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Tesla cuts car prices and shuts stores as it shifts to online-only sales
While I wouldn’t call this a disastrous move for Tesla, my wife and I went on a Tesla test drive this past summer and, while we’re not in the market for a new car, there’s no chance we’d buy one without being able to do a test drive.
The Dalrymple Report: Shot on iPhone, hacking, and learning Piano
The NHL has started a new “Shot on iPhone” campaign with Apple that is just amazing. You can purchase iPhone hacking boxes on eBay, and Dave is learning to play piano using his iPad.
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Halide’s new app Spectre gives you AI-powered long exposure
I’m a huge fan of Halide so this app was an instant buy for me.
Creeping on you in the cold drinks aisle
I promise that any store using this technology will be one I never set foot in.
Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this will be an abject failure.
How I lost my legs and gained…
What a great story that is unexpected in its normalcy.
The death of the landline is harming investigative journalism
Definitely an unintended consequence of so many of us no longer having landlines.
How to use Apple Watch as a remote for Apple TV
This seems a little silly but I’m going to try it anyway.
Meet the skier who made the ‘impossible’ first solo descent of K2
Insanity.
4 year old mic’d up at hockey practice
Everyone knows how important hockey is to Canadians but no matter who you are or where you’re from, watching six minutes of this little guy will make you smile for the rest for the day.
18 classic myths explained with animation: Pandora’s Box, Sisyphus & More
My 13 year old loves Greek mythology so I’m looking forward to watching these with him.
The secret lives of Facebook moderators in America
Oh, the irony of that last line.
The Dalrymple Report: Dave makes me sad
Between AI music and what the signal bars mean on your phone, Dave did everything he could to make me sad in this week’s show. We did have a lot of fun doing it though—I hope you enjoy.
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This photo was shot with a real $2 million Lamborghini taken apart
I will never create an image like this. Wouldn’t actually want to. But I can certainly admire the amazing work that went into it.
The urban design problem that’s killing pedestrians and cyclists
It’s a sad irony that as cars get safer, the world outside of them that they share with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, gets more and more dangerous.
In Japan, repairing buildings without a single nail
I’m always fascinated by craftsmen and their ability to make things. This takes it to a whole other level.
Galaxy S10E vs. iPhone XR: We compare every spec
Would these specs convince you to switch phones?
How Benton’s turns 12,000 pounds of pork belly into bacon every week
Unlike sausage, it’s OK to know how bacon is made.
Google says the built-in microphone it never told Nest users about was ‘never supposed to be a secret’
What — did they “forget” they had put a microphone in these things?
A $1 million car? Here are 11 of them
Even if I had the money I don’t think I’d ever buy a car at this price. Except for that Pagani Huayra. I’d buy the hell out of that thing.
Breathtaking 80-megapixel image of the moon was made from 50,000 photos
What a spectacular image.
Where movies get their vintage electronics
I wish I had known about this place when I lived near New York City. I definitely would have paid it a visit.
Four new videos on Apple’s YouTube channel, all focused on iPhone photography
Four new videos on Apple’s YouTube channel, all focused on iPhone photography.
The lost art of using the damn broiler
Unlike my mentally unstable friend Vito who has grilled outside in minus 20 degree temps, I have no interest in freezing when I cook. So I’ll give this a try for “grilled” winter steaks.
Why so many people choose to live near active volcanoes
I actually had this conversation with my 13-year old a few days ago. It was a nice little teaching moment I could use to explain to him that people want different things from what he might want and that’s OK.
Watch “Kitbull”, another of Pixar’s SparkShorts
Also check out the “meet the filmmakers behind Kitbull” and see how the film was made.
Huawei’s efforts to steal Apple trade secrets
There’s a reason why governments around the world view Huawei with suspicion.
Apple Music subscribers can gift friends a month of free access
Nice little treat you can gift to a friend who is not an Apple Music subscriber.
Free first episode of Weird City’s “The One”
My wife and I watched this over the weekend. Like a lot of comedies, it will take time to find its footing but this first episode was surprisingly sweet.