French gaming nerds have a grand vision in mind – to create the world’s biggest video game museum, right near Disneyland Paris. Ludovic Charles, an avid collector, and Benoit Theveny, a popular YouTuber, are the masterminds behind the project. The Odyssey Project, named after the iconic Magnavox console from 1972, aims to showcase one of
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Niantic has always been focused on fostering a sense of community and togetherness among players in their games. With popular titles like “Pokemon Go” and “Monster Hunter Now,” they have successfully brought players together through events and cooperative gameplay. Now, Niantic seeks to amplify this feeling of camaraderie with the introduction of Party Play in
Electricity production and distribution in the United States heavily relies on an aging infrastructure. With more than 10,000 power plants, 642,000 miles of high voltage lines, 56,000 substations, and 6.3 million miles of local distribution lines, much of the infrastructure has exceeded 30 years of service. This aging infrastructure, coupled with the increasing frequency and
Australia’s eSafety Commission, the world’s first government agency dedicated to online safety, announced on Monday that it has imposed a fine of 610,500 Australian dollars ($385,000) on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The commission issued legal transparency notices earlier this year to X and other platforms, raising concerns about their efforts
After navigating through two years of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now faces his next quest: ensuring that Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard proves to be worth the hassle. With the deal finally closed, Microsoft, the owner of the Xbox gaming system, has acquired game-maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal. This acquisition marks
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, representing auto workers in the US, has announced a new phase in its ongoing strike. While no new strike targets have been identified, the UAW’s president, Shawn Fain, stated that the labor action would now involve last-minute walkouts. Fain emphasized the need for a fresh approach, stating that the
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for developing photovoltaic technology due to their advantageous optoelectronic properties. Recent studies have demonstrated metal halide perovskite-based solar cells (PSCs) with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) above 25.8%, rivaling some solar technologies on the market today. However, the existing fabrication processes for these solar cells are far from
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in neuroscience and brain-inspired artificial intelligence that have opened up new possibilities in understanding intelligence. One such innovation is the Digital Twin Brain, a platform developed by a research team led by Tianzi Jiang at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Digital
The fabrication of flexible sensors using nanomaterials has garnered significant attention from researchers at Changchun University of Science and Technology (CUST) and City University of Hong Kong (CityU). Their recent survey, published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM), explores the innovative use of nanomaterial frameworks such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanofilms in the
In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about numerous advancements in various fields. However, one aspect of AI that has raised concerns is its capacity to generate deepfake images. While some of these images may provide amusement, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s face superimposed on Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, there is a
In a dramatic turn of events, Zixiao “Gary” Wang, the former business partner of crypto titan Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has testified in court that SBF knowingly utilized FTX clients’ funds without permission for personal gain. Wang, a co-founder of FTX, has already pleaded guilty to various charges related to the collapse of the crypto trading
Robots have become an integral part of our daily lives, with millions of Americans owning robotic devices that assist in tasks such as cleaning, mowing the lawn, or even carrying luggage. However, the use of robots in hospitals brings a new level of sophistication and efficiency. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) recently