Month: March 2020
May we live in interesting times
It’s never a good sign when, in order to discuss the near future of technology, you first have to talk about epidemiology–but I’m afraid that’s where we’re at. A week ago I wrote “A pandemic is coming.” I am sorry to report, in case you hadn’t heard, events since have…
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From The Strategist: the 10 best eco-friendly condoms and lubes
Looking for eco-friendly condoms is complicated. Kim Marks, the owner of As You Like It, a nontoxic and environmentally conscious sex shop in Eugene, Oregon, describes the concept as a Catch-22: “Condoms are onetime use, but we need them for safe sex,” she says. Matthew Nolan, the co-author of the…
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Bike Friday Haul-A-Day Review: A Lightweight, Affordable Ride
This slim, small cargo bike is a great pick for families on a budget. Source
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A Fast Walker Gets Stuck in the Slow Lane
Walking in New York used to feel like an exhilarating race to me. Then, a debilitating experience showed me the upside of going slow. Source
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The dual-screen Microsoft Surface Duo could be launching earlier than expected
Microsoft initially promised that the dual-screen Surface Duo mobile device would be launching at the end of 2020, just in time for the holiday season, but there are rumblings that it could now go on sale as early as April or May. Inside sources speaking to Windows Central report that…
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Doom Eternal can run at 1000 FPS with the right hardware
When it comes to Doom Eternal id Software is going big, with glorious 4K visuals and, apparently, a frame rate that maxes out at 1000 frames-per-second. If you have the right hardware, of course. In a recent video with IGN, id Software’s lead engine programmer, Billy Kahn, explained that big…
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