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NASA Releases Its First Equity Plan in an Overdue Effort to Be More Inclusive

14-04-2022 23:24

Space is practically infinite, but it’s been unreasonably restrictive when it comes to inclusivity. NASA announced the release of its first-ever equity action plan to try to resolve the diversity and accessibility issues that have plagued the space agency for decades.Through its action plan, NASA will focus on catering more towards underserved communities to encourage increased participation in its programs, according to a statement released by NASA on Thursday.Indeed, NASA has a serious d

Portable Nintendo Switch TV Docks Are Now as Small as Phone Chargers

14-04-2022 22:45

As easy as it is to flip the Nintendo Switch from a handheld gaming system to a full-blown gaming console, the dock Nintendo bundles with it for connecting it to a TV is big, bulky, and incredibly immobile. A better alternative when travelling with the Switch is something like the Genki Covert Dock, which looks like a regular wall wart. Today sees that portable switch dock get even smaller, with the release of the Genki Covert Dock Mini — a new revision that drops the USB-A port but i

Report: Susan Sarandon Will Play the Villain in DC’s Blue Beetle

14-04-2022 22:30

The upcoming DC Universe film Blue Beetle has added Susan Sarandon as main antagonist Victoria Kord, the Wrap reports. Previously Sharon Stone was in talks to join the film in the same role; Kord is a new character created for the movie.
Sarandon is no stranger to playing the villain as she chewed up the scenery in Disney’s 2007 musical Enchanted in an iconic evil queen turn. So we’re excited to see her make the jump into the comic book movie universe as a baddie. Blue Beetle&rs

The Legend of Korra Knew What Being a Sequel Series Was All About

14-04-2022 21:50

Whenever a revival or legacy sequel to a popular piece of media springs up, one of the first real questions is which veteran actors will return. These days, actors going back to the iconic roles that helped make them famous is practically a job unto itself, if not the point of these revivals from the jump. Either in real life or on a meta level, characters being confronted with their legacy and getting forced back into the spotlight is often one of the big talking points around these revivals.
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WhatsApp’s New Communities Feature Is Group Messaging on Steroids

14-04-2022 21:30

WhatsApp is getting new features that will let users grow their circle of friends orgrow to hate their circle of friends. Dealer’s choice, really.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the planned feature, called Communities, in a Facebook post Thursday, saying that “for a deeper level of interaction, messaging has become the centre of our digital lives.” Communities rolls out to some Whatsapp users as a test today and will be fully available to all users in the coming months, Zuck

Elon Musk Gives His Definition of Free Speech

14-04-2022 21:29

Following his $US43 ($60) billion offer to buy Twitter, Elon Musk shared his perspective on the future of the social network on Thursday during a live TED event.
When TED’s Chris Anderson probed Musk (a self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist”) on how the website would approach free speech under his ownership, Musk didn’t seem particularly concerned, stating:A good sign as to whether there is free speech is, is someone you don’t like allowed to say something you don

Strange Object Hidden in Dust May Be What Forms Before a Supermassive Black Hole

14-04-2022 21:22

A team of researchers poring over archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope found an ancient object they believe may explain how quasars — supermassive black holes surrounded by jet-spewing discs of matter — emerge from dusty “starburst” galaxies.The vast object is called GNz7q, and it existed when the universe was just 750 million years old, about 13 billion years ago. GNz7q is shrouded in dust, so researchers still aren’t sure what it is. But based on current

‘Hypocrisy:’ Tim Apple Scorches Zuck Over Metaverse Tax

14-04-2022 21:00

Big tech daddy and daddy are fighting.On Monday, Meta (the company formerly known as Facebook) announced a new feature in its Horizon Worlds virtual reality video game where a limited number of in-app creators could begin to sell things like virtual accessories. The announcement came with a big caveat: creators will fork over 47.5% of every sale to Oculus and Meta. The heavy tax was more than creators expected, and many of them weren’t happy about it.Now, Apple has weighed in on the debate

This 1970s-Style Star Trek: The Next Generation Animated Series Is Beyond Perfect

14-04-2022 20:40

There are few perfect things in this world, so it’s worth celebrating them when we find them. Case in point: this unbelievably outstanding video from Gazelle Automations, which imagines if the classic animation studio Filmation had managed to get its hands on the Star Trek: The Next Generation crew.Trek fans likely know that Filmation did the original Star Trek: The Animated Series from 1973, while others may recognise the name as the maker of the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Univ

Amazon Partners With Baseball’s Worst Cheaters to Make Buying Ballpark Snacks Feel Like Shoplifting

14-04-2022 19:40

Amazon’s bringing its Just Walk Out cashier-free payment system to parts of the Houston Astros stadium. When the service launches this year, Minute Maid Park’s (formerly Enron Field) 41,000-capacity stadium will stand out as one of the biggest testing grounds yet for Amazon’s quickly growing payment service. It will also give the Astros a glitzy, high-tech distraction to help the team try and turn the page on the team’s cheating and sign stealing past.Astros visitors

Peloton Raises Subscription Fees For the First Time, Cuts Hardware Prices By Up to $700

14-04-2022 19:30

Peloton is cutting the price of its fitness hardware and increasing subscription fees, a drastic shift meant to correct the company’s downward spiral.The original Peloton Bike will now cost $US1,195, a price reduction of $US300, while the Bike+ will cost $US1,995, a $US500 drop from its initial $US2,500 price. The company’s treadmill, the Tread, gets a moderate adjustment down $US150 to $US2,345. Peloton will continue to charge a shipping fee of $US250 for the Bike and $US350 for the

Judge Says Tesla Is Still Racist, but Not $190 Million Racist

14-04-2022 19:09

A federal judge dropped the price of a jury’s $US137 million (around $190 million) penalty on electric car giant Tesla to just $US15 million ($21 million) over a widespread pattern of racist mistreatment of a Black worker at its northern California plant.Judge William Orrick announced the drop in damages yesterday, citing what he said was the legal limit on allowed damages, but the judge still stood by the jury’s decision. Orrick noted in his 43-page decision that there was ample evi

The Jurassic Park Cast Returns in a New Jurassic World Dominion Video

14-04-2022 18:43

Not everyone loves Jurassic World, but everyone loves Jurassic Park, and that’s why almost everyone is at least a little excited for Jurassic World Dominion. For the first time since the original, stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum will appear on screen together and they’ll do it alongside Jurassic World cast members like Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. That’s pretty cool.“This is what everything has been leading to,” Pratt says in a new video just r

You’ll Never Guess How a Man With 124 Snakes In His Home Died

14-04-2022 18:31

It was a snakebite.David Riston died of “accidental snake envenomation” in January 2022, per a Maryland coroner’s autopsy. Riston lived in Pomfret, Maryland and was 49 years old.Maryland police approached Riston’s home on January 19, 2022 for a welfare check after being tipped off by a neighbour. The neighbour noticed they hadn’t seen Riston in over a day but spotted someone slumped over on the floor when they peered through a window.
Upon entering the home, the pol

More Efficient Transistor Poses Threat to Silicon’s Reign, Say Engineers

14-04-2022 18:30

Transistors, specifically those made from silicon, are the cornerstone of modern electronics. From toasters to televisions, transistors appear in nearly everything with a circuit. They are also only getting smaller, which is a problem, especially when it comes to energy consumption, heat, and, ironically, total device size. Pack too many transistors into a device, and oddly enough, you start to hit some walls.Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors we can squeeze into our electro

Star Trek: Picard Gets Lost in Its Hero’s Head

14-04-2022 18:15

The past few episodes of Star Trek: Picard have been a bit chaotic, but in a largely fun way — a little dash of the absurd to make the strange ideas it was hastily setting up in the background go down smoothly, so you could have a bit of a chuckle when that setup came crashing down in similarly absurd fashion. This week, however, got into a much messier kind of chaos.
“Monsters” picks up, literally and proverbially, inside Jean-Luc’s head, after his dance with the vehicul

