Nov 23
Trump was the first Republican to announce his 2024 presidential bid — but he’ll soon be joined by Trump wannabes and people who’ve said he’s a “f***ing loser.”
Nov 23
Researchers at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms have developed an autonomous robot capable of assembling new versions of itself, as well as other building structures. Not only that, multiple robots can transfer both power and data modules from one to another, allowing the newly constructed bots to begin performing tasks on their own. The future, ladies and gentlemen! I’m pretty sure this is how Terminators are built.
The robots are also capable of determining the best building sequence to perform to minimize effort. Even I don’t have that capability! I always do things the long and hard way and am usually exhausted halfway through. I’ve never successfully finished a project.
The researchers imagine future versions of their robots constructing even larger versions of themselves, buildings, and even vehicles. Will it actually happen? Only time will tell. It wouldn’t hurt to have John Conner on speed dial though, just in case.
[via TechEBlog]
Nov 23
Over the past few years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become so popular, the characters have almost become family. Fans know and love them so much, any chance to spend even one or two more minutes with them outside of their own films feels like a gift. And that’s why The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is…
Nov 23
Moog’s holiday promos this year include a particularly nice perk: a freebie. The synthesizer pioneer has released a free new MF-109S Saturator add-on (shown above) for all Moogerfooger Effects Plugins users. As the name implies, the plugin gives you more control over the input drive circuit to produce anything from analog saturation through to smooth compression. It also replicates the noise generator circuit of the Minimoog Model D, with control through a switchable filter type.
You’ll need to own Moogerfooger Effects Plugins to get the MF-109S, but the pack is on sale for $149 (normally $249) as of this writing. It works with common plugin formats like AudioUnits, ProTools AAX and VST3 on Macs and Windows PCs.
And don’t worry if you’d rather buy full-fledged creative software — Moog has deals there, too. The company is once again offering 50 percent off its iOS and Mac software, including the Animoog Z wavetable synthesis app ($15 to unlock), Minimoog Model D ($15) and Model 15 (also $15). This isn’t the first time Moog has run a sale on its apps this year, but you might not mind if you’re hoping to add classic synth sounds to your musical repertoire.
It may be worth investing in the Moogerfooger effects set even if the bonus isn’t a draw. We were impressed with the plugins when we tried them in October. You can produce subtle results if you want, but they’re at their best when you venture to the stranger side — even a basic track can stand out with the right tweaks. They’re treats for musicians who revere analog synthesis but don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on vintage hardware.
Nov 23
Black Employees At Buffalo Police Department Say Their Captain Went On Racist Tirade
Posted in: Today's ChiliAmber Beyer said that if she saw a Black man in her neighborhood, she would be suspicious, a federal lawsuit alleges.
Nov 23
This rare Lamborghini is in the top tier of expensive vehicles, and its value has apparently continued to climb. Here’s why it’s such a sought-after car.
Nov 23
Adding to its lineup of SoCs for upper mid-range phones, Qualcomm has surprisingly unveiled the Snapdragon 782G, boasting a slight boost in processing power.
Nov 23
A tidal wave of layoffs continues to plague tech companies worldwide, and HP Inc. is the next titan to fall on its sword. In reporting its Q4 and fiscal year results yesterday, the company also announced that it was reducing its workforce by up to 6,000 people by the end of their 2025 fiscal year.
Nov 23
Archaeologists working on the Plaza of Columns Complex site at Teotihuacán have made a surprising discovery in the ancient Maya capital: the remains of a 1,700-year-old spider monkey, which the archaeologists suspect was once a state gift between elites.
Nov 23
When io9 co-founders Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders hired me as a Senior Editor back in 2012, I never expected to still be at the site a decade later. I certainly never expected to recap The Walking Dead the entire time, and now that the show is over, I have no idea how to feel about it. But I’m pretty sure…
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