It was the muckraker Jacob Riis who famously wrote about how the Lower East Side’s other half lived. Riis was given his due when, in 1949, a public housing complex by Walker & Gillette was named after him in the same neighborhood he opined about. A canonical park at Riis Houses followed in 1966 by M. Paul Friedberg. Following the conclusion to a landmark vote this week, Jacob Riis Houses will stay public. NYCHA residents there have voted to remain in Section 9, instead of converting their public housing campus into a privately managed community under PACT, the same mechanism NYCHA and Related are using to flip Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses. Jacob Riis Houses tenant association (TA) president Daphne Williams supported PACT, but the majority of Riis Houses residents did not. Riis Houses has 1,191 units spread across 13 buildings. In total, 1,034 votes were cast. Of that number, there were 667 votes to remain in Section 9 (the public option), and 367 votes for PACT (privatization). The vote comes after a lengthy, intense fight against PACT by activist groups Cuala Foundation, Rogue Residents, and Concerned Tenants at Jacob Riis against PACT. “The people spoke in a powerful collective voice: public housing needs to remain public,” Cuala Foundation said in a statement shared with AN. Eddie Rodriguez is a member of both Cuala Foundation and Rogue Residents; and Zulay Velazquez is the founder of Concerned Tenants at Jacob Riis, and also Riis Houses’ new president elect. “Our work on the ground showed time and again that not only do residents care about keeping public housing public,” Rodriguez said, “but they want to be part of helping to find solutions for the problems, which are complex.” “I’m still processing the outcome of the vote and everything that’s happened this past year,” Velazquez added. “The vote count surprised me, yet in many ways it aligns closely with the petition count I shared with HUD, NYCHA, and our elected officials before this vote even began. The residents of Jacob A. Riis worked hard this past year—and that hard work paid off.” Across Town NYCHA spokesperson Michael Horgan, after the vote, told AN about concerns moving forward related to maintenance and financing. “Based on the election administrator’s final tally,” Horgan said, “residents from Jacob Riis Houses have elected to keep their development under the traditional Section 9 model. NYCHA does not currently have the ability to address the extensive physical needs at Riis, estimated at over $940 million, with the financial resources available in the Section 9 program.” The voting results at Riis Houses came just days after NYCHA and HPD released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea (FEC) Houses. The outcome at Riis Houses was met with praise by FEC residents who oppose the demolition plan by PAU, COOKFOX, and ILA. Save Section 9, a public housing advocacy group, also supported the outcome at Riis Houses, and so did Equality for Flatbush, a tenants rights group. Elliott-Chelsea resident Renee Keitt, who opposes demolition, was elected Elliott-Chelsea Houses TA president last January, replacing Darlene Waters, who supported demolition. Jackie Lara, resident of Fulton Houses, told AN “it’s awesome what happened at Riis. I hope we can turn things around here, too.” Today, Lara is running for New York City Council against Erik Bottcher, who supports the FEC Plan. “We have a lot of new allies in the neighborhood that didn’t know what was going on,” Lara added. “We’ve reached out to many of the schools about the shadows the new buildings will create, how long the construction will be, the rats. With Renee, we’re still gathering people to fight this.” “Although the DEIS is over 1,000 pages, it says nothing about the loss of Section 9 public housing and the impact it would have on generations of public housing residents,” Elliott-Chelsea resident Celines Miranda told AN. “2,056 units of precious public housing units will be lost if this demolition goes through.”  “Aside from that,” Miranda continued, “the proposal will create massive problems for the community. FEC Tenants Against Demolition advocates for the first alternative in the DEIS, which is the No-Action Alternative. That would keep us in public housing.”

This house at the corner of Freeman and Powell streets in the Cottage Farm area of Brookline, Massachusetts, was one of the first to be built on Sears family land in the years following the death of the family patriarch, David Sears. In 1871, Dennison Dean Dana (1827-1899) purchased land here from the Sears heirs and constructed this Italianate house with three-story square tower. Dana owned the house through the 1880s, and by 1893 it had been acquired by Albert L. Jewell, a real estate developer who added the large veranda and a two-story addition to the house, and would subdivide the property, developing fashionable houses along Powell Street to the south. The house (while clad in asbestos shingles since the 1960s) is an important early residence in the neighborhood which is today, dominated by late 19th and 20th century architecture.

Known for their elaborate performances almost as much as their albums, the American band OK Go just released a new music video that is very literally a hall of mirrors. Filmed in a Budapest train station, “Love” incorporates 29 robots and 60 mirrors that move in perfect synchronicity. The result is an endlessly evolving kaleidoscope that distorts reality and illusion, connecting the band and their surroundings through a trippy, impeccably timed production. To get a closer look at the making of this iconic video, check out the behind-the-scenes video shot from the perspective of each band member. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article OK Go’s New Music Video Is a Dizzying Kaleidoscope of 60 Mirrors and 29 Robots appeared first on Colossal.

