Do you think his sell-off is the signal for a reversal, or are we still going lower?

What’s your take?

Jay Leno Goes Off-Road in the 544HP Polestar 4 Arctic Circle Rally EV! | Jay Leno's Garage

For anyone who just wants to experience the action aboard the Polestar 4 Rally, click right here on the following link, hahaha

https://youtu.be/y0GLBaH0DBc?si=tJ-vzJuWKATzuyYe&t=1027

another link about... https://technode.com/2026/08/18/li-shufu-steps-down-as-geely-automobile-chairman/

Salut à tous,

J’essaie de redonner vie à mes vieilles radios FM/AM (dont un radio-réveil), et je me demandais quelles stations FM valent encore le coup en Suisse romande aujourd’hui.

J’écoute déjà RTS La Première et Espace 2 via smartphone, mais j’aimerais vraiment réutiliser mes radios classiques à la maison.

Je cherche des stations FM de qualité, idéalement :

• sans contenu venant de France (je ne veux pas entendre à longueur de journée soixante dix et quatre vingt dix... ni de débats politiques ou sociaux franco-français 🙃 à ligne éditiorale anxiogène 😅).
• plutôt info, culture, musique variée ou actuelle

Est-ce qu’il reste des bonnes fréquences FM selon votre région ?
Ou des stations locales/indépendantes qui valent le détour ?

Un tout grand merci pour vos recommandations 🙏

I’ve noticed that in many casual interactions ... at the gym, while swimming, or even with colleagues ... people often ask pretty quickly if I’m in a relationship or if I have kids, even when it’s NOT REALLY related to the conversation.

I usually answer something like:

“No, I’m free like the wind, and I enjoy the freedom to do what I want, when I want.”

But sometimes I feel a bit caught off guard or slightly awkward in the moment.

I’m not bothered by the question itself, but I’d like to improve how I respond ... either to feel more natural, steer the conversation, or simply handle it with more confidence.

I always feel as though I’m being judged for my answer. Isn’t it normal to be single or on your own, even though I’m actually very sociable and get along with pretty much everyone?

What would be a good way to deal with this kind of situation socially?

Is being in a relationship and starting a family THE main goal for most people?

It’s just that I’d rather get up in the morning, go for a workout, ride my motorbike for 100–200 km, go for a swim in a new lake, or explore new museums or castles in another region ;)

So yes, I don’t really meet many potential partners or girlfriends ... and I’m genuinely quite happy with that lifestyle.

I’m asking this here because I get the impression this question comes up time and time again, and every time it does, I find myself wondering why people ask me this, haha.

With the solar eclipse due to take place in the next few days, ... SPCX seems to be drawn closer to the moon...

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Let's goooooooooooooooo

UPDATE. I’ve just bought the NutriBullet Ultra 1200W... and blimey, this thing is simply brilliant! In less than 30 seconds, I had a smoothie/granita/milkshake ... well, I don’t even know what to call it LOL ... made with frozen red berries, raspberries, cherries, a banana, dark chocolate, Skyr (plain yoghurt) and water... and wow! 10 minutes of pure bliss sipping it whilst strolling in the cool of the night, haha

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Hello :D

I'm looking for a durable blender mainly to make homemade "ice cream" using frozen bananas, berries, cocoa/chocolate, peanut butter, etc.

(It’s so hot almost everywhere that the cost of ice cream when eating out is starting to get ridiculously high, hahaha. And buying ice cream from supermarkets is out of the question ... it’s full of so-called dangerous additives.)

At the moment, I’m melting some dark chocolate in a pan and adding a nectarine or a peach ;)

But I do miss the fresh, cold feel ;)

I want something powerful enough to blend frozen fruit with little or no added liquid and get a creamy ice cream texture.

What blender would you recommend?

I randomly came across a youtube video where a guy quits all “modern day poisons” for 7 days ... things like social media, ultra-processed food, caffeine, constant stimulation, etc.

At first I thought it was just another YouTube challenge… but it actually hit me harder than expected.

