These days, sleep tracking is becoming big business. There are lots of devices out there which track our sleep and provide feedback, with the Amazon Halo Rise being one of the most advanced options. On paper, the Halo Rise looks like a dream (pun unintended). It is able to track sleep stages, calories burned and… Continue reading The Amazon Halo Rise would be a neat sleep tracker, if it weren’t for my cat
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The United States’ Artificial Intelligence initiative has gained further momentum with a proposal for a $2.6 billion federal AI research outfit. As part of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)’s new Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a new task force recently proposed the establishment of the Federal Artificial Intelligence Research and Development (AI… Continue reading force proposes
Samsung may put its free TV Plus streaming app into other manufacturers’ TVs
Samsung has been nothing short of ambitious when it comes to its streaming services, offering subscriptions to its own platforms and even purchasing media conglomerates such as Turner and MGM. The recently-launched Samsung TV Plus is the latest example of the company’s attempts to build out its streaming empire. Recently, there have been reports that… Continue reading Samsung may put its free TV Plus streaming app into other manufacturers’ TVs
SpaceX Capsule Refitted to Carry 5 Crew Members in Case of ISS Emergency
SpaceX is readying its Crew Dragon capsule to receive an upgrade that will allow it to transport up to five International Space Station crew members in an emergency. In the event of an ISS evacuation – due to a catastrophic failure or some other kind of emergency – SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft would be modified… Continue reading SpaceX Capsule Refitted to Carry 5 Crew Members in Case of ISS Emergency
The Last of Us Creators Reveal How Long the Series Will Go
The Last of Us, an iconic post-apocalyptic survival horror game series by Naughty Dog, is an award-winning franchise beloved by fans around the world. Since the original game’s debut in 2013, fans have been eagerly waiting to know what comes next. Recently, creators Neil Druckmann and Anthony Newman revealed how long the series will go.… Continue reading The Last of Us Creators Reveal How Long the Series Will Go
Christian Slater’s Willow Character Is From an Imaginary Sequel We Never Saw
Christian Slater has had a tremendous career in the film and television industry, and one of his most captivating performances was as the loveable rogue Will Scarlet in the classic 1993 film, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” This film was a smash-hit, grossing over $400 million at the box office and receiving four Academy Award… Continue reading Christian Slater’s Willow Character Is From an Imaginary Sequel We Never Saw
Arizona Considers Water Pipeline From Mexico to Combat Drought
As the drought gripping Arizona appeares to be in no hurry to release its grasp, state officials have started considering a controversial solution to the state’s water supply concerns, a massive pipeline from Mexico. The regional water shortage is a growing problem for Arizona and other southwestern states, and water that could be pumped from… Continue reading Arizona Considers Water Pipeline From Mexico to Combat Drought
James Cameron Says Avatar 3 Would Be a Satisfying Ending, But He Wants More
The box office success of Avatar, the highest-grossing movie of all time, has spawned a franchise that is three sequels strong with more possibly on the way. James Cameron has already indicated that Avatar 3 will provide a satisfying ending to the saga but his ambition is to pursue more as long as there are… Continue reading James Cameron Says Avatar 3 Would Be a Satisfying Ending, But He Wants More
Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP
Recently, it was announced that Amazon has snatched up the film and television rights to Games Workshop’s iconic sci-fi/fantasy property, Warhammer 40,000. This acquisition opens up a world of possibilities for Amazon in the ever-growing fantasy genre and is sure to please fans of the IP. For those not familiar with the franchise, Warhammer 40,000… Continue reading Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP
Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest
Recently, Democrats in both the US House and Senate have introduced legislation that would force US higher education endowments to reveal where and how they invest, creating much-needed transparency into a system that is currently very opaque. The proposed legislation, known as the Endowment Transparency and Accountability Accountability Act, is sponsored by Democratic Senator Chuck… Continue reading Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest