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Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85
01 Nov

Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85

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One of fantasy and sci-fi’s all-time greats has passed away. Artist Greg Hildebrandt, known for his iconic work on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and Magic: The Gathering, died on Thursday at 85. He and his twin brother Tim, who died in 2006, were a powerhouse duo — the Brothers Hildebrandt — until they decided to pursue solo careers in 1981.The duo was perhaps best known for their “Style B” poster (above) for the original Star Wars in 1977. Released in the UK (Tom Jung’s “Style A” was the original US poster), the art shows Luke Skywalker heroically…
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The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget
01 Nov

The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget

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Wireless headphones have become the go-to choice for so many people, and it’s easy to see why. They offer the freedom to move without tangled cables holding you back, and modern Bluetooth connections are more reliable than ever. On top of that, many wireless headphones deliver higher-quality sound than you’d expect, with impressive features like adaptive ANC (active noise cancelation) to block out distractions. Many wireless headphones now offer better battery life, too, giving you more uninterrupted playback whether you're commuting, working out, or just kicking back with your favorite tunes.Of course, some wireless headphones stand out from the rest,…
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Microsoft’s Recall AI tool for Copilot+ PCs faces a third delay
01 Nov

Microsoft’s Recall AI tool for Copilot+ PCs faces a third delay

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It's deja vu all over again for Microsoft's AI-powered Recall tool. After a and then a second one , Microsoft is once more pushing back testing of the feature intended for its Copilot+ PCs. reported that Recall now won't enter previews for Windows Insiders until December."We are committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall," Brandon LeBlanc, senior product manager of Windows, told the publication. "To ensure we deliver on these important updates, we’re taking additional time to refine the experience before previewing it with Windows Insiders."When it was introduced, Microsoft positioned Recall as a way to give…
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Hyundai reveals its newest hydrogen-powered vehicle, the Initium
01 Nov

Hyundai reveals its newest hydrogen-powered vehicle, the Initium

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Hydrogen-powered vehicles haven’t really caught on as an alternative means of eco-friendly transportation. Hyundai, however, hopes to fix that with a bigger investment in the technology and its newest hydrogen-powered concept SUV called the .Hyundai announced it plans to start production on the hydrogen SUV in the first half of next year. The Initium can run approximately 404 miles on a single refueling and can also run on electric power as a backup that can be recharged from a household electricity supply. The vehicle will also make its public debut at the LA Auto Show and Auto Guangzhou in China…
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Bumble now lets you sort matches by interests
31 Oct

Bumble now lets you sort matches by interests

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Dating apps are a constant battle to find just one person that you might click with for more than a few meet ups. Unfortunately, so much of the experience focuses on physical appearance rather than learning much about the other person — a dynamic that is hard to overcome on an app. Bumble is making the latest attempt to do so by allowing users to search for matches based on their interests.Users can access the new tool by clicking "narrow your search" and then "advanced filters." Then they can choose "filter by your interests." Each user can only include up…
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Nothing’s first community-designed smartphone glows in the dark
31 Oct

Nothing’s first community-designed smartphone glows in the dark

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The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is Nothing’s latest smartphone, using designs submitted by the community — and it glows in the dark. Depending on your location, you can register for a chance to buy the device starting today, but that doesn’t guarantee a purchase. Only 1,000 of them will be available, and they won’t be sold in North America, Taiwan and Korea.Nothing first called for the community to design a product back in March. The contest had four stages: creating a new look, crafting wallpapers, designing a new package and then developing a marketing campaign. People would then…
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The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2024
31 Oct

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2024

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You basically have three options for watching live TV at home: Hook up a digital antenna, pay for a cable subscription or sign up for a live TV streaming service. The content you get through a digital antenna is free, but limited to your local broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS). Cable has historically been more expensive than live streaming services, though the gap is narrowing as nearly every streamer has raised its rates in the past year. But unlike cable, you don’t have to enter into a contract when you sign up for Fubo, Philo, Hulu +…
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A fired Disney employee allegedly altered menus to change allergy markers
31 Oct

A fired Disney employee allegedly altered menus to change allergy markers

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As someone allergic to a big sect of food (hey gluten free eaters!), I know how important accurate allergy markers are on a menu. Yet, a new criminal complaint alleges that a former Disney World employee intentionally altered a menu's allergy information to state foods didn't contain peanuts that, in fact, did, 404 Media and Court Watch reported in collaboration.The complaint alleges that Michael Scheuer was fired by Disney and then used still viable passwords to access a third-party created proprietary menu creation and inventory system. Over the course of his misdoings, he allegedly changed the allergy information along with…
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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own
31 Oct

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own

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In a new video caught by , Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas can be seen working autonomously in a demo space, sorting engine parts between numbered bins. The company claims that Atlas doesn’t need to be controlled by humans to do work.According to the video description, Atlas uses machine learning to detect environmental changes and work around them. It also has a “specialized grasping policy” to help it maintain a firm hold on objects, continuously estimating the state of what it’s holding. After receiving some bin locations to move parts between, Atlas will get to work without prescribed movements, opting…
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Avride’s next-gen delivery robot ditches two wheels and adds NVIDIA AI brains
31 Oct

Avride’s next-gen delivery robot ditches two wheels and adds NVIDIA AI brains

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Autonomous delivery vehicle company Avride has a fresh design — and NVIDIA AI brains. The company’s engineers have swapped out the old six-wheel configuration for a more efficient four-wheel chassis. It can make 180-degree turns almost instantly, effortlessly park on inclines and move faster without compromising safety.Avride has been working on autonomous delivery robots since 2019. It began as part of Russian tech company Yandex’s autonomous driving wing. But the spun-off company divested its Russian assets after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and rebranded as Avride. It’s now owned by the Netherlands-based Nebius Group (formerly Yandex…
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