Author: Awais
Stop waiting an hour for a potato. The traditional oven method is a massive waste of time that you should have retired years ago. These days, if you want that perfect steakhouse-ready pillowy, fluffy interior with skin so salty and crisp it snaps, you need to stop being a purist and start using the “hybrid” shortcut.Sure, a microwave is the undisputed king of cooking the inside of a potato quickly, but it can leave the skin a soggy, depressing mess. On the flip side, an air fryer creates an incredible crust but takes forever to penetrate the center. By nuking…
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at UC Berkeley, George Dantzig—a first-year graduate student—copied two problems off the blackboard, thinking they were a homework assignment. He found the homework “harder to do than usual,” he would later recount, and apologized to the professor for taking some extra days to complete it. A few weeks later, his professor told him that he had solved two famous open problems in statistics. Dantzig’s work would provide the basis for his doctoral dissertation and, decades later, inspiration for the film Good Will…
When it comes to anime, your watch list will always be well-fed. There’s a show and trope out there for all your moods and curiosities, whether you’re into fast-paced action and adventure or mellow stories that focus on romance or friendship. During the holiday season, slice-of-life (and some slower shōnen) shows make for a cozy watch, and I love watching these to take a break from my regular programming of action-heavy shows. Here are some anime shows, all available on Crunchyroll or Netflix, to add to your holiday watch list. 5 From Me to You From Me to You (Kimi…
Why It Works Toasting the cereal and browning the butter give the bars a deeper, richer nuttiness.Malted milk powder brings a savory note to the bars and enhances the flavor of the brown butter, marshmallows, and chocolate. I’m a champion snacker with a sweet tooth, and there’s nothing I love more than a portable treat that takes less than 20 minutes to prep. For that reason, homemade Rice Krispies Treats are a staple in my home. The minimal effort dessert requires little more than tossing the ingredients into a pot, scraping the mixture into a baking pan, and letting it…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! The year in transportation started with a couple of bankruptcies — Canoo and Nikola — and now it’s ending with two more. Rad Power Bikes is coming to an end — or at least a bankruptcy. The electric bike company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weeks after it warned employees that it could shut down without new funding. A spokesperson told TechCrunch the company will continue to operate while the bankruptcy…
You know you’re in for a treat when a dessert has “magic” in the name. With Magic Cookie Bars, you’re basically guaranteed it every time. The throwback dessert has been around for many years, and its popularity has endured. What Are Magic Cookie Bars? Magic Cookie Bars first appeared in magazines and newspapers in the mid-1960s. The gooey bars aren’t only known as Magic Cookie Bars, though. You may have heard them called Hello Dolly Bars or Seven Layer Bars. These names are essentially the same treat: a decadent but incredibly easy-to-make dessert bar with a graham-cracker crust and layers…
Waymo suspended service of its driverless robotaxis in San Francisco during a blackout that hit many of the city’s residents on Saturday night. Around a third of San Francisco residents were without power for hours due to a fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric substation, The San Francisco Standard reported. During the blackout, people noticed that Waymo vehicles appeared to be blocking intersections and causing traffic congestion. Waymo announced that evening that it had suspended service in the city due to the power outages, Mission Local reported. SEE ALSO: Los Angeles woman discovers man hiding in Waymo trunk San…
Paradox Customs has introduced a rather radical option to its prebuilt PC configurator: the ability to order a system with no RAM installed. The boutique builder says the move is a direct answer to the massive memory shortage and sky-high DRAM prices currently rocking the industry, which have made it nearly impossible for system builders to keep kits in stock at a predictable price. For buyers who have a spare set of sticks at home or want to find a deal elsewhere, it’s a way to dodge the “RAM tax” that has been driving up prebuilt costs. A pragmatic response…
Key Takeaways This recipe has earned over 11,000 five-star reviews for its incredible results.A low-flour, high-cocoa ratio creates a rich, fudgy texture without melted chocolate.They stay fresh for five days, or they can be frozen for up to three months. A batch of brownies is almost always a welcome treat, no matter the occasion, so it’s no surprise that they’re one of my favorite things to bake and bring to a casual dinner party, monthly game night, or summer potluck. I’ve made my fair share of brownies over the years—both homemade and from my favorite boxed mix—but never has a…
Unbeaten in their last 16 outings, it’s fair to say that this Morocco side are one the favorites for the competition. They know how to go deep into tournaments, doing so in the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well as winning two AFCON’s in 2018 and 2020. With a wealth of experience in their side and new blood entering the fold, Morocco look a real prospect and will be looking to show a good account of themselves in their first AFCON game against an inexperienced Comoros side.Comoros enter this AFCON clash as heavy underdogs but recent history has shown that…