This is one of my favorite cameras I've ever used, despite its flaws.

The deal that seems too good to be true probably is.

1. Android 15 QPR2 brings the newest Linux kernel to all tensor-powered phones and tablets  Android Police
2. Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]  9to5Google
3. Your Google Pixel Phone's Newest Android 15 Beta Update Arrived  Droid Life
4. Google is preparing to bring back a beloved customization feature from Android 11  Android Authority
5. Android 15 QPR2 beta 1 release includes major upgrade for Tensor-powered Pixels  PhoneArena

1. Democrat Dave Min keeps Katie Porter’s House seat blue  POLITICO
2. Democrat wins California House seat to replace Porter  The Hill
3. In California’s 47th congressional district, former Republican Assemblyman Scott Baugh concedes to Democrat Dave Min  The Mercury News

(Telecompaper) Satellite broadcaster Sky Italia has launched new Black Friday offers for its 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband plus pay-TV plans. There are no activation fees and the promos are available online until Cyber Monday (02 December).

(Telecompaper) Eutelsat Group announced a partnership with Clear Blue Technologies to work together on power-efficient broadband services for businesses and local networks in Africa. Eutelsat will integrate Clear Blue's products for off-grid energy infrastructure into its GEO Konnect and LEO OneWeb satellite platforms...

Here is how you can minimise the ecological footprint and at the same time make your home visually appealing

Living walls, organic materials and sustainable textiles invite curiosity and elegance into your home

Made for a family of musicians, the Nisarga Art Hub at Angamaly in Kerala has been modelled as a sustainable community residency

Shemalatha Sundar, a school teacher in the city, sources the plants from across the country

Integrating energy-efficient appliances at home can promote a cost-effective lifestyle and reduce the carbon footprint of households

As urbanisation accelerates, India risks surpassing global benchmarks for energy efficiency and carbon emissions in buildings. In such a scenario, HPBs offer resilience through adaptive, self-sufficient structures. They promote social well-being by nurturing healthier indoor environments, including air quality

With Bluarmor’s C30, one no longer needs to shout to be heard above the din of traffic

The Gloster Blackstorm edition comes with all the bells and whistles that are offered on the regular Gloster.

Nestled within the buffer zone of the Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve and the Karwar Territorial Forest Division, the Kunbi community hopes to find a new market for their climate-resilient tubers as indigenous ingredients in city chefs’ menus

Meet the artists turning croissants, sadyas, burgers, and more into wearable miniatures

Chennai’s thriving mess culture is dominated by families that have made it their mission to serve good quality food at pocket-friendly rates for students and working professionals

Convenient, affordable and prepared in home kitchens, gravy carts or kulambu kadais in Chennai offer a variety of dishes, with the option of customisations and even customisation is possible. These vendors serve authentic Tamil Nadu flavours and generally functions in busy localities for limited hours. As the rates are pocket-friend, they have a good patronage in the neighbourhoods they operate.

1. iOS 18.2 public beta 2 now available, here’s everything new  9to5Mac
2. iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why  9to5Mac
3. Apple Likely Planning to Release iOS 18.2 on December 9  MacRumors
4. iOS 18.2 Public Beta 2 Upgrades Find My and Brings More AI to Some iPhones  CNET
5. iOS 18.2 beta 3: 4 Apple Intelligence features you can test now  Mashable

1. Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress  Reuters
2. Republicans 2 seats away from House majority, giving Trump leeway to implement agenda  Fox News
3. State of Congress: Republicans near formal House majority  POLITICO

1. How will Donald Trump’s plans for education affect Chicago Public Schools?  Chicago Tribune
2. Trump pledged to close the Education Department. What would that mean?  The Washington Post
3. Could Donald Trump eliminate the Department of Education?  WCNC.com
4. So You Want To Abolish The Department Of Education? Here’s What You Need To Know.  Forbes

If you’ve ever had blackheads on your face, then you’ve probably noticed holes on your skin after they’re removed. These are just enlarged pores, and they should heal on their own. However, if this is taking too long, then you might have a scar or loose pores. This sounds bad, but don’t worry! These are common problems and they’re nothing to be ashamed of. Acne damage is tricky, so you might not be able to heal it completely on your own, but you can definitely take some steps to make your skin clearer. If home treatments don't work, then see a dermatologist for more help.

Data gathered from several consulting firms by HT Digital indicated that Bengaluru has maintained its position as the top option for non-resident Indians wishing to invest in India’s residential real estate market, particularly those seeking affordable and mid-segment homes.  The … Continue reading →

The Sony XG300 Portable Speaker features IP67 waterproofing, powerful X-Balanced speakers, and up to 25 hours of battery life. This premium speaker combines durability with Sony’s signature sound quality. Reasons to Buy What Makes It Stand Out The XG300 delivers exceptional sound through Sony’s X-Balanced speaker units and dual passive radiators. The combination of MEGA BASS, ClearAudio+, […]

Reporters Without Borders reports today that Chinese authorities have stepped up Internet censorship to include blogging, closing two sites hosting blogs, Blogbus.com and and Blogcn.com.

Roberto J. Rodriguez, et al., Office of Educational Technology, Nov 13, 2024

This is a longish (79 page PDF) resource from the U.S. government's Office of Educational Technology. "The Department heard educators say that AI is here to stay, AI will keep changing, and safely integrating AI in educational settings will require informed leadership at multiple levels across the education system." The toolkit is divided into three sections: migitating risks, strategy for AI integration, and guiding its use. The risks considered include privacy and data security, student civil rights, accessibility, and digital equity. The second section is weaker, focusing on the 'instructional core' (credited to Elmore, but basically Moore (1989)), with a corresponding focus on instruction. The third section begins with a discussion of AI literacy (limited to "includes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to engage with AI safely") and promotion of "responsible use". 

