Lawn Mowing Simulator is for those that take grass cutting seriously
Goat Simulator felt like the peak of simulation parody when it launched in 2014, but as it turns out, that was only the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent entries in the genre including Job Simulator, PC Building Simulator and PowerWash Simulator piqued.....»»
New CRISPR-Cas approach permits more precise DNA cleavage
A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has overcome a major constraint for cutting and editing DNA by CRISPR-Cas enzymes and other technologies. The recent innovation, which is published in Nature Biotechnology, will simp.....»»
Renault could agree to cutting Nissan stake, report says
Renault's plan to split its electric-car and combustion-engine assets, potentially involving China's Geely, has led to tensions in the French-Japanese alliance......»»
This guy mowed his lawn for the ultimate Apple Watch Ultra GPS test
We’ve seen some incredibly extreme Apple Watch Ultra tests, but nothing comes close to this one. Reddit user suburbandad1999 endured the workout that we all dread: mowing the lawn. The results are actually fascinating for seeing how the new GPS in.....»»
After cutting radar, Tesla now dropping ultrasonic sensors from its EVs
Most automakers use multiple redundant sensors. Tesla thinks otherwise. Enlarge / When Tesla first started marketing its driver assists, it relied on radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors all working together. (credit: Tesla).....»»
Biden proposes new “Bill of Rights” to protect Americans from AI harms
Non-binding national guidelines on AI harms may inform future policy and business decisions. Enlarge / The White House, Blue Sky, Red Trees, and Green Grass (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) Today, the White House proposed.....»»
Swing for the green with this deal on a family-friendly golf simulator
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator for just $199 instead of $249.99 — that's a 20% discount.Unfortunately, golf isn’t always a year-round sport. When the weather gets chilly or rainy, it’s a bit hard.....»»
It turns out AMD isn’t cutting GPU prices after all
Nearly two weeks ago, AMD shared a chart implying it was reducing the list prices of its RX 6000 GPUs, but it turns out that's not the case......»»
NAND flash vendors cutting production amid bleak market sales
Spot market sales for NAND flash are coming to a standstill despite sharp price falls in the past months, and long-term agreement (LTA) fulfillment rate by clients has hit a low of under 20%, prompting suppliers to cut production, according to indust.....»»
EV fleet deals could build safety net for car sales
Electric vehicles are hot sellers right now, so cutting big deals with Hertz and other fleet buyers isn’t the desperate move that it once was, but it sure is an insurance policy......»»
Amazon wants some customer service reps to work remotely as part of broader cost-cutting push
Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Amazon is nudging some customer service reps at US-based call centers to work remotely......»»
Ming-Chi Kuo says iPhone production cut report is "weird"
Disputing a new claim that Apple has cut iPhone 14 production down to iPhone 13 levels, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that this is what his research says was the plan all along.Following a Bloomberg report that Apple is cutting around 6.7% of its orders.....»»
Tesla’s AI day signals cutting edge, aspirational technologies to come
Part revival meeting, part recruiting event, AI day allows the Tesla faithful get to see CEO Elon Musk speak, and investors get updates on priorities and progress......»»
Exploring the reality of unread Stasi files
Many people—including public figures such as Nobel Laureate Günter Grass, former West German chancellor Helmut Schmidt, and trade union leader Claus Weselsky—choose not to read their Stasi files. How can this behavior be explained? And what are.....»»
Team develops a powerful Bragg reflector with ultrahigh refractive index metamaterial
We all look in the mirror at least once a day to see our reflection. Mirrors are used not only in daily life but also in cutting-edge technologies such as semiconductor processing and high-resolution displays. Recently, a powerful Bragg reflection mi.....»»
TSMC sees major fabless clients scale back orders for 2023
TSMC has seen its major fabless customers start cutting back wafer starts for 2023, which may prompt the pure-play foundry to revise its sales outlook at an investors conference in January, according to industry sources......»»
Innolux keeps adjusting inventory, says president
LCD panel maker Innolux has been cutting production to cope with persistently weak demand, and expects inventory to decrease to desired levels at the end of fourth-quarter 2022, according to company president James Yang......»»
Iran unrest: What"s going on with Iran and the internet?
The internet is cutting out and residents are unable to access social media in parts of the country......»»
YouTube Shorts creators will now cut from ad revenue
Good news for creators who post YouTube Shorts - it looks like YouTube will now be cutting you in for a slice of ad revenue. The post YouTube Shorts creators will now get a cut from ad revenue first appeared on Phandroid. It is a well-estab.....»»
Lawns Are Dumb. But Ripping Them Out May Come With a Catch
Meticulous turf is environmentally terrible. Yet grass does have one charm: It “sweats,” helping cool the local area......»»
The no-tech way to preserve California"s state grass
Though it is disappearing, California's official state grass has the ability to live for 100 years or more. New research demonstrates that sheep and cattle can help it achieve that longevity......»»