Nov 17
Tesla shareholders condemned Elon Musk’s antisemitic behavior, on his own social media platform, X, and other media outlets Thursday. Some investors are publicly saying he should be suspended, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.
Nov 17
The Canadian rapper shouted out Swift as the “only one could make me drop the album just a little later.”
Nov 17
This Tank Gaming Computer from Etsy seller ViridianChase has everything you need for some serious war gaming, including 13 RGB cooling fans, six of which double as the tank’s wheels. That’s a clever design. But can you make them look like they’re spinning like wheels? I’ll also need the cannon to fire confetti whenever I make a kill.
The $4,125 computer measures 25″ x 18″ x 11″ and features a full metal and tempered glass tank case with a thermometer and gauge built into the front. Components include a 750W Modular RGB Gold power supply, a water-cooled Nzxt Kraken 360X CPU cooler, an Asus Strix 6700XT graphics card, 2X Samsung EVO M2 SSDs with 1TB each (2TB total SSD storage), an Asus Strix B550 Motherboard, 32GB XPG RGB Spectrix RAM @3200, and an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 4.9GHz Processor. So what you’re saying is, it blows my own 16-year-old gaming computer out of the water. I get it. At least I can still play Lemmings.
It looks like a great gaming computer, for sure. But can I justify the $4,125 price tag right now? Of course not. I can rarely justify most of the things I buy, but I do it anyway. You know why? Exactly, because I’m an impulsive buyer with almost zero self-control.
Nov 17
One of the most anticipated horror movies of 2023 is about to make its Peacock debut. And while The Exorcist: Believer didn’t exactly set critics on fire, here’s your chance to check out David Gordon Green’s would-be franchise reviver and trilogy-starter ahead of the annual slew of “best/worst” film lists.
Nov 17
Nov 17
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pioneering a groundbreaking laser-based technology named the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER), designed to transfer power over vast distances. While generating electricity is only one part of the equation, delivering it efficiently to distant locations is equally crucial. Traditional methods often rely on aging wires, prompting DARPA to explore wireless energy transmission.
POWER aims to beam energy from a ground source to a remote receiver, potentially revolutionizing military applications. For the U.S. military, this innovation holds the promise of providing unlimited range to aircraft and vehicles. Aircraft could loiter for extended durations, eliminating the need for complex and risky in-flight refueling. Tanks, no longer constrained by fuel limitations, could extend their range significantly.
Image: DARPA photo
However, several challenges must be addressed to make this technology practical. The primary limitation is that lasers operate on a line-of-sight basis, requiring a direct view of the target for efficient refueling. To overcome this, relay stations positioned in the upper atmosphere may be necessary to minimize degradation caused by air or water vapor. Additionally, vehicles must maintain stability and alignment with the target during the charging process.
Currently in its initial phase, the POWER system is conceptual, focusing on designing devices to act as relays. The subsequent phases involve implementing the technology in existing aircraft and eventually transmitting 10 kilowatts of electricity (sufficient to power a five-bedroom home) to an aircraft from a distance of 125 miles.
Beyond military applications, the breakthrough in this technology could have widespread civilian uses. For instance, envisioning a space-based solar power system capable of beaming electricity directly from a generator to homes worldwide. While DARPA’s primary mission is to prevent wartime surprises, its continuous innovations have far-reaching implications for both military and civilian sectors.
DARPA Develops POWER System for Long-Distance Wireless Energy Transfer
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Nov 17
This Towel And Blanket Warmer Is A Must For Winter — And This Is Its Lowest Price Of The Year
Posted in: Today's Chili“This bit of self care is soooo worth it,” wrote one reviewer — and two colors are seriously marked down right now for an early Black Friday deal.
Nov 17
Disney celebrates its legacy in Wish—a movie filled with the company’s own mythology that also has bold allegorical similitudes to its recent history, all weaved into a powerful fairytale.
Nov 17
Every November, there’s a fantastic event for bringing people together: that’s right, the Leonid meteor shower. It will peak in the night sky this weekend, and this is how you can optimize your view of the show.
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