“Creepy to see it out of the corner of my eye…” Ghost in the Fog Thanks to a rare and trippy optical illusion, the sensation of being followed may not be just in your head after all. In a viral video shot on a picturesque nature hike, an otherworldly shadow figure is seen tailing the cameraperson.… Continue reading Chilling Optical Illusion Creates Ghostly Figure Hiding in the Fog
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15 Best Outdoor Deals From REI’s ‘Gear Up Get Out’ Sale
For years, REI has famously closed its doors every Black Friday to encourage people to enjoy their time outdoors post-Thanksgiving. Instead, it holds an earlier sale—the Gear Up Get Out Sale—so you can still enjoy steep discounts on great outdoor gear. The sale runs through November 21, and we’ve sifted through it all to find… Continue reading 15 Best Outdoor Deals From REI’s ‘Gear Up Get Out’ Sale
Watch NASA’s latest Artemis 1 launch attempt here at 1:04AM ET
NASA is once again preparing to launch Artemis 1 after technical issues and hurricanes upended previous attempts. The next launch window for the uncrewed test flight around the Moon will be open for two hours, starting at 1:04AM ET on November 16th. In case NASA has to scrub it once again, the agency has scheduled… Continue reading Watch NASA’s latest Artemis 1 launch attempt here at 1:04AM ET
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue verification is coming back November 29th
Elon Musk has set a new date for Twitter Blue’s paid verification to return: November 29th. The new date comes just a few days after the company paused the roll out and halted new sign-ups after the site was overrun by pranksters and scammers impersonating brands, celebrities and other high-profile accounts. Musk said the return… Continue reading Elon Musk says Twitter Blue verification is coming back November 29th
Art project translates music from Teenage Engineering’s OP-Z synth into AI-generated imagery
AI-generated art is a new frontier rife with potential. But for every thorny question about copyright and the potential for widespread manipulation, generated art can also inspire wonder and awe. For example, look no further than this AI-powered experiment that creates kaleidoscopic visual landscapes for composed music. A collaboration between quirky synth and hardware brand… Continue reading Art project translates music from Teenage Engineering’s OP-Z synth into AI-generated imagery
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Qualcomm has announced its latest flagship mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Along with making it more powerful and efficient than Gen 1 chips, Qualcomm says it has packed more AI smarts into the new platform. The Snapdragon 8 will tap into the latest Qualcomm AI Engine and upgraded Hexagon processor to offer “faster… Continue reading Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Twitter alternatives are thriving, but not everyone can just quit
It’s been less than a month since Elon Musk began his chaotic takeover of Twitter but, to many, the platform already feels like it’s entered an inevitable death spiral. Advertisers are fleeing. The few remaining top executives are also leaving. Musk’s Twitter Blue rollout was a complete disaster. The FTC says it has “deep concern”… Continue reading Twitter alternatives are thriving, but not everyone can just quit
SpaceX said to be in talks to raise nearly $1b at $150b valuationThe ongoing talks offer SpaceX’s share at about $85 apiece, up from the $125b valuati…
Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in talks to raise nearly $1 billion in a new round that would value the rocket-launch and satellite company at about $150 billion, sources told Reuters. The ongoing talks offer SpaceX‘s share at about $85 apiece, up from the $125 billion valuation the company fetched earlier this year, sources said, suggesting strong investors’ appetite while many late-stage venture capital-backed startups have to cope with valuation cut. Bloomberg News first reported the raise on Tuesday. SpaceX did not respond to a… Continue reading SpaceX said to be in talks to raise nearly $1b at $150b valuationThe ongoing talks offer SpaceX’s share at about $85 apiece, up from the $125b valuati…
Former GIC exec’s Growtheum Capital expected to close debut fund early next yearThe PE firm is said to have raised at least $550m for SEA Fund I, out …
Growtheum Capital Partners, set up by former GIC managing director of private equity Amit Kunal, has secured capital commitments for over half its debut fund, DealStreetAsia has learnt. The private equity firm has raised at least $550 million for SEA Fund I, out of a target of $800 million, from a spate of institutional investors,… Continue reading Former GIC exec’s Growtheum Capital expected to close debut fund early next yearThe PE firm is said to have raised at least $550m for SEA Fund I, out …
Indonesia’s Bank Amar banking on Investree’s ecosystem to return to profit
Indonesian lender Bank Amar is looking to swing back to profit next year on a 50% jump in disbursements, as it leverages Investree’s ecosystem to shore up its SME (small and medium enterprises) portfolio, a top executive told DealStreetAsia. In an exclusive interaction with DealStreetAsia, Bank Amar chief financial officer David Wirawan said its lending… Continue reading Indonesia’s Bank Amar banking on Investree’s ecosystem to return to profit