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Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development
2025-05-24

Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development

SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final was successfully held today in Shenzhen. In its 9th edition, the event has reached a record-breaking scale this year, attracting over 210,000 students and...

Ryan Reynolds Thinks ‘Star Wars’ Is Ready to Be R-Rated
2025-05-24

Ryan Reynolds Thinks ‘Star Wars’ Is Ready to Be R-Rated

The Deadpool star thinks 'Star Wars' could stand to do more mature things, but not the crass or vulgar kind.

Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse drops to $68 for Memorial Day
2025-05-24

Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse drops to $68 for Memorial Day

Against all chilly odds, we've made it to the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day. While that brings lots of barbecues and swimming, it also means a bunch of deals. Included in this years Memorial Day sales is the Apple Magic Mouse with a USB-C port. Right now, you can pick up the Apple Magic Mouse for $68, down from $79 — a 14 percent discount. The deal brings it to only $5 more than it's all-time low price. Notably, this deal is only for the white model with a USB-C port. The Apple Magic Mouse is a solid wireless and rechargeable option to go with any of your Macs. It should pair automatically with the computer. Plus, one charge should last about a month and you can recharge it with an included woven USB-C Charge Cable. In addition to the Magic Mouse, there are a handful of other Apple accessories on sale for Memorial Day. Key among them are the Apple Pencil Pro for $99 and a four-pack of AirTags for $75. Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-usb-c-magic-mouse-drops-to-68-for-memorial-day-143823705.html?src=rss

Large Language Models (LLMs) for Educational Applications
2025-05-24

Large Language Models (LLMs) for Educational Applications

Explore the growing role of GPT models in education, detailing their use through prompting and fine-tuning for tasks like feedback generation and content creation.

Tutor Training Dataset & Sequence Labeling Annotation
2025-05-24

Tutor Training Dataset & Sequence Labeling Annotation

Explore our study's dataset of tutor responses and the Inside-Outside (IO) sequence labeling methodology used to annotate effort-based and outcome-based praise components.

Naukri exposed recruiter email addresses, researcher says
2025-05-24

Naukri exposed recruiter email addresses, researcher says

The recruiter website fixed the email address exposure earlier this week.

SteamOS to Support More Handhelds and PCs, Valve Confirms New Partners
2025-05-24

SteamOS to Support More Handhelds and PCs, Valve Confirms New Partners

Valve has confirmed it is now working with more partners on officially licensed SteamOS devices. This update was shared through the recently revised SteamOS FAQ. Back in January, Lenovo was the only confirmed partner, but Valve now says it is collaborating with other selected OEMs. It hasn’t named any of the new partners, and no [...]The post SteamOS to Support More Handhelds and PCs, Valve Confirms New Partners appeared first on Gizmochina.

This Was The First Mass-Produced Car In America (And It Wasn't The Model T)
2025-05-24

This Was The First Mass-Produced Car In America (And It Wasn't The Model T)

While Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company helped shaped modern car production, it wasn't one of his cars that was the first mass-produced car in America.

EMF Forming Was A Neat Aerospace Breakthrough
2025-05-24

EMF Forming Was A Neat Aerospace Breakthrough

Typically, when we think about forming metal parts, we think about beating them with hammers, or squeezing them with big hydraulic presses. But what if magnets could do the squeezing? ...read more

This ultimate power bank boasts an expandable array of six solar panels, assuring unlimited backup
2025-05-24

This ultimate power bank boasts an expandable array of six solar panels, assuring unlimited backup

This ultimate power bank boasts an expandable array of six solar panels, assuring unlimited backupEven as battery capacities in our campers increase, and we have a fallback (on all occasions) to juice up our handhelds and other portable devices;...

What MPG Does A Ford Mustang EcoBoost Get? Here's What Drivers Are Saying
2025-05-24

What MPG Does A Ford Mustang EcoBoost Get? Here's What Drivers Are Saying

Ford's Mustang range of Ecoboost musclecars promises more power while using less fuel, and here's what kind of mileage drivers are getting in the real world.

Roupp pitches into seventh inning, Giants beat Nationals 4-0
2025-05-24

Roupp pitches into seventh inning, Giants beat Nationals 4-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Landen Roupp pitched into the seventh inning, Jung Hoo Lee had two hits and scored two runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat Washington 4-0 on Friday night, ending the Nationals' five-game winning streak.

