Getting TIE Fighter: Total Conversion working is worth the hassle and the $10
It has a 1999 engine, 2021 graphics, and that unmistakable '90s LucasArts feel. Enlarge / When I originally played TIE Fighter, I could not have imagined such a thing as lens flare. (credit: LucasArts/TFTC) It had been a.....»»
Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential for the production of bi.....»»
Spotify introduces new conversion metrics for podcast creators
Spotify on Wednesday announced updates for podcast creators. More specifically, the Spotify for Podcasters platform is adding new conversion metrics for both hosted and non-hosted creators. Read on as we detail what changes with this update. more.....»»
Rabbit R1 has just 5,000 active users, as we wait to see Jony Ive’s attempt at AI hardware
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive this week confirmed he’s working Sam Altman on an AI hardware product of some kind, despite the failure of existing products like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1. Humane last month admitted that returns were ex.....»»
OpenAI plans tectonic shift from nonprofit to for-profit, giving Altman equity
Under plans that have attracted criticism, shift may give Altman 7% equity in the firm. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / OpenAI) On Wednesday, Reuters reported that OpenAI is working on a plan to restructure its core busi.....»»
Biologists sequence proteins by pulling them through nanopores
A team of chemical biologists at the University of Washington, working with colleagues at Oxford Nanopore Technologies, has developed a protein sequencing process that involves pulling proteins through nanopores in a lipid membrane. Their paper is pu.....»»
Key negotiator Norway sees "positive signals" ahead of plastic talks
In the single week that world leaders convened for high-level UN talks in New York, nearly 100,000 water bottles' worth of microplastics swirled through the city's air, posing known and still unknown risks to human health......»»
Opinion: Torrential rain represents an opportunity to build a better society
A month's worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 flood-related emergency calls were made, major roads were submerged, trains were delayed, and an enormous sinkhole opened up on a foot.....»»
Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. Platinum intermetallic compou.....»»
The Dell XPS 14 just dropped from $1,500 to $1,000
The Dell XPS 14 is a great all-rounder laptop for pretty much every purpose. It's on sale now at Dell and we're here to tell you why it's worth it......»»
LG’s flexible OLED TV might be worth your money now that it’s $500 off
The 42-inch LG OLED Flex TV is an extremely cool TV, but it's pretty expensive. That's why you shouldn't miss this opportunity at a $500 discount from Best Buy......»»
This 2004 sci-fi thriller has been largely forgotten. Is it still worth remembering in 2024?
In 2004, Julianne Moore starred in a sci-fi thriller that's been largely forgotten. Is it worth remembering, and watching, in 2024?.....»»
Apple TV app adds separate Watchlist in iOS 18.1 beta
Apple appears to be working on a significant change on how users can organize their watch queue in the Apple TV app. In iOS 18.1 the long-standing Up Next queue has been renamed to ‘Continue Watching’, and a new separate Watchlist section can be.....»»
In the room where it happened: When NASA nearly gave Boeing all the crew funding
"In all my years of working with Boeing I never saw them sign up for additional work for free." Enlarge / But for a fateful meeting in the summer of 2014, Crew Dragon probably never would have happened. (credit: SpaceX).....»»
Car software patches are over 20% of recalls, study finds
How automotive recalls are handled has shifted over time. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Software fixes are now responsible for more than 1 in 5 automotive recalls. That's the key finding from a decade's worth of Nationa.....»»
Low-temperature ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion achieved by applying an electric field
Hydrogen gas, owing to its high energy density and carbon-free nature, is gaining much attention as the energy source for a green and sustainable future. Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is mostly found in a bound sta.....»»
Feeding coral reefs can aid their recovery from bleaching events
Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot—but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow local populations to avoid total extinction......»»
How to start The Dark Horizon DLC in Remnant 2
The third DLC drop for Remnant 2 brings a new area to explore and a new archetype to find. Here's how to get started working through The Dark Horizon DLC......»»
Asus Zenbook S 14 review: Core Ultra Series 2 makes its debut
The Zenbook S 14 is the flagship laptop showing off the new Intel Core Series 2 processors. Is it worth your money?.....»»
This forgotten Ridley Scott action thriller is better than you remember (and no, it’s not Blade Runner)
From Alien and Blade Runner to 2024's Gladiator II, Ridley Scott has directed some great movies. This 1989 film isn't one of them, but it's still worth a look......»»
Motorola might be working on another cheap foldable. Here’s what we know
A new Razr foldable might just be in the works, based on information gathered from a benchmarking website......»»