Aug 22
Nintendo said Martinet would be hanging up his hat to become an ambassador for all things Mario.
Aug 22
Netflix’s DVD subscription platform will allow subscribers to keep their final delivery of DVDs as the company prepares to close its 25-year-old service, the company announced on Monday. In April, Netflix confirmed it will be shutting down its DVD mail order option, telling existing customers in a Twitter post last…
Aug 22
Atari is teaming up with Plaion on a new retro home console after finally taking a mulligan on its last one. The Atari 2600+ pays homage to the original Atari 2600, which delighted children of the disco era starting in 1977, although this remake is based on the four-switch model from 1980. It plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 games. However, most buyers will want to track down physical cartridges as the retro system, which requires them to play, is only bundled with a collection of 10 titles that lacks system standouts like Pac-Man, Frogger, Space Invaders and Pitfall!
The throwback console has been “lovingly recreated to the same specifications as the original,” although it’s only 80 percent of the size. The console’s “plus” features come in the form of an HDMI output and widescreen support. The company says the system has an enlarged cartridge socket to reduce cartridge sticking. The Atari logo also lights up when powered on.
Atari / Plaion
The system includes a modern remake of the classic Atari CX40 joystick, the CX40+. Although it supports two players, only one stick is bundled. (You can order an extra for $25.) The company says a CX-30 Paddle Controller remake is on its way as well.
The system’s free games are bundled on a “10 Games in 1” cartridge, including Adventure, Combat, Dodge ‘Em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, RealSports Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball and Yars’ Revenge. Atari posted a complete list of compatible cartridges. Prospective buyers may want to consider that hunting down physical games (and potentially paying a premium for some) will be part of the journey.
If the entire affair sounds familiar, that’s because the classic video game maker launched the long-delayed Atari VCS just over two years ago. But consumer interest in that model seemed to fall off a cliff after the initial excitement, and the company discontinued the retro console in favor of reorganizing its hardware business while eyeing “a new commercial strategy.” We can only assume we’re seeing the fruit of that today as it partners with Plaion.
The Atari 2600+ launches “worldwide” on November 17th for $130. (An optional second joystick adds another $25 onto that.) Starting today, the latest mini-retro system is available for pre-order on Atari’s website.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ataris-2600-is-a-miniature-console-that-plays-2600-and-7800-game-carts-171014464.html?src=rss
Aug 22
Vacuum Of Space: Video Shows The Chilling Fate Of The Human Body Without An Astronaut’s Suit
Posted in: Today's ChiliHave you ever thought about what could happen if your body was exposed to the space vacuum? Well, now we can actually picture how it would react in the stellar void, thanks to a recent video by DG EYE Science that was posted on YouTube, delving into the unsettling scenario.
As we can see in the YouTube short, contrary to cinematic portrayals, the body doesn’t explode immediately; The initial seconds mark the expansion of bodily gases and the rupture of lung tissue due to the expanding air within. Within a mere 5 seconds, water on the surface of the skin, eyes, and mouth begins to evaporate, while the water within the bloodstream boils.
The body takes on an inflated appearance, its elastic skin resilient enough to withstand the pressure. Loss of consciousness ensues, accompanied by a slowing and eventual cessation of the heart, leading to death from asphyxiation. The body’s color turns grey, painting a stark picture of the harrowing demise.
According to the experts at Popular Science, an astronaut subjected to space’s vacuum undergoes a rapid sequence of events. Blood vaporization and bodily water evaporation transpire within 10 seconds, followed by loss of consciousness and lung collapse in 15 seconds. Complete paralysis or death is likely within 30 seconds, attributed to asphyxiation or decompression.
For those intrigued by such unsettling simulations, this channel posts very unsettling videos — such as a gruesome demonstration (already deleted) of what would happen if a human being fell into a jet airplane engine; A human figure was pulled into the engine, disintegrating into red particles within seconds, reminiscent of a tomato in a blender.
These vivid simulations provide a stark reminder of the swift and harsh realities that would befall the human body in these extraordinary circumstances. Interesting and kind of weird at the same time, right?
Vacuum Of Space: Video Shows The Chilling Fate Of The Human Body Without An Astronaut’s Suit
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Aug 22
Here’s what you need to know about chiropractic neck adjustments and the scary risk of stroke.