Before-and-After Satellite Images Show Fukushima’s New Solar Power Hub Amid Nuclear Waste

14-04-2022 17:35

Satellite images captured by NASA’s Landsat 8 show how Fukushima, Japan has transformed since a tsunami devastated the region in 2011, setting off a nuclear disaster that is still being cleaned up. Today, vast areas of solar panels can be seen covering the land around Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.A slider image released by NASA’s Earth Observatory shows the stark difference in the region from 2014 to 2021. The image below, captured on April 13, 2014, shows the area just thre

The Witcher Season 3 Casts a Few Comic Book Heroes, and More

14-04-2022 17:25

The Witcher’s third season has entered production, and considering where we last left season 2 when everyone and their uncle wanted their hands on the power of young Ciri, it stands to reason we’re going to get a few fresh faces when we return to the Continent — several of them quite familiar.Netflix has confirmed four new major casting additions for season 3, including Robbie Amell of The Flash and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City;Shang-Chi’s Meng’er Zhang; H

Wikipedia Editors Tell Cryptobros Their Donations Aren’t Welcome

14-04-2022 17:15

Do you love the world’s online free encyclopaedia, but only do commerce in ether? Soon, you may no longer be able to demonstrate your Wiki appreciation monetarily.On Tuesday, a consortium of long-time Wikipedia editors and others in the community voted for the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that hosts the online encyclopaedia, to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations. The vote comes after three whole months of deliberation via a comment thread, and follows in the footsteps of other

WhatsApp Communities Announced to Enhance Group Conversation Experience

14-04-2022 17:00

WhatsApp on Thursday announced Communities as a new feature to enhance group conversations and bring multiple groups on a single screen. Separately, WhatsApp is bringing updates, including increased file sharing limit, reactions, and the ability to enable group audio calls for up to 32 people simultaneously.

Ukrainian in Poland Withdraws Cash Within Minutes of Bitcoin Transfer: Here's How

14-04-2022 17:00

A Ukrainian citizen recently transferred Bitcoin in Poland using the Lightning network which the individual was able to withdraw in cash via a Bitcoin ATM. The process which took roughly 3 minutes cost barely pennies in transaction fee.

Intel Stakes $420 Million on Going Green

14-04-2022 16:50

Intel is making huge promises to make the company carbon neutral over the next decade or two, and yesterday the company broke down how it wants to get there.In the announcement posted to the Intel site, Intel also laid out broad goals of getting to 100 per cent renewable energy by investing $US300 million (around $416 million) for energy conservation at its facilities. It also said it would launch a new research and development initiative for get “cleaner chemicals” for use in the ch

David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future Looks Cronenbergian as Hell

14-04-2022 16:20

Attention for the weak-hearted: You might want to give this first trailer for David Cronenberg’s new film a miss. While it’s technically safe for work, there are a lot of visually unpleasant things going on in there, not least of which is a guy… uh… keeping his mouth shut. Permanently.Sorry to be so coy, but “man gets his eyes and mouth graphically sewn closed and also he has extra ears in wrong places” is not necessarily a sentence everyone wants to read fi

This Website’s Printable Templates Make it Easy to Turn Hand Drawn Animations Into GIFs

14-04-2022 16:00

As one of the internet’s most meme-friendly file formats, there’s an endless number of tools and websites that can turn short video clips into animated GIFs. When it comes to animating your own doodles and drawings, Arteater makes it as easy as printing a template, expressing yourself creatively, and then uploading a digital photo of your animation frames.Although most of the online GIF-making tools are completely free to use, you’ll often find yourself dodging copious amounts

Moto G 5G (2022) Alleged Renders Surface Online, Tip Two Colour Options

14-04-2022 16:00

Moto G 5G (2022) alleged renders have been leaked. As per the images, the phone gets the volume rocker and a power button on the right spine. There is a triple rear camera setup with vertically aligned sensors and a hole-punch display.