Mathew Lowry, Medium, Nov 13, 2024

This post deserves a look if only for its cracking good diagram illustrating the difference between the ActivityPub protocol (used by Mastodon and others) and the ATmosphere protocol (used by Bluesky). View it here. Essentially the difference is that the AT protocol disaggregates posting and applications, which (in theory) means that a viral post won't cause your 'instance' to crash (presumably because the post is being cached by the applications?). However "Bluesky's openness means there will not be separate villages, nor private groups for collaboration." 

Digital Education Council, Nov 13, 2024

Members of the Digital Education Council (mostly from business and management schools) have signed this short declaration (5 page PDF) following their inaugural meeting this week. Most interesting is their desire to "commit to developing strategies to maintain curricula relevance, at speed with the rapidly-evolving pace of industry."

Government Computer News reports that the Navy is building a business case for using weblogs for project management. Enterprise blogging software by Traction Software, Inc. called TeamPage was selected for evaluation for being one of the first weblog systems designed for business use.

Six Apart released Movable Type v. 2.661 this week as a stopgap to help administrators deal with comment flooding spam before they release comment registration in Movable Type 3.0.

Forgoing watching Arnold at the RNC last night, I tuned in instead to the streaming video keynote from the Apple Expo 2004 in Paris. It was the first public demonstration of the Tiger OS and several other hardware and software products. For something to really rock your world, take a look at the new IMac G5.

You may remember Gilbert Lee when he was a web designer for Utah.gov. He left us to design for Northrop Grumman and now has his own successful firm PlainSimple Design, LLC at www.plainsimple.org. Gilbert has just volunteered to organize the Salt Lake City Weblogger Meetup. He encourages SLC bloggers to come out and meet others doing the same. The first meeting is Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1104 East 2100 South (Cafe), Salt Lake City.

프로농구 서울 삼성은 2024~2025시즌을 야심 차게 준비했다. 3년 연속 최하위에 그쳤던 삼성은 김효범 감독을 정식 사령탑으로 임명하며 팀 재건에 나섰다. 논란 끝에 이대성(사진)을 영입하고, LG에서 뛰던 저스틴 구탕을 데려오는 등 명가 재건을 다짐하며 새 시즌을 준비했다. 하지만 1라운드를 마친 11일 현재 삼성은 2승9패로 원주 DB와 함께

여자 프로농구(WKBL) 부산 BNK의 기세가 심상치 않다. BNK가 하나은행을 격파하며 개막 이후 패배 없이 5연승을 달려 우승 후보다운 면모를 뽐냈다. BNK는 11일 부산사직체육관에서 열린 2024∼2025시즌 WKBL 정규리그 1라운드 부천 하나은행과의 홈 경기에서 65-45로 완승을 따냈다. 지난 시즌 최하위까지 추락했던 BNK는 올 시즌 강

Almost every Web site has a what's new section or page. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio shows us that RSS syndication is a great way to allow your customers to monitor what's new on your agency's website.

Selling government agencies on RSS would be easier if we could demonstrate to them an easy way to convert their existing news formats to automatically generated and delivered email newsletters. In this first, of a two-part series, we show you how easy it is to use Moveable Type and Bloglet to provide rudimentary email delivery.

Jeremy Zawodny has announced how to ping Yahoo's RSS database when you post to your Movable Type weblog. Yahoo joins weblogs.com, blo.gs, and several others in offering the XML-RPC ping interface. Pinging has the advantage of getting your content much faster into those sites that crawl RSS feeds for news.

As I sit at my computer tapping out this article, the sun is shining in beautiful Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia. We are moving into summer and the sun is up long before I am. When I awake, the house battery is filling up and charging the car. Soon, the ... [continued]

The post Renewables Gallop Ahead Down Under — A Queensland Sample appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Toyota is already complaining about the state of California and CARB as it seems an opportunity to shove its point of view down our throats.

The post Toyota Exec Says California ZEV Goal Is Impossible To Achieve appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The installed solar capacity of the global PV industry is poised for another round of rapid growth, with or without an assist from the US.

The post Global Installed Solar Capacity To Blow Past 2 Terawatts, USA Or Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

This year, the U.S. has faced extreme weather, including record heatwaves and intense hurricanes, like Idalia, causing widespread disruptions and power outages. In August 2024, Hurricane Idalia alone left over 2.4 million homes and businesses without power​. As these natural disasters become more frequent, the vulnerability of traditional electricity grids ... [continued]

The post BLUETTI Unveils Elite 200 V2 Power Station: 17-Year Battery Life for Resilient Backup During Extreme Weather appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Waymo is growing its ridership by leaps and bounds, and opening up to more and more riders almost every week it seems. It’s also working on its PR, looking to score brownie points for helping different disadvantaged groups. Or maybe it’s just trying to do good in the world — ... [continued]

The post Waymo Supporting Single Mothers & Vulnerable Road Users appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Arches National Park in Utah recently announced that rangers are looking for comments on a proposed plan to deal with congestion. For over a decade, the National Park Service (NPS) has struggled to keep the park from becoming a gridlocked traffic mess as outdoor recreation has become more popular while ... [continued]

The post E-Bikes Could Solve A Big Problem For Arches National Park appeared first on CleanTechnica.