Aug 22
The Game Awards has grown enormously and has become a much-awaited annual year-end celebration for video game fans around the world since it first took place in 2014. If you’re looking forward to watching it this year, you can now fire up your calendars and add a reminder: The 10th annual show is scheduled to stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on December 7th, 2023. Just like in the previous years, the event will stream for free across various platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok Live, Steam and X, the website formerly known as Twitter.
Last year’s show was the biggest one yet, with an estimated 103 million viewers tuning in, which was almost 20 million more than 2021’s numbers. It also introduced the Best Adaptation category, reserved for projects that translate video games into popular media, like movies, TV shows and books. Plus, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, stars of The Last of Us, which fans were still looking forward to and had yet to premiere back then, attended the event to present an award. The organizers haven’t revealed just yet whether they’ll have big stars guesting again this year, but they did say that the event will feature musical performances by The Game Awards Orchestra and other artists. Of course, you can expect to see new game trailers and announcements for launch dates and expansions, among other things.
Geoff Keighley, creator and executive producer of The Game Awards, said: “Each year, we look forward to hosting a show that honors the stand-out games of the year, while also announcing and previewing some of the world’s biggest and most anticipated video games. With so many beloved video game franchises exploring new mediums and developers creating new experiences across platforms, whether in games, television, movies, and beyond, the industry continues to expand in many surprising ways, and we can’t wait to honor the year’s best games and to show viewers around the world what’s next.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-game-awards-2023-will-stream-live-on-december-7th-160040230.html?src=rss
Aug 22
Meta took a step towards a universal language translator on Tuesday with the release of its new Seamless M4T AI model, which the company says can quickly and efficiently understand language from speech or text in up to 100 languages and generate translation in either mode of communication. Multiple tech companies have…
Aug 22
YouTuber Uses 3D Printer To Create A Combustion Engine: And It Kinda Worked
Posted in: Today's ChiliVenturing into the realm of 3D printing’s possibilities, YouTuber Camden Bowen embarked on a unique challenge: crafting a functional combustion engine using plastic as the primary material.
Bowen’s past projects focused on air-powered pumps, setting the stage for his latest experiment. The objective: to replicate the intricate processes of traditional piston engines — compressing fuel-air mixtures, igniting them, expelling exhaust, and welcoming fresh fuel.
However, the journey was riddled with the inherent complexities of 3D printing with plastic; The engine’s critical components, (like the crankshaft and flywheel), demanded the strength of metals to endure the engine’s stressors. Ingeniously, valve seats were substituted with short copper pipes. Intriguingly, J-B Weld, a departure from typical 3D printing substances, found its role within the engine’s assembly:
Results unveiled a mix of success and challenges. While the engine emitted intermittent pops and bangs, it was hard to maintain consistent operation. Despite a commendable compression ratio and dependable ignition system, the fuel delivery mechanism — a butane lighter strategically placed at the intake port — seemed to be a potential weak point.
Comparatively, this endeavor wasn’t the most ambitious in the realm of plastic engines, because a previous project by YouTube channel Garage54 involved casting a transparent resin Lada engine block, which promptly detonated upon fuel and spark introduction.
It’s essential to recognize the challenging obstacles when creating plastic engines. The demands of containing controlled explosions within chambers are substantial for internal combustion engines (ICE). Even conventional metal ICE engines grapple with issues like cylinder head detachment due to combustion pressures.
While some historical engines were designed with integrated cast heads to mitigate this, the prospect of plastic — or even robust injection-molded plastic — withstanding combustion forces for prolonged functionality remains more aspirational than certain.
At least Bowen’s venture offered a valuable educational opportunity. Leveraging a 3D printer to dissect engine intricacies presents a unique approach, delving into the details of engine operations, an understanding that is increasingly niche in contemporary learning landscapes.
YouTuber Uses 3D Printer To Create A Combustion Engine: And It Kinda Worked
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Aug 22
The path for backbencher Republican candidates running for president in 2024 just got even harder.
Aug 22
Meta announced it is implementing new “transparency measures” on Instagram and Facebook on Tuesday in response to the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) which requires Meta to comply by August 25. The measures will reportedly include archiving all targeted ads for users in the EU in its existing Ad Library…
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