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Home Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Reviews Are In, and It’s Better Than We Expected News Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Reviews Are In, and It’s Better Than We Expected 5 min read Published: April 18, 2025 Key Takeaways The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outperforms the RTX 4060 Ti thanks to DLSS 4, MFG, and increased VRAM, so overall a strong generational gain. The pricing remains uncertain amidst the ongoing tariff war and potential supply issues. While it doesn’t surpass the RTX 4070 Ti, the 5060 Ti is a good upgrade from older 20/30 series. Nvidia has finally launched the RTX 5060 Ti, and first impressions suggest that it’s not as bad as people thought it would be. The GPU delivers good performance at the right price and with the right features. At the official MSRP ($429) the 16GB variant delivers good value for money, especially when compared to its predecessor. The 8GB variant isn’t made available for general review. However, the only difference between the two seems to be memory capacity. So, the only data available right now is regarding the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, and we think Nvidia knew it would make good headlines and planned for it to go out alone. Talking about performance, the 5060 Ti 16GB offers roughly: 19% generational uplift at 1080p 22% better than 4060 Ti at 1040p and 54% at 4K The credit for these performance gains goes to the increased 16GB VRAM and GDDR7 memory. This is compared to the RTX 4060 Ti, which features 12GB of VRAM. However, despite the bump in memory, the 5060 Ti doesn’t quite outperform the 4070 Ti across the board. Although the two GPUs are close on 1080p games, the 4070 Ti pulls ahead on 1440p and 4K games thanks to its raw power and memory speed, leading to more consistent native frame pacing. You can, however, close the performance gap with the help of the new card’s leaving DLSS 4 and MFG features. That said, the 5060 Ti consistently outperforms the 4060 Ti. It uses double the VRAM and faster GDDR7 memory. The RTX 5060 Ti delivers a higher FPS on almost all games like Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Motorsport, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Black Myth: Wukong at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. The 5060 Ti is closest to the AMD RX 7700 XT in terms of performance, with the former having a slight edge in RT-heavy games. Again, thanks to DLSS 4 and MFG. We do feel the need to stress that both chipsets have more than 8GB of VRAM, so they can compete with one another. Pricing for the 5060 Ti 16GB Version With an official MSRP of $429, this is Nvidia’s most affordable 16 GB GPU yet. But MSRP becoming shelf-price is a distant dream due to supply chain constraints and the current tarrif war. Although we’re not entirely sure you’ll be able to get your hands on it at that price, anything below $500 would be a steal and generally a strong value acquisition. Image credit: bestvaluegpu.com For instance, the RTX 5070 Ti has been selling at a $200 premium above its MSRP, at around $950. Similarly, the RTX 5080 is only available at above its official MSRP of $400, and the RTX 5090 currently costs you twice the MSRP… if you’re lucky. Going by these trends, it’s highly unlikely that the RTX 5060 Ti will be available at $429, but if you happen to stumble across one at $500 or less, you it’ll be good value for money. All in all, Nvidia has done a good job with pricing here. The 16GB 5060 Ti is available at $429, while the 8GB Ti variant costs $379. Obviously, paying $50 extra for double the memory should be a no-brainer… but they know that. The 5060 Ti is also 22% cheaper than the RTX 5070 at launch prices. Should You Buy the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti? Here comes the million-dollar question: should you buy the new RTX 5060 Ti? Well, a large part of the answer depends on what price you’re able to get the GPU. If you can source it at around $450, it’s undoubtedly a great purchase, seeing as it offers better performance than the 4060 Ti with DLSS 4 and MFG. You’ll see a notable difference, especially if you’re upgrading from older 20/30 models. The 16GB variant is also future-proof and performs well on demanding games like Black Myth: Wukong and Indiana Jones. All of this applies to the 16GB variant of the 5060 Ti. 8GB VRAM GPUs will have very different benchmark results and will likely not be future-proof. Many modern games require at least 12GB of VRAM, and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and the RTX 5060 8GB may not deliver the goods. Maybe Nvidia is aware of this, and that’s why they haven’t provided these two variants for reviews. Plus, their launch date is also delayed for some odd reason. These models may quietly hit the shelves sometime in May without a review schedule. Innocent buyers, tricked by the 16GB reviews, may end up buying these 8GB sub-standard GPUs. Also check out: Nvidia releases biggest bug-fixing driver update Krishi is a seasoned tech journalist with over four years of experience writing about PC hardware, consumer technology, and artificial intelligence.  