MechWarrior 5: Clans couldn’t have happened without Duke Nukem Forever
Creating a MechWarrior game is complicated for reasons far beyond game development. You also need to factor in IP law, anime, and ... Duke Nukem?.....»»
Here"s What Happened To The 1958 Plymouth Fury From "Christine"
The original 1958 Plymouth Fury from the movie "Christine" is being held at auction, valued between $400,000 and $500,000. The original 1958 Plymouth Fury from the m.....»»
A brief history of (unintentionally) unbeatable games
KOTOR II on Switch isn't the first game that players literally couldn't finish. Enlarge / A promised patch should soon allow KOTOR II players to beat the game on Switch. Last week, publisher Aspyr officially acknowledged the.....»»
Why Paper Receipts Are Money At the Drive-Thru
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Krebs on Security: Check out this handmade sign posted to the front door of a shuttered Jimmy John's sandwich chain shop in Missouri last week. See if you can tell from the store owner's message what happened......»»
Best Prime Day 2022 deals under $100: Save big now
Amazon Prime Day is coming up fast and we couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s one of the best sales events of the entire year and it’s your chance to enjoy some amazing savings. The summer of savings is nearly upon us and Prime.....»»
Did Telegram"s Founder Lose a Million Dollar Bet Over a Prediction for Signal?
While he couldn't even ethically accept the million dollars, PC Magazine's senior security analyst Max Eddy writes that "how this happened in the first place is indicative of some of the information security industry's worst impulses. It doesn't have.....»»
Researchers model accelerator magnets" history using machine learning approach
After a long day of work, you might feel tired or exhilarated. Either way, you are affected by what happened to you in the past......»»
Right whales" survival rates plummet after severe injury from fishing gear
Most North Atlantic right whales that are severely injured in fishing gear entanglements die within three years, a new study led by scientists at the New England Aquarium and Duke University finds......»»
GM 3D Prints 60,000 Parts to Keep Producing SUVs
General Motors couldn't produce the component it needed for its 2022 SUV, the Chevrolet Tahoe, reports CNET. So the company's engineers "turned to a novel solution: 3D printing..." GM made a major investment in the tech in 2020, dedicating 15,000 sq.....»»
What Ever Happened To The Mercedes 220SE From The Hangover?
The Mercedes 220SE from The Hangover may as well be a character all its own - here's what happened to the famous car once filming wrapped. The Mercedes 220SE from Th.....»»
Reporting Twitter abuse is now easier and more logical
Reporting Twitter abuse used to be a somewhat torturous process, as it required you to figure out the specific rule they had broken before you could even tell Twitter what had happened. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case … more… The post.....»»
Glimpses of quantum computing phase changes show researchers the tipping point
Researchers at Duke University and the University of Maryland have used the frequency of measurements on a quantum computer to get a glimpse into the quantum phenomena of phase changes—something analogous to water turning to steam......»»
These are all the iOS 16 features that won’t be available at launch
Apple announced iOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote, but there are a lot of features that won’t be available as soon as the operating system is available. Last year, the same happened with several functions, whether they were delayed during the be.....»»
Apple releases new AirPods beta firmware to developers
Following the release of the first betas of iOS 16 and macOS 13 earlier this week, Apple has now released a new AirPods beta firmware to developers. While this is not the first time Apple has released beta software for AirPods, it has only happened.....»»
What happened before, during and after solar system formation? Asteroid Ryugu study holds the answers
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 mission returned uncontaminated primitive asteroid samples to Earth. A comprehensive analysis of 16 particles from the asteroid Ryugu revealed many insights into the processes that operated be.....»»
Is Insider Trading "Common" in NFTs? (And is It Really Insider Trading?)
What happened after U.S. prosecutors indicted an NFT marketplace's product manager for insider trading? Vice reports: The reaction among crypto investors was largely characterized by surprise, and an acknowledgement that trading on insider informati.....»»
The best dating sites for introverts, wallflowers, and anyone hesitant to try online dating
Not shy? Find yourself here by mistake? Perhaps you'd like our roundup of the best hookup sites instead.Online dating is kind of the best thing that ever happened to introverts.Now, you can scan for a potential mate without ever leaving the comfort z.....»»
A Guy Tried to Sell a Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Prototype Months Early
The last time I disappeared for an entire weekend with the world of tech completely out of mind, someone found a Pixel Watch at a restaurant. That was fun. A similar situation couldn’t possibly happen again as I headed back to Montana for Memor.....»»
AppleTogether: Atlanta store didn’t cancel unionization bid; it postponed it due to union-busting
AppleTogether, a solidarity group that grew out of the #AppleToo campaign, has taken issue with Bloomberg’s characterization of what happened at the Cumberland Mall store in Atlanta. The news organization variously said that Apple Store staff in A.....»»
Astronomers Unexpectedly Capture "Great Dimming" of Supergiant Star Betelgeuse
In early 2020, the distant supergiant star, 700 light-years away known as Betelgeuse experienced an odd uneven dimming, leaving the astronomy community scrambling to explain what happened. In a new study recently published in the journal Nature, a tr.....»»
Gene linked to severe learning disabilities governs cell stress response
A gene that has been associated with severe learning disabilities in humans has been found to also play a vital role in cells' response to environmental stress, according to a Duke University study appearing May 24 in the journal Cell Reports......»»