Recently, SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has found itself in hot water due to repeated violations of environmental regulations in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation focused on SpaceX’s water deluge system at its Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This notice came
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Valve’s latest game, Deadlock, is a hero shooter that offers a unique gameplay experience by combining elements from popular titles like Overwatch, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. In Deadlock, players engage in a 6-on-6 battle where teams of heroes work together to dominate the map by pushing back the opposing team. What sets Deadlock
TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is now making a play to enhance user engagement through updates to its direct messaging (DM) features. With the increasing importance of DMs on platforms like Instagram, TikTok is looking to capitalize on this trend by introducing new functionalities to its messaging system. One
The innovative team of engineers at UCLA has recently developed a groundbreaking tunable dynamic material inspired by the mechanics of push puppet toys. This new class of metamaterial has the potential to transform the field of soft robotics and open up a world of possibilities in reconfigurable architectures and space engineering. By mimicking the tension-based
Laser spectroscopy has come a long way since its first introduction in the 1960s. From the early days of spectroscopy to the present, advances in laser technology have revolutionized our ability to study atoms and molecules at a detailed level. In this article, we will explore the two main types of laser spectroscopy – frequency
Recently, Patreon announced that memberships sold on the iOS app will now be subject to Apple’s 30 percent commission on in-app purchases. This change is set to take effect starting in November and will require creators to use Patreon’s in-app payment system, or risk being removed from the App Store. As a result of this
Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants have become an integral part of our daily lives, from helping us schedule appointments to answering our queries. Researchers at Apple have recently introduced ToolSandbox, a groundbreaking benchmark aimed at evaluating the real-world capabilities of AI assistants with a focus on large language models (LLMs). This new benchmark addresses critical shortcomings
The European Commission recently issued a warning to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino concerning the spread of illegal content, including incitements to violence and hate speech, on its social media platform. The warning highlighted the potential risks associated with the dissemination of harmful content in the EU, especially during major political
As the host steps onto the stage of Conan Throwbrien, the atmosphere is set with discordant jazz and uncanny color bars glitches. The feeling is eerie, desperate, and filled with a crushing inevitability. It’s like a psychological torture chamber for the host. The four joke topics at the bottom of the screen add to the
In the bustling city of San Francisco, where innovation thrives, a unique phenomenon unfolds during the late hours of the night. While most people are asleep, self-driving taxis roam the city’s streets, guided by intricate algorithms and cutting-edge technology. Thanks to the efforts of software engineer Sophia Tung, we now have a glimpse into this