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LANGUAGE LESSONS
Sanaz Toossi's “English” arrives on Broadway.

SOME PERSONAL NEWS
The rise and rise of the entrepreneurial work ethic.

KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
It's never too early to imagine the end of the world.

A VISIT FROM THE CHIEF
Lidia often went to the third floor of the Graziano Institute and sat down on the wooden bench there, right across from her mother's room.

LINE OF FIRE
The fight to contain an inferno in Los Angeles.

PRODUCTION NOTES: "MELANIA"
Amazon has agreed to pay $40 million to license a Melania Trump documentary, as Jeff Bezos makes overtures to Trump

PRIVATE EYE
How Celia Paul paints presence.

Gold Rush: Nate Jones
Ghost in the Machinations The Brutalist, AI, and awards-season skulduggery.

Chins Are In
Hypermasculine jawlines are all the rage in Hollywood. They only cost $12,000.

One Last Rodeo
Palestinian American stand-up comic Mo Amer made a Netflix series loosely based on his experience. Just as he was writing the final season, October 7 happened.

NXP MCX MCUs and IDEs Cut Development Time
Development boards, such as NXP's FRDM platform for MCX A series MCUs, are revolutionizing embedded systems by integrating components for prototyping and innovation in the IoT landscape. These technologies streamline development, enhance flexibility, and reduce costs, enabling greater focus on software development while addressing complex challenges.

A Cabin in the Middle of St. Marks Place
Charles FitzGerald and Kathy Cerick transformed a seven-bedroom SRO loft by hand-with a nonstop supply of reclaimed wood.

SARAH MCNALLY'S BOOK CLUB
The owner of the McNally Jackson literary empire is reshaping the city's reading life.

Asynchronous Programming in Flutter - Shallow Dive into Google's Mobile App Framework
This month, Bob continues his look at mobile app programming from the perspective of an embedded system designer. He begins a shallow dive into Flutter, the mobile app framework from Google, by describing his transition from React Native to asynchronous programming in Flutter.

RED DAWN
Among the young, confident, and casually cruel Trumpers who, after conquering Washington, have their sights set on the rest of America.

Switching Regulator Efficiency - Minimize Power Consumption in Battery-Operated Systems
A switching voltage regulator converts input DC voltage into a desired output DC voltage. This month, Stuart delves into the factors that influence the efficiency of switching regulators, and why they are crucial for embedded applications. From understanding the role of inductors and transistors to exploring practical examples, this article offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in optimizing power supply designs.

Dance-Floor Euphoria
FKA Twigs celebrates pleasure and freedom.

System-on-Module Technology Key IoT Enabler - High-Performance Computing Systems Packed into Compact Form Factors
System-on-Module (SoM) technology is gaining traction across various industries, driven by the demand for compact, integrated solutions that allow developers to add AI and connectivity options as demands evolve. Explore the factors fueling the SoM growth and the advantages these modules offer.

Learn Lisp Programming Using MCUs - Part 2: Extending µLisp with Custom Functions
In the second installment of this series, Raul delves into the world of µLisp and shows how to extend capabilities by adding custom functions such as \"pulsein\" and \"servo-create\", enabling developers to interface with ultrasonic sensors and control servomotors. In Part 1, Raul presented µLisp concepts and syntax, and extensions specific to MCUs.

Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio - Part 1: Sound of a Revolution
Following the Bluetooth Core 5.2 release, Bluetooth Low Energy Audio introduces capabilities that will revolutionize audio applications through isochronous channels and new audio middleware. Nick writes about a framework supporting bidirectional audio and shared listening in Part 1 of a two-part article.

Basic Pulse Circuits - Part 3: Metastability, Setting, or Resetting
In digital design, signal processing is crucial when dealing with asynchronous signals from sensors and level translators. In Part 1 of a three-part series, Wolfgang described how pulse circuits help digital circuits deal with pulse trains. In Part 2, he wrote about flip-flops, timing parameters and synchronization. In Part 3, he looks at how to mitigate metastability and ensure internal clock synchronization.

Beyond the End
David Lynch spent his five-decade film and TV career contemplating life, death, and the indescribable realms in between.

Reviving Frogger's Retro Audio with a Programmable Sound Generator - Using an AY-3-8910 Chip and a Z80 Emulator on a Raspberry Pi
The Frogger arcade video game is considered one of the best of all time. Chris shares his journey to bring the nostalgic sounds of Frogger back to life using the classic AY-3-8910 sound chip and a modern Raspberry Pi setup with coding insights and a fix to the original game's music glitch.

Engineering Healthcare - Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Patient Care
Explore the groundbreaking advancements in Pulsed Field Ablation technology, where engineering meets cardiac care to revolutionize atrial fibrillation treatment. This article delves into the intricate design and functionality of cutting-edge devices that enhance precision and safety in medical procedures, showcasing the vital role electronics play in shaping the future of healthcare.

Momofuku Swaps Pork Buns for Beef Patties
The company stakes its future on a chef not named David Chang.

Turn Down the Heat
Seven months after opening, Eel Bar has become a less buzzy, better version of itself.

Kendrick Lamar, From BLM Symbol to Super Bowl Star
THE ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE to Kendrick Lamar's music over the past 12 years has been driven in part by the perception that he's a political vessel.

Infineon and Flex Showcase Zone Controller Design Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles
Infineon Technologies AG and Flex, a diversified global manufacturer and new preferred automotive design partner for Infineon, are showcasing the new Flex Modular Zone Controller design platform for software-defined vehicles at CES 2025.

Ghost Story
A Nobel winner's latest novel mines Korea's bloody past.

THE LOST CITY
Their homes were destroyed. Their communities are gone. How can the people of Los Angeles rebuild?