What really stood out wasn’t just the physical changes (better sleep, less bloating, clearer skin), but how his perception of everything changed:

• food started tasting better
• he felt calmer doing nothing
• he stopped needing constant stimulation
• he actually wanted to go outside, walk, clean, read

And it made me reflect on my own habits.

I realized how often I eat while distracted ... PC in front of me or TV, ... (But when I'm on vacation, I eat dinner alone without any connected devices. I just take in the scenery, watch the people, and analyze everything I eat, haha)

It also made me realize how uncomfortable boredom has become… to the point where we instantly reach for stimulation instead of just existing for a moment.

The weirdest moment for me was recently when I went to McDonald’s (I go maybe 4–5 times a year).
And I was genuinely shocked by how… empty the experience felt.

The cheeseburger wasn’t even bad in a dramatic way ... it was just:

• bland ; barely warm ; soft and forgettable ;

I almost felt as though I was consuming something functional rather than something for pleasure. A bit like… a necessary medicine, haha.

This video made me realize that when you remove noise:

• you taste more, you feel more, you notice more, and you actually start doing things instead of just consuming them

In short, all this is to say that from now on I’m going to try – IF I CAN – to stop using screens 30 minutes before bedtime, and to have lunch or dinner (at home) without screens.

NB. On holiday, I used to strike up conversations with strangers sitting at the table next to me, or chat to random people on the beach, and so on. Headphones and smartphones shut us away (in my opinion) in our ‘tech’ bubble.

Un grand bravo à l’organisation de cette édition de la Fête du Lac d’Annecy ... et tout particulièrement à ceux qui géraient la sortie côté sécurité.

Feu d’artifice lancé avec 20 minutes de retard, puis quais totalement verrouillés jusqu’à… 1h du matin. Oui, 1h.
Impossible de sortir, même à moto.

Sans parler des barrages : encore et encore, à chaque coin de rue.
À un moment, on avait vraiment l’impression qu’un cortège officiel allait passer.

Spoiler : non.
À part des motos de gendarmerie avec gyrophares, rien.

Pendant ce temps-là, des dizaines de deux-roues bloqués (sans compter les interminables queues de voitures), comme si ça allait empêcher des milliers de piétons de circuler…

Et surtout : aucune info.
Juste rester là, sans bouger, pendant près d’une heure, puis 2 heures Silence total.

Pourtant, il aurait peut-être suffi de choses simples :
– éviter de laisser revenir les voitures sur les quais après le feu ?
– annoncer clairement un seul sens de sortie dès le départ ?
– fermer les accès de manière lisible jusqu’à une heure donnée ? peut-être que nous étions tous trop "aveugles" pour ne pas avoir lu les panneaux ?

Franchement, c’était quoi le plan de gestion des flux ?

Et surtout : qui est responsable de cette organisation ?
Le préfet ? La mairie ? Un autre service ?

Parce que l’événement est top, mais la sortie a clairement gâché l’expérience.

Un grand bravo, et encore bravo. On remet ça l'année prochaine ?

Voici à titre d'exemple, le tracé mis en place par les autorités !
Sauf que cette nuit, ce parcours s'élevait à 1h20 !!! Nous sommes donc restés plus d'une heure au niveau du Parc Eugène Sue en se regardant tous les uns les autres, bêtement... et quelques gendarmes qui disaient simplement : ça va se libérer bientôt, tout bientôt, ... or l'attente a duré plus de 60 à 90 minutes...

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I finally found out why my Wi-Fi suddenly dropped from 400–500 Mbps to only ~50 Mbps

For the last few days, I couldn't understand what was happening. My internet connection is normally very fast (I can usually reach 400–500 Mbps), but suddenly my laptop was stuck around 50 Mbps.

At the same time, YouTube started buffering and videos were taking much longer to load. I first suspected my ISP, the router, or some background issue on my PC.

After checking my Wi-Fi settings, I found the problem: my laptop had somehow connected to the 2.4 GHz band instead of 5 GHz.

