Apparently This Matters: Doomsday bunker
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at an amazing doomsday bunker for sale in Las Vegas......»»
Grid Dynamics Named Google Cloud Expertise Partner of the Month for November
What’s the news: Grid Dynamics has been recognized as Google Cloud Expertise Partner of the Month for November 2021. Why it matters: It differentiates Grid Dynamics to Google Cloud customers and validates our expertise to deliver successful solutio.....»»
Microsoft ran out of Xboxes at a Halo tournament, used dev kits instead
You might think that being the actual maker would help Microsoft find enough Xbox consoles, but apparently not. At least they’re not hoarding them!.....»»
How to measure your PC’s power use, and why it matters
Prepping for an upgrade or fretting over your power bill? Our guide will help you find out how to measure your PC or laptop's power use, and why it matters......»»
Apple’s secret monitors leak, hint at a refreshed Mac Pro
Want a better Mac monitor? Apple is apparently working on three new displays, with some boasting mini-LED panels and 120Hz dynamic refresh rates......»»
How we measure the effects of methane matters for climate policy
How effective is the promotion of low-meat diets at reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to carbon pricing when the effectiveness of mitigation policies is measured against methane's long-term behavior? An international team of researchers expl.....»»
Indonesia lifts tsunami alert after powerful undersea quake
Indonesia lifted a tsunami alert Tuesday following a magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake that struck off Flores Island, triggering panic in a region prone to fatal quakes but apparently causing no major damage or casualties......»»
Industry watch: The Foxconn-Yulon-Foxtron EV partnership
Foxconn (Hon Hai) unveiled three EV models, Model C, Model E and Model T, during its recent Hon Hai Tech Day, apparently targeting at three different market segments. Aiming at personal consumption at a reasonable price of under NT$1 million (US$35,9.....»»
Cable News Talent Wars Are Shifting To Streaming Platforms
The vacancies at cable news companies are piling up as networks and journalists begin to eye streaming alternatives. Axios reports: Why it matters: Primetime cable slots and the Sunday shows are no longer the most opportunistic placements for major T.....»»
Gigabyte’s Project Stealth is for people who hate cable management
Do you love building PCs, but hate the cable management that comes with it? So does Gigabyte, apparently......»»
Don’t Look Up is fiction. Here’s the real science of that doomsday scenario
Ars chats with Amy Mainzer about why we don't need comet and asteroid insurance just yet. Enlarge / Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence co-star as low-level astronomers in Don't Look Up (credit: Netflix) Two low-level astr.....»»
Sandra Bullock and Kelly Clarkson can"t stop laughing in messy interview
Sandra Bullock sat down with Kelly Clarkson for a very messy interview on Thursday, during which both were simply unable to stop laughing. The uncontrollable giggles were partly due to nerves, as both guest and host are apparently admirers of each ot.....»»
Companies look better when workers have a say, even if input is more rhetoric than reality
The boss says your opinion matters on major decisions, and company leaders are using crowdsourcing software to solicit your input......»»
America more liberal than 50 years ago—but change not reflected in its politics
Americans' attitudes and behaviors have become more liberal overall in the past 50 years and have taken a decidedly liberal tilt since the 1990s, shows a new analysis of public opinion data. Americans are substantially more liberal on matters of gend.....»»
Gemini South telescope catches a one-winged butterfly
This breathtaking visible-light image, taken with the Gemini South telescope, looks as though it is ready to flutter off the screen. This apparently wispy object is an outflow of gas known as the Chamaeleon Infrared Nebula—so named because it is br.....»»
As Ice Melts, Arctic Ecosystem Confronts Emboldened Killer Whales
The hunting grounds are apparently widening for one of "nature's most effective predators" reports the New York Times, warning of "potentially significant consequences for animals up and down the food chain...." "As sea ice has receded, killer whal.....»»
Climate change increasingly a bipartisan issue in Florida
Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced surveys since 2019 conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University. The cl.....»»
Reevaluating your omnichannel customer experience (CX): What matters most
The concept of omnichannel customer experience – in which companies aim to provide a set of seamlessly integrated channels that cater to customers’ preferences and deliver the most efficient resolution – has been around for over a decade, yet m.....»»
AMD Allegedly Jacking Up RX 6000 GPU Prices by 10 Percent
As wafer costs increase, so are the costs of GPUs. According to a post on the Board Forums, AMD says it's increasing the price of its RX 6000 series GPUs by 10 percent across the board. ExtremeTech reports: This pricing change will apparently occur i.....»»
BioShock Isolation Is Rumored Title For The Next Game In The Series, Q1 2022 Reveal Planned
The new BioShock game is reportedly titled BioShock Isolation, and will apparently be revealed in the first quarter of 2022. The post BioShock Isolation Is Rumored Title For The Next Game In The Series, Q1 2022 Reveal Planned appeared first on PlaySt.....»»
Oregon-born gray wolf dies after "epic" California trek
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday......»»