Dec 26
There’s a lot of reasons why you should probably chuck that DNA kit you got for Christmas in the trash. That’s doubly true for military personnel, the Pentagon warned in an internal memo.
Dec 26
Fishermen who use nets to catch rockfish, bocaccio, sole, Pacific Ocean perch and other fish are making a comeback.
Dec 26
As foreign governments attack U.S. elections, officials are becoming the primary defenders of American democracy.
Dec 26
If you’ve seen 2001: A Space Odyssey, you know how intimidating that the HAL 9000 computer can be. As he loses his digital mind, the stubborn computer takes over the ship and becomes a murderer. Peering out from its singular red eyeball, HAL will kill you with his blank stare and monotone voice. The only thing more terrifying would be if HAL 9000 had the face of Thomas the Tank Engine… so here you go.
In this era of hacks and mashups, it was only a matter of time before somebody combined this unlikely duo. Japanese maker Furisuku P combined parts from a HAL 9000 replica with a Thomas the Tank Engine candy container, and then rigged it up to emit steam from its engine. The TMS 9000 also doubles as an Amazon Alexa speaker, and has glowing red eyeballs. Check out this monstrosity:
It’s especially creepy as it breaks into a rendition of “Daisy Bell,” the song that HAL 9000 sang as he went to sleep forever. I also found out today that this was the first song that a real computer ever sang – so you learn something new every day.
Dec 26
Scientists demonstrate two silicon quantum bits that communicate across long distances
Posted in: Today's ChiliScientists at Princeton University have demonstrated that two silicon quantum bits can communicate across relatively long distances. The breakthrough is said to be a turning point for the technology. The team has demonstrated that two quantum-computing components known as silicon “spin” cubits can interact even when spaced relatively far apart on the computer chip. Scientists say that the ability to … Continue reading
Dec 26
Dangerous, toxic chemicals are everywhere: in your furniture, on your walls, and even on your dinner plate. These harmful substances should’ve been banned long before they made it into anyone’s home, but perhaps they’ll finally meet their fate in the roar this new decade will bring.
Dec 26
In an ideal world, you’ll connect all of your devices up to fast, free-flowing wifi wherever you happen to be, but away from home you’ll often run into restrictions: Maybe only a certain number of devices can be connected per user, or maybe wired Ethernet access is free but wifi comes at a premium.
Dec 26
Typhoon Phanfone stranded people in sea and airports, flooded villages and knocked out power in entire provinces.
Dec 26
The “Jumanji: Next Level” star was conveniently wearing a Santa coat at the Lakers-Clippers game.
Dec 26
The skiing champ’s “non traditional” move “returned the favor” after they got engaged earlier.
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