Whether extraterrestrial civilizations and other intelligent beings exist remains unknown, though scientists have long speculated on this topic. In the mid-20th century, astrophysicist Frank Drake formulated an equation to estimate the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in the galaxy based on variables such as the number of sun-like stars, planets with suitable conditions, or the time…
The film industry lost another talented actor today, and fans of the cult fantasy “The Lord of the Rings” lost their “beloved king.” It was announced today that the talented actor Bernard Hill passed away at the age of 80. Throughout his thirty-year career, he is best remembered by audiences for his role as King…
In the gaming industry, a drama has unfolded: a team of enthusiasts working on creating a fan-made alternative to Plants vs. Zombies 3 was forced to halt their ambitious project under pressure from gaming giants EA and PopCap. The developers of Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Been announced with heavy hearts the cessation…
Overclocker 1usmus has reported that the AMD Ryzen 9000 series will receive a new overclocking feature called AMD Curve Shaper. This new feature extends the existing AMD Curve Optimizer, allowing AMD Ryzen users to fine-tune their processors even more precisely to maximize system performance. The new Curve Shaper feature set from AMD will be available…
Movie insider Daniel Richtman reports that Sony is planning the return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Men. According to the insider, Sony wants to bring both Spider-Men back to the big screen. These characters will become key heroes in their own universe, separate from the MCU. It’s unclear if this universe will be connected…
Undesirable sounds accompany residents of large cities round the clock, from traffic noise outside to the murmuring of a television behind the wall. This constant exposure to noise leads to increased fatigue, nervousness, and illness among us. To reduce noise pollution, specialists from the USA have developed sound-absorbing fabric no thicker than a human hair,…
A month ago, Musk announced the implantation of the first chip in a patient as part of pilot clinical trials, and last week he reported on the initial treatment successes. All the information is very fragmented and essentially comes only from the company’s founder. Scientists cannot assess the real effectiveness and safety of the neuroimplant…
OpenAI plans to release a tool called Media Manager in 2025, which will allow authors and content owners to control how their works are used in training AI generative models. This move is a response to criticism OpenAI has faced for collecting publicly available internet data to train its models. In particular, several major American…
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system for aerial combat that explains its decision-making logic during battles. This system aims to address the “black box” problem faced by both the US and China in the AI arms race. The new solution will allow pilots to better understand the AI’s actions, enhancing cooperation during combat…
The multiplayer space simulator Star Citizen has set a new record: over ten years of its crowdfunding campaign, Cloud Imperium Games has raised over $700 million for the game’s production. It’s worth noting that the project’s budget is funded by user donations. Interestingly, Star Citizen surpassed the $600 million mark back in August 2023, and…
