Google’s trying to make it easier for developers to create Android apps that connect in some way across a range of devices. In a blog post, Google explains that it’s launching a new cross-device software development kit (SDK) that contains the tools developers need to make their apps play nice across Android devices, and, eventually… Continue reading Google opens the door for Android apps that work across all kinds of devices
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Watch AI Generate Dozens of Fashion Designs in a Mesmerizing Video
These designs are seriously beautiful. Text-to-Fashion Is artificial intelligence about to take over the fashion world, one runway at a time? AI-powered text-to-image generators like OpenAI’s Dall-E and Midjourney have gone absolutely viral, and for good reason. Sure, they can produce some seriously nutty imagery, but at the end of the day it’s the quality… Continue reading Watch AI Generate Dozens of Fashion Designs in a Mesmerizing Video
Amazon Makes Its Employees Use a Bunch of Stupid Made-Up Words
Some of these are… not great. Very Frupid “Frupidity.” “Swag Bucks” (and/or, “Swaggies”). “CRaP.” According to Insider, these are a few of the silly, annoying, and/or stupid words forced upon Amazon employees. We’re not saying we expected more from notoriously cringe Bezos, king of both being the worst and, importantly, labor issues. And, okay, making… Continue reading Amazon Makes Its Employees Use a Bunch of Stupid Made-Up Words
Asus Zenfone 9 review: one for the small phone superfans
Unboxing the Asus Zenfone 9 was like meeting someone new and learning that you like the same obscure movies or went to the same high school. I could tell immediately we’d get along. “You’re IP68 and you have a headphone jack? No way! I love headphone jacks!” A lot of the attraction has to do… Continue reading Asus Zenfone 9 review: one for the small phone superfans
Cleantechnica: Lunar Energy, Founded by Former Tesla Energy Exec, Looks to Lead in Virtual Power Plants 002203
A new energy company founded by a former top Tesla Energy exec just jumped out of stealth mode, and it has an interesting angle to help the ongoing clean energy transition speed up. Furthermore, showing a strong sign of technological innovation and usefulness, rooftop solar power giant Sunrun has just invested a big chunk of… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Lunar Energy, Founded by Former Tesla Energy Exec, Looks to Lead in Virtual Power Plants 002203
Clean Technica: Quarterly US Auto Sales Down Nearly 1 Million While Tesla Sales Up 97% In 3 Years — Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019002202
US auto sales continue to crash. In the 2nd quarter of 2022, US auto sales were down 20% (-830,642) compared to the 2nd quarter of 2021. They were up 19% (535,191) compared to the 2nd quarter of 2020, but down 22% (-942,390) compared to the 2nd quarter of 2019. In other words, the US auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: Quarterly US Auto Sales Down Nearly 1 Million While Tesla Sales Up 97% In 3 Years — Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019002202
Clean Tecnica: Tesla Stock Split Sends Small Ripples Throughout The Market 002201
Tesla’s 3:1 stock split went into effect mid-week, so the number of Tesla shares in circulation increased threefold. This is the second Tesla stock split over the last two years. In the first case, Tesla’s 5:1 stock split soared over 70% higher in the month following the announcement. The goal of a split is to… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Tesla Stock Split Sends Small Ripples Throughout The Market 002201
Get Three Books for a Buck with Audible’s New Deal
Audible is the biggest digital audiobook marketplace in the world, and right now new subscribers can get a three-month subscription to the service’s Premium Plus plan for just 99 cents. An Audible Premium Plus plan typically costs $14.95 per month, so you’d end up saving about $44 altogether. This deal is only valid for new… Continue reading Get Three Books for a Buck with Audible’s New Deal
Best Binoculars For Astronomy in 2022
The cosmos awaits, and binoculars for astronomy can take you there, whether it’s the paired stars of Alcor and Mizar in Ursa Major, or the elliptical orbit of Phobos around Mars. If the inauguration of the James Webb telescope has you feeling astronomy fever, these excellent binoculars deliver enough magnification to get you a seat… Continue reading Best Binoculars For Astronomy in 2022
Man Discovers 82-Foot Dinosaur Skeleton in Backyard
Incredible! Home Bound A man found a huge dinosaur fossil in his backyard — and it may be the largest ever discovered in Europe. On Wednesday, the University of Lisbon issued a statement about the 82-foot beast. The property owner first discovered bone fragments while doing some construction work in 2017 in his yard, and contacted the… Continue reading Man Discovers 82-Foot Dinosaur Skeleton in Backyard