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Blue Origin, the Space exploration company owned by Amazon titan Jeff Bezos,announced its latest plans to launch its new satellite communications network. Dubbed TeraWave, the constellation of 5,408 low and medium Earth orbit satellites will reportedly offer an internet network superior to its competitors, namely Elon Musk’s SpaceX, delivering speeds as high as 6 terabits per…
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When it first arrived on the scene, there really was nothing else like the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. Here was a full PC capable of running a desktop operating system that fit in the palm of your hand. It wasn’t long before people discovered all sorts of other uses for these little computers, beside being…
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Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands hints and answers and…
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A pool owner has sparked criticism after revealing the consequences of choosing not to have his pool professionally winterized. The post, shared by u/Strongest-There-Is on February 2 in the r/pools subreddit, has amassed 1,700 upvotes and hundreds of comments from users reacting to the icy disaster in his backyard. Titled: “Update: I’m the guy who…
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Anytime a new Soulslike comes out, it’s easy to draw comparisons between it and the games made by the subgenre’s forerunner, FromSoftware. One of the latest entries into that conversation is Team Ninja’s Nioh 3, which, at a glance, looks like it’s cut from the same cloth. It’s difficult, its combat centers around stamina management,…
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I still remember the first time I downloaded an AppImage on my PC. It was back when I was giving Linux Mint a try after decades of being a Windows fanboy, and I had downloaded the AppImage of an app I wanted to use. It was a weird little file; I was used to app…
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The primary purpose of a Steam Deck is to be a gaming PC you can carry around, hence its built-in controls. However, if the controls don’t meet your needs for whatever reason, or you want to play games while the Steam Deck is docked, you’ll…
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After World War II, France set out to build up a dominant domestic aerospace sector—and achieved this goal through the remarkable success of its Dassault conglomerate. Dassault Aviation is unique among Western aerospace firms in that it has built a continuous, sovereign fighter lineage for more than 70 years. From Cold War interceptors to modern…
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Scott Converse has spent years launching and experimenting with local news projects, driven in part by his dissatisfaction with the state of local journalism. The longtime local media and technology figure’s latest project, Longmont News Network, uses artificial intelligence to generate stories about civic affairs in Longmont. Since increasing its publishing frequency earlier this year,…
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Apple may soon make it much easier to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT in your car. Anonymous sources told Bloomberg earlier this week that Apple is working on integrating third-party AI apps into its CarPlay interface, which allows users to project a stripped-down version of their iPhone interface on the vehicle display. Drivers were already able to…