Jan 18
Texas Synagogue Attacker Didn’t Appear Threatening Or Suspicious, Rabbi Says
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe rabbi and three other men were participating in the service that was being livestreamed when they were taken hostage.
Jan 18
The late-night host also found one thing he and Trump can agree on.
Jan 18
At the moment, Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops consist of three models – the 13-inch model, 14-inch model, and 16-inch models. However, the 14-inch and 16-inch models are more expensive compared to the 13-inch models as they are using the M1 Pro and Max chipsets that are more powerful.
However, a tweet from leaker Dylandkt claims that Apple could potentially end up replacing the 14-inch model. The tweet claims that in the second half of 2022, Apple could launch a new 14-inch MacBook Pro that will feature the use of the M2 chipset. This will be a cheaper alternative to the M1 Pro 14-inch model, and could also replace the 13-inch model in the process.
The currently available M1 MacBook Pro 13 will be replaced with a MacBook Pro 14 with an M2 chip in the 2H of 2022. It will receive a slight price increase over the previous generation. Alongside this release time frame, we will receive the redesigned M2 MacBook (Air).
— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 17, 2022
In a way this makes sense. There are too many MacBook Pro configurations right now and the difference in size between the 13-inch and 14-inch models are too small to really make a difference. We imagine that most people who choose the 13-inch over the 14-inch model is probably due to price, as opposed to size, so creating a cheaper M2 version of the 14-inch model could be a way to help Apple streamline its offerings.
It has been a little over a year since Apple introduced the M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, so it is most definitely due for a refresh, so the second half of 2022 makes sense. Take this with a grain of salt, but hopefully we’ll have more details in the coming months.
Cheaper M2 14-inch MacBook Pro Could Be On The Way
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Jan 18
Despite having built its image as being a more traditional brick-and-mortar retailer, Walmart has actually been pretty quick when it comes to adopting new technology. Over the years, the company has tried to adopt new technology and incorporate it into its stores and offices, whether it be training employees using VR or using self-driving trucks to make deliveries.
So much so that it doesn’t really come as a complete surprise to learn that according to a report from CNBC, it appears that Walmart’s next tech venture could be into cryptocurrencies and NFTs. This is according to trademark applications by the company that seem to signal the company’s interest and potential entrance into the crypto space.
Walmart did confirm the trademark filings, but stopped short of confirming if this is something that the company is actively looking to pursue. In a statement by Walmart, the company said, “We are testing new ideas all the time. Some ideas become products or services that make it to customers. And some we test, iterate, and learn from.”
That being said, Walmart is not alone in trying to navigate its way through this digital space. Other more traditional retailers have also been exploring the idea of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, like Underarmour and Adidas. Even clothing retailers like Gap started to sell NFTs of its classic logo sweatshirts, so for Walmart to potentially pursue this isn’t entirely out of the question.
Walmart Could Be Considering Getting Into Cryptos And NFTs
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Jan 18
MSNBC Thanks ‘Loyal Viewer’ Trump After Hosts Read Insulting Statement Aloud
Posted in: Today's Chili“Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough joked that the former president “can’t quit us.”
Jan 18
Due to the pandemic, wearing a mask has become a pretty common sight as it is a way to prevent people who are sick from passing on the virus, and also to prevent people who are healthy from catching the virus from those who are sick. However, masks need to be worn properly in order to be at their most effective.
This means that it needs to be form-fitting and have a relatively tight seal to prevent airborne particles from seeping through any gaps. Typically medical professionals are trained on how to ensure their masks are worn properly, but what about the general population? That’s something that researchers at Northwestern University are trying to solve with the FaceBit.
In its current form, the FaceBit is an N95 mask retrofitted with a sensor. This sensor can actually help to detect whether or not the mask is worn properly by letting users know if there might be any leaks. In addition to detecting leaks, the sensors can also be used as a health gauge, where it can measure things like your heart rate using subtle head movements from blood pumping.
The best part is that the sensor has a battery that can be recharged using the sun, breathing force, heat, and motion, but the researchers are hoping to eventually create a version that is completely battery-free. It might be a while (if ever) before the FaceBit becomes something that’s commercially available, but even then, when the pandemic passes and when masks become less common, its features could still be of use to those working in the medical field.
The FaceBit Is An N95 Mask With Some Hi-Tech Wizardry
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Jan 18
Dwayne Johnson’s Motivational Speech Backfires In Realtime During Live Broadcast
Posted in: Today's ChiliIt’s not exactly a Hollywood ending.
Jan 18
“We’ve faced so much as a nation,” she said of the deadly wildfires, tornadoes and ongoing pandemic that have marked her first year in the White House.
Jan 18
Spain is establishing rules related to how influencers, their sponsors and others promote cryptocurrencies. Influencers and other advertisers with more than 100,000 followers in the country must notify the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) at least 10 days before plugging crypto assets. They’ll face fines of up to €300,000 (around $342,000) for breaching the rules, which come into force on February 17th.
Influencers need to disclose if they receive payment for talking up cryptocurrencies. If that’s the case, they’ll need to provide clear and impartial warnings about the risks of crypto, including the fact that investments aren’t regulated. The rules also cover companies that promote crypto assets, as well as PR companies they hire.
“If influencers weren’t covered there would be a backdoor to avoid regulation,” CNMV chief Rodrigo Buenaventura told the Financial Times. “This is new terrain, for us and for them, and there will be moments of friction but that always happens when you bring in rules for something that wasn’t regulated before.”
It’s believed to be the first time a European Union country has brought in such directives. EU members have yet to agree on how to regulate crypto across the bloc. In the meantime, Buenaventura notes, member states are tackling some crypto-related matters, including how they’re advertised.
Some influencers who have plugged crypto assets and related products have found themselves in hot water. In July, French authorities fined a reality TV star €20,000 ($22,800) for “misleading commercial practices” over a Bitcoin trading site ad on Snapchat. Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather were this month named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit that accuses them of taking part in a “pump and dump” scheme.
Jan 18
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