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The Borderlands movie is an astounding waste of potential

The Borderlands movie is an astounding waste of potential

On paper, Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation sounds like a recipe for a solid sci-fi romp: Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett as the wise-cracking gunslinger Lilith; Jack Black, fresh off of voicing Bowser, as the quippy/annoying Claptrap; and freaking Jamie Lee Curtis back in the genre fray after Everything Everywhere, All At Once. And yet the film is a lifeless slog better suited to an episode of Mystery Science Theater, completely squandering the potential of those elements.Like the original game, Borderlands is mostly set on the wild alien planet of Pandora — a name that clearly should have been changed since audiences now…
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Jasypt CLI tools for encryption and decryption

Jasypt CLI tools for encryption and decryption

Recently I have started to use the Jasypt CLI tools. Before that, I have always had to use the tedious way with the Maven plugin just to do a simple encryption and decryption for any deployment update. This article is meant to complement the guides from the page Jasypt: Java simplified encryption. Table of contents Requirements Java JRE Terminal, in this example is the Git Bash on Windows. Downloading the distribution zip file of Jasypt - from the link in the file README in the Jasypt's GitHub repo. Steps Check the path to the default $JAVA_HOME $ echo $JAVA_HOME C:Usersyour.username.jdkscorretto-17.0.12…
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TikTok will make it easier to identify movies and TV shows that users are clipping

TikTok will make it easier to identify movies and TV shows that users are clipping

One of the more annoying aspects of (and Instagram and X) culture is when a user shares a contextless but captivating clip from a movie or a TV show. Oftentimes, they won't state or upfront, prompting viewers to ask in the comments in an engagement-boosting trick. TikTok is stepping in to with a new feature called TikTok Spotlight.When the platform's tech detects an applicable clip, it will add an anchor link to a landing page with more details about the show or movie. The page will include a synopsis, cast info and official accounts, as well as other TikToks linked…
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Data types – ma’lumot turlari.

Data types – ma’lumot turlari.

integer -> int: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Bu butun sonlar uchun ishlatiladi. Long: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Bu butun sonlar uchun ishlatiladi. Hotirani kuchaytirib beradi. short: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Butun sonlar uchun ishlatiladi. double: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Kasr sonlar uchun ishlatiladi. float: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Kasr sonlar uchun ishlatiladi. string: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Tekst va matnlar uchun ishlatiladi. char: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Bu belgilar uchun ishlatiladi. Data typelarning xotiradagi joyi: Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode int -> 4 byte.float ->…
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TikTok and Pinterest team up with Amazon for in-app shopping

TikTok and Pinterest team up with Amazon for in-app shopping

Amazon has struck new deals that will give people the option to shop without having to leave TikTok or Pinterest, according to The Information. Users will be able to purchase items from the Amazon ads the pop up within either platform. Typically, clicking on an ad would take a buyer to Amazon's interface, but this deal will let them check out from within TikTok or Pinterest using the payment method and shipping address saved on their Amazon account.The Information says it has seen screenshots of the ads, which show more information than usual, including items' prices, their estimated shipping times…
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The hidden crisis of environmental racism – and the fight against it

The hidden crisis of environmental racism – and the fight against it

The faces of climate change are those in communities already struggling with every kind of inequality. It’s time for this to change. Every year, 3 million people of color are displaced by climate disasters, and 100,000 die from air pollution. Climate change impacts us all, but it hits hardest where racism, poverty, and pollution intersect. Historically disinvested communities bear the brunt of environmental degradation, highlighting the absolute need for community-based solutions to fight climate injustice. The Solutions Project amplifies the voices at the frontlines of this crisis who also have the best solutions. Through supporting a movement of 300+ organizations,…
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Engadget Podcast: The Google search monopoly + ‘Industry’ creator interview

Engadget Podcast: The Google search monopoly + ‘Industry’ creator interview

Google is officially a monopoly, according to a US court. But what does that really mean? This week, Devindra and Senior Editor Karissa Bell dive into the landmark Google antitrust case to explore how it could affect the future of search. Google claims it's simply delivering the best product, but clearly the court thinks otherwise. Also, we chat about X/Twitter's desperate lawsuit against advertisers who boycotted the social network.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in…
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Intel is bringing GPUs to cars

Intel is bringing GPUs to cars

Intel has unveiled a discrete GPU for cars, the Arc A760A, designed to bring the "triple-A gaming experience" from home over to your car, the company announced. No automotive partners were revealed, but vehicles with the new chips will go on sale as soon as 2025.With car buyers increasingly focused on in-vehicle entertainment above all else, the chips are designed to "unlock a new era of AI-powered cockpit experiences," according to Intel's press release.The GPUs will allow voice, camera and gesture recognition to make it easy to control up to "seven high-definition screens rendering 3D graphics and six-in vehicle cameras…
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4 Starter Kits to Jumpstart Your ASP.NET Core SaaS Project

4 Starter Kits to Jumpstart Your ASP.NET Core SaaS Project

Launching a SaaS product can be an exciting yet daunting task. Choosing the right foundation for your project is crucial for building a scalable, secure, and maintainable application. This article explores four powerful starter kits specifically designed for ASP.NET Core SaaS development, along with a bonus option for Blazor-based SaaS projects. 1. ASP.NET Boilerplate: Lightweight and Open-Source ASP.NET Boilerplate offers a free and open-source foundation for your ASP.NET Core SaaS project. It provides a solid starting point with essential features like: Modular Design: Choose the components you need, such as user management, authentication, and authorization, without unnecessary bloat. Multi-Tenancy: Easily…
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Firefox Nightly: Mozilla makes it easier to test vertical tabs – gHacks Tech News

Firefox Nightly: Mozilla makes it easier to test vertical tabs – gHacks Tech News

The latest Firefox Nightly release makes it easier to test vertical tabs and the browser's new sidebar. Mozilla launched support for the, much requested, vertical tabs feature in Firefox in June. Back then, it was necessary to flip several configuration switches manually to unlock the functionality. Today's Nightly update changes this. Now, vertical tabs and sidebar can be enabled in the browser's settings. This exposes the feature to more testers and makes it easier to manage it. Vertical Tabs arrive in Firefox Nightly's Settings Here is how that is done: Load about:preferences#experimental in the browser's address bar. If you prefer…
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