[ad_1] The new Apple TV+ series Silo is set in a massive underground complex full of mystery and danger. Screenwriter Rafael Jordan was immediately gripped by the concept of the show. “When I saw the initial marketing, I was very excited for it, because I just love bunkers,” Jordan says in Episode 545 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. “Any kind of sci-fi or horror story set in a bunker, I’m in. I know I’m really weird when it comes to this stuff. I would Airbnb the Silo if I could. Why would you even want to leave?”…
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[ad_1] Image: AREA15He continued, “Because it’s more than just a building, it’s this idea that, again, that we could curate something that would be needed for the 21st century. Our business tagline is ‘spectator to participant,’ and that’s a really important component. Many things are spectator, everything is meant to be participatory here.” This includes, Fisher noted, immersive music festivals, intimate participatory experiences like Lost Spirits’ Houdini-era haunted seance, and beyond—which includes that recently announced deal with Universal Studios Parks and Resorts. “We get Lost Spirits and actually have some really cool plans for just further activating the space and then…
[ad_1] The blind community is experiencing the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI). Advancements in AI are providing blind individuals with newfound freedom and options, greatly improving their quality of life. This article explores the benefits of AI for the blind community while also addressing the challenges that come with its introduction. For some time now, AI has been beneficial for the blind community. The popular app Be My Eyes, for instance, uses computer vision to analyze images and identify objects, with newer versions utilizing ChatGPT-4’s multimodal capability to enhance image inspection. This technology enables blind individuals to scan barcodes,…
[ad_1] The Federal Trade Commission has been unsuccessful in its last-ditch effort to pump the brakes on Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to grant the agency an emergency stay of a ruling that allows the deal to proceed in the US. A temporary restraining order was put in place last month to prevent Microsoft and Activision from closing the acquisition until Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction. When Corley rejected the FTC’s injunction request this week, she ruled that the agency had until 11:59PM…
[ad_1] A federal appeals court on Friday paused a judge’s order that had blocked much of the Biden administration from talking to social media sites about content.The case could have significant First Amendment implications and affect the conduct of social media companies and their cooperation with government agencies.In its three-sentence order, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the preliminary injunction issued this month by a federal judge in Louisiana would be put aside “until further orders of the court.” The appeals court also called for expedited oral arguments in the case.In the…
[ad_1] The current heat wave in Italy is “very unusual,” says Mercalli, because of its long duration: The heat event is expected to last roughly two weeks. A study published in May estimated that, until the late 1990s, the average European heat wave would last one week or less, but this has since increased significantly due to global warming.The sweltering conditions in the Mediterranean are coinciding with extreme heat events elsewhere in the world, such as in the southern US, where temperatures could reach 120 degrees Fahreheit in parts of Arizona. Plus, the southern European heat wave is linked to…
[ad_1] Can AI research and write a piece of legislation? Sure, though not well. Should AI be used to write a piece of legislation on a subject impacting millions of beleaguered renters in the most-populated city in the U.S.? No, definitely not.Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future TechThat didn’t stop one New York legislator from trying it out, then putting a limp, ineffective piece of legislation on the docket. As first noted by City&State earlier this week, Assemblyman Clyde Vanel-sponsored Bill 6896 would require landlords to provide renters a copy of their lease agreement upon request. It’s a…
[ad_1] Search engine optimization (SEO) relies heavily on link building to boost a website’s ranking. While both Bing and Google employ link building as an effective SEO tool, their algorithms differ in the intensity with which they consider links when deciding page rankings. Because of this, honing your link building strategies according to the specific search engines is essential for successful SEO efforts that yield long-term visibility online. This primer will provide an introduction to the role of links for Bing and Google as well as explore specific strategies for building effective backlinks in each. From understanding link-based ranking factors…
[ad_1] Larry Hryb, better known as “Major Nelson” in Xbox circles, tweeted today that he’s leaving Microsoft. Hryb spent many years as one of the most prominent public faces of the brand as Director of Programming for Xbox Live. He didn’t state his reasons for leaving the company but said he plans to step back and work on his career’s next chapter. The move comes as Microsoft tries to close its $68 billion purchase of Activision. “As I take a moment and think about all we have done together, I want to thank the millions of gamers around the world…
[ad_1] This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore.Hydrogen has great promise as a low-emission fuel source. It burns clean, generating only water as a by-product, and when it’s produced through electrolysis by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, the entire life cycle can be very environmentally friendly.But the use of hydrogen has never reached its potential as a renewable fuel, mostly because its production process drives up the cost. Most hydrogen today is still produced as a by-product of fossil-fuel refinement—using methane with carbon monoxide as a by-product. Meanwhile, the hydrogen…