AI image generation showdown. “We ran over 600 image generations to compare Al models.” LateNiteSoft shares their extensive evaluation of AI-generated image quality using three models: OpenAI, Gemini, and Seedream. Each model shines in different scenarios, from realistic edits to […]
How I use every Claude Code feature. This post by Shrivu Shankar has tons of advice that I consider quite specific and practical. “Having stuck to Claude Code for the last few months, this post is my set of reflections […]
The ultimate list of Chicago consumer startups. The list of over 500 companies was assembled by Jaime Yoon of Chicago’s Listen Ventures. ~ learn more
Parallel Parking Championship. “It’s weird, kind of stupid, and everyone ends up having a really good time,” says Dan Leber, founder of the Pittsburgh Parallel Parking Championship. This quirky contest blends sport and silliness, attracting skilled drivers and spectators to […]
Barefoot running’s wild ride. “The ‘Great Barefoot Running Hysteria of 2010’ took the amateur running world by storm.” Propelled by bold claims of injury prevention and performance boosts, the trend reshaped both running cultures and shoe designs. ~ learn more
Thank you Los Angeles for the sport of Sperm Racing? You can go straight to the event video. Or check out the site. ~ learn more
Argentina’s economic turning point. “Milei now has a clear path to finish what he started.” With October’s legislative elections behind him, Argentine President Javier Milei’s radical reforms could attract tens of billions in foreign direct investment. ~ learn more
Hello Thermo World. I’ve shared about this company before, and I may someday truly grasp what they’re doing. It sure seems cool! “Extropic’s computers feature new types of computational primitive that sample from simple probability distributions. And it turns out […]
Electrifying railways significantly reduces pollution. A study found a switch from diesel to electric trains reduced black carbon exposure by 89% on San Francisco’s Caltrain. “The transition from diesel to electric trains occurred over just a few weeks, and yet […]
Polls show the public supports gifted education. “A plurality of New York State and New York City voters believe that G&T programs should be expanded, not eliminated.” Despite public backing, there’s still a notable disconnect between support and actual implementation […]