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science12 hours ago•8 min saved

New Frontiers in Neuroscience: The Transmitter's 2026 Summer Lineup

The Transmitter's 2026 summer reading list highlights five new neuroscience titles and other notable releases—ranging from Susana Carmona's A Mother's Brain and Tara Mahfoud's A Brain for Europe to Michael Cole's Brain Flows, Baland Jalal's The Phantom Mind, and Mark Humphries' The Latent Brain—covering brain plasticity, network dynamics, sleep, and critiques of big‑science projects, with excerpts and interviews accompanying the coverage.

via The Transmitter|

#behavioral-neuroscience #cognitive-neuroscience #computational-neuroscience

reviews-and-tech4 days ago•57 min saved

Six-Bike Rack Faceoff: ReVert, Velocirax Max, and HangTight

Three top vertical 6-bike racks—Thule ReVert 6, Velocirax Max 6, and Yakima HangTight 6—were tested over months of shuttle duty. Velocirax Max 6 leads in capacity and stability (100 lb per bike; 300 lb total) and best suits heavy bikes and e-bikes, though it’s the heaviest and most expensive. Thule ReVert 6 excels for solo use with its bi-directional TiltAssist and easy tool-free mounting, but offers lower per-slot capacity (55 lb/bike; 250 lb total) and sits at a higher price. Yakima HangTight 6 is the most versatile for a mixed fleet (kids’ to enduro bikes) but has the lowest total capacity and the most sway, plus requires a separate anti-wobble setup. Overall, Velocirax Max 6 provides the best value and performance for heavy bikes, Thule ReVert 6 favors solo shuttle days, and HangTight 6 suits lighter, varied-bike crews but isn’t ideal for serious shuttle duty.

via Pinkbike|

#bikeracks #head-to-head #reviews

reviews6 days ago•30 min saved

Cost of Hope Expands STALKER 2 Into a Zone-Changing Epic

STALKER 2: Cost of Hope is a story-driven expansion that reshapes The Zone with two endings, new locales (Iron Forest and CNPP), new weapons, weather and AI upgrades, plus a free Unreal Engine 5.5.4 upgrade. Priced at $29.99, it provides roughly 8–10 hours of content and strong new characters (Zulu and Mavka), with substantial replayability thanks to branching paths. However, it still suffers some old STALKER quirks—AI pathing, clunky movement, a few visual bugs, and animation polish gaps. Overall it’s a bold evolution that fans will mostly love, especially on sale.

via Insider Gaming|

#cost-of-hope #expansion #review

technology10 days ago•3 min saved

Engadget’s Review Roundup Finds Foldable Hype Outpaced by Performance Gaps

Engadget’s latest review roundup covers Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (a premium foldable that doesn’t fully justify its price), Dell XPS 13 (2026) underperforming in its base configuration, Samsung QS90H soundbar with built-in woofers and Convertible Fit, Insta360 X6 360 action camera as a solid upgrade, and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition showing Lenovo’s progress but at a high price.

via engadget.com|

#audio #foldables #laptops

entertainment12 days ago•21 min saved

Sun-Soaked Critics’ Picks Spotlight an Uneven Yet Bold Summer TV

THR critics Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han survey a glossy, world-events–tinged summer TV season, crowning Furious as a standout while noting many beach-set IP adaptations are stylish but easily forgettable. They spotlight Sterling Point as a rare bright teen drama, weigh big IP bets like The Shards and The Vampire Lestat, and critique pacing on returns such as Ted Lasso and House of the Dragon, ultimately calling it a “Hot IP Summer” that’s visually lush and entertaining, if uneven in impact.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#critics #entertainment #reviews

games14 days ago•17 min saved

King’s Field IV: A Poison-Pocked PS2 Odyssey That Tests Patience

Kotaku’s Rebekah Valentine chronicles King’s Field IV, a brutally punishing PS2 action RPG from FromSoftware, where poison mines, slimes, and slow movement punish every step. Despite endless deaths and frustrating navigation, the game’s dark, humorous vibes and moody atmosphere create a puzzling, oddly enjoyable experience that rewards perseverance.

via Kotaku|

#action-rpg #fromsoftware #games

technology16 days ago•40 min saved

Beige nostalgia goes plug-and-play with NovelKeys Classic-TKL Underscore Edition

NovelKeys’ $189 Classic-TKL Underscore Edition is a wired, gasket-mounted tenkeyless keyboard sold preassembled, pairing a retro beige chassis with high-quality parts (GMK CYL Beige keycaps, Classic Blue switches, TypePlus stabilizers) and VIA programmability; it offers a premium, ready-to-type experience for non-builders, but lacks wireless, has limited keycap/switch options, and isn’t as customizable as building your own.

