I wonder if that genius Isaac Newton knew that in the future people would be doing cool stuff with gravity. After all, when he discovered it back in the late 17th century, the only thing it did was make apples fall out of trees. Boring. Lame. Apples? No thanks. Gravity has come a long way… Continue reading Review: Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 is a Force of Nature
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Coinbase Manager Arrested as He Tries to Flee the Country
A Coinbase manager, who has since been let go from the cryptocurrency exchange for insider trading, has been arrested while attempting to flee the country, Bloomberg reports. Following a joint probe, the Southern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are accusing former manager Ishan Wahi of leaking information to give… Continue reading Coinbase Manager Arrested as He Tries to Flee the Country
CERN Scientists Annoyed That People Think They’re Ripping a Hole in Reality
CERN scientist: “Look, bro…” Please Stop CERN recently fired up its Large Hadron Collider for the first time in three years, discovering fascinating new particles in the process. At the same time, many conspiracy theorists have glommed onto the project, dubiously alleging that CERN’s device is somehow altering or damaging the very fabric of reality. The many conspiracies around… Continue reading CERN Scientists Annoyed That People Think They’re Ripping a Hole in Reality
Ford will reportedly slash a quarter of its workforce to fuel EV expansion
Ford is eyeing major cuts to its workforce in the midst of a shift to electric vehicles. According to a recent report in Bloomberg, the Blue Oval is gearing up to lay off 8,000 salaried workers — about a quarter of its workforce in the US — as it aims to reduce $3 billion in… Continue reading Ford will reportedly slash a quarter of its workforce to fuel EV expansion
SpaceX just broke its annual launch record — and it’s only July
This afternoon, SpaceX successfully launched its 32nd Falcon 9 mission of 2022, officially breaking the company’s own record for orbital launches conducted in a single year. And since it’s only July, there’s still plenty of year left to push that record even higher. SpaceX has been steadily increasing its launch cadence each year — aside… Continue reading SpaceX just broke its annual launch record — and it’s only July
Apple’s new U1-enabled Nearby Interactions feature is on its way
Apple developers got a taste of iOS 16’s new Nearby Interactions feature at WWDC last month that lets third-party smart devices talk to Apple’s ultra-wideband (UWB) U1 chips in the background for “new hands-free user experiences” — making things like activating a light bulb when just walking by it possible. Developers can take advantage of… Continue reading Apple’s new U1-enabled Nearby Interactions feature is on its way
The Supreme Court Accidentally Spurred a Data Privacy Push
Hi, folks. The winner of the week is Reed Hastings, who lost a million subscribers but saw Netflix’s stock skyrocket because he didn’t lose more. What a showman! The Plain View I got an email from Google the other day. “Dear Steven,” went the text, “This is a reminder that any existing Location History data… Continue reading The Supreme Court Accidentally Spurred a Data Privacy Push
Cadillac reveals its $300,000 Celestiq EV
If you have a spare $300,000 burning a hole in your pocket but don’t mind waiting a couple of years for a luxury electric vehicle, Cadillac’s Celestiq might be of interest. The automaker pulled back the curtain to properly reveal the EV for the first time. Given the expected price, it’s not surprising that Cadillac… Continue reading Cadillac reveals its $300,000 Celestiq EV
DHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6th
The Secret Service may face serious legal repercussions over deleted text messages relating to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol attack. NBC News sources said the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General has opened a criminal investigation into the deletion of texts from the days surrounding the riot. The Secret Service has been ordered to stop… Continue reading DHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6th
‘As Dusk Falls’ review: A sluggish small-town soap opera
As Dusk Falls is an ambitious narrative adventure game that fails to execute its grandest ideas, hemorrhaging tension along the way. It attempts to tell a mature, action-packed tale about family and loss, but repeated missteps in logic and emotion strip the story of its power. From the mechanics to the branching narrative itself, As… Continue reading ‘As Dusk Falls’ review: A sluggish small-town soap opera