One thing most superhero movies have going for them is you know how they should look. When Batman, Spider-Man, or Iron Man put on their suits, the world around them doesn’t change. With the Flash though, when Barry Allen puts on his suit and taps into his powers, the world around him does change—at least to Barry—and…
Even Joe Biden is sick of annoying and excessive fees. To take action, the president is reportedly hosting executives from the likes of SeatGeek, Live Nation Ticketmaster, Airbnb, xBk, DICE, TickPick, Wisconsin’s Pablo Center at the Confluence, and Rhode Island’s Newport Festivals Foundation at the White House today…
Heat, sunlight, and pollution might make some dogs bite-happy, new research out Thursday suggests. The study found that reported dog bites tend to increase on days with higher temperatures as well as days with higher UV or certain pollution levels. Though more research will be needed to confirm the findings, the…
Rockstar Games co-founder and former creative director Dan Houser has a new company. Absurd Ventures says it will build stories, characters and worlds across different mediums — including but not limited to video games. The 49-year-old left Rockstar Games in 2020.
“Storytelling. Philanthropy. Ultraviolence.” That’s the tagline for Absurd Ventures, which launches with the two-minute video below that shows more than it tells about the company’s creative, abstract and edgy vibe. However, a press release does provide a more tangible description, describing Absurd as “building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a diverse variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.”
It would be a vast understatement to say Houser was a central figure during his 22 years at Rockstar, one of gaming’s all-time great success stories. He co-founded the legendary studio in 1998 with his brother Sam Houser, Jamie King, Terry Donovan and Gary Foreman. As Rockstar grew, he remained an integral part of the company’s creative works, including producing five Grand Theft Auto games and serving as a writer for every GTA installment to date (including Grand Theft Auto V) and both Red Dead Redemption titles. In addition, he did voice work in Grand Theft Auto III and its two standalone expansion games.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/rockstar-games-co-founder-dan-houser-has-a-new-studio-183054769.html?src=rss
MIT engineers have achieved a momentous feat in the realm of large electric aircraft by successfully developing a one-megawatt electric motor. The groundbreaking advancement brings us closer to the ambitious goal of achieving “net zero” carbon emissions by 2050.
Traditional aircraft currently leave a substantial carbon footprint, necessitating significant innovation within the aviation industry — however, the existing solutions for electrifying aviation have limitations when it comes to replacing large jet engines.
Although there have been attempts to create fully electric planes, these endeavors have mostly been on a small scale, with motors generating only a few hundred kilowatts of power; recognizing this constraint, a team of MIT engineers embarked on the task of developing a one-megawatt electric motor to meet the higher power requirements of larger aircraft.
Traditional aircraft currently leave a substantial carbon footprint. (Image: “Diamond DA42 Twin Star SP-NBA — pre-flight” by Kuba Bożanowski)
Designing a one-megawatt electric motor presents numerous challenges that require a comprehensive understanding of its inner workings. Electric motors typically utilize electrical energy to generate a magnetic field, accomplished by passing current through copper coils.
The interaction between the generated magnetic field and a magnet positioned near the coils results in rotational motion, which propels a fan or propeller. To generate greater power, larger copper coils are necessary. However, this also leads to increased heat generation, demanding the inclusion of cooling elements in the motor design.
The motor designed by the MIT engineers features a high-speed rotor equipped with magnets oriented in various polarity orientations. Complementing this is a compact and efficient stator filled with intricate copper windings. In addition, they have developed a distributed power electronics system that employs 30 custom-built circuit boards capable of precisely manipulating currents through the copper windings at high frequencies.
To minimize power loss during transmission, the circuit boards are seamlessly integrated with the motor, and an integrated heat exchanger ensures efficient air cooling during operation. Currently, the researchers have conducted individual component tests, confirming the system’s ability to generate an impressive one-megawatt output.
In the upcoming months, the components will be assembled, and the motor will undergo rigorous comprehensive testing as an integrated unit. The researchers are highly optimistic that this motor will prove suitable for powering regional aircraft, and future aircraft designs may incorporate multiple motors integrated along the wing.
