Removing the Modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 Hybrid — Modern cars are computers on wheels that send home nonstop telemetry about you. In this post I remove my 2024 RAV4 Hybrid's modem and GPS to prevent that :)
Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston | Official Trailer | National Geographic — Host and “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for Pompeii: Out of Time, a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary…
Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten cloaks Longhouse Farm with black timber and metal — <p>Dutch studio Bastiaan Jongerius Architecten has transformed a 1970s farmhouse outside Amsterdam, extending its timber structure and updating its exterior with black-metal panels and charred…
Is IKEA's new collection too good to be true? — Dezeen Weekly is an original Dezeen podcast in which two of our journalists talk about the key architecture and design stories of the week.
Apple's New Hide My Email Domain Makes It Easier to Block iCloud Aliases — Apple's decision to move Hide My Email to a dedicated "private.icloud.com" domain appears to have the consequence of making it easier for platforms that want to block iCloud aliases to do so. Apple is…
The Automotive Odyssey of President Harry Truman, Part 2: To the White House and Back — In the first half of this story, I covered how when Harry Truman got his first car in 1914, it ignited a passion for automobiles and travel that lasted his whole life. From building better…
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Terta transforms decommissioned power station in Iceland into colourful site for "learning by playing" — <p>Icelandic studio Terta has transformed the site of the historic Elliðaárstöð power station in Reykjavík into a hub for learning, culture and play, restoring and updating…
Le Mans Surprises: Toyota Takes Home Sixth Win, Corvette Wins GT3 — Toyota has earned its sixth (and arguably most significant) victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was held on June 13 and 14. The team fended off a long list of rivals, including BMW, Ferrari, and Cadillac, t
Scullion Architects completes elevated extension in Dublin — Slender granite columns frame the glazed walls of this compact extension to a home in Dublin, completed by local studio Scullion Architects.
Cherished Buick Has Spent 113 Years with the Same Family — “We guarantee that all Model 25 Buick Touring Car Motors will develop more power and speed than any stock Foreign or American Motors of equal size. Buick Power and Speed are the inevitable result of correct design,
Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030 — Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
Modern Decor May Be Straining People's Brains — Scientists say modern buildings, LED lighting, and repetitive patterns may overload the brain's visual processing system, causing headaches, nausea, and physical distress for millions.
How Encor Created the Consummate Lotus Esprit — Designed by one of Italy’s greatest automotive artists and bestowed with a chassis by a seven-time F1 World Champion constructor, the Lotus Esprit should have been perfection personified when it launched exactly 50 years ago. Giorge
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"The serpent is something that provides protection" says Lanza Atelier — <p>Mexican studio Lanza Atelier drew on contrasting British and Mesoamerican interpretations of the serpent when designing this year's Serpentine Pavilion, said the architects in an exclusive video…
Priced out of an Acura NSX? Here Are 4 Mid-Engine Alternatives — When the Honda/Acura NSX debuted in 1990, it represented a major change in the market for mid-engine sports cars. It brought exotic looks and precision handling matched with an easily serviceable Honda drivetrain an
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress — The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
BMW Adds xDrive AWD to the M2 Lineup for 2027 — All-wheel drive is gradually spreading across the BMW M range. After the M5 and the M3, it’s the M2’s turn to send its power to all four wheels. The new 2027 BMW M2 xDrive gets a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system
Samuel wins service game in under a minute — Great Britain's Toby Samuel wins a service game in hie Eastbourne semi-final in just 55 seconds against opponent Zizou Bergs.
Steam-Powered Chevelle Proves GM Would Try Anything in the 1960s — There’s a popular meme that makes the rounds whenever a scientific breakthrough in power generation is announced. In it, a character tells someone that they’ve come up with a fantastic new way to produce energy.…
The Wheel Story of a World Series Champ’s 1966 Corvette — Former Boston Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli has fond memories of the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible that he purchased to celebrate his team’s World Series Championship in 2004. He also has an embarrassing one. “I lov
How Ancient Voyagers Crossed the Ocean (Full Episode) | Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters | Nat Geo — How did ancient voyagers cross the Pacific Ocean? In this full episode of Voyagers: Exploring Pacific Waters from National Geographic, follow the story of fearless seafarers…
1967 Imperial Crown Convertible: Mid-Century Swank — I have always loved the late ’60s Imperials, and while I’ve seen more than a few of the 1964–66 models, the 1967–68 versions seem to elude me. My friend Jayson Coombes has had better luck in the Imperial…
Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set — The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.