via The Verge|

#beige-aesthetic #keyboards #mechanical-keyboards

entertainment18 days ago•35 min saved

Ricky Gervais Tries Alley Cats, Delivers a Lazy Netflix Misfire

Ricky Gervais’ six‑part animated series Alley Cats on Netflix is criticized as lazy and lacking the warmth, nuance, and writing that made The Office a landmark, with bored voice performances and jokes that feel improvised and half‑hearted, though it mostly avoids his recent anti‑woke stand‑up tone.

via The Daily Beast|

#alley-cats #entertainment #netflix

technology25 days ago•7 min saved

Five Wallet-Friendly Soundbars Under $100 That Elevate TV Audio

A buying guide spotlighting five sub-$100 soundbars: Insignia 2.0-channel (~$60) with ARC and built-in EQ; Philips B4208 2.0-channel (~$89) offering HDMI ARC and Bluetooth; TCL S45H 2.0-channel (often under $100) delivering up to 100W, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X and AI space tuning; Onn 2.1-channel LED (~$40) with built-in sub, lighting effects and multiple connections; and Westinghouse 2.0-channel (~$100) with 120W total output, Dolby Atmos/Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth and Roku compatibility—showing budget options that can boost TV audio without a full home-theater setup, while noting mixed reviews and occasional price timing as a consideration.

via bgr.com|

#budget-audio #home-entertainment #reviews

reviews25 days ago•19 min saved

Splatoon Raiders Brings Fresh Chaos to Nintendo's Switch 2 Shooter

Splatoon Raiders is Nintendo's first major single-player shooter in the Splatoon series, delivering fast, ink-slinging combat with strong build customization and chaotic stages; while its map variety, fashion options, and soundtrack show rough edges, the campaign is energetic and fun solo or in co-op, signaling a bright direction for the series on Switch 2.

via Kotaku|

#nintendo #review #reviews

tech28 days ago•46 min saved

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: foldables finally feel like the future

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 tightens Samsung’s foldable formula with a compact 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch 4:3 inner display, making it feel like a foldable tablet that’s surprisingly usable day-to-day. It’s lighter and smaller than previous models, packs a 4,800 mAh silicon‑carbon battery for solid longevity, and supports 45W wired charging, but it lacks an IP68 rating and relies on only two rear cameras (no telephoto). Occasional apps don’t play nicely on the outer screen, and the $1,899 price keeps the door open for Apple’s entry to redefine the space. Still, Samsung argues this wider, shorter shape could be the future of foldables, with the Z Fold 8 making a strong case that the concept should stick around.

via The Verge|

#foldables #mobile #reviews

lifestyle1 month ago•3 min saved

Bug-Free Outdoor Nook: The Quick-Deploy Pop-Up Screen Tent

Guardian lifestyle piece praising the Alvantor 6-ft pop-up screen tent as a quick, lightweight, mosquito-proof refuge that springs open in under 30 seconds, with fine mesh and a UPF roof for camping, picnics, or coastal outings, with larger sizes available up to 15x15 ft.

via The Guardian|

#bug-protection #camping #lifestyle

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Nolan’s Odyssey Garners Near-Unanimous Critical Acclaim

Christopher Nolan’s $250m Odyssey is being hailed by critics as perhaps his best work, a three-hour epic that blends daring storytelling with spectacular cinema and could be a next-year Best Picture frontrunner. Major outlets praise its ambition, energy, and formal bravura, while a few reviews flag dull interludes, pacing questions, or omissions of female characters. Overall, the film is framed as a bold, modern epic that showcases Nolan’s signature style and cinematic ambition.

via The Guardian|

#christopher-nolan #critics #entertainment

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Sound Quality Takes Center Stage: The 10 Bluetooth Speaker Brands Ranked

A tech article ranks the top Bluetooth speaker brands by sound quality, averaging reviews across multiple models rather than judging a single device. The list features Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Audio Pro, JBL, Sonos, Sony, Ultimate Ears, Bose, Marshall, and Harman Kardon, highlighting each brand’s strengths (premium fidelity from B&O and B&W, powerful bass and versatility from JBL/UE, smart features from Sonos, dynamic range from Sony, rock-oriented dynamics from Marshall, and warm low-end from HK) while noting common caveats like high prices or occasional feature gaps. The methodology involved normalizing ratings from various outlets to produce a representative brand-wide ranking.

via bgr.com|

#audio-quality #bluetooth #brand-rankings

entertainment1 month ago•8 min saved

Five Disappointments Define 2026's Midyear Movie Season

An entertainment piece catalogs the five biggest letdowns of 2026 so far: Supergirl, The Bride!, How to Make a Killing, Michael, and Mortal Kombat II. It criticizes shallow visuals and muddled storytelling, overhyped marketing that underdelivers, overly faithful remakes with weak scripts, a lifeless biopic, and bland action—showing that even a strong year for non-sequel cinema can yield notable misfires.

via looper.com|

#2026 #cinema #disappointments