The endeavor undertaken by MIT engineers signifies a significant stride towards revolutionizing large electric aircraft. The potential of this one-megawatt electric motor opens up new possibilities for sustainable aviation, contributing to the global mission of reducing carbon emissions and shaping the future of air transportation.
Eco-friendly Aviation: MIT Engineers Develop 1MW Electric Motor
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In times when artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it is crucial to acknowledge its immense capacity to diminish the expenses of daily living.
As mentioned by the Cheapism Blog, by harnessing AI-driven solutions, you can attain significant savings and also make well-informed financial choices.
AI-driven budgeting and expense-tracking applications have entirely revolutionized the management of personal finances. These intelligent apps automatically scrutinize your spending patterns, categorize expenditures, and provide valuable insights into your financial behaviors.
Cleo, Fyle, Jenji, Planful, and Wizely are noteworthy examples of applications that utilize AI to optimize your financial well-being. Equipped with features such as personalized spending recommendations and astute notifications, they assist in circumventing unnecessary expenses and prioritizing intelligent money management.
AI-based virtual assistants, such as Alexa or Google Nest, confer remarkable advantages in terms of time-saving. They offer real-time traffic updates to help you avoid fuel-wasting congestion, enable convenient product ordering from Amazon, and facilitate easy access to free music and podcasts (if linked to the iHeart app). Seamlessly integrating these services into your daily routine allows you to maximize efficiency and optimize your time, indirectly contributing to cost savings.
Investing in an AI-powered thermostat, like the Google Nest, leads to substantial savings in energy consumption and associated costs. These intelligent devices learn your behavioral patterns, automatically adjusting temperature settings when you are away, and optimizing energy usage. By reducing unnecessary heating or cooling, you can curtail utility bills and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
A Woman shopping online. (Image: “Woman online shopping concept. Woman in the green park with modern laptop. Bali island.” by Artem Beliaikin )
AI comes to the rescue when it comes to affordable travel planning. By leveraging AI-powered tools like Skyscanner and Kayak, you can explore various travel options and uncover the best deals within your budget.
Simply seek guidance from virtual assistants like Alexa regarding budget-friendly destinations, and you will be presented with enticing travel opportunities, both locally and internationally.
Although AI may not physically guard your home, it provides cost-effective and efficient security solutions. AI-powered security systems allow for remote control of cameras, visitor communication, and alarm activation. These features offer peace of mind and safeguard your property without the need for expensive alternatives.
ChatGPT can suggest recipes with the ingredients that we already have, optimizing grocery shopping.
AI can optimize your grocery shopping experience, ensuring that you derive the maximum value from your budget. Virtual assistants like ChatGPT can suggest recipes based on the ingredients you already have, thereby minimizing food waste and maximizing your purchases’ worth. Additionally, AI can provide couponing tips and tricks to help you find the best deals and discounts.
By embracing the power of AI, you can unlock significant opportunities for cost reduction across various facets of your life. Through the utilization of AI-driven solutions, you can attain improved financial outcomes, save time, conserve energy, travel affordably, enhance security, and optimize your grocery shopping. With AI as your ally, you can make smarter choices and build a more financially secure future.
AI’s Cost-Reducing Potential Can Help Streamlining Your Expenses
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Harvard Medical School’s former morgue manager is accused of allowing people to buy pieces of donated cadavers, including heads, brains and skin.
The Gulf and Southeast are in for some intense weather today. Counties across Alabama and Texas have been lashed by storms this week and nearby Georgia has seen multiple tornado warnings, USA Today reported. This week’s storms have shut off power, and have dropped torrential rain across multiple states, and it’s…
Google has received an estimated $10.2 million over the past two years for promoting misleading anti-abortion centers in its search results, according to a new report from the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The analysis highlights how the internet’s biggest search provider tacitly profits off of…
Today, Dimension 20 announced a new season of its Dungeons & Dragons actual play show, this time featuring a group of celebrity drag queens. The stars of Dungeons and Drag Queens all appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race: Alaska, Bob the Drag Queen, Jujubee, and Monet X Change.
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