Month: August 2023
A $2,490 wireless podcasting kit is absurd, but at least Nomono’s sounds great
"A $3,000 podcasting kit, in this economy?" That was my first thought when I learned about Nomono's portable recording setup last year. Since then, the price has dropped slightly to $2,490. But my main concern remains: Who needs this thing when you can get a small audio recorder and lavalier…
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The Apple Watch 9 might underwhelm – apart from one key upgrade
What can we expect from the Apple Watch 9? Not much in terms of upgrades apart from a quite significant performance boost, according to the latest leak, so you might want to adjust your expectations accordingly. Information posted by a tipster on Chinese social media site Weibo and reported by…
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I converted a cargo bike to an e-bike — here’s what I learned
For about seven years in my 20s, in the midst of a crisis of self, I abandoned my nerdy predilections and picked up a new hobby, cycling, which ultimately turned into a lifestyle. During what I now think of as my time in the wilderness, I sold my giant game…
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Meta’s new shooter game is the most fun I’ve ever had in the metaverse
What are the ethics of repeatedly targeting an eight-year-old in a video game? What if that eight-year-old is demonstrably better than you at the game but is currently being forced to talk to his mom and isn’t really paying attention, and this is your best and probably only chance to…
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The Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services for Your Pet (2023)
Your best friend can receive timely medical help without ever leaving home. These are our favorite televets. Source
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Google Makes It Easier to Delete Your Personal Deets
Plus: The great Threads boom simmers down, Meta pivots to chatbots, and XBox controllers get more repair-friendly. Source
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