Cyberpunk 2077 refunds barely dented CD Projekt Red’s bottom line
$51.3 million in projected refund costs vs. 13.7 million Cyberpunk copies sold in 2020. Hard to see Cyberpunk 2077 as anything but a massive driver of a record quarter in this chart........»»
Nude athletes and fights to the death: What really happened at the ancient Olympics
The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the "stadion"—a footrace of just under 200 meters, run in a straight line......»»
How biodiversity is changing in one of the world"s most productive ocean ecosystems
In research published in Global Change Biology, investigators have examined DNA within ocean bottom sediment cores to assess changes in living organisms within one of the world's most productive marine ecosystems: the Atacama Trench in the eastern Pa.....»»
Everything announced at Evo 2024: SNK vs. Capcom, Heihachi in Tekken 8, and more
From SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos to Guilty Gear Strive's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover, here's every important announcement from this year's Evo......»»
The Fitbit Versa 4 is 20% CHEAPER with this Deal!
Fitbit currently has a number of great deals going on. The post The Fitbit Versa 4 is 20% CHEAPER with this Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s line of Versa smartwatches have always been a pretty good option for everyday hea.....»»
Beach cleans aren"t just good for the sea—they can boost mental health and encourage better behavior
I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity is naturally pulled to the high water line. I enjoy discovering pretty shells but also the rubbish that the sea has washed in. The colors, shap.....»»
Android 15’s Final Beta Update is Here
Android 15's fourth and last beta update arrives for developers and beta program users. The post Android 15’s Final Beta Update is Here appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve finally made it to the finish line – Google recently a.....»»
The best gaming handhelds
Gaming on the go has never been better. Here are all the top-of-the-line gaming handhelds that we recommend trying out today......»»
The next full moon is the buck or thunder moon
The next full moon will be Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, appearing opposite the sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 6:17 AM EDT. For the International Date Line West and the American Samoa and Midway time zones this will be late Saturday night. For Li.....»»
New tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in research. Advances in recording equipment and analysis techniques have driven new insights into animal behavior, population distribution, taxonomy and anatomy......»»
Lutron expands Caséta portfolio with Diva smart dimmer ELV+ and new Pico Paddle Remote colors
Lutron is the best in the business when it comes to reliable smart lighting solutions. Its Caséta line works great with Apple HomeKit and includes a wide range of switches, dimmers, and remotes. Today, Lutron is announcing two new entries to the : t.....»»
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
The New Madrid fault line remains something of an enigma to seismologists. Enlarge / Top: A view of the downtown Memphis skyline, including the Hernando De Soto bridge which has been retrofitted for earthquakes. Memphis is locate.....»»
The current international poverty line is a "misleading shortcut method," say experts
Billions of dollars in foreign aid could be spent more effectively if international poverty statistics were more accurate, according to new research led by King's College London......»»
Google responds to claims that Gemini is reading your files
Update: Included Google’s response to Bankston’s thread at the bottom of the post. A troubling discovery was made late last week that call into question what all can and can’t see. Kevin Bankston, the senior adviser on AI governance.....»»
Zooplankton study challenges traditional views of evolution
In new research, Arizona State University scientists and their colleagues investigated genetic changes occurring in a naturally isolated population of the water flea, Daphnia pulex. This tiny crustacean, barely visible to the naked eye, plays a cruci.....»»
Best early Prime Day Apple Watch deals drive prices down to as low as $189
Save up to $170 on numerous Apple Watch Series 9 styles with early Amazon Prime Day deals. Grab prices as low as $189 across the Apple Watch line.Apple Watch has proven to be a popular item during Amazon's seasonal sales, and this Prime Day is no exc.....»»
Methane flux in North Sea varies with tides, study shows
Methane, a strong greenhouse gas that naturally escapes from the bottom of the North Sea, is affected by the pressure of high or low tide. Methane emissions from the sea floor can be just easily three times as much or as little, depending on the tide.....»»
Black Americans develop mental resilience to discrimination early
No one likes to feel like they're not getting the respect or courtesy they deserve. Think about the last time you felt patronized, or treated as inferior, or received worse customer service than another person in line......»»
Why the Surface Laptop is my new daily carry
The 7th Edition of the Surface Laptop achieves a level of greatness never before seen in the line......»»
Kanguru’s hardware-based internal SEDs secure data on laptops, tablets, and computers
Kanguru has unveiled its latest security product line aimed at helping organizations safeguard sensitive data on laptops, tablets, and computers. The new hardware-based internal Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) are high-performance solid state drives de.....»»
Researchers develop model to study heavy-quark recombination in quark-gluon plasma
Researchers from the HEFTY Topical Collaboration investigated the recombination of charm and bottom quarks into Bc mesons in the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). They have developed a transport model that simulates the kinetics of heavy-quark bound states t.....»»