Oct 12
From adjectives to “grandpa names for girls” to choices with the letter X, these trends are set to influence new parents next year.
Oct 12
The European Space Agency is gearing up to test a new rocket to add to its fleet. A test model of the Ariane 6, which is set to become ESA’s new vehicle for getting payloads into low Earth orbit, is undergoing assembly in French Guiana in anticipation of its first launch next year.
Oct 12
Nick Clegg, Other Meta Executives 'Inadvertently' Identified in OnlyFans Bribery Suit
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Three Meta executives have been identified by name—reportedly by mistake— in a California federal lawsuit brought by adult entertainers alleging bribery and abuse of internet databases designed to flag terrorist content and other online threats.
Oct 12
Brendan Fraser Calls Batgirl an 'Exciting' Film That Didn't Deserve Its 'Tragic' Fate
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As Brendan Fraser embarks on a tour for his current Darren Aronofsky film The Whale, the Mummy star has talked about his feelings toward Warner Brothers Discovery over its decision to cancel Batgirl. The actor was to be featured as the DC film’s villain Firefly in the superhero spin-off directed by Adil El Arbi and…
Oct 12
The James Webb Telescope has captured an unusual dust pattern around two stars that can track the passage of time similar to ring patterns on the inside of tree trunks. The image, detailed by the European Space Agency and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shows a pattern of 17 concentric rings made up of dust particles surrounding two stars known as Wolf-Rayet 140.
According to JPL, Wolf-Rayet stars are thought to be rare in our galaxy, and only 600 have been discovered so far. And Wolf-Rayet 140 is the only such system that’s been found to have this type of ring pattern, due to the peculiar shape of its orbit, which is “elongated” rather than circular. The rings some from a reaction that occurs when the two stars come close together, once every eight years, forming a kind of “fingerprint” around the stars.
“Each ring was created when the two stars came close together and their stellar winds (streams of gas they blow into space) met, compressing the gas and forming dust,” the European Space Agency explains. “The stars’ orbits bring them together about once every eight years; like the rings of a tree’s trunk, the dust loops mark the passage of time.”
The image also demonstrates the level of detail possible with James Webb’s instruments. Prior to this capture, scientists using ground-based telescopes could only see two dust rings around Wolf-Rayet 140.
You can read more about the discovery in Nature.
Oct 12
The Polestar 3 electric SUV will start at $85,300 when it arrives in late 2023
Posted in: Today's ChiliPolestar has finally taken the wraps off its first electric SUV. The newly official Polestar 3 is now set to reach customers in the fourth quarter of 2023 with a starting price of $85,300 in the US. Pre-orders are available now. While that places the EV firmly in luxury territory, there will be a few advantages that could help it stand out.
To begin, the Polestar 3 will promise solid performance. The Volvo offshoot is touting an early estimate of 379 miles of range (using WLTP testing methods) thanks to the 111kWh battery pack. We’d expect a more modest EPA rating in the US, but that still suggests the vehicle could beat the 305 miles of Mercedes’ more expensive EQS SUV. Polestar also claims a 0-62MPH time of 5 seconds from the 483HP dual motor system (4.7 seconds and 510HP with the $6,000 Performance Pack), a 130MPH top speed and 250kW fast charging support.
More importantly, there’s plenty of technology on deck. The standard Polestar 3 comes with a host of cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors to offer safety features borrowed from Volvo, including interior radar to warn when children are still in the back seats. You can also order an as yet unpriced Pilot Pack with LiDAR that lays the groundwork for self-driving features.
You’ll find significantly more processing power inside, too. The 14.5-inch infotainment display will take advantage of a “next-generation” Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, and this is Polestar’s first model to use an NVIDIA Drive computer to power driver assist features. The Plus Pack and regular Pilot Pack will be included with this initial model year, bringing features like a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system (complete with Dolby Atmos), a heads-up display and driver aids for highways and parking.
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The Polestar 3 may not hit its stride until mid-2024, when the brand expects to start US production in South Carolina. However, it already signifies the start of a new chapter. Polestar has been a one-EV car company until now — there was no reason to bother if you wanted anything other than a Model 3-rivalling sedan. Between this, the upscale Polestar 5 sedan and Polestar 6 convertible, the badge is targeting a considerably wider (if still well-off) audience.
Oct 12
The two former costars reunited 22 years after their devilish comedy hit theaters.
Oct 12
Polestar has revealed the Polestar 3, but how does the latest iteration of the EV SUV stack up to Tesla’s Model Y? Here’s what you need to know.
Oct 12
11 Best Uses For An Old Apple Watch
Posted in: Today's ChiliGiven the computing power and hardware quality of the Apple Watch, this wearable has the potential to outlast its first intended life living on your wrist.
Oct 12
NASA's DART Mission Worked, Potentially Giving Earth A Defense Against Rogue Asteroids
Posted in: Today's ChiliNASA slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid on purpose, and two weeks later, the results are in. The mission had a bigger impact than researchers had expected.
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