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…
Microsoft has unveiled a generative AI model based on GPT-4, specifically developed for US intelligence agencies, which operates without internet connection. This marks Microsoft’s first deployment of a large language model in a secure environment. It allows intelligence services to analyze top-secret information without the risk of internet leaks and securely communicate with a chatbot…
Recently, actor Viggo Mortensen had an interview with GQ Magazine where he was asked about his thoughts on the upcoming film “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” The actor also shared an interesting anecdote related to a prop from “The Lord of the Rings”: after filming, Mortensen kept the sword Narsil (Anduril)…
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mixture that allows brain tissues to function again after freezing. The solution, made from methylcellulose, ethylene glycol, and other components, protects brain cells from damage during freezing and thawing. As a result, organoids retain their functions and structure even after 18 months of freezing and, overall, develop…
Recently, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter gave an interview to Bloomberg, where he shared the studio’s future plans. In particular, Docter stated that the failure of “Buzz Lightyear,” “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and several other Pixar projects seriously concerned the studio’s leaders. They realized that the studio was heading in the wrong direction and began…
With iOS 17.5, Apple introduces the new “Repair Status” feature, offering a more convenient solution for iPhone warranty and repair processes. This feature allows users to send their iPhones for repair without needing to disable “Find My” and Activation Lock, ensuring device safety and simplifying the repair process. When bringing an iOS device to an…
In October of this year, the European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Hera probe to thoroughly investigate the Didymos and Dimorphos double asteroid system. This mission will follow up on NASA’s experiment, during which the DART probe collided with Dimorphos in 2022. This collision was intended to test whether Earth could be protected…
Thanks to its Zen 5 architecture, AMD ensures a solid 16% IPC boost for its upcoming high-performance processors, known as Ryzen 9000. The company has showcased a phenomenal advantage of +56% over the flagship Intel Core i9-14900K processor in multi-threaded performance and a confident lead in gaming by +23%. However, in an interview with Tom’s…
Director Dean DeBlois announced on social media that the filming of the upcoming movie “How to Train Your Dragon” has been completed. The shoot took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and lasted 85 days. DeBlois mentioned that while the filming was challenging, it was also exciting, expressing his gratitude to the crew and his satisfaction…
The popular dog Kabosu, the face of Dogecoin and several other memes, passed away early Friday morning, as written by her owner on their blog. She was over 17 years old. “We will hold a farewell party for Kabo-chan on Sunday, May 26th. It will be held at Flower Kaori in Kotsu-no Mori, Narita City,…