New State Mobile Announces Collaboration With Among Us; to Add Mini Game, In-Game Items, More on April 21

14-04-2022 15:49

New State Mobile has announced it will bring Among Us themed content to the popular battle royale game for smartphones. Gamers can join a mini game themed around Among Us before starting a match. The game will get Among Us themed cosmetics, in-game props, and a special event with missions that grants Among Us themed items, according to Krafton.

Promising Data Suggests New Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Could Halt or Reverse Symptoms

14-04-2022 15:48

Early clinical data is showing promise for an experimental treatment tackling multiple sclerosis. The treatment, which targets a virus closely linked to MS called Epstein-Barr virus, was found to be safe and possibly effective at halting the progression of symptoms in some patients. But it will take much more data to know whether this approach can represent a genuine leap forward for managing the debilitating condition.Multiple sclerosis is caused by an overactive immune system that attacks the

The Flash’s Ninth Season Could Be Its Last

14-04-2022 15:35

Peacock’s Ted sequel expands its cast. Stranger Things’ fourth season is going to put Max in the spotlight. Shudder adds an intriguing new zombie movie to its slate. Plus, new looks at The Northman and Kung Fu’s return. To me, my spoilers!
The SadnessDeadline reports Shudder has acquired The Sadness, Rob Jabbaz’s directorial debut starring Regina Lei, Berant Zhu, Tzu Chiang Wang and In Ru Chen. The zombie film follows “a young couple trying to reunite amid a city ra

Apple's Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge Winners Include Photo From Kolhapur Man

14-04-2022 15:33

Apple has announced ten winners for its Shot on iPhone Macro challenge. Prajwal Chougule, from Kolhapur, has made it to the winners list with his photo taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.

NASA Astronauts Will Get to Ride Inside These Seriously Funky Vans Before Launching to the Moon

14-04-2022 15:29

The 14 km trip from NASA’s astronaut crew quarters to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida will never be the same, thanks to the introduction of these undeniably unusual transport vehicles.NASA is in the midst of preparing all sorts of cool stuff for the upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon, from a gigantic rocket through to new lunar rovers and lunarspacesuits. Not to leave any stones unturned, the space agency is looking to replace the vehicles with which it delivers astron

Vivo X80 Specifications Tipped by Google Play Console Listing; May Pack Dimensity 9000 SoC, 8GB RAM

14-04-2022 15:21

Vivo X80 has been allegedly spotted on the Google Play Console. It is said to feature a Dimensity 9000 SoC with 8GB of RAM.

Oppo Reno 8 Might Be One of the First Smartphones to Feature Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc

14-04-2022 15:13

The Oppo Reno 8 has been tipped to be one of the first smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc.

Porsche Design Partners with AOC for 32-inch Frameless Agan Pro PD32M Gaming Monitor

14-04-2022 15:12

The Porsche Design AOC Agan Pro gaming monitor comes with features such as adaptive sync, 1ms response time, and offers a fluid gaming experience.

State Bank of India to Hire Consultant to Explore Business Potential in EV Charging Space

14-04-2022 14:50

Amid the government's thrust on electric vehicles (EVs), SBI has decided to hire a consultant to explore the business potential of digital payments in EV charging space.

Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless camera firmware update released

14-04-2022 14:45 via geeky-gadgets.com

Photographers equipped with the Nikon Z 9, Nikon Z 7II and Nikon Z 6II can now download and install a new firmware update in the form of Version 2.00 released by Nikon bringing improved AF performance. “The Nikon Z series platform is designed to evolve, to add features and functionality as technology advances. Through firmware […]
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Honda City e:HEV Hybrid Electric Sedan With 26.5 Km per Litre Efficiency Launched in India

14-04-2022 14:38

Honda Cars has announced its first hybrid electric vehicle sedan in India called the City e:HEV. The new model features a self-charging two motor strong hybrid system connected to a 1.5 litre petrol engine.

Wikimedia Community Votes Against Crypto Donations Citing Environmental Concerns

14-04-2022 14:31

Roughly 71 percent of Wikimedia contributors have voted against the foundation accepting donations in the form of cryptocurrencies. The environmental concerns linked to cryptocurrencies has been cited as one of the main reasons why Wikimedia members, who support ‘sustainability’, did not want to be associated with the crypto sector.

