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Upgraded ‘Vampire Einstein’ Shape Finally Solves Vexing Mathematical Pattern Problem

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 14:25

In March, a group of mathematicians identified a thirteen-sided shape called “the hat” that can tile a surface without any patterns repeating. Now the researchers are updating the shape to maintain its quirky tiling properties while addressing an important caveat.

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Apple's Corny 'AR Experience' All But Confirms We'll See Its Rumored Headset At WWDC

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 14:20

Apple is really excited to share its next steps into augmented reality tech at this year’s WWDC, so much so that it’s released a teaser of its ‘AR experience’ to iPhones and iPads. We hope the company’s rumored headset is a bit more exciting than this.

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These Celebrity Voices Are Disappearing From Amazon's Alexa

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 13:59

Celebrity voices are disappearing from Amazon’s Alexa including the widely popular voices of Shaquille O’Neal, Melissa McCarthy, and Samuel L. Jackson. Amazon jumpstarted the feature with Jackson in 2019, offering the option for consumers to download the actor’s voice for just .99 cents, but recently increased the…

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Lawyers Hate Legal Jargon, Too

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 13:50

Even lawyers aren’t big fans of legal jargon. A new study has found that lawyers have an easier time remembering legal documents written in simple English over those filled with so-called legalese. They also seem to prefer the simpler version for themselves and their clients.

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Right-Wingers Consider Fully Canceling Their Once-Holy Chick-Fil-A

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 13:47

Far-right activists have taken a shotgun approach to their supposed “anti-woke” crusade, and now some of that buckshot shrapnel has hit favored brand among religious conservatives, Chick-Fil-A. The chicken sandwich chain has come under fire for daring to have a page and executive dedicated to diverse hiring programs,…

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Webb Telescope Spots a Plume of Unusual Size Spewing From Saturn's Moon Enceladus

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 13:30

The Webb Space Telescope’s latest subject is a wet one: a gigantic plume of water vapor spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus.

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New Pixel Watch 2 Processor Boosts Battery in a Big Way, Leaked Specs Suggest

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:50

When we reviewed the Pixel Watch back in October, we genuinely liked Google’s first Android smartwatch, and found it to be a solid choice for those not already deep into Samsung’s eco-system. One thing we weren’t so keen on was the Pixel Watch’s disappointing battery life, but if leaked details turn out to be correct,…

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Who’s Who in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:45

The anticipation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny continues to build as we get closer to its June 30 release date.

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Nvidia Soars to $1 Trillion Market Cap on the Back of AI Hype

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:20

Only a handful of publicly traded companies—six, to be exact—currently hold a market capitalization of $1 trillion or more. It’s a small, gilded club, composed almost entirely of Silicon Valley’s biggest players (give or take a Saudi Arabian energy giant). Now, however, the club has a new member: longtime graphics…

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Apple Considering Stuffing Watch Bands With NFC, Bluetooth, Other Connectivity

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:20

The Apple Watch finally has an Ultra verson with a drastically different external appearance, but it’s watch bands that truly give users the chance to add flair to their watches. A newly-granted patent is recognizing the variety of watch bands out there and proposing they do more than contribute to the device’s…

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'Catastrophe Exposure' Pushes State Farm to Stop Selling Insurance in California

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00

State Farm has stopped accepting new applications for home and business insurance in California this month due to wildfire risk and rising costs, the company announced on Friday.

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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Prison for Her 11 Year Sentence

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:51

Theranos co-found Elizabeth Holmes surrendered to the Bureau of Prisons just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday to serve her 11-year sentence for defrauding investors. The Bureau, which had the final say on where Holmes would serve her sentence, agreed with the U.S. District Court in Northern California’s recommendation that…

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Prehistoric Pathogens: Oldest Plague Cases in Britain Date to the Bronze Age

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:30

Three cases of plague, a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, have been found in Bronze Age remains in Britain. They’re the oldest cases yet found in the United Kingdom.

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The Flash Wouldn't Have Been Made Without Michael Keaton

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:15

It’s odd to think a movie called The Flash was so beholden to the casting of a character who isn’t the Flash—but, in the minds of the film’s creators, it was. In The Flash, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) visits an alternate timeline where Batman isn’t Ben Affleck, like Barry is used to. It’s Michael Keaton, like fans of DC…

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“Más de 25,000” menores migrantes han cruzado la peligrosa selva del Darién este año

Inmigracion - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:11
Miles de nacionales de países del sur del continente viajan de manera irregular hacia EEUU atestiguando que están huyendo del hambre o la violencia.

Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings Set Is Full of Precious Art

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:30

Next month Magic: The Gathering heads to Middle-earth for an all-new set based on the world of The Lord of Rings. While we’d previously gotten hits at some of the new artwork coming in the set, lead art director Ovidio Cartagena has now lifted the lid on even more of Tales From Middle-earth’s glorious new art.

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China Removes 1.4 Million Posts and 67,000 Accounts in Latest Social Media Purge

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:49

China’s top internet media regulator ramped up its latest social media crackdown over the weekend, deleting 1.4 million posts and deactivating around 67,000 accounts. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) claims the sweeping actions were taken to combat a rise in misinformation and other harmful content, though…

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China Launches First Civilian to Space, Targets 2030 for Crewed Lunar Landing

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:20

China launched its latest crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station, including the first civilian sent to orbit by the country’s rapidly evolving space program.

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