Day: November 20, 2021

Best blue light blocking glasses of 2021 – CNET

Protect your eyes and look good while doing it. …read more Source:: CNet


The Pros And Cons Of A Power Flush Toilet

By and large, toilet design hasn’t radically changed in a good long time. The problem was considered solved, and society moved on. However, [Handy Geng] was tasked by a friend to build a toilet with an extra-powerful flush, so he went ahead and did just that. The concept is simple; the water tank in the…


Hackaday Remoticon: What’s Happening Right Now

Here’s what you need to know to take part in the Hackaday Remoticon Today. Watch all of today’s talks on the live stream Interact with everyone by joining Discord Notable Events: All talk and schedule information is available on the conference webpage, but here are the things you don’t want to miss (all times are…


Could Fusion Energy Provide a Safer Alternative to Nuclear Power?

“One way to help eliminate carbon emissions and thereby fight global warming may be to exploit fusion, the energy source of the sun and stars…” argues a new article in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (shared by Slashdot reader DanDrollette). Though fusion energy would involve controllng a “plasma” gas of positively charged nuclei and negatively…


Black Friday eBike sale: $200 off any Charge electric bike right now – CNET

Charge is offering an early Black Friday discount of $200 off any model e-bike. Grab yours today! …read more Source:: CNet


Crazy good Black Friday deal: Save $260 on a GoPro Hero 10 Black bundle – CNET

Everything you need to do something fun, for way less. …read more Source:: CNet


Harvard Astronomers Challenge Theory That ‘Oumuamua Was a Nitrogen Iceberg

“Although Oumuamua probably isn’t some probe looking for humpbacked whales,” writes Slashdot reader alaskana98, “it does continue to deliver plenty of intrigue — and controversy — for those astronomy buffs out there. “In the latest move in the war on who gets to define what exactly OuMuaMua is, Harvard astrophysicists Amir Siraj and Avi Loeb…


Genesis Electrified GV70 promises all-electric SUV poshness – Roadshow

Genesis’ stylish and well-appointed compact luxury crossover is getting an EV version, and there’s good reason to be excited. …read more Source:: CNet


Texas Plans To Become the Bitcoin Capital, Vulnerable Power Grid and All

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Texas, already home to the most vulnerable power grid in the U.S., is about to be hit by a surge in demand for electricity that’s twice the size of Austin’s. An army of cryptocurrency miners heading to the state for its cheap power and laissez-faire regulation is…


Enterprise 5G is a software ‘revolution,’ says startup Celona

5G in enterprise could bring the benefits of guarantees of service, low latency, and freedom from interference that WiFi never was able to deliver. …read more Source:: ZDNet