May 21
How Tribal Hunters Became The Scapegoat For Yellowstone’s Bison ‘Slaughter’
Posted in: Today's ChiliAfter their most successful season in recent memory, tribal hunters face the backlash for problems they didn’t create.
May 21
Since 2014, the John Wick franchise has been lauded for delivering the action movies goods on a consistent basis. With each installment, the series has built up a reliable fanbase for itself, both due to the merits of each film, and its larger ability to take advantage of the star power of leading man Keanu Reeves.…
May 21
With its long-awaited System Shock remake slated to arrive later this month, Nightdive Studios has shared a first look at System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. The game doesn’t have a release date yet, but those who pre-order System Shock will get a copy of the remaster at no extra cost when it’s released by publisher Prime Matter.
On Friday, Nightdive said System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition features updated cinematics, textures, character and weapon models. The developer also partnered with Systemshock.org so that it could integrate the best community-made patches and mods into the remaster. Thanks to the fact Nightdive brought the game’s original source code over to its in-house engine KEX engine, System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition will be available on current generation consoles. Judging from the teaser trailer, the studio did a commendable job of preserving System Shock 2’s art style and atmosphere while increasing the quality of the game’s assets. Here’s hoping Nightdive can avoid a repeat of Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/heres-a-first-look-at-system-shock-2-enhanced-edition-163311981.html?src=rss
May 21
LG tiiun: Empowering Cooking Enthusiasts and Indoor Gardeners with Fresh Herbs
Posted in: Today's ChiliAccording to LG, amidst the global pandemic, people turned to gardening as a therapeutic pastime to combat the challenges of social isolation and reconnect with nature from the comfort of their homes.
Trees.com (a trusted online gardening resource) conducted a survey that unveiled interesting info: since 2020, 68% of Americans have cared for at least one houseplant, with 38% of individuals aged 18 to 24 embarking on this endeavor during lockdowns; more than half of the young adults surveyed acknowledged gardening as a means to enhance their mental well-being.
To simplify the process of indoor plant cultivation, LG introduced the LG tiiun in 2021, followed by the tiiun mini in 2022 — these innovative creations enable users to embrace a greener lifestyle within their indoor spaces. Equipped with smart features such as built-in LED lighting and automatic temperature control, the LG tiiun acts as a digital “green thumb,” facilitating gardening success for all.
LG tiiun and tiiun mini
Developed by Sprout Company, LG’s pioneering company-in-company (CIC), the LG tiiun signifies LG’s commitment to fostering innovative business ideas and efficiently entering new markets. Notably, the tiiun mini was developed and launched at an accelerated pace compared to its predecessor.
Shin Sang-youn, the head of Sprout Company, established three primary objectives to nurture the “pet plant” market and popularize LG tiiun. He stated:
“Our goals were to convert individuals previously uninterested in gardening into plant enthusiasts, influence plant-keepers to choose LG tiiun, and foster a dedicated community among LG tiiun owners”.
Shin Sang-Yoon, CEO of Sprout Company, an in-house company of LG Electronics
To achieve these objectives, Sprout Company established an online community for tiiun owners in October 2021, which has now grown to encompass over 6,000 active users as of May 2023. This interactive platform allows members to share personal stories, and communicate with fellow plant and tiiun enthusiasts, and extends beyond one-way information sharing.
Additionally, the Sprout Company team actively listens to feedback from tiiun owners, resulting in valuable improvements. Responding to user preferences for extended plant nurturing, LG began selling nutritional supplements separately from the seed kits, ensuring a constant supply. Furthermore, due to consumer demand for more color options, the LG tiiun mini now offers four delightful pastel shades for the lower part: beige, mint, lemon, and peach.
LG tiiun mini now offers four delightful pastel shades for the lower part: peach, mint, beige, and lemon.
Recognizing the trend of tiiun users capturing daily plant growth photos, LG introduced a “plant journey” feature within the dedicated LG ThinQ app. Users can now document their plants’ progress, creating captivating time-lapse videos that celebrate the miraculous journey of growth.
Shin emphasized the commitment to consumer satisfaction and the pursuit of continuous improvement: “We will continue to listen to consumer suggestions, enhance existing offerings, and develop new products that address real challenges while delivering tangible customer value.”
Demonstrating LG’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, each LG tiiun unit incorporates recycled plastics, contributing to reduced carbon emissions during production.
Global expansion soon?
Currently available exclusively in South Korea, LG tiiun is poised for future expansion into global markets. Shin shared, “With a global expansion in mind, we are conducting experiments to cultivate plants from various regions and environments.”
With the remarkable success of tiiun in its home market and optimistic anticipation of its global prospects, Shin expressed his aspirations:
“Just as Scotch Tape and Styler have become generic terms, our hope is for tiiun to become synonymous with indoor gardening appliances in the future.”
LG tiiun: Empowering Cooking Enthusiasts and Indoor Gardeners with Fresh Herbs
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May 21
The Ukrainian president huddled in Hiroshima with some of his biggest backers, building momentum while Russia claimed a quickly disputed battlefield victory.
May 21
On a mission to reinvent the wheel, YouTuber The Q constructed a bike with Reuleaux triangular wheels. Is it more practical than a bike with entirely round wheels? Of course not, but it will definitely get more attention. And isn’t that purpose of biking? Forget exercise or commuting, I want people to stare.
The triangular wheels were fabricated from wood, and the bike features a custom frame with a bouncing rear axle and horizontal rollers above each wheel that makes contact as they roll and keeps them rotating smoothly. Truly a marvel of modern engineering. If only cavemen could see us now!
Admittedly, the bike works much better than I expected it to. I thought for sure this thing would just rattle your teeth out of your skull. Which is still might if The Q wasn’t afraid to take this thing downhill and get it up to 30MPH.
[via Gizmodo]
May 21
Gone are the days of using video editors and third-party platforms to create vertical videos from Twitch streams. Here’s how to use Twitch’s built-in tools.
May 21
Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku Says This Technology Will Revolutionize AI Chat-Bots, And Not For The Better
Posted in: Today's ChiliTheoretical physicist and science advocate Dr. Michio Kaku talked with Joe Rogan about future tech that could supercharge AI – but we have to be careful.
May 21
As summer approaches and leases start to end, moving season begins. You can use your phone to get some much needed distraction while you navigate the hectic task, sure, but it can also help make it less stressful. If you’re planning to shift your entire life from one place to another in the near future, then these are…
May 21
Behold the newest snarling, scurrying, foraging, and feasting dinosaurs and other extinct creatures of Prehistoric Planet.
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