"Father of MIDI" Dave Smith Dies At 72
Sad news from long-time Slashdot reader NormalVisual: Synthtopia reports that Dave Smith, founder of the legendary synthesizer manufacturer Sequential Circuits and creator of the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard, died this past.....»»
Blue Origin is getting serious about developing a human spacecraft
Company seeks: "Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems?" Enlarge / Dave Limp, Blue Origin's new CEO, and founder Jeff Bezos observe the New Glenn rocket on its launch pad Wednesday at Cape Canavera.....»»
"Dune: Part Two": What does Paul tell Baron Harkonnen?
When Paul Atreides encounters Baron Harkonnen in "Dune: Part Two," he tells him he dies like an animal. Here's how that links to the books. One of the biggest changes Dune: Part Two makes from Frank Herbert's original Dune is the fate of Baron.....»»
Dune: Part 2 - Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast discuss their physical transformations and learning the Fremen language.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista and Stellan Skarsgård break down their prep for Dune: Part 2. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Dave Ba.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (March 2024)
Part 2 of the second season of Invincible and Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. & Mrs. Smith make up the best shows on Amazon Prime right now......»»
MIDI Widgets unlocks expansive capabilities for musicians with Apple Vision Pro
We’re still learning everything Apple Vision Pro can do thanks to creative developers like Geert Bevin. For example, did you know apps can create floating wrist HUDs as if you were wearing a futuristic watch that projected information? That’s som.....»»
Phil Long Dealerships Chairman Jay Cimino dies
Cimino became CEO of Phil Long Dealerships in 2001 and is known for his contributions to the company's growth......»»
Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket finally makes an appearance on the launch pad
Blue Origin plans a tanking test at Cape Canaveral, then a hotfire on the launch pad. Enlarge / Dave Limp, Blue Origin's new CEO, and founder Jeff Bezos observe the New Glenn rocket on its launch pad Wednesday at Cape Canaveral S.....»»
Veterinary epidemiologist works to combat rabies in Uganda
Around the world, someone dies from rabies every nine minutes of every day. Uganda records more than 130 rabies deaths annually, but the number of unreported rabies fatalities there is presumably much higher. Dog bites are the cause of more than 95%.....»»
Will Smith parodies viral AI-generated video by actually eating spaghetti
Actor pokes fun at 2023 AI video by eating spaghetti messily and claiming it's AI-generated. Enlarge / The real Will Smith eating spaghetti, parodying an AI-generated video from 2023. (credit: Will Smith / Getty Images / Benj Edw.....»»
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the "John Smith" of prehistoric shark names, given how common it was......»»
Twitter front-end Nitter dies as Musk wins war against third-party services
Musk's changes kill service that let you view tweets without going to Twitter. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) An open source project that let people view tweets without going to Twitter.com has shut down,.....»»
The San people of southern Africa: Where ethics codes for researching indigenous people could fail them
There is a long and often complicated history of researchers studying Indigenous people. In 1999, the education scholar Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, in her book "Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, "emphasized the colonial character.....»»
Rare marbled godwit dies soon after drawing admirers in Vermont: What happened?
Excited nature lovers flocked to a tiny town from all across the state of Vermont last September, wildlife officials said. They all came to see one rare sight: a marbled godwit......»»
5 best sports TV shows to watch to prepare for the 2024 Super Bowl
Our list of the five TV shows to watch to help prepare for the Super Bowl include a debate program with Stephen A. Smith and a football morning show......»»
Standard Architecture refreshes interiors of pink Paul Smith store in LA
British fashion label Paul Smith's iconic pink store in Los Angeles has received an interior makeover from Standard Architecture. Read more British fashion label Paul Smith's iconic pink store in Los Angeles has received an interior makeover.....»»
Former Trump official Mike Gill dies after being shot during Washington DC carjacking incident
Former Trump official Mike Gill dies after being shot during Washington DC carjacking incident.....»»
Mr. & Mrs. Smith review: an entertaining blend of spies, action, and romance
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is an entertaining, unlikely success......»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (February 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include The Underdoggs, Yesterday, The Other Zoey, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fast X, The Passenger, Role Play, and more......»»
Expected lower interest rates, pent-up demand driving 2024 vehicle purchases, survey finds
If interest rates decline as expected this year, many consumers are interested in buying a new vehicle, according to a report from Kaiser Associates and Dave Cantin Group......»»
Beloved mountain lion dies crossing same California highway where her one of her cubs was killed
Wildlife and nature enthusiasts are grieving a famous mountain lion after it was hit by a car and killed while crossing a highway in Southern California......»»