Mar 31
Scientists have been perplexed by the alarming temperature fluctuations at Earth’s southernmost continent.
Mar 31
The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is the most advanced smartphone released by the brand to date. Here’s how it stands up to the market.
Mar 31
Birthdays Can Now Be Stress-Free With a Personalized Video Card From 'Weird Al'
Posted in: Today's ChiliIt’s getting harder and harder to find the perfect birthday gift for friends and family after the world has spent several years stress shopping online while trapped at home. But the perfect gift is now just a few clicks away because American Greetings has finally introduced “Weird Al” Yankovic as an option to its…
Mar 31
The OnePlus 10 Pro Is a Perfectly Respectable Third Choice in the Android Wars
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What is happening to OnePlus? This year, the brand scaled down on its flagship launch to the singular OnePlus 10 Pro. The upside is that there’s only one OnePlus model to consider among the sea of Android smartphones currently offered. The downside is that OnePlus’s options have become severely limited.
Mar 31
Ukraine Woman’s Account Sparks Investigation Into Sexual Violence By Russian Forces
Posted in: Today's Chili“Natalya” detailed her alleged rape by two Russian soldiers in an interview with The Times of London.
Mar 31
The US Space Force will use a 'digital twin' to simulate satellite incidents
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe US Space Force needs to prepare for calamities, but how can it do that when it can’t practice using real satellites in orbit? It’s going to use a digital twin, apparently. Slingshot Aerospace says it’s developing a “Digital Space Twin” that will combine physics-based modelling with real-time object mapping to help the Space Force simulate various situations and plan responses well in advance.
The twin will help mission teams decide how to react to a potential collision, for instance. The Space Force could also use the simulation to design safer and more efficient satellite constellations. And yes, the military branch will also use the digital environment to ready itself for “nefarious acts” from countries with a less-than-peaceful approach to space.
Slingshot is building the Digital Space Twin thanks to a 39-month, $25.2 million contract. The funding will also help Slingshot conduct a pilot program that brings a Laboratory simulation platform (shown above) to Space Force educational and training outfits, including Basic Military Training, the National Security Space Institute and two training squadrons.
Any practical proof of effectiveness is likely years away. With that said, digital twins like this might be crucial for the Space Force and other beyond-Earth agencies. They could not only trim costs and speed up development, but help avoid disasters that ruin costly spacecraft or spark international incidents.
Mar 31
Elon Musk recounts the two times Tesla was on the verge of bankruptcy before rising up to be one of the most successful car companies in the world.
Mar 31
I Went To A Secret Underground School For Girls In Afghanistan. It’s Happening Again.
Posted in: Today's Chili“The basement became a refuge for more than 50 girls who risked their lives each day in pursuit of education.”
Mar 31
If you’re looking for a new Windows laptop, you may find what you need in Amazon’s one-day ASUS sale. Today, the online retailer has a number of ASUS laptops on sale, with some up to $250 off. Likely best for most people are the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED and the ZenBook 13 Flip OLED, which are down to $650 and $745, respectively. You can also grab the ZenBook Duo 14, a dual-screen laptop that earned a score of 84 from us, for $906, which is $194 less than usual.
Shop ASUS sale on AmazonBuy ZenBook 13 OLED at Amazon – $650Buy ZenBook 13 Flip OLED at Amazon – $745Buy ZenBook Duo 14 at Amazon – $906
If you go for the standard ASUS ZenBook 13, you’re getting an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, along with a 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display. The Flip version shares the same display, RAM and storage, but runs on an 11th-gen Core i5 processor. While we didn’t review these exact models, we did put the ZenBook Flip S through its paces and gave it a score of 84 for its sleek design, powerful performance and lovely OLED display.
The main difference between the Flip S and the Flip on sale today is that the former runs on a Core i7 processor and has a 4K OLED panel. Otherwise, you’ll get a similarly premium Windows experience from both machines. Also, both the standard ZenBook and the Flip have ASUS’ unique and convenient NumberPad 2.0, which is combined with the trackpad and illuminates only when you need it.
As for the ZenBook Duo, it’s best for those who want something a bit different in their next laptop. Its main screen is a 14-inch 1080p touch panel and it also includes a 12.6-inch matte touchscreen that sits above the keyboard and lifts up slightly when you open the laptop. That’s one of the new features ASUS built in to this second-gen laptop that makes it easier to use and more viable as your daily driver. The latest ZenBook Duo also has better dual-screen software and much improved build quality than the previous version. The keyboard and trackpad area are still a bit cramped for our liking, but if you’re going to invest in a dual-screen notebook, this is one of the few solid options available right now.
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