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Brembo buys suspension maker Ohlins Racing for $405 million

Brembo is buying suspension maker Ohlins Racing for $405 million, in the premium brake maker's biggest ever acquisition......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsOct 11th, 2024

The rise of color vision in animals: Study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals

Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent eyespots, to attract peahens for courtship. This is a classic example of sexual selection usin.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

MultiVersus is underperforming, but Warner Bros. is still focused on IP

Warner Bros. Discovery is tripling down on its IP for its gaming division despite MultiVersus underperforming to the tune of $100 million......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million

Speculator swapped pricey domain for OpenAI shares instead of taking cash payment. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman merely tweeted "chat.com," announcing that the company had a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers

Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine. From its halo-like orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope is seeing farther.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Corning faces antitrust actions for its Gorilla Glass dominance

European Commission looks into alleged exclusivity, pricing, and patent demands. The European Commission (EC) has opened an antitrust investigation into US-based glass-maker Corni.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The high cost of complexity: New study explores energy needs of multicellular life

Between 1.8 billion and 800 million years ago, earthly life was in the doldrums. During this period, called the "boring billion," the complexity of life remained minimal, dominated by single-celled organisms with only sporadic ventures into multicell.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region

Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Odd Jayy Talks LLM Companion Bots

Jorvon Moss has been working on multiple versions of his wearable robots, and finally made some good moves towards making his dream a reality. His Maker Faire Bay Area talk covers everything from getting started to advanced tips for companion bots......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Pimax Crystal Light review: a new standard for affordable PC VR

I reviewed the Pimax Crystal Light, an affordable PC VR headset with minimal tradeoffs that boasts high-resolution displays with local dimming for lossless SteamVR gaming and sim racing......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Apple offers Indonesia token investment to lift iPhone ban

Following Indonesia's ban of the iPhone 16 because Apple has not invested enough in the country, the company has reportedly offered $10 million.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/PexelsThe threatened ban on the iPhone in Indonesia became real in late O.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright

Time-hopping film Here used AI trained on every Tom Hanks movie to make him appear young again. On Friday, TriStar Pictures released Here, a $50 million Robert Zemeckis-directed f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Portal to the past: Geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth"s carbon cycle

If Earth's history were a calendar year, humans would not appear until the last few minutes before midnight on Dec. 31. During the Proterozoic Eon—2.5 billion years to 543 million years ago—the sun was still a young star, much dimmer than today,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Did the world"s best-preserved dinosaurs really die in "Pompeii-type" events?

Between about 120 million and 130 million years ago, during the age of dinosaurs, temperate forests and lakes hosted a lively ecosystem in what is now northeast China. Diverse fossils from that time remained pretty much undisturbed until the 1980s, w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Masimo"s claims falter as Apple defends smartwatch designs in court

Apple and Masimo's patent and trade secret dispute has intensified through lawsuits as Apple defends its innovations and Masimo's claims are rejected in court.Apple Watch UltraApple and medical equipment maker Masimo have been embroiled in lawsuits h.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group

You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who's a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member (probably their mu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How are racehorses really treated in the "sport of kings?"

It's the time of year when shiny horses and colorful clothing fill our screens—the Spring Racing Carnival, which includes high profile races like The Everest, Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New research estimates carbon emissions from 22 million stream reaches across the US

Using a sophisticated new modeling approach, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have estimated carbon dioxide emissions from inland waters to 22 million U.S. lakes, rivers and reservoirs. It marks the first time this approach has.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

A new update fixes the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s overheating issues — or does it?

Smartphone maker Realme has issued a software fix for the GT 7 Pro and its overheating Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Has it solved the problem?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67

Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024