Atari is combining NFTs with loot boxes to celebrate its 50th anniversary
GFTs appear like wrapped gift boxes, but “unwrap” on a specific date to reveal a surprise. Each GFT is an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain, and the initial collection will celebrate Atari’s 50th year in business. The set of 10 GFTs will be inspir.....»»
Scientists integrate solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators
In a new Physical Review Letters study, scientists propose a new method for combining solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators for scalable and programmable quantum systems......»»
3D visualization brings nuclear fusion to life
When it comes to promising forms of energy, nuclear fusion checks all the boxes: it's clean, abundant, continuous and safe. It's produced when the lightweight nuclei of two atoms fuse together to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of ene.....»»
Apple TV+ scores Emmy nominations in every major 2024 category
Apple TV+ has long focused on quality over quantity, and one of the best ways to measure that goal is critical reception and awards. Today, the 2024 Emmy nominations have been released, and Apple has a lot to celebrate. TV+ has earned key nominat.....»»
The best summer Prime Day deals we could find for Ars readers
On day two of Amazon's summer sale extravaganza, here are the deals we liked. Enlarge / It's Prime Day—again—which means a whole bunch of these boxes. (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images) Good morning, Ars readers! I'll.....»»
One of the best Apple TV+ comedies, Loot, scores season three renewal
Apple TV+ had its first big hit with a beloved comedy: Ted Lasso. Now, one of the service’s other top comedies has scored a season three renewal. Maya Rudolph’s workplace comedy, Loot, will return for another season of billionaire antics. mor.....»»
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in July 2024, stream this one
This month's best (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch is a thriller starring Bruce Willis that's closing in on its 25th anniversary next year......»»
Overcast podcast app revamped with new design, faster performance, more
Overcast, the popular podcast player by Marco Arment, has gotten a major overhaul. As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, Overcast has been completely rewritten to be faster, more reliable, and more accessible. more….....»»
10 best Coen Brothers movies ever, ranked
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Joel and Ethan Coen's first film, so we're taking a look back at the 10 best Coen Brothers movies of all time......»»
NATO allies pledge $1 billion to promote sharing of space-based intel
Agreement marks the largest investment in space-based capabilities in NATO’s history. Enlarge / Heads of state pose for a group photo at an event Tuesday celebrating the 75th anniversary of NATO. (credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Im.....»»
9to5Rewards: MacBook Pro giveaway from Chargeasap + Connect Pro 100W charging cable
To celebrate the launch of the new Chargeasap Connect Pro 100W magnetic USB charging cables, we’ve teamed up with the company to give away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro. Head below now to enter the giveaway and check out the new ConnectPro by Charge.....»»
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb"s second anniversary
A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which takes constant observations, including images and highly detailed data known as spectra. Its operations have led to a "parade" of di.....»»
Webb captures a Penguin and an Egg for its two-year anniversary
Today, July 12, marks two years since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, and scientists have release a new image to celebrate......»»
9to5Rewards: Win a new MacBook Pro from Chargeasap [Giveaway]
This month we’ve partnered with our friends at Chargeasap to give away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro to one lucky reader to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Connect Pro 100W magnetic USB charging cables. You can head below now to enter th.....»»
Corvette museum exhibit marks sinkhole"s 10th anniversary
"Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined" is an exhibit at the museum in Bowling Green, Ky., that runs through Sept. 15......»»
SpaceX sends up Space Coast"s 50th rocket launch of the year
SpaceX continued the Space Coast's record rocket launch pace with a July 8 evening liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida......»»
Lost is now on Netflix. Here are 5 episodes you need to watch now
Ahead of Lost's 20th anniversary this fall, we're celebrating the show's return to Netflix by sharing the five episodes you need to watch......»»
Photoenzymatic synthesis achieves efficient oxidation of fatty acids
A research team designed and built a photoenzymatic cascade by combining photochemical water oxidation/O2 reduction with P450 peroxygenase catalysis to achieve efficient visible-light-driven oxidation of a range of fatty acids (C12-C20), leading to p.....»»
Combining community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration, study demonstrates
Up on the "roof of the world," one of the world's largest ecosystem restoration projects is taking place. The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) in western China is the world's highest plateau and covers a land area roughly five times the size of France......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesign
After initial rumors popped out of the supply chain predicting a blockbuster 10-year anniversary Apple Watch redesign, as the release date grows closer, hopes of that are dimming.Depending on the rumor, the Apple Watch Series 10 could be thicker or t.....»»
5 best (HBO) Max TV shows to watch this 4th of July weekend
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend by watching these HBO shows that will entertain you and might even bring out your patriotic side......»»