Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store — Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China — A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
spent three days debugging why my build was slow... turns out I was profiling with the debugger attached the whole time. feel > polish.
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 18 — Oil ticked higher as prospects for a resolution of the US-Iran war receded, with President Donald Trump saying he’s not interested in extending an expiring agreement with Tehran.
Unlearning is the new core competence | Krzysztof Zięba | TEDxPolitechnika Gdańska — This TEDx talk explores why unlearning has become the new core competence in a rapidly shifting world. The speaker highlights the paradox of universities struggling to unlearn outdated…
US to Spend Billions to Power Army Bases With Nuclear Reactors — The US Army is planning to deploy small reactors to power five bases across the country, investing $2.2 billion to accelerate the Trump Administration’s efforts to boost America’s nuclear industry.
Persian Gulf Oil Exports Recover, Centcom Says Hormuz Is Mine Free — Goldman Sachs analysts say oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to around two-thirds of pre-war levels, limiting the Iran war’s impact on global crude prices. Meanwhile the top US commander for the…
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold still makes camera compromises — The phone is Google's most refined foldable, and its main camera is better, but it's also more expensive than ever.
KTGY revamps interiors of Fairmont Hotel in Chicago — <p>US architecture studio KTGY has revamped the interiors of the HOK-designed Fairmont Hotel off of Chicago's Millennium Park. KTGY was brought on to refresh the detailing and bring light into the dark spaces of the hotel,…
Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence — Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves — The discovery is part of Kosovo’s long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.
The Business of Watches Podcast: Benjamin Arabov, CEO Of Jacob & Co. — A watch brand we don't always cover on Hodinkee is growing sales and volumes with its polarizing products and unique take on horology. Plus, we need your business-related questions for next week's Q&A episode!
How parents can save on costs as the new school year starts — From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack — Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials say.
Jabber/XMPP: 25 Years of Digital Independence — Infrastructure “We should own our infrastructure.” A lot of people would instinctively nod in agreement with that statement. Yet who “we” refers to shifts depending on the type of infrastructure. Highways, railways, bridges, and…
Stream and listen to music online for free with SoundCloud — Discover and play over 320 million music tracks. Join the world’s largest online community of artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators.
Study and game in comfort with Secretlab's Back To School sale — Get yourself a new, comfortable desk chair at a discount
The Knicks Lead The Spurs 2-0 — The NBA Finals features two of the most marketable teams in the league. On one side of the finals matchup, the New York Knicks have their ties to NYC, the iconic MSG, and their legacy as one of the original NBA franchises. The other side of the cou
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game — Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
Inside the Fight to Save a 300-Year-Old Tree That Survived a Revolutionary War Battle — Arborists are working to preserve the 45-foot-tall live oak in South Carolina's Eutaw Springs Battlefield Park. The historic tree suffered damage during a lightning strike 50 years ago
Colombia Peso Stumbles as Dollar Shortage Tests Carry Appeal — The Colombian peso’s stunning rally lost momentum this week as the local financial system ran short of dollars, exposing the limits of the currency’s carry appeal.
Uber's product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn't want to be "everything for everyone" | TechCrunch — Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship…
Comic book artist drew the same panel 50 times to figure out why a character's face felt wrong. It was the eyebrow going up instead of down.
Does shapewear make us less prone to taking risks? Weirdly, maybe yes — Feedback is a little nonplussed by an experiment that involved wearing (or not wearing) compressing shapewear, and then playing cards
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian home while family asleep — Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside.
I underestimated Excel on Android until I discovered these 4 features — Excel on Android is actually worth using now—here's what changed.
The World Is Too Hot. El Niño Is Partly to Blame — Heat waves are simultaneously hitting Europe, North America, and Asia, driven in part by the hot waters in the tropical Pacific—and climate change.
GitHub - kouhxp/yapsnap: Snap any video URL or audio file into plaintext. No GPU. No cloud. One command. — Snap any video URL or audio file into plaintext. No GPU. No cloud. One command. - kouhxp/yapsnap
Best Pokémon TCG deal: Score 18% off the Pitch Black 3-Pack Blister at Amazon — Three Pitch Black boosters now cost just $8.20 each.
