Feb 28
In 2019, researchers first described a 1.15-mile-wide crater in a mountain range in northeast China; late last year, a NASA satellite imaged the crater from space, giving a broad new view the impact’s aftermath.
Feb 28
Squid Game Wins Big at SAG Awards
Posted in: Today's ChiliSquid Game ran away with three SAG Awards Sunday night, making it the most-awarded media of the entire show. Lead actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon won for their individual performances, and the ensemble stunt work in the show also snagged an Actor.
Feb 28
TikTok is once again increasing the maximum length of videos on the platform, this time from three minutes to 10 minutes. “Today, we’re excited to start rolling out the ability to upload videos that are up to 10 minutes, which we hope would unleash even more creative possibilities for our creators around the world,” a TikTok spokesperson told Engadget in a statement.
The service tested the longer time limit over the last few months, as TechCrunch notes. TikTok bumped up the maximum video length from 60 seconds to three minutes last July.
The increased time limit could make TikTok a bigger competitor to YouTube (which countered TikTok with a competing feature called Shorts). The move should benefit creators who focus on makeup tutorials, cooking and other types of content that perhaps work better in a longer-form format. There also will be less need for users to split their more in-depth content across multiple videos.
However, some concerns have been raised about the timing of the move, given TikTok is being used to share misinformation related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. TikTok didn’t respond to Engadget’s questions about those concerns or what it’s doing to mitigate the spread of misinformation about the conflict.
Feb 28
Trump Takes Credit For NATO — And Is Promptly Reminded Of A Few Pesky Facts
Posted in: Today's ChiliSome people recall that the former president discussed pulling the United States from NATO.
Feb 28
Qualcomm’s latest reveals suggest that they’re moving far beyond the basics when it comes to 5G and WiFi 7 connectivity and speed in 2022 and beyond.
Feb 28
Nokia reveals the latest editions of their budget-friendly Android Go Edition smartphone lineup at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.
Feb 28
You thought Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman was realistic? Matt Reeves says “Hold my Batarang.” Reeves’ new film, The Batman, is unlike any Batman movie we’ve ever seen. It’s more of a detective procedural than a superhero movie. Law and Order blended with horror featuring costumed vigilantes. This is a Batman…
Feb 28
Tesla Superchargers close to the Ukraine border will offer free electric vehicle charging to support those leaving the country following Russia’s invasion. Owners of Tesla and non-Tesla EVs will be able to use stations at Trzebownisko, Poland; Košice, Slovakia; and Miskolc and Debrecen (both Hungary) at no cost for a limited time. It’s unclear whether Tesla plans to expand the program to other Supercharger sites.
“We hope that this helps give you the peace of mind to get to a safe location,” Tesla wrote in an email to local owners, according to Elektrek. It’s said to be the first time Tesla has offered free charging to owners of third-party EVs.
Tesla doesn’t currently operate in Ukraine, though some people there are said to have imported its EVs and the company wants to open Supercharger sites in the country (it’s not clear how the conflict may have impacted those plans). The company has offered free charging during other times of crisis, including when hurricanes struck the US.
Feb 28
These Black Photographers Showcase Images Of Black Life That Too Often Go Unseen
Posted in: Today's ChiliIn this photo essay, five photographers offer an intimate look at love, family and tradition in Black communities.
Feb 28
A new custom HPJ base package brings a Magnum XL gearbox, a Tremec shifter, professional custom tuning, and more to the Shelby Mustang GT500.
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