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Fortnite's metaverse finally won me over
BGR - 11 Dec 2023 23:36
As impressed as I am by the enduring popularity of Fortnite after all these years, Battle Royale never really clicked with me. Competitive multiplayer just … The post Fortnite’s metaverse finally won me over appeared...
Contributions of the DC-8 to Earth System Science at NASA: A Workshop
NASA Breaking news - 11 Dec 2023 22:30
Call for Papers Date: August 13-14, 2024Location: Washington, D.C. Jointly organized by the NASA History Office and the Earth Science Division, this workshop seeks to document the important contributions of airborne camp...
Two from MIT named 2024 Marshall Scholars
MIT - 11 Dec 2023 17:00
Anushree Chaudhuri and Rupert Li will pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
NASA's new 'Greenhouse Gas Center' tracks humanity's contribution to climate change
SPACE.com - 11 Dec 2023 22:05
NASA is at the forefront of a new greenhouse gas hub that will provide more important information to aid in efforts to combat climate change.
Beeper Mini is up and running again, with a couple of key changes
Android Central - 11 Dec 2023 20:20
After a tumultuous few days, Beeper Mini is back up and running, allowing you to use iMessage on Android. But, it's not as simple as signing in with a Google account and having your phone number tied to iMessage.
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 11, 2023
Life Hacker - 11 Dec 2023 04:00
Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #183.
NASA's Webb Stuns With New High-Definition Look at Exploded Star
NASA Breaking news - 11 Dec 2023 03:13
Mysterious features hide in near-infrared light Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA's James Webb S...
Searching for axions with the ATLAS detector
Phys.org - 11 Dec 2023 17:22
The research group of Professor Matthias Schott of the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has posted the results of an extensive series of measurements at the ATLAS detector of the...
Our favorite indies of 2023: 10 unforgettable games you need to try
Digital Trends - 11 Dec 2023 15:00
While big-budget games dominated the spotlight in 2023, the independent scene delivered just as many unforgettable experiences. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Get two Dollar Flight Club subscriptions for just $60 through Christmas
ZDNet - 11 Dec 2023 23:24
Dollar Flight Club is an acclaimed flight-deal alert service that can help travelers save on trips around the world.
Pixel update gives us another taste of the March 2024 Feature Drop
Android Central - 11 Dec 2023 23:19
Google rolled out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 for eligible Pixel testers.
Unmanned surface vehicles ensure reservoir security in China
Phys.org - 11 Dec 2023 20:25
A new drone boat has successfully completed its mission in a reservoir located in Shenzhen, China. Developed by a collaborative research team led by scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chi...
Samsung Winter Sale knocks up to 64% off phones, monitors, Bespoke appliances & storage
AppleInsider - 11 Dec 2023 18:39
The 2023 Discover Samsung Winter Sale is in effect now and popular gift ideas have been slashed by up to 64%. Plus, get delivery by Christmas on many orders. Save on Samsung gear Whether you're looking for an external di...
Here's What the iPad Lineup Could Look Like in 2024
Mac Rumors - 11 Dec 2023 17:11
With no new iPad models launched this year, Apple ostensibly has some significant changes in store for its tablet lineup and accessories in 2024. Apple's entire iPad lineup as of December 2023. The entry-level i...
Dome-shaped screens might be the next big monitor trend
PC World - 11 Dec 2023 17:02
The big news in monitors for 2023 was a shift to OLED panels, bringing the long-awaited tech from high-end televisions into more and more offices and gaming setups. But what comes next? If you ask popular OEM display pan...
A new model that allows robots to re-identify and follow human users
Phys.org - 11 Dec 2023 16:19
In recent years, roboticists and computer scientists have introduced various new computational tools that could improve interactions between robots and humans in real-world settings. The overreaching goal of these tools ...
China's reusable rocket race heats up with new hop test
Space News - 11 Dec 2023 16:13
Launch startup iSpace has successfully launched and landed a test article, a month after a first hop test, as Chinese reusable rocket efforts intensify. The post China's reusable rocket race heats up with new hop test ap...
Best Credit Cards for Instant Approval in December 2023 - CNET
CNET - 11 Dec 2023 16:00
Credit cards with instant approval will get you your card quickly so you can start earning rewards and building credit.
Folding displays for iPhone & MacBook Pro are the focuses of a new Samsung business group
AppleInsider - 11 Dec 2023 15:11
Samsung Display has undergone an organizational shuffle that should help the Apple screen supplier provide foldable displays for not just an iPhone, but a MacBook Pro too. A render of a possible folding Apple device Appl...
Scientists just built a massive 1,000-qubit quantum chip, but why are they more excited about one 10 times smaller?
Live Science - 11 Dec 2023 15:10
The second-largest quantum computing chip won't be fitted into IBM's next-generation System Two quantum computer. Instead, it will use three smaller 133-qubit chips with a much lower error rate.
Google Messages might let you edit texts after they're sent
The Verge - 11 Dec 2023 15:00
Screenshot: Google Google could be developing a new feature for its Messages app that would let you edit a message after having sent it, according to code spotted by TheSpAndroid. References to the feature first appeared...
Extremely rare dolphin with thumbs photographed in Greek gulf
Live Science - 11 Dec 2023 14:36
A dolphin with deformed flippers that look like thumbs was spotted in the Gulf of Corinth in July 2023. It likely acquired what appears to be a genetic defect during development in the womb, experts say.