Matt Alldian

Early Amazon Prime Day deals feature discounts on robot vacuums and MacBooks, plus there's a new "Alien: Isolation" game in development. via Engadget.

Mark Thoma shares an article by Darius Rejali that dispels common myths about torture, particularly in the case of Abu Zubaida. via Economist's View

Engadget's homepage features the latest tech news, including Prime Day deals and updates on SpaceX Crew-8's departure from the ISS. via Engadget

Engadget's homepage features their latest tech news and reviews, including Prime Day 2024 deals and other tech gadgets. via Engadget

A New Economist blog post summarizes a paper that found economic sanctions deter future disputes. via The New Economist

Engadget's homepage features their latest tech news and reviews, including Prime Day 2024 deals and other tech gadgets. via Engadget

Google Sync provides Blackberry users with offline access to Google Calendar and the ability to sync entries and receive alerts. via Google Operating System

Engadget's homepage features a variety of tech news, including Prime Day deals and the latest in gaming. via Engadget.

Led Zeppelin reunited in London for a single concert drawing over 1 million ticket registrations for only 20,000 spots, with video clips from the show already online. via kottke.org

A program called CyberLover is circulating Russian chat forums and is designed to mimic online flirtation to extract personal information from unsuspecting users. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Kerry Howley of Reason.com shares an article discussing a call for regulating sliced bread thickness in Britain. Baroness Gardener is concerned about thick-sliced bread and its potential impact on obesity.

Malcolm Gladwell's book review explores the idea that IQ tests might reflect modernity more than intelligence, citing research suggesting racial IQ differences are rooted in environmental factors.