Month: June 2024
Tesla reportedly delays Cybertruck deliveries because of windshield wiper issues
The Tesla Cybertruck’s gigantic windshield wiper isn’t working for some people — and for others, it may be the reason they can’t pick up their car. Users on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum have reported that Tesla has been delaying Cybertruck deliveries on short notice, and wiper issues are apparently…
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Check out these new ‘HeatRisk’ tools to stay up to date on US heatwaves
Extreme heat is in store for communities across the US this week, and the CDC and National Weather Service (NWS) have new tools to help people prepare for the health risks. Heat is the top weather-related killer in the US, a threat that’s growing worse with climate change. But even…
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The Pixelbot 3000 turns simple AI prompts into Lego mosaic masterpieces
A devoted YouTuber has designed and built a Lego printer that can automate the process of assembling elaborate brick-built mosaics, similar to Lego’s art sets like da Vinci’s Mona Lisa or Hokusai’s The Great Wave. But while the creation draws inspiration from another Lego printer called the Bricasso, it streamlines…
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Sleep Number finally offers an affordable smart mattress
Sleep Number has released an adjustable smart bed with sleep tracking that costs less than $1,000, the company announced in a press release on Monday. While still a lot of money for what essentially is a fancy air bed, it’s still significantly cheaper than some comparable rivals. Take, for example,…
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Pentax revives analog with its first film camera in over 20 years – and the pricey retro package has won me over
Pentax has unveiled its first film camera in over 20 years, the Pentax 17. It’s camera number one in the Pentax Film Project, announced at the end of 2022 with one goal: to develop film cameras for today’s TikTok generation. Film photography has enjoyed a revival in recent years and…
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Pentax’s new 35mm film camera prioritizes style over quality
I used to lambaste the very idea of half-frame cameras when I was a college student obsessed with medium- and large-format film (who wants even less resolution than 35mm?), but electing to shoot film today is already a conscious decision to compromise quality for the sake of experience and style.…
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