quarta-feira, 22 de junho de 2022


President Biden to Propose 3-Month Suspension of Federal Gas Tax

Posted: 22 Jun 2022 03:30 AM PDT

President Joe Biden will ask Congress to suspend the federal gasoline tax for three months in a speech on Wednesday afternoon, according to a new report from the New York Times. The nationwide average for a gallon of gas recently topped $5.00, though the average in some states like Calfornia is more like $6.38 per…

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The Best Reveals From Lego Con 2022

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 05:00 PM PDT

This past weekend Lego held its second annual Lego Con: an online virtual event where the company revealed a collection of new sets for 2022 that would have otherwise been announced at events like Toy Fair New York which have been cancelled once again due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Marvel Release Dates: When to See Upcoming MCU Movies and Disney+ Shows

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 04:10 PM PDT

With 27 feature films and six Disney+ shows in 14 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to rule pop culture. Ms. Marvel arrived on Disney+ on June 8, and Thor: Love and Thunder will soon hammer into theaters on July 8. We expect to learn even more about Marvel's future plans during San Diego Comic-Con July…

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The Mites That Live and Breed on Your Face Have Anuses, Genome Study Finds

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 04:00 PM PDT

Scientists have finally unraveled the genetic secrets of humanity's coziest roommates: Demodex folliculorum, also known as the skin mite. Among other things, the findings confirm that these mites actually do have anuses, contrary to previous speculation. They also indicate that the microscopic animals may not be as…

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The Gaming Shelf Draws New Maps With Possible Worlds Games

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 03:15 PM PDT

Just before the Gaming Shelf takes an extended break (we'll be back July 12!) I'm thrilled to be able to spotlight some tabletop games and creators who have been working hard over the past months to bring us some great pieces. We've got indie studio Possible Worlds Games as well as a bit of a new direction for the…

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Thor: Love and Thunder's Weirdest Merchandise Looks as Fun as the Movie

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 02:30 PM PDT

Just in time for the release of Thor: Love and Thunder or San Diego Comic-Con convention season, here are some worthy fashions, collectibles, and accessories to add to your Marvel Studios collection. You can find them at ShopDisney, Disney Parks, Box Lunch, Hot Topic, HerUniverse, Ulta, and other retailers.

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Microsoft's Calling It Quits on Creepy Emotion Recognition Tech

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 02:20 PM PDT

Microsoft's turning its back on its scientifically suspect and ethically dubious emotion recognition technology. For now, at least.

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'Stifling': Extreme Heat Hammers the U.S.

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 02:20 PM PDT

Today is officially the first day of summer, but seriously hot weather first arrived in some parts of the country over a month ago. And the scorching trend is set to continue. The National Weather Service is forecasting more triple-digit temperatures across large swathes of the U.S. this week.

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The Orcs of The Rings of Power Are Worse Than You've Ever Seen Them

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 02:00 PM PDT

IGN has revealed a series of photos from the new Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, this time showing off the "new and unimproved" Orcs of this age. And for once, worse is actually better here.

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Joe Biden Wants Your Cigarette to Contain Less Nicotine

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 02:00 PM PDT

Joe Biden's administration is looking to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes sold in the U.S., the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. The move could be a big blow to the tobacco industry but may help curb smokers' dependence on cigarettes.

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What We Know About NASA’s Supposedly ‘Successful’ Megarocket Launch Rehearsal

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 01:46 PM PDT

NASA wrapped up its fourth wet dress rehearsal of the Space Launch System yesterday, during which time ground teams achieved a number of key test objectives. That said, an unresolved hydrogen leak prevented a full completion of the test, in a development that could further complicate the Artemis 1 mission schedule.

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CEO and COO of Pornhub's Parent Company Abruptly Resign

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 01:35 PM PDT

On Monday, one of the world's biggest purveyors of porn, MindGeek, announced that executives CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo have resigned from the company following a string of controversies.

