dispenser
Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline — Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.
Stars of 'The Odyssey' Describe the Insane IMAX Camera Used to Film It — A camera that's like an SUV.
This is What It's Like Projecting Gigantic 70mm IMAX Film for 'The Odyssey' — It's like a Rube Goldberg machine.
Next Level Ice Tray #gadgests — Ice Tray #gadgests
Tamron’s new 12-20mm F2.8, out and about — Has Tamron hit the target with its latest fast ultra-wide zoom for Sony and Nikon? Check out our gallery to decide for yourself.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading — Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
"Is this the death certificate of architecture?" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing MVRDV's winning proposal for social enterprise Shift's competition to design a €240 million landmark in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Named Rotterdam…
GitHub - turtushig22-blip/tea5767-radio-tuner: ESP32-based FM radio with TEA5767 tuner, KY-040 rotary encoder, PAM8403 amplifier, and 0.96" OLED display. Custom PCB design. — ESP32-based FM radio with TEA5767 tuner, KY-040 rotary encoder, PAM8403 amplifier, and 0.96" OLED…
Cinematographer Behind HBO’s 'Harry Potter' Series Reveals 'Brutal' Reality for Camera Crew Filming Child Actors — The cinematographer behind HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has described the "brutal" conditions for the camera team due to the young cast. The first
Cyro Arquitetura designs "white noise" apartment in São Paulo — <p>São Paulo studio Cyro Arquitetura has created a temporary studio apartment for the city's Casacor 2026 exhibition, designed to remove distractions and promote focus. Inside an existing building in the city's…
Jar & Bottle Opener #amazonfinds — Jar & Bottle Opener #amazonfinds
The Statera 90-180mm T3.2 Combines Vintage Spherical Glass With Modern Anamorphic Optics — These lenses combine vintage spherical lenses with modern anamorphic optics.
The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media — From Mo Farah to Bus Aunty, new prime minister makes good on promise to ‘do things differently’ when it comes to communication
What Does It Look to Take a Photo With Half a Lens? — Viltrox cut a lens in half and still managed to take photos.
Argenx Soars on Latest Trial Success for Autoimmune Drug Vyvgart — Argenx SE’s shares jumped after the European biotech reported the latest large, successful trial for its blockbuster drug Vyvgart.
What Photographing Every Texas State Park Taught a Landscape Photographer — After six and a half years photographing every state park in Texas, landscape photographer Maegan Lanham shares what the journey taught her.
The Two Faces of Ambition | Nida Farooqui | TEDxWestbourne Grammar Youth — Not all ambition is created equal. This talk explores the difference between ambition driven by purpose and ambition driven by fear, and how failure can reveal which one is motivating us. Nida Farooqui…
Vintage Bottle Opener #gadgets — Vintage Bottle Opener
Asus' RTX Spark-Powered ProArt PCs Promise Pro Performance for Creators — Asus unveils new PCs for creators.
Ted Lasso returns next week with two major changes in season 4 - 9to5Mac — Ted Lasso is almost back, with season 4’s premiere just days away. Here are two major changes to expect from the new season of Ted Lasso.
From settlements to stalled recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza — Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.
Photographer's Camera Gear Gets Jet Washed by 20-Foot Wave in Tahiti — He was capturing surf action.
Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal — Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi's Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 and 17.5mm f/1.7 Are Parfocal Ultra Macro Lenses — The Aksen Ultra Macro Series is a new pair of full-frame, parfocal zoom lenses that feature 1-5x and 5-10x ultra macro capabilities.
Robot vacuum brands respond to the FCC ban: See statements from Shark, iRobot, Eufy, and more — I reached out to the impacted vacuum brands that I regularly test at home.
Zippo Emergency Fire Kit #amazonfinds — Zippo Emergency Fire Kit #amazonfinds
Save Big on Macro Photography Essentials — Build the ultimate macro kit with these photography deals this week.
The Case for America’s Strategic Defense Ballroom — While most ballroom dances are in 4/4 or 3/4 time, all of the Trump ballroom dances will be in 7/4. Think Pink Floyd’s “Money.”
The Stock Market and a “Phenomena of our Lifetimes” — Something big has changed in the makeup of the US economy.
The video rental store as “third place”. “Decades before recommendation algorithms, video stores served as soc — The video rental store as “third place”. “Decades before recommendation algorithms, video stores served as social hubs where conversation and camaraderie became
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The Sony RX10 V Upgrades the Bridge Camera Experience for $2,299 — The best overall bridge camera just got better.
In Hindsight, Will a Coming Crash Seem Obvious? — <p>The template for 2008 holds up after a midyear check on our imaginary hedge fund.</p> <p> </p>
Tamron's 17-70mm f/2.8 Zoom Makes Canon and Nikon's APS-C Cameras Even Better — A 26-105mm f/2.8 lens for RF and Z.
Quail Egg Opener #amazonfinds — Quail Egg Opener #amazonfinds
What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week — Colson Whitehead’s Cool Machine, Michael Cunningham’s Unsayable, and Claire Vaye Watkins’s Yellow Pine all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s…
Visual & Creative Artists Magazine | Format — Format | Exploring creativity through interviews, resources and galleries. Brought to you by Format.com
A Practical Guide to Reducing Token Spend · Adam Jacob — Building a Swamp Workflow reduced real world token usage of an AI Agent by 8x and improved execution time by 2x - here is how to do it yourself.
Leica SL3-P Review: Is the Best-Ever SL Camera Good Enough? — High-end mirrorless cameras are pretty much the opposite of what photographers associate with Leica. But does the SL3-P change that?
Beauty spot river is 'dying', worried pupils say — Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
Iran Says No Decision Yet on Second Stage of US Talks — Former Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said that a potential deal between the US and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz would simply reset the negotiating table for more detailed discussions on the wider war and that…
Hot Snot Fire Paste Emergency Fire Starter #camping #amazonfinds — Hot Snot Fire Paste Emergency Fire Starter
MSEDCL Said to Pick Banks for India IPO Worth Up to $1 Billion — Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co., the power distribution company in India’s richest state, has shortlisted six investment banks for a planned initial public offering that could raise between $500…
Dollar Set for Best Week in a Month as Haven Flows Offer Support — The dollar is heading for its best week in a month as investors return to the traditional haven amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
The King and Queen of England Are Hiring a Videographer — Content is King.
Prominent Photographer is Shot Dead by Iranian Authorities — He had mentored over 300 photographers in Iran.
How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance — Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
Nature in Miniature: Advanced Techniques for Macro Compositions — Transform tiny subjects into stunning works of art with these advanced macro techniques.
From coral reefs to abandoned theaters: meet the 2026 Hasselblad Masters — The 2026 Hasselblad Masters show that compelling photography can come from everywhere and be about everything.