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A fallen power line in Northern Virginia exposed how simultaneously disconnecting data centers can destabilize the electrical grid, causing voltage spikes and flickering lights across a wide region.
The author reduced phone usage, finding increased happiness and health, after realizing excessive screen time negatively impacted well-being and replacing one social media addiction with others.

A 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case for an e-reader highlights the challenges of mandating gun-blocking software on 3D printers, as the technology may struggle to differentiate between harmless objects and actual firearms.
A former League of Legends designer argues that game systems, not written words, convey a game's true values and intentions to its highly observant players.
Kyber, an AI-native document platform, is hiring a Head of Engineering to lead technical decisions, scale AI systems, and mentor a growing team.

Folding and flipping phones are becoming increasingly viable options with improved designs and functionality.
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A Google UX researcher suggests studying hotels, specifically Dubai's Atlantis The Palm, to uncover hidden user experience design principles in hospitality.
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