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Minority Report Remains a Flawed But Fantastic Sci-Fi Noir

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 01:10 PM PDT

The best movie rewatches happen when you revisit a film you know you liked, but don't really remember. That happened to me last week with Steven Spielberg's 2002 sci-fi film Minority Report. I saw it in theaters when it was released 20 years ago this week but have probably only seen it once since then. So I was…

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Nothing Lives Up to Its Name, Hypes Up Nothing

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 01:00 PM PDT

Nothing, the smartphone brainchild of CEO Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, is once again testing the efficacy of its hype machine. The company is currently known for its economical earbuds, the Ear (1), which offer a pretty impressive bang for the buck at $100. It's also been relentlessly teasing the upcoming launch…

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Google Drops Fight Against $500 Million Fine Over News Ad Revenue

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 12:48 PM PDT

After Google fought tooth-and-nail to weasel out of paying news publishers more ad revenue, journalists in France claimed victory on Tuesday. The Silicon Valley giant agreed to a new slate of licensing deals with publishers across the country and even quietly dropped its attempt to appeal a fine by the country's…

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Westworld's Tessa Thompson Teases Her Villainous Character's Arc in Season 4

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 12:30 PM PDT

Introduced in season two as a power player at Delos, the company in charge of Westworld's parks and its resident "host" robots, Charlotte Hale (Tessa Thompson) has evolved quite a bit as a character, though she's always been positioned as one of the series' antagonists.

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Ms. Marvel's Directors On How Fandom Influenced the Show

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 12:25 PM PDT

Sunken WWII Ship Reappears in Italian River Amid Drought

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 12:09 PM PDT

Unusually low water levels in Italy's largest river have revealed a sunken World War II barge.

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Vodafone Wants to Salvage a Phone for Every New One Sold. Is It Worth it?

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 11:58 AM PDT

We're still far away from getting electronics from sustainable sources, but there are a few companies trying to make a go at saving some lost e-material from the landfill.

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Don't Take Vitamin E or Beta Carotene to Prevent Heart Disease or Cancer, Experts Say

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 11:34 AM PDT

An influential group of experts is recommending that people not take beta carotene or vitamin E supplements in hopes of preventing cancer or cardiovascular disease, arguing that they provide no clear benefits and may actually raise the risk of these health problems. They've also concluded that there's not enough…

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Windows 10 and 11 Downloads Mysteriously Halted in Russia

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 11:22 AM PDT

Downloads of the most recent versions of Windows have stopped in Russia, according to a new report from Bleeping Computer. Microsoft hasn't publicly clarified why this is happening, though we've reached out to the company for comment and will update our story if they respond.

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Léa Seydoux Joins Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two as Lady Margot

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 11:20 AM PDT

Warner Bros. has opened its bag to just keep adding more and more names to its blockbuster sci-fi franchise as Léa Seydoux joins the ensemble for Dune: Part Two. Deadline reports she is set to play Lady Margot in the upcoming sequel based on Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve, who is returning as…

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SpaceX Just Pulled Off Three Launches in 36 Hours—One With a Mysterious Payload

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 10:47 AM PDT

It was a busy weekend for SpaceX, with the private space company launching three of its Falcon 9 rockets into orbit over a period of three days. SpaceX's final launch may even have been carrying a classified government payload in addition to launching a spare satellite for low Earth orbit operator Globalstar.

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This New Thor: Love and Thunder Video Is Pure, Infectious Joy

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 10:20 AM PDT

This new featurette for Thor: Love and Thunder is more exciting than all of its trailers combined. Which is saying something: the trailers for Taika Waititi's latest, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, and Christian Bale, have been excellent. There's just something about seeing all that footage…

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Blockchains Vulnerable to Centralized Control, DARPA Report Finds

Posted: 21 Jun 2022 10:10 AM PDT

Researchers at the gonzo Pentagon research agency responsible for introducing the world to stealth bombers, insect-sized surveillance drones, and the internet itself have some reservations about the blockchain technology underpinning Web3.

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