Nearly all the big AI news this year was about how fast the technology is progressing, the harms it’s causing, and speculation about how soon it will grow past the point where humans can control it. But 2024 also saw governments make significant inroads into regulating algorithmic systems. Here is a breakdown of the most … Read more
Testing kamado grills is an intense experience for a griller. It requires playing with fire (literally) and high temperatures, although in a controlled, responsible way. The most critical element to kamado’s performance is heat, specifically temperature control and how well a grill holds to one temperature. To smoke meat low and slow, that magic number … Read more
How so? One example is the early vampires from Balkan and Slavic lore very often didn’t drink blood. They would strangle their victims or fornicate with their victims to death. If they did drink blood, very often it was from the chest. It was this tale of obsession and love. It seemed like, OK, well, … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Elf (2003) Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Klaus (2019) The Santa Clause (1994) Whether you celebrate the holiday season or dread its arrival, one thing that’s almost guaranteed is the presence of children who need to be … Read more
By definition, the undead will never stay dead. Cursed to be eternally exhumed by authors and filmmakers, the vampire tempts bloodthirsty audiences ready to slurp up Gothic fiction of unspeakable desire. It’s been over 100 years since F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, an unofficial Dracula adaptation, hit theaters. And we’re still insatiable … Read more
Summary The Twinkly Reindeer offers vibrant, customizable LEDs for festive decoration. The ornament is pricey at $250, the app can be challenging, but the Reindeer impresses with bright lights. The reindeer is durable, looks great during the day, and is worth it if you have other Twinkly lights. Most holiday decor is pretty static. You … Read more
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Phelinta three-in-one charger is available now on Amazon for $46. It charges all of your Pixel devices in one convenient place. It isn’t the fastest charger on the planet, but it does exactly what it needs to. To this point, I was charging my Pixel 9 Pro on an aging Pixel … Read more
As much as we love celebrating the products that improved our lives in 2024, not every release lived up to its potential. Some products we were excited about stumbled due to lackluster performance, questionable design choices, or an inability to meet the lofty expectations they set. A product doesn’t have to crash and burn to … Read more
TL;DR: The SWFT Krost Beach Cruiser e-bike offers style, performance, and a 500W motor for effortless rides at $799.99 (reg. $1,099). This coming year, trade your screen time for sunny skies and fresh air (even if it’s colder than you like) with the SWFT Krost Beach Cruiser eBike. Designed to help you stay active and … Read more
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 2TB of secure, easy-to-use cloud storage with FileJump for just $79.97 (reg. $467). Looking to kick off the new year more organized? Start by tackling your digital clutter with FileJump’s 2TB Lifetime Cloud Storage. For just $79.97 (reg. $467), you can back up your files, free up your devices, and … Read more