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December 9, 2024 · 2 min · 215 words · Andrea Walton

Why Is Everyone Talking About This Stylus for a Canceled Pixel Tablet?

(Stop looking at those old journal archives, Flo.) Google was reportedly going to launch a second-generation Pixel Tablet this year but canceled it a few weeks ago. Its not likely well see this stylus crop up separately from a tablet rig. © Andrew Liszewski / Gizmodo This is a shame because the last time Google did something with a stylus, it showed promise. I still have the stylus that went with the Chromebook....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Christopher Greene

Woman Headed to Clown College With a Golden Gun Used Very Poor Op-Sec

Her phone told a different story. When she arrived at the countrys airport, she was arrested for possession of the firearm. Now she has been sentenced to one year in jail for the offense. © Peter Dazeley/Getty Police valued the gun at $3,000. Australia notably has strict gun laws and the government definitely frowns upon non-residents illegally importing firearms into their country. The Guardian reports: What about the gun in your bag?...

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Jennifer Edwards

YourMarvel RivalsComics Questions, Answered

Unless youre a Punisher main. You guys go sit in the corner and think about what youve done. Who Is Galacta? © NetEase IsMarvel Rivals Story Based on the Comics? Is Jeff the Shark Really From the Comics? Why Arent Iron Fist and Psylocke Danny Rand or Kwannon? © NetEase Neither of them areRivalsoriginals though; they both have history in the comics. Debuting in 2021,Demon Daysdepicts Sai as a wandering psychic ronin, battling various demons throughout her travels....

December 9, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Alexandra Jones

AI Was Everywhere in 2024’s Elections, but Deepfakes Were Only Part of the Picture

As 2024 draws to a close, its instructive to take stock of how democracy did. The dreaded death of truth has not materialized at least, not due to AI. And candidates are eagerly adopting AI in many places where it can be constructive, if used responsibly. © Brandon Bell/Getty Images Even when politicians themselves arent speaking through AI, their constituents might be using it to listen to them. Other candidates used AIs conversational capabilities to connect with voters....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Cassandra Hays

Can AI Jesus Absolve Your Sins?

This autumn, a Swiss Catholic churchinstalled an AI Jesus in a confessionalto interact with visitors. This hologram of Jesus Christ on a screen was animated by an artificial intelligence program. Confession and repentance alwaystake place within the human communitythat is the church. © Motortion Human believers confess their sins to human priests or bishops. And in the epistle of James,Christians are urged to confess their sins to one another. Churches in the earliest centuries encouraged public confession of more serious sins, such as fornication or idolatry....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 364 words · Sheri Espinoza

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk

It is virtually everywhere. This year, the Biden administration finally appeared to make some progress. The agency said it made the decision because its estimate for myeloid leukemia was too uncertain to include. © Charles O’Rear One said the risk was even greater than the agencys estimate. The real problem, she said, was cowardice. It was kind of heartbreaking. They have interviewed more than 50 experts and pored through thousands of pages of scientific studies and EPA records....

December 8, 2024 · 5 min · 904 words · Anna Johnson

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday VPN deals are near their end. Yet, NordVPN begs to differ and extends its generosity, as we move on to the Christmas frenzy. In December,it’s possible for you to still save 74% on almost all NordVPNs plans! © Gizmodo.com Youll get an exclusive price of $2.99/mo with 3 free months. NordVPNs 2-year and 1-year plans have dropped massively in price. Users can enjoy 8 discounted plans, all with heart-pounding security features....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Andres Hayes

Mysterious Drones Are Flying Over New Jersey at Night

Swarms of large drones were repeatedly seen flying through the air over New Jersey this week. The autonomous vehicles were traveling at night and were said to be much larger than typical hobbyist drones. As word of the sightings spread, the government was forced to respond. © Getty/georgealmanza They werent like the normal drone that someone would purchase and use in their home, Miller said. Apparently, they couldnt figure it out....

December 8, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Howard Elliott

The Next Decade in Astrophysics Could Reveal Our Solar System’s Biggest Secrets

Decadal surveys are important; they outline science objectives for a wide array of scientists. Last year, a report from the academies put asustained human presenceoff-Earth on the docket. As we Earthlings ramp up exploration of our solar system (and, dare I say, beyond? An artist’s impression of the Parker Solar Probe flying through space.Image: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center The report provides a north star for those goals, and gives the public something to get excited about....

December 8, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Tammy Garcia

The Real Reason Everything’s Getting More Expensive

Angela Bishop has been struggling with what she describes as the cost of everything lately. Groceries are one stressor, although she gets some reprieve from the free school lunches her four kids receive. Weve just seen the prices before our eyes just skyrocket, said Bishop, who is 39. Grocery shopping during time of inflation.© Ashley Grise/Shutterstock Families nationwide are dealing with similar financial struggles. Simply put, inflation was instrumental in determining how millions of Americans cast their ballots....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Lynn Harris

The Suicide Squad are Getting (and Trying for) One Last Hurrah

In its blog post, the studio said the episode will mark the final battle against Brainiac. Original story:Things have been a bit weird for the Suicide Squad in the past decade. After their2016 filmcame out to a tepid response, later projects with the antihero team have been erratic. © Warner Bros./Rocksteady/DC James Gunns2021 moviehas been generally regarded as pretty good, and thatanimefrom earlier this year seemed fine. Somehow, both the game and 2016 film ended up back in the spotlight again this week....

December 8, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Wesley Johnson

A Supercomputer Just Created the Largest Universe Simulation Ever

What exactly did the Frontier supercomputer calculate? Frontier is an exascale-class supercomputer, capable of running a quintillion (one billion-billion) calculations per second. The astrophysical kitchen sink so to speak. A sample of simulations showing a model of the expanding universe (left) and a zoomed-in view of tracer particles (right).Image: Argonne National Laboratory, U.S Dept of Energy How does Frontier change our understanding of the universe? Until recently, we couldnt even imagine doing such a large simulation like that except in the gravity-only approximation....

December 7, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Kerri Barker