My Wi-Fi adapter supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), so the hardware was perfectly capable. It was simply using the slower band.

After switching back to 5 GHz, everything went back to normal immediately: speeds returned to several hundred Mbps and YouTube was smooth again.

A good reminder: even with a 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps connection, your actual speed can be limited by the Wi-Fi band you are connected to.

If you see 2.4 GHz and your device supports 5 GHz, this might be the reason.

I’m trying to decide which visor to get for a Shoei and I’m a bit torn between the blue, spectra Fire Orange iridium and dark smoke options.

I know a lot of it comes down to personal preference and looks (let’s be honest, some of these visors just look insanely good 😄), but I’m more interested in the real-world riding experience.

Does a blue or orange visor actually change the way you perceive the road?
Can it make you lose some details, contrast, road imperfections, shadows, etc.?
And what about riding late in the day or after sunset?

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I’ve read some people saying the blue tint is surprisingly usable even when the light starts fading, ...

I added a few examples showing the view through each visor (blue / orange / dark smoke) during the day, because I think it’s easier to understand visually.

As a follow-up question, would you attach a hydration pack, for example, to the motorcycle’s backrest, or do you have any similar ideas?

I’d like to avoid backpacks since I have a backrest… I was thinking of a hydration bladder in a small backpack, strapped to the backrest or the passenger seat… or maybe a waist belt with a built-in hydration bladder…

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I wear a full-face helmet, so I need a tube that fits under the helmet and a CamelBak-style hydration pack.

I don’t carry a backpack because I have a backrest on the motorcycle, so it gets in the way. What are your ideas for solving this problem?

A mini backpack attached to the rear seat with a built-in hydration bladder? Or a waist belt with a hydration bladder?

Or does anyone have a good idea for how to attach a water bottle holder to a motorcycle? haha

Helloooooooo, ...

I’d really appreciate some advice and long-term feedback.

I recently bought the IKEA VATNESTRÖM (firm, queen size) ; the more “premium/natural” model (Coconut fibres and natural latex, etc.).
At first it felt great, but after a short time I’m noticing something concerning:

👉 There seems to be a slight sagging in the center, while the edges feel noticeably firmer.
This is just my personal impression, but it creates a subtle “dip” feeling when lying in my usual sleeping position.

To compare, I went back to IKEA and spent 20–30 minutes lying on different mattresses:

• ÅNNELAND (firm) → felt very stable, firm, and supportive, especially in the hips
  • also noticed almost no bounce, which I liked a lot
• VÅGSTRANDA (firm) → also comfortable, but had more bounce/rebound, which I’m less a fan of

Right now, my subjective feeling is:
👉 the ÅNNELAND felt more supportive and “controlled” than the VATNESTRÖM

BUT I’m aware that:

• store testing can be misleading
• memory foam (ÅNNELAND) might soften over time

Thanks a lot 🙏

I’m between S and M on a Shoei X-SPR Pro (56.5 cm head).

• M: super comfortable, easy on/off, but feels a bit loose. The cheeks aren't compressed, and the helmet is extremely comfortable.
• S: tight (especially cheeks), slight forehead pressure + small red mark, but no real pain after a few minutes ; 4-5 minutes.

I ride mostly road (not track). Touring bike.

Would you go:

👉 slightly loose (M) and adjust with thicker pads

👉 or tight (S) and let it break in?

Leaning S for fit, but worried about long-term comfort (heat, sweat, etc).

Thanks!

Bonus question: In the winter and during the transitional seasons, I often wear bandanas and neck warmers, so that adds a little extra layer...

Ce n'est pas un No Pain No Gain à l'américaine, ... mais un film dramatique français réalisé par Roschdy Zem qui plonge un jeune homme en crise dans l'univers exigeant et méconnu de son père culturiste.

Voilà, voilà, très belle soirée à tous et toutes et bon weekend.

Et Surtout, lâchez-rien ! haha !