I recently visited the site of a soon-to-open superconducting particle accelerator, where researchers will probe things like the mechanisms behind photosynthesis and the efficiency of batteries using some of the most powerful X-rays in the world. Being there felt a bit like seeing the future. Here’s a look at what’s…
Sometimes things that make stereotypes ugly need to be made powerful. In Everything Everywhere All at Once, the Daniels (directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Shneirt) have proven that they don’t care about stereotypes, and they may have you questioning why something as ubiquitous as a fanny pack became a source of…
Space is practically infinite, but it’s been unreasonably restrictive when it comes to inclusivity. NASA announced the release of its first-ever equity action plan to try to resolve the diversity and accessibility issues that have plagued the space agency for decades.
Walletmor has a complex solution to the simple NFC payment problem: implant a microchip the size of a rice grain into your hand.
Obviously, you could perform this action with a smartphone or an e-wallet card, so what would motivate someone to use such an implant?
Some people think there’s a convenience factor. If payment terminals have the NFC receiver at the right location, paying could be as simple as holding the device in your hand.
The same NFC implant could also unlock your phone, computer, and other devices. The industry calls that “security by proximity,” and it could be one of several layers of security.
All kinds of information, such as identity or medical data, could be contained in such an implant, and payment is just one of many possible uses.
That said, it remains to be seen how many people will opt for this technology. The company says it only takes 15mn to have the implant installed (under local anesthesia), and the total healing time is about four weeks.
At the moment, I don’t find the value proposition to be compelling enough, but perhaps health or safety use cases might prove more convincing to entice potential users. Would you do it?
Tech Company Proposes NFC Body Implant For e-Payments
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The former congressman alleged that the cable network intentionally published a false news article claiming he was involved in efforts to get “dirt” on Joe and Hunter Biden.
The Overwatch 2 PvP beta starts later this month and Blizzard has released a gameplay trailer for one of the sequel’s main additions, Sojourn. She’s the 33rd hero in the Overwatch lineup, but is the first character to be introduced in two years. Sojourn is a damage hero best suited for mid-range combat and you can take a look at her in action below.
Sojourn has a railgun with two modes of fire. The primary fire sends out rapid projectiles that build up energy on impact. With her secondary fire, you can fire that stored energy as a high-impact shot.
There’s a movement ability called Power Slide. You’ll be able to cancel that with a high jump (similar to Moira’s Fade). She also has a Disruptor Shot, which is an area-of-effect ability that slows and damages enemies in its radius.
Sojourn’s ultimate ability is called Overclock. This supercharges the secondary fire of the railgun by automatically restoring the energy. Shots fired while the ability is active will pierce enemies, so if you can line a couple up, you can take them both out at once. In other words, you’ll need to have decent aim and positioning to get the most out of her.
Blizzard also released a trailer that delves into Sojourn’s origin story. She was a member of the Canadian Special Forces whose unit linked up with the Overwatch task force during the Omnic Crisis. She forged a partnership with Jack Morrison (aka Soldier: 76) and, after the war, he recruited her to the group.
Sojourn is the first playable Black woman in the series. She will be available in the Overwatch 2 PvP beta, which starts on April 26th. The competitive side of the sequel will mark a shift from teams of six to five-player squads and add new maps, an updated game engine, a ping system and many changes to the current roster of heroes. The Overwatch League will also play games using the Overwatch 2 beta when it returns next month.
Overwatch 2 nears Beta release, but not before we get some character introductions with gameplay videos and details on abilities aplenty.
Sony and Microsoft both offer subscription plans for their respective consoles, but which is the better deal? There are many things to consider when deciding.
Chile’s Atacama Desert is a place of surreal contradictions: Delicate flowers, blooming only once or twice a decade, suddenly cover a bone-dry landscape. Huge dunes of discarded clothing appear alongside undulating sand.
Premiering on Netflix on April 22, the eight-episode series is based on Alice Oseman’s beloved web-comic-turned-graphic-novel.
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