Author: Zach_Wilson
Security Bolts Finally Gave Me and My Bike Peace of Mind
Any thief with a $5 tool can steal parts off your bike. Ruin their day with a set of bolts or inserts that only you can unlock. Source
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Google’s new geothermal energy project is up and running
A first-of-its-kind geothermal project is now up and running in Nevada, where it will help power Google’s data centers with clean energy. Google is partnering with startup Fervo, which has developed new technology for harnessing geothermal power. Since they’re using different tactics than traditional geothermal plants, it is a relatively…
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The Morning After: Instagram reportedly served up child-sexualizing Reels to followers of teen influencers
According to an experiment conducted by The Wall Street Journal, Instagram’s Reels video service would serve “risqué footage of children as well as overtly sexual adult videos” to its test accounts that exclusively followed teen and preteen influencers, usually young gymnasts and cheerleaders. While these tests don’t represent real user…
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Surprisingly enough, we’re all getting pretty tired of video conferencing
Video conferencing fatigue (VCF) is a common feeling across the world, especially for those in remote or hybrid working setups, but a new scientific study reveals the true effects of spending too long on video calls. Researchers from Austrian universities have evidence showing the effects of using Zoom, Teams, and…
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Ikea debuts a trio of affordable smart home sensors
Ikea’s push to democratize the smart home continues with the introduction of three new Zigbee sensors that won’t break the bank. There’s Parasoll, the door and window sensor; Vallhorn, the motion sensor; and Badring, the water leakage sensor. They’ll all be priced less than $10 when they go on sale globally…
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Reminder: Google is about to start purging inactive accounts
If you’ve got an old Google account that you want to keep but haven’t used in the past couple of years, you’ll want to sign into it soon to prevent its deletion under Google’s inactive account policy. The new rules were announced in May, when Google said that the earliest…
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