There’s a Happy Mutant reality hacker on the loose in Berkeley, California… affixing “mysterious medallions” on the city’s sidewalks. Berkeleyside reports: There is a person out there with a sly sense of humor, a way with words, a working knowledge of Berkeley history and a desire to impart pithy observations. He or she or they […]
Former Wired editor-in-chief and drone entrepreneur Chris Anderson tweets: “Hearing from tech startups getting priced out of Oakland warehouse space because of soaring demand for indoor hydroponic pot farms. Yes, because it’s 2019 and everything is nuts *techies are being gentrified out of neighborhoods by drug dealers.*”
There are more houses for sale in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County and San Francisco County than at any time since 2013; inventory in December was up 113% year-on-year, and asking prices have fallen by 12% since their peak.
What’s on the nightstand by your bed? Probably a lamp, maybe a clock, your phone, a tablet, a pair of glasses, some books you haven’t read yet, some tissues, a remote control, and likely at least a few other personal items. Before you realize it, you’ve stacked up a lot of stuff on that tiny […]
In case you haven’t tried an electric board before, know this — it’s not a toy. With 2800 watts of power, the beefy 36V, 4.4 Ah battery propels the Flowdeck X at a respectably speedy 20 mph with real stability. In fact, the motors have so much zip that they can easily shoot a rider […]
In the U.S., 32 states currently have either restrictions or an outright ban on driving with a smartphone in your hand. Whether you’re talking, texting or looking up directions, using your phone while you drive is distracted driving and no matter how skilled you are, it can lead to lapses or even a tragic […]read more
‘This is fine’: Ominous orange skies over California’s Bay Area match Pantone 130U