Technology
New Cardiovascular Features from Oura Ring: Track Your Heart's Age and Capacity
Explore the Oura Ring's new features this May: cardiovascular age and capacity metrics, designed to enhance your long-term heart health.
Kevin Curry
Toys
Build and Tune into the Past with LEGO's New Retro Radio Set
Dive into nostalgia with LEGO's Retro Radio, a stunning replica from the Icons collection that combines vintage aesthetics with modern twists. Available from June 1st!
Fatherhood
Books vs. Screens: The Battle for the Future of Middle-Grade Reading
Explore why fewer children are reading for fun and how the 'Decline by 9' is shaping future readers. Discover the factors influencing this trend and the industry's response.
Food
Make Better Cheese Sauce with Alka-Seltzer?
Ok, this I found hilarious. Serious Eats, one of my favorite websites for recipes and learning how to actually cook, posted a recipe for cheese sauce using Alka-Seltzer. Given the large aspirin warning at the top of the recipe, and the potential for real harm if you ignore that warning,
Cycling
Is Zwift Still Worth It? A Look at the New Features and Pricing Changes"
Explore the latest updates from Zwift, including the steep price hike and exciting new features like The Grade climb and HUD refresh. Is the new cost worth it?
Reads
The Crisis of Liberalism in Academic Institutions
Dive into Gareth Fearn's compelling critique of how U.S. liberalism fails in accountability, particularly in universities, amid militarized responses to student protests and questionable financial ethics.
Reads
The Power of Language in Political Conflict: Insights from Zadie Smith
Explore Zadie Smith's incisive reflection on how language shapes campus protests and ethical dialogues in political conflicts, emphasizing the profound impact of rhetoric in the Israeli-Palestinian discourse.
Video
How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch
After a period marred by calamities and setbacks, Boeing is poised to embark on a mission that promises to vault it to new heights. Today marks a seminal moment in aerospace: the inaugural crewed journey of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, culminating nearly a decade of meticulous planning and formidable
Book
Review of "The Maniac" by Benjamin Labatut
Benjamin Labatut's novel "The Maniac" is a multifaceted exploration of the impacts of technological and scientific advancements on humanity, told through a triptych narrative structure. Centering around John Von Neumann, an American-Hungarian polymath whose work significantly influenced modern computing and technology, the novel stitches together narratives
Cycling
Solo Breakaways and Strategic Triumphs: Inside the 2024 Belgian Waffle Ride
Dive into the 2024 Belgian Waffle Ride California with a video recap that captures the essence of this diabolical race. Experience the thrill with no commentary, just pure cycling drama.
Music
Washed Out’s “The Hardest Part”
Welp, here we go. The first music video made with OpenAI's Sora. The video fully embraces the surreal, broken and dream-like weirdness of AI imagery.
Health
Balancing Act: Practicing Self-Care Without Crossing Into Narcissism
Explore the delicate balance between self-care and narcissism, and learn how to engage in self-care practices that respect both personal well-being and the impact on those around us.