Boston Dynamics introduces its new Atlas robot...

Adobe Premiere beta now includes AI-powered tools to erase objects from video, add things, change them (put a tie on an actor who wasn't wearing one, say), extend a clip longer... it's a new era, folks. youtu.be/6de4akFiNYM?si…

My story on 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning': Bitcoin mining is already an environmental disaster. But now, cheap Chinese plants are building open-air mining plants in residential areas, with DEAFENING noise 24/7, causing medical issues & plummeting property values. youtu.be/E-uUW9Zqv1o?si…

Man programs his Tesla coils to play 'Billie Jean.' youtube.com/watch?v=Nil-YN…

In case you missed 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning' today... here's my fun fact-filled story about watching tomorrow's eclipse. Key takeaway: Take the glasses OFF during the moments of totality (comlete sun blockage)! youtu.be/cyZvUklpXzI?si…

In a bit of a surprise reversal... looks like the Northeast will be the best spot to watch the eclipse and NOT Texas/Arkansas!
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OpenAI's humanoid robot in action—speaking, multitasking, doing work. A heart-stopping demonstration for several reasons! youtu.be/Sq1QZB5baNw?si…

From today's 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning': My story about the new Broadway musical 'The Notebook.' For romance author Nicholas Sparks (who's sold 130 million books), it's the very first stage adaptation. They sell boxes of Kleenex at the concession stand! youtube.com/watch?v=hTw3Xb…

My story on 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning' today dives into WHY 55% of Americans watch TV and movies with subtitles turned on. Turns out there are at least seven reasons (not including the Christopher Nolan problem). youtu.be/H6u-f69-J-U?si…

A couple of weeks ago, 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning' aired my profile of Broadway star LaChanze. A couple fans have asked that I post the FULL take of the song she sang at the end of the story (which I accompanied on piano). Here it is! youtu.be/NbHNfiZDXoo

Facebook is back up.

Yes, Facebook is down. You can't log in—it tells you your password's wrong. It's not you.

MA library forgives late fees and damaged-book fees... if you show them a picture of a cat. (P.S. The program is successful.) nytimes.com/2024/03/04/us/…

Ohio teacher pepper-sprays 11th graders in a class on law and public safety. Should I even tell people I'm from Ohio??
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After investing ten years and billions of dollars, Apple is shutting down its self-driving car project. nytimes.com/2024/02/27/tec…

It's confirmed: This has been the worst month for good movies in American history. old.reddit.com/r/movies/comme…

My daughter found a Frosted Frosted Mini-Wheats that's not very mini

Oh cool! 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning' has posted the FULL version of the song that LaChanze sang (and I accompanied) on today's broadcast!

I wish interviewers would retire the 'talk about' trope. (You know: 'Talk about how you felt that day.') First, it's uncool to give your subject commands. Second, it smacks of, 'Fill some time for me.' Just ask good questions and have a conversation!

From today's 'CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 Morning': Here's my profile of LaChanze, star of 'The Color Purple,' 'Once on This Island,' etc. She'd been onstage for 35 years before she ever had a Black director—and now, she's tackling diversity on the Great White Way. youtu.be/yyQUhDBRiJ0?si…