Why doesn’t my camera take a photo with this lens? My 55-200mm lens stopped working the other day. It got maybe 10 drops of rain on it, which is all that I can think of that was bad for it. 5 minutes in, pressing the shutter button down half way results in an odd mechanical noise for about 3 seconds. If I press the shutter button all the way down, nothing further happens. The lens has the Autof…

Boston Dynamics’ new video shows that its humanoid robot doesn’t need a human The latest video shared by Boston Dynamics demonstrates the new Atlas robot’s autonomous navigation and handling capabilities. | Screenshot: YouTubeBoston Dynamics has shared another look at the latest version of its humanoid robot, Atlas. Earlier videos of the all-electric robot demonstrated its unique range of motions, but this time Atlas is s…

Tesla Using ‘Full Self-Driving’ Hits Deer Without Slowing, Doesn’t Stop Tesla’s approach to automotive autonomy is a unique one: Rather than using pesky sensors, which cost money, the company has instead decided to rely only on the output from the car’s cameras. Its computers analyze every pixel, crunch through tons of data, and then apparently decide to just plow into deer and keep on… Read more…

Windows 11 no longer lets you remove devices from Phone Link, and Microsoft doesn’t seem to know submitted by /u/MishaalRahman

Mortgage options for a someone who doesn’t work a traditional 9-5, but has assets? My family has started to outgrow our current house, so we’re looking to upgrade to something a bit bigger. The only problem is, my income is very different than the last time I got a mortgage. I run a small business that my wife and I are employees at so we get a W2. We’ve made about 85k total on those W2s since 2017, however last year and now t…

If your employer doesn’t distinguish 401k and Roth 401k for matching, what’s your strategy? Fidelity has a calculator with sliders to help you decide how much to allocate between the two, but it doesn’t actually allow you to simply enter numbers… sigh. Another wrench in calculating this is that my employer raises salaries by 3% ever year to adjust for inflation (not sure if it is every year, but for the past 2 years it has been). Plu…

LPT: If you have a large deli order (at a store that doesn’t have a preorder system) write your list on paper, hand it over and go about your shopping while they’re working on it. It has saved me a ton of time. Last time I did it the lady next to me said, “You can do that?” submitted by /u/Zuzublue

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn’t Broadcast It. As vice president, Kamala Harris often tried to use government to target racism and sexism.

Volkswagen Still Doesn’t Have A Plan To Save Itself Good morning! It’s Friday, October 25, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more…

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Doesn’t Need A Pro Behind The Wheel To Impress On Track Biblical clouds breeze across the sky above, vacillating between brief, glorious moments of sunshine and dark gray clouds unleashing onslaughts of track-soaking downpours. It’s finally my turn to drive Mercedes-AMG’s new GT63 Pro on the Ascari racing circuit, and despite not having driven the car or the track before,I… Read more…

Larry David’s Mom doesn’t want to bother him submitted by /u/Dddddddfried

270 Reasons: Because Trump Doesn’t Read Our friends at 270 Reasons are gathering a polyphonic orchestra of brilliant writers, teachers, doctors, filmmakers, artists, and citizens of all kinds to weigh in about their plans to vote this November. These opinion essays run the gamut from advocacy for basic human rights to acutely personal mini-manifestoes. Read the rest over at 270 Reason…

The sun doesnt stop loving pride just because it’s July. 🌈 These photos aren’t edited or adjusted. Taken on my OnePlus 7 Pro during golden hour. I’m feeling this is how we should celebrate the 4th of July. 🌈✨ FACE Phytosurgence Skin Spark in Smolder Elf Cosmetics Putty blush in Isle de Sol Blend Bunny shade in Cyborg for highlight Electrum cosmetics flakies on my cheek bone Set with Mehron setting s…

LPT: You can direct the navigational audio from your phones GPS to only go through your phone speaker so it doesnt mess with your music I dont know how many times I’ve been driving with people who miss a turn, while using GPS because they mute the audio from their maps app because they dont like that it talks over their music through their vehicles stereo. Or, perhaps you’re someone that listens to the radio, but your deck has bluetooth for texts/calling and so because you arent…

LPT request: as someone who doesnt know what they want to do and is a senior in high school, how do i not become that person who ends up just having to pick something to do just because they have to and not because they want to? submitted by /u/nicdunz