2019

Researchers were able to use lasers to silently "speak" commands to smart speakers and smartphones from up to 164 feet away. Even more interesting: the researchers don't actually know why the method works. via kottke.org

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Imbibe Magazine has released its 2019 holiday gift guide, just in time for the holiday season!

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Slate compiled 36 pieces of code that changed the world, like the code behind the first moon landing and Bitcoin.

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Valet Magazine has put together a list of sales for men's clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands like Ralph Lauren, Levi's, and Cole Haan. via Valet

India's rapid growth in solar and wind energy is slowing due to regulatory challenges and financial hurdles, making its goal of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2022 uncertain. via The source of this content is MIT Technology Review.

Raymond Chandler's detective Philip Marlowe called chess "as elaborate a waste of human intelligence as you could find anywhere outside an advertising agency." via Quote Investigator.

A dreaming octopus changes color, leading a marine biologist to speculate about the meaning behind the shifts. via kottke.org

Chess players experience surprising physical demands during tournaments, with stress levels comparable to marathon runners and calorie expenditure rivaling that of professional athletes. via kottke.org

Netflix’s “Abstract: The Art of Design” returns for a second season on September 25th with episodes featuring Olafur Eliasson, Neri Oxman, Jonathan Hoefler, Ruth E Carter, Ian Spalter, and Cas Holman.