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/technologyHuman washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels
Japan introduces the futuristic Human Washer in the Future, a pod that washes you with soapy water and rinses without scrubbing, available in select hotels and a showroom.
/photographyA good boy
/technologyForget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction could be coming soon
I’ve already had LASIK, but this is available, and is painless, I’m likely to pay for this rather than suffer a free “touch up” LASIK session 😵💫
/gamingNeuromuscular Aim Assist
Exploring the use of a PC program to control muscles for gaming speed, sponsored by Micro Center. Chapters cover setup, testing, and multiplayer gameplay.
/scienceA large single dose of creatine improves cognitive performance during sleep deprivation
A study found that a single dose of creatine improves cognitive performance and alters brain energy levels during sleep deprivation. Fifteen healthy subjects participated in a double-blind trial, showing enhanced cognitive function with creatine.
/offbeatA container manufacturer in Japan, has developed an attachment that can be attached to canned foods in the microwave.
Sorry it’s in Japanese, but most browsers translate easily these days right? Also shoutout to the Tl;Dr AI for translating it to English!
/entertainment‘The Boys’ star Erin Moriarty reveals Graves’ disease diagnosis, urges fans to go get checked
Erin Moriarty, known for her role in 'The Boys', revealed her Graves' disease diagnosis, urging fans to seek medical advice if they experience similar symptoms. Initially attributing her symptoms to stress and fatigue, she emphasized the importance of early detection.
/offbeatGold toilet: Two men jailed for £4.8m Blenheim Palace heist
Two men were jailed for stealing a £4.8m gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019. The heist, described as 'bold and brazen,' was completed in under six minutes. James Sheen and Michael Jones were sentenced to four and two years respectively.
/technologyUSDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels
The USDOT aims to expedite the deployment of self-driving cars without traditional controls by streamlining exemption reviews, reducing the process from years to months. This move seeks to alleviate the red tape hindering technological advancements in autonomous vehicles.
/gamingSony removes regional restrictions on four of its biggest games on Steam
Sony has removed regional restrictions on four major games on Steam, making them available globally. The games include God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and Helldivers 2. This move follows Sony's cautious approach to PC gaming, despite its success.
/financeAmazon, Walmart mull stablecoin issuance
Amazon and Walmart are considering issuing stablecoins, influenced by the GENIUS Act's outcome. The potential benefits include lower fees and faster transactions compared to credit cards. The legislation requires approval from a committee to mitigate financial stability risks.
/gamingIt's 'smell-o-vision' for gaming: GameScent emits 'gunfire' and other scents while you play
Looks to be old news, but I ran into the product randomly on Amazon and had to share 😂
/foodJust some peach mead I put together last night
2lb of organic peaches + 4.5lb orange blossom honey Initial gravity measurement is saying I should be able to hit 18-20% (depending on when the yeast gives up), and should have a little sugar left to keep it sweet! Contemplating trying to split it and add a floral note in the