Clarity and accessibility are at the core of Krishi’s writing style. He believes technology writing should empower readers—not confuse them—and he’s committed to ensuring his content is always easy to understand without sacrificing accuracy or depth. Over the years, Krishi has contributed to some of the most reputable names in the industry, including Techopedia, TechRadar, and Tom’s Guide.  A man of many talents, Krishi has also proven his mettle as a crypto writer, tackling complex topics with both ease and zeal. His work spans various formats—from in-depth explainers and news coverage to feature pieces and buying guides.  Behind the scenes, Krishi operates from a dual-monitor setup (including a 29-inch LG UltraWide) that’s always buzzing with news feeds, technical documentation, and research notes, as well as the occasional gaming sessions that keep him fresh.  Krishi thrives on staying current, always ready to dive into the latest announcements, industry shifts, and their far-reaching impacts.  When he's not deep into research on the latest PC hardware news, Krishi would love to chat with you about day trading and the financial markets—oh! And cricket, as well. View all articles by Krishi Chowdhary Our editorial process The Tech Report editorial policy is centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers. 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What just happened? The U.S. Department of Justice has argued that Google illegally built "monopoly power" through its web advertising business, manipulating online ad services across multiple sectors and forcing higher fees on publishers reliant on its technology. Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the tech giant's anticompetitive behavior harmed publishers, and the DOJ contended that Google should be forced to divest its ad tech business. A federal judge handed Google yet another courtroom defeat on Thursday, ruling that Google built and maintained an illegal monopoly in key segments of the online display advertising industry. This decision could pave the way for the government to break up Google's advertising operations. Google's ad server – formerly known as DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP) – controls around 90% of the market and connects websites with advertisers. On the other side, Google's ad exchange, previously called AdX, runs auctions where advertisers bid for those spots. Both are now part of what Google calls Google Ad Manager. Judge Leonie Brinkema highlighted expert findings showing that Google's ad exchange holds a dominant 54% to 65% global market share, while the next biggest competitor has only 6%. This dominance allowed Google to take about 20% from each ad auction, while competitors earned significantly less. "Plaintiffs have proven that Google has willfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts to acquire and maintain monopoly power in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets for open-web display advertising," the judge concluded. Google also leveraged its control to exclude competitors and grant itself preferential treatment through features such as "First Look" and "Last Look," effectively dominating both sides of the ad transaction. One Google employee likened this to a major bank owning the stock exchange. The judge ruled that these practices violated antitrust laws on three counts under the Sherman Act. This ruling adds to Google's growing legal troubles. Last year, the company lost a landmark case in which its practice of paying other tech companies billions to make its search engine the default on devices and browsers was deemed anticompetitive. // Related Stories The DOJ has recommended that the company sell Chrome – the world's most popular browser – and decouple it from Android, the most widely used mobile OS. Google might also be forced to sell Android. Additionally, the company faces similar antitrust action in Canada, the UK, the European Union, China, India, and Japan. Unsurprisingly, Google claims that a breakup would harm consumers. Executives from its parent company, Alphabet, have also argued to the Trump administration that forced divestitures would pose a national security risk. Chrome's massive scale could complicate a selloff, as the only companies capable of acquiring it are other tech giants already under antitrust scrutiny. Predictably, Google argues that a breakup would harm customers. Executives from its parent company, Alphabet, have also argued to the Trump administration that forced divestitures would pose a national security risk. Chrome's massive scale could complicate a selloff, as the only companies capable of acquiring it are other tech giants already under antitrust scrutiny. However, in what Google described as "winning half the case," Judge Brinkema ruled against the DOJ's claims concerning Google's conduct in the market for "open-web display advertiser ad networks." She also cleared the company of accusations that it had deleted internal chat records to influence court proceedings – an issue that had previously undermined its defense. Those findings were enough for Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google's Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, to declare that the company had won half the case. Google plans to appeal the ruling.