US States Ask Netflix, Hulu, More Streaming Services to Pay Cable Fees

14-04-2022 14:25

Ohio and several other US states are trying to force streaming service companies such as Netflix and Hulu to pay cable operator fees.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 1 release date confirmed as May 27th

14-04-2022 14:19 via geeky-gadgets.com

Netflix has confirmed the Stranger Things 4 release date and published a new 3 minute teaser trailer providing a glimpse at what you can expect from the storyline, characters and locations in the fourth season. Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1 will officially premiere on Netflix next month on May 27th 2022 with Volume 2 premiering on […]
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iQoo Z6 Pro 5G India Launch Date Set for April 27; to Feature Snapdragon 778G SoC, 66W FlashCharge Support

14-04-2022 14:15

iQoo Z6 Pro 5G will launch in India on April 27, the company has announced. The company’s upcoming addition to the iQoo Z6 lineup will feature a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and will come with 66W FlashCharge support. Other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be revealed by the company. iQoo says the handset will be sold on its website and on Amazon.

Realme Q5i, Realme Q5 Pro Specifications Leak Ahead of April 20 Launch

14-04-2022 14:11

Realme Q5 Pro and Realme Q5i alleged specifications have surfaced on Weibo. The specifications of both the phones have allegedly been leaked by their respective listings on TENAA.

Ericsson Says New US Fines Likely Over Iraq Corruption

14-04-2022 14:11

Ericsson has said that it may have to pay new fines to US Department of Justice over suspected bribes to the Islamic State group in Iraq.

TV Prices in India to See a Hike Due to Ukraine-Russia Crisis, China Lockdowns, More Factors

14-04-2022 14:03

TV manufacturers in India are planning to increase the prices of their models due to factors including the Ukraine-Russia conflict, China lockdowns, and the ongoing increase in fuel prices.

Our Favorite Umbrellas Will Help You Ride Out the Rain

14-04-2022 14:00 via wired.com

These picks will protect you from the showers, withstand the wind, and hold up for the long haul.

Steam Deck vs Windows 11 vs Xbox Series X, Ray Tracing performance and more

14-04-2022 13:56 via geeky-gadgets.com

If you are considering purchasing one on Valve’s new Steam Deck handheld consoles and were wondering just how well it can play the latest games designed for the latest generation of Xbox and Windows PC systems. You’ll be pleased to know Digital Foundry has once again been testing the Steam Deck pushing it to its […]
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Sabrent DS-UCTB 10-Bay 3.5-inch SATA HDD tray less docking station

14-04-2022 13:40 via geeky-gadgets.com

Sabrent has introduced a new storage solution in the form of its 10 Bay 3.5″ SATA enclosure aptly named the DS-UCTB which is now available to purchase priced at $600. Features of the SATA HDD tray less docking station include USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port supports transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, 10x SATA […]
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Tencent Updates Games Speed Booster App to Block Access to Foreign, Unapproved Apps

14-04-2022 13:36

Tencent has updated its Games Speed Booster mobile and desktop apps to block access to unapproved foreign games. The update comes as Chinese regulators more closely scrutinise the gaming industry.

Malicious Cyber Tools to Sabotage Energy and Other Critical Industries Have Been Discovered: US Agencies

14-04-2022 13:09

Several malicious cyber tools that can damage energy sector and other critical industries have been discovered by multiple US government agencies. There is evidence that Russia maybe behind the creation of these tools.

Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet NFT Drops in Value to $280 From Original Price of $2.9 Million

14-04-2022 13:06

Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, which was sold as an NFT for $2.9 million (roughly Rs. 22 crore) last year, has dropped significantly in value. Its holder, Sina Estavi managed to get only seven bids in the small range of Rs. 448 to Rs. 21,000. While some are questioning the potential of NFTs, the others are suspecting of Estavi’s chequered past could be axing the value...

15 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now

14-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com

Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.