Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Mysterious Martian Rocks Finally Explained


The Mars of today is almost completely geologically inert, but that was not always the case. Scientists believe they've identified a process that created the previously unexplained Medusae Fossae formations on the planet's surface.

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GameStop Seeks a Buyer, in Deal That Could Reshape Console Gaming

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GameStop has confirmed that it's exploring options for a private equity buyout after a bruising six months in 2018. But any such deal could also transform the larger console space.

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Apple App Store Antritrust Case Is Headed to the Supreme Court


Apple and the Department of Justice claim that consumers don't have the standing to sue Apple because they're not the direct customers. Developers set the prices, so they're actually to blame.

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Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Nvidia AI Turns Regular Video Into 240fps High-Speed Video


Nvidia accomplished this feat with an array of GPUs and a neural network.

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2019 Jaguar I-Pace Review: Tesla-Killer EV Is 2018’s Best Car


The I-Pace features superb handling, a stylish design, and a lower price than Tesla. Also a smaller back seat, and, for now, a range of 240 miles versus Tesla's 259-315 miles.

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World’s Largest ARM-Based Supercomputer Launched, as Exascale Heats Up

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HPE is launching the largest supercomputer ever built using ARM CPUs as a testbed for nuclear physics processing at Sandia National Laboratories.

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CERN Begins ‘High-Luminosity’ Upgrade for Large Hadron Collider


CERN has broken ground on the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), which will result in more particle collisions and more data to help scientists unravel the mysteries of the universe.

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