Football runs America. The sport’s overwhelming popularity drives conversation, television ratings, and exorbitant revenue. However, football has a dark side that many would rather avoid. Horror maestro Jordan Peele uses football as the subject of a new nightmare, Him. Produced by Peele under his Monkeypaw Productions banner, Him asks the following question: What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? After dazzling audiences at CinemaCon, Universal has publicly released the first teaser trailer for Him. Tyriq Withers stars as Cameron Cade, an emerging quarterback who lives, sleeps, and breathes football. On the eve of the scouting combine, Cam suffers a life-altering brain injury at the hands of a deranged fan. The head trauma threatens Cam’s football career and has the potential to send him spiraling into chaos. Cam desperately needs help to save his career. Related Enter Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time championship quarterback and cultural megastar. Isaiah invites Cam to join him at his secluded compound, which the young star accepts. The spine-chilling teaser shows Cam losing his mind while with Isaiah as he gets swallowed up in the cultlike madness. After an intense demand for sacrifice, Isaiah calmly says, “Then show me,” before the teaser closes with a bloody Cam posing on a football field. Universal Pictures Julia Fox stars as Elsie White, Isaiah’s celebrity influencer wife who stays at the compound. Him also features Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Maurice Greene, Guapdad 4000, and Tierra Whack. Justin Tipping directs Him from a screenplay he co-wrote with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. Peele produces alongside Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal M. Watson. When does Peele plan on stepping behind the camera for his first feature film since 2022’s Nope? Look for it in about 18 months, as Universal dated Peele’s next movie for October 23, 2026. Him arrives in theaters this football season on September 19. Editors’ Recommendations

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Deals are not gonna last Trump’s tariffs trigger price hikes at large online retailers Americans will soon pay more for cheap online items amid tariff chaos. Ashley Belanger – Apr 18, 2025 10:55 am | 55 A view of the booth of Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform focusing on foreign markets, during a trade fair in China. Credit: Feature China / Contributor | Future Publishing A view of the booth of Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform focusing on foreign markets, during a trade fair in China. Credit: Feature China / Contributor | Future Publishing Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Popular online shopping meccas Temu and Shein have finally broken their silence, warning of potential price hikes starting next week due to Donald Trump's tariffs. Temu is a China-based e-commerce platform that has grown as popular as Amazon for global shoppers making cross-border purchases, according to 2024 Statista data. Its tagline, "Shop like a billionaire," is inextricably linked to the affordability of items on its platform. And although Shein—which vows to make global fashion "accessible to all" by selling inexpensive stylish clothing—moved its headquarters from China to Singapore in 2022, most of its products are still controversially manufactured in China, the BBC reported. For weeks, the US-China trade war has seen both sides spiking tariffs. In the US, the White House last night crunched the numbers and confirmed that China now faces tariffs of up to 245 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported. That figure includes new tariffs Trump has imposed, taxing all Chinese goods by 145 percent, as well as prior 100 percent tariffs lobbed by the Biden administration that are still in effect on EVs and Chinese syringes. Last week, China announced that it would stop retaliations, CNBC reported. But that came after China rolled out 125 percent tariffs on US goods. While China has since accused Trump of weaponizing tariffs to "an irrational level," other retaliations have included increasingly cutting off US access to critical minerals used in tech manufacturing and launching antitrust probes into US companies. For global retailers, the tit-for-tat tariffs have immediately scrambled business plans. Particularly for Temu and Shein, Trump's decision to end the “de minimis” exemption on May 2—which allowed shipments valued under $800 to be imported duty-free—will soon hit hard, exposing them to 90 percent tariffs that inevitably led to next week's price shifts. According to The Guardian, starting on June 1, retailers will have to pay $150 tariffs on each individual package. It's unclear how high prices on Temu and Shein could go, but neither company is willing to wait before overhauling their price models. In Shein's announcement, the fashion retailer only explained that it "will be making price adjustments starting April 25, 2025," due to operating expenses going up. And Temu issued a nearly identical statement, AP News reported. US shoppers are already decreasing retail spending, CNN noted last month, while many reports documented rushes to buy big-ticket items like laptops or smartphones before tariffs kicked in. Analysts fear that retail spending will continue decreasing, potentially hurting the US economy the longer tariffs drag on. Whether price increases will meaningfully deter loyal Temu and Shein shoppers in the long term, though, is uncertain. The Guardian noted that US shoppers may end up caving and paying more for items simply because these platforms could remain the cheapest option. Even US-based Amazon can't escape tariffs, with Chinese sellers warning of price hikes last week and CEO Andy Jassy generally forecasting that costs of tariffs will likely be passed on to consumers. Ars could not immediately assess if Shein's or Temu's traffic has spiked after announcing imminent price hikes, but Similarweb provided data suggesting that Temu has scaled way back on paid advertising, causing an 80 percent decrease in paid search traffic. This potentially suggests that if Temu cuts corners on ads, it could also drive away shoppers, potentially further destabilizing the platform's price models. Ahead of the next wave of market disruptions, Shein encouraged customers to "shop now at today’s rates" to get the best bargains before tariffs kick in. "We’re doing everything we can to keep prices low and minimize the impact on you," Shein said. Ashley Belanger Senior Policy Reporter Ashley Belanger Senior Policy Reporter Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies. She is a Chicago-based journalist with 20 years of experience. 55 Comments