Technology
AI Overload: The Folly of Silicon Valley's Latest Gadget, the rabbit r1
Silicon Valley's rabbit r1, an AI device, overcomplicates life with redundant tasks and privacy concerns, symbolizing tech's unnecessary excess.
Kevin Curry
Technology
Swarovski's Groundbreaking Smart Binoculars Identify Birds for You
Swarovski unveils innovative smart binoculars at CES 2024: Bird ID, wildlife databases, camera integration, and sharing features. Price: €4,600.
Netflix Unveils Full-Sized Trailer for Highly Anticipated Sci-Fi Adaptation: 'The Three-Body Problem
Netflix's eagerly awaited sci-fi series, "The Three-Body Problem," has just released a comprehensive trailer, escalating the excitement following last year's intriguing teaser. Spanning over two minutes, this latest glimpse offers a whirlwind of thrilling scenes and intriguing hints that promise an epic adaptation. Dive
Work
You Really Need a Brag Document at Work, Now's a Good Time to Start: Here's a Great Template
A brag document is for self-reflection as much as it is for showcasing your achievements to others. Here's a template for getting it done.
Studies
The "10k-hour rule" Debunked Once More
Debunking the 10,000-Hour Rule: New Study Highlights Role of Genetics in Skill Development, Countering Myth of Hard Work Alone as Key to Success.
Cycling
The Toll of Lifelong Endurance Exercise on the Heart
Recent studies reveal that while endurance sports like marathon running or cycling may cause arterial plaques, these are often less risky than those in inactive people.
Gravel Cycling
Want to Race UNBOUND? Check out the Dream Giveaway from Boyd Cycling
All the bucket list races require a lottery these days, which means dropping money and spending a little luck just to get in. So, here's your chance to participate in one of the world's most prestigious gravel events, UNBOUND, without going through the usual rigamarole. This
Cycling
LifeSpan's Standing Desk Bike will Charge a Laptop, if you've got the legs for it
The LifeSpan Ampera Standing Desk Bike: A standing desk bike with 65W USB-C & 15W Wireless Charging.
Cycling
Discovering the Truth Behind Cycling Doping Misconceptions
In the world of competitive cycling, doping has always been a contentious and widely discussed topic. It's a realm filled with complex issues, ethical dilemmas, and a myriad of misconceptions. The New Leaf Journal's latest article, "Cycling Doping Fallacies," delves deep into this controversial
Video
The 25 Best Films of 2023: A Video Countdown
David Ehrlich’s annual cinema roundup is something I look forward to this every year! This year, Ehrlich is raising money for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. You can also watch past countdowns on his website.
Cycling
Mojawa Introduces HaptiFit Terra: Bone Conduction Headphones With and AI Sports Coach Built In
At CES 2024, Mojawa, maker of bone conduction headphones, unveiled a new product built on the AI buzz: the HaptiFit Terra. This head-mounted AI Sports Trainer, showcased in an elegant Polar Night Black, combines haptic technology, bone conduction audio, and AI training in a sleek, comfortable design. Priced at $199.
Zwift
Glenn Utteridge's Brave Fight Against Advanced Cancer: A Call for Support
I'm often amazed at the community Zwift has been able to foster, stories of personal challenges and triumphs often emerge, but this week during a race I heard about Glenn Utteridge, a 44-year-old father and avid cyclist. Glenn's life took a drastic turn early in 2023,