Skyrim has been recreated in Unreal Engine 5 – and it looks brilliant
One redditor recreated a portion of the acclaimed RPG in Unreal Engine 5, and it's virtually unrecognizable......»»
Chrome boss says Apple’s new iPhone browser engine approach stifles ‘real choice’
In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone browser engine change......»»
Watch Blue Origin hotfire its next-gen BE-4 rocket engine
Blue Origin has shared footage of a test fire of its powerful BE-4 engine in ongoing tests that follow the engine's recent first flight on a ULA rocket......»»
F1 says no to Andretti but door open for 2028 with GM
Formula One rejected on Wednesday a bid by U.S.-based Andretti to enter in 2025 or 2026, saying it doubted a proposed 11th team would be competitive or add value, but kept a door open for 2028 when General Motors could provide an engine. .....»»
After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids
After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu. Enlarge / This is the Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrain from GM. It combines an internal combustion engine with a lithium-ion battery pack. Most of the tim.....»»
What it takes to build a next-generation observatory
From rats to snow, building massive scientific instruments in harsh environments requires money, brilliant engineering, and good old-fashioned human sweat......»»
Browsers like Chrome and Firefox can abandon WebKit in EU with iOS 17.4
EU regulations in the Digital Markets Act have forced Apple to allow full versions of third-party browsers on iPhone, and Apple isn't happy.Alternate browser choicesSafari runs on Apple's WebKit engine, and other browsers on iPhone have been required.....»»
A Japanese spacecraft faceplanted on the Moon and lived to tell the tale
Despite engine failure, SLIM managed to achieve the most precise Moon landing ever. Japan's SLIM spacecraft is seen nose down on the surface of the Moon. (credit: JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University).....»»
Japan craft made successful pin-point Moon landing, space agency says
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission......»»
Mazda revives rotary engine R&D for electrified cars
After a half-decade hiatus, Mazda is reestablishing a standalone R&D group to develop greener rotary engines for use in electrified or hydrogen vehicles in the Japanese carmaker's push to cut carbon emissions......»»
Daily Telescope: Looking up to brilliant skies Down Under
"It was taken using my mobile phone, a Google Pixel 7 Pro." Enlarge / The night sky from Australia. (credit: Erin Mikan) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough.....»»
The physics of an 18th-century fire engine
English inventor Richard Newsham used "windkessels" in his game-changing designs. Enlarge / An 18th-century fire engine designed and built by Richard Newsham, purchased in 1728 for St Giles Church, Great Wishford, UK. (credit: Tr.....»»
Rabbit r1 hasn"t shipped yet and it"s already received a major upgrade
As part of a new partnership, Perplexity AI will enable the r1's search engine and offer access to multiple LLM models......»»
Taking stock: Private investment in space companies rebounded in 2023
Money flows into commercial space stations, logistics, and lunar exploration are lagging. Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace test-fired its new Miranda engine for the first time last year. Firefly was among the top companies receiving p.....»»
Circle to Search is the kind of brilliant AI feature I’ve been waiting for
Samsung’s big Galaxy S24 day is here, and it comes with a heavy focus on AI, just as we expected. After all, Samsung used every … The post Circle to Search is the kind of brilliant AI feature I’ve been waiting for appeared first on BGR......»»
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2024-0519)
In the new stable release of the Chrome browser, Google has fixed three security vulnerabilities affecting the V8 engine, including one zero-day (CVE-2024-0519) with an existing exploit. About CVE-2024-0519 V8 is an open-source JavaScript and WebAsse.....»»
Calgary judge rules dealership not at fault for BMW customer"s motor oil purchase, subsequent engine problems
A parts customer who bought oil not recommended by his vehicle's manufacturer cannot pursue a negligent misrepresentation claim against the Calgary dealership that sold him the oil, an Alberta judge has ruled......»»
The Pixel Launcher could be giving up its Google Search monopoly
It looks like Google could be working on an update to its Pixel Launcher that could allow you to change the default search engine. The post The Pixel Launcher could be giving up its Google Search monopoly appeared first on Phandroid. The s.....»»
Long-running MOBA Smite is getting an Unreal Engine 5 sequel
Hi-Rez Studios has announced Smite 2, a sequel to its beloved MOBA. The sequel has been made in Unreal Engine 5......»»
Toyota touts internal combustion engine potential, even in EV age
Toyota says internal combustion has plenty of life left, even in the age of EVs and will embark on a project to develop new technologies that will help in Japan’s fight against carbon emissions......»»
Windows PCs will follow Mac example with ‘Neural Engines’ this year – Canalys
While critics might say Apple is falling behind in the AI race, there’s one area where the Cupertino company has led the way: on-device AI processing using the Neural Engine in its iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips. Market intelligence company says it.....»»