The Futurist movement of the early 20th century, with its optimism and utopian visions, has been heavily criticised and ridiculed in the years since its conception. Initially viewed as a source of revolutionary ideas and breakthroughs in art, architecture and technology, Futurism has become infamous for its dystopian themes of consumerism and crudely expressed elitism.… Continue reading Can Society Learn From the Mistakes of Futurism?
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How secure a Twitter replacement is Mastodon? Let us count the ways
The world of microblogging has seen a fantastic shift in recent years, with Twitter providing the perfect platform for social media users to share their thoughts and moments with the world. But what if Twitter didn’t exist? Well, there’s Mastodon, a Twitter replacement that promises users a secure and censorship-free platform. So, what makes Mastodon… Continue reading How secure a Twitter replacement is Mastodon? Let us count the ways
How to Watch Orion’s Climactic Return to Earth
Orion’s expedition into deep space is nearing its climax as the celestial object makes its way back to Earth this Saturday. It is the first of man’s space-bound voyages to the distant reaches of our Solar System, intended to reach asteroid rendezvous and one day take humans to the planet Mars. As its return is… Continue reading How to Watch Orion’s Climactic Return to Earth
Here’s how Audi Q4 50 E-Tron stacks up against the Tesla Model Y
With electric vehicles becoming increasingly commonplace on roads, auto manufacturers have taken to offering models that have a range of features and come at a price point that’s ideal for every buyer. Two of the foremost cars in the EV market, namely Audi Q4 50 e-Tron and Tesla Model Y, have recently emerged as two… Continue reading Here’s how Audi Q4 50 E-Tron stacks up against the Tesla Model Y
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a gnarly and spiritual fairy tale about what makes life beautiful
In 2020, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro released his much-anticipated version of the fairy tale, Pinocchio. Del Toro’s reimagining of the classic tale has been praised for its creative approach and its emotional depth. Instead of the whimsical, lively animated feature we are used to, del Toro has created a gnarly and spiritual tale about what… Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a gnarly and spiritual fairy tale about what makes life beautiful
Stellantis is blaming EVs for its upcoming Jeep layoffs
The news that the recently formed Stellantis carmaker is planning to layoff workers from its Jeep division has been met with shock from auto workers and industry analysts alike. But, surprisingly, the layoffs have nothing to do with the economic environment or a companywide reorganization. Instead, Stellantis is citing a shift in consumer demand for… Continue reading Stellantis is blaming EVs for its upcoming Jeep layoffs
Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts there on time
Holiday shopping season is already upon us, and now is the time to make sure that your gifts arrive in time for Christmas. Many stores offer free or discounted shipping for orders during the holiday season. However, it is vital to keep in mind the shipping deadlines in order to ensure your gifts are safely… Continue reading Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts there on time
Sam Bankman-Fried secretly handed $27 million to a major crypto news site and its CEO
In a surprise move, Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of popular cryptocurrency derivatives trading and software platform FTX, has secretly handed a staggering $27 million to an anonymous crypto news and information site, as well as its Chief Executive Officer. The news was revealed on FTX’s official blog over the weekend, and sparked a great deal of… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried secretly handed $27 million to a major crypto news site and its CEO
PlayStation VR2 preorders are now available without an invitation
The world of gaming just got a lot more exciting with Sony’s recent announcement of the release of PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2). Sony has announced that preorders for their latest virtual reality headset are now available without the need for an invitation. This move is being seen as a major step forward for PlayStation and for… Continue reading PlayStation VR2 preorders are now available without an invitation
Alphabet’s Wing shows off drone deliveries from new command center
On Wednesday, Alphabet’s Wing announced that it has opened its first command center, from where it pilots its drone delivery program. The new facility, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the company’s first for the United States. Wing, which is a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is dedicated to building drone technology to make deliveries… Continue reading Alphabet’s Wing shows off drone deliveries from new command center