NBA approves Portland Trail Blazers’ sale to Tom Dundon at $4.25 billion valuation: Source
The transaction will mark the first time since 1988 that the Blazers have not been owned by Paul Allen or his sister, Jody.
April 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Earth 2026 Art…
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
New system allows you to travel with just a credit card on more than 50 lines in and around the capital, but with one major holdout. It was a big…
After 5 Years, PineTime Gets a Major Upgrade with AMOLED, GPS, and More
PINE64 has built a reputation for delivering open source hardware to people who actually care about what runs on their devices. From single-board computers like the ROCKPro64 and the RISC-V…
Semiprecious Stones Coat Kathleen Ryan’s Oversized Sculptures of Rotting Food
There are thousands upon thousands of types of mold out there. Some you can eat—think the rind on a wheel of brie or a gray fungus known as “noble rot”…
Can a late-season coaching change fix the Golden Knights? The 2000 Devils are Exhibit A
GM Lou Lamoriello and coach Larry Robinson on how a similar coaching swap helped the Devils become champs: "You can’t just sit there."
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Can Japanese jam really get this burger out of a jam? After a five-year hiatus, the McPork made its grand return to the menu at McDonald’s Japan in February, and…
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" is not out yet, but its release notes have an unexpected change that missed my eyes completely. Canonical has bumped the minimum RAM requirement for…
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
A stroke of genius? Spring appears to be springing in Japan, and that means two things. First is the return of insects, some pretty and some horribly annoying. Second is…
NHL weekend rankings: A stunning coaching change in Vegas shakes up the Pacific
Vegas' reputation for ruthlessness strikes again. What does it mean for the least impressive — and most winnable — division in the NHL?