AI与未来 (AI and the future) | Benz GUAN | TEDxBBSG Youth — Flying cars, built-in toilets and AI companions—Benz has a bold and playful vision of the future. Behind these imaginative ideas lies a serious message: AI could become our friend, teacher and helper in times of crisis.…
'iPhone Ultra' Screen Protectors Reveal Asymmetric Corners — The leaker known as "Ice Universe" today shared images and a hands on video of screen protectors for Apple's rumored "iPhone Ultra," and the leak appears to confirm two of the most discussed details about the…
Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people — Island nation grapples with violence as it seeks to hold first elections in more than a decade.
Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle — Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an electric car to its exclusive lineup.
The Nearly Departed: Inside the Art of Writing a Great Obituary — What’s next? What happens after you die? It’s one question I’ve never asked when interviewing the scores of nearly-departed people I’ve profiled for advance obituaries in The New York Times. The an…
Peloton brings its strength training app to Android after nearly two years on iPhone — iPhone-only for nearly two years, Peloton Strength+ is now available for Android users as a dedicated experience built around strength...
Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year — According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
There's a podcast where someone just reads their old LiveJournal entries from 2004 and I came back to this because the secondhand embarrassment somehow feels necessary? 📻
this graphic novel is literally just sequential stills from a security camera watching a guy decide whether to text his ex for three hours
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives — Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 6 — Apple today provided developers with the sixth beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fifth beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software…
there's a podcast where someone just reads Wikipedia articles about obscure 19th century inventions. it's genuinely better than anything with a production budget... bombing builds character I guess
What is Gen Z Afraid Of? — With “It Ends,” Alex Ullom takes his place in a cohort of young horror directors who are translating the anxieties of their generation to the big screen—and upending the film landscape while they’re at it.
SpaceX exceeds revenue estimates in first earnings report since IPO — SpaceX’s revenue exceeded Wall Street’s expectations in the company’s first quarterly financial report following its blockbuster IPO in June. Ed Ludlow has the info on Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI…
Artists Reclaim Lady Liberty — Aruna D’Souza on the iconic monument as a tool of political expression and Ed Simon on the allure and anxiety of the Hudson River School.
US Ends Solar Tariff Dodge, But Boosting Local Industry Looks Tough — The White House is moving to better safeguard its solar industry, while facing an uphill battle to become competitive with China.
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says — A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
Migrants stranded in Ceuta hope for a better future — Longing for asylum, people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali are faced with an uncertain future.
Owner of valuable Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 card comes forward — A card collector since he was 12, Jason Williams still hasn't decided what to do with the incredible find.
Aerial footage shows derailed train — A train has derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, British Transport Police say.
New boss Iraola aims to reignite Liverpool’s title push as season starts — Liverpool's new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.
Fmr. NBA Executive: Lakers a ‘Special Asset’ in Sports — Bobby Sharma, Founder and Managing Partner at Bluestone Equity Partners, discussed the recent $12.5 billion valuation of the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the extraordinary price and the broader trend of sports…
The Business of Watches Podcast: Geneva Watch Days President And Former CEO Of Bulgari Jean-Christophe Babin — Babin previews this year's Geneva Watch Days and makes the case for what sets the gathering apart from other watch industry events.
Six-year-old child dies after being slapped by teacher in India — A six-year-old child has collapsed and died after being slapped by his teacher in India.
The 4 Best Car Phone Mounts I’ve Tried (2026): Belkin, Andery, Andobil — The best car phone holders keep your phone firmly in place while never getting in your line of sight. I took a dozen on road trips this summer to find the best.
Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging — Thunderstorms make seismic waves that can be used to find sub-surface features.
Jeanie Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell Lakers shares — In a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jeanie Buss is challenging the legality of her five siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers.
Motorola details Android 17 update that you might get eventually — Motorola is bad at updates, but at least they arrive eventually. This week, Motorola is detailing its Android 17 update...
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue — Al-Burhan engaged in discreet consultations aiming to pave the way for a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue conference.
The World’s Borough Gets a New Slogan — In 2007, local artists painted a mural decreeing “Queens is the future.” Now the tagline is proudly displayed on welcome signs—right above the name of Astoria’s own Zohran Mamdani.
Mini Essay: My Garden of Misfits — <p>I’ve always loved the classic Christmas story where Rudolph and his friend Hermey encounter the Island of Misfit Toys. Now that my garden, too, has become an orphanage for castoffs—leftover plants, rescued objects, gifted materials,…