Links 1/5/2026 | naked capitalism

You Must Stare Into the Heart of the $400 Million Machine Gizmodo This might be the most creative way to show your POV without saying a single word. 👀 The “swan eyes” are incredible. 🦢pic.twitter.com/H4sbTbVANj — Curiosity (@MAstronomers) January 3, 2026 Climate/Environment Is This Where The Human Evolution Journey Ends? The George Tsakraklides View Pandemics […]

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Polymarket to launch real estate prediction markets in partnership with Parcl

Key Takeaways Parcl and Polymarket announced a partnership to launch real estate prediction markets powered by Parcl’s daily housing price indices. Polymarket will operate and list the prediction markets, while Parcl will provide independent index data used to resolve outcomes. Share this article Polymarket will soon let users trade on whether home prices rise or […]

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What’s your “One Thing” for 2026?

At a Glance: Reflect, Reset, and Design Your Life Intentionally – Closing out 2025 with honest self-reflection helps you recognize wins, identify gaps, and assess progress across health, relationships, income, and net worth. Moving into 2026 with a clearly defined “One Thing” shifts you from drifting through life to actively steering it. Build Protection Against […]

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Louis Gerstner, the man who saved IBM, dies at 83 — industry mourns the passing of transformative CEO

Louis Gerstner, the executive who engineered one of the most important corporate turnarounds in the history of the high-technology sector, died at the age of 83 on Saturday. Gerstner took control over IBM in 1993 when it was at the brink of breakup and bankruptcy, rebuilt the company into a services-led enterprise, and restored its […]

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The best Garmin watches for 2025

Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its […]

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