Vientos scratched from Mets' lineup with abdominal soreness. Montas set to begin rehab assignment
2025-05-24

Vientos scratched from Mets' lineup with abdominal soreness. Montas set to begin rehab assignment

NEW YORK (AP) — Third baseman Mark Vientos was scratched from the New York Mets' lineup Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of abdominal soreness.

2025-05-24

AP News Summary at 9:16 p.m. EDT

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city

Sequence Labeling for Automated Feedback in Tutor Training
2025-05-24

Sequence Labeling for Automated Feedback in Tutor Training

Explore how sequence labeling, a key NLP technique, is applied to identify praise components in tutor responses, enabling automated, targeted explanatory feedback.

The Women Behind the Machines: Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution
2025-05-24

The Women Behind the Machines: Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution

Women have shaped the foundations and ethics of AI as we know it today. While AI might seem like a modern marvel, its roots can be traced back to the 1800s. These women are rewriting the rules of what machines can learn.

Memorial Day sales include 25 percent off Sonos portable speakers
2025-05-23

Memorial Day sales include 25 percent off Sonos portable speakers

Sonos has joined in on the Memorial Day sales by discounting its portable speakers. You can get up to 25 percent off right now on items including the Sonos Move 2, which is $113 off and down to $336. The Sonos Roam 2 is also part of the sale with a $45 discount. The Sonos Move 2 was introduced in 2023 as the more expensive follow-up to the original Move, Sonos' first "portable" speaker. You can argue over it's portability — the Move 2 makes more sense as something your carry to your backyard than take on a hike — but the speaker packs a punch and lets you play music over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. We liked the Sonos Move 2 when we originally reviewed it, but took issue with how expensive it was, so this sale helps make splurging on it more palatable. If you're looking for something even more portable and affordable, the Sonos Roam 2 is also on sale for $45 off. Like the Move 2, the speaker has the ability to connect to a smartphone over Bluetooth outside while still being able to hook into your larger Sonos sound system over Wi-Fi at home. The Sonos Roam 2 offers some key improvements to the original Roam's design, too, like new colors and easier to understand buttons, while still providing the company's signature sound profile and 10 hours of battery life. On top of the two speakers, you could also buy a bundle of a speaker and an accessory, like the Sonos Roam 2 and an OtterBox case, or a bundle of multiple speakers. You can get two Roam 2's for $268 or a Sonos Roam 2 and Sonos Move 2 for $479, for example. Sonos has faced issues in the last year ironing out software problems — the bugs and missing features were so bad the company's CEO stepped down — but the fundamentals of how the company's speakers sound have remained great. With the ship mostly righted on the software side of things, a sale is a great time to see what all of the fuss is about. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/memorial-day-sales-include-25-percent-off-sonos-portable-speakers-185627410.html?src=rss

ASUS unveils ROG XG Station 3: external GPU enclosure, hidden power connectors, Thunderbolt 5
2025-05-23

ASUS unveils ROG XG Station 3: external GPU enclosure, hidden power connectors, Thunderbolt 5

ASUS unveils its new ROG XG Station 3 with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity: supports NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series, AMD Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs. Continue reading at TweakTown >

2025-05-23

Here’s How NVIDIA Manipulated the GeForce RTX 5060 Launch By Deceptive Tactics, But We Won’t Fall For It Anymore - Wccftech

Here’s How NVIDIA Manipulated the GeForce RTX 5060 Launch By Deceptive Tactics, But We Won’t Fall For It Anymore WccftechNvidia’s RTX 5060 review debacle should be a wake-up call for gamers and reviewers The VergeNVIDIA grants RTX 5060 drivers access to media willing to publish ‘previews’ VideoCardz.comGeForce RTX 5060 Game Ready Driver Released NVIDIANvidia puts squeeze on reviewers of its mediocre midrange GPU Boing Boing

Apple Makes New Offer To iPhone 16 Pro Buyers
2025-05-23

Apple Makes New Offer To iPhone 16 Pro Buyers

It’s a great time to buy a new iPhone thanks to Apple’s new increased trade-in values — but they won’t last long.

After Teen Suicide, Federal Judge Rules AI Chatbots Don’t Have Free Speech
2025-05-23

After Teen Suicide, Federal Judge Rules AI Chatbots Don’t Have Free Speech

A federal judge just told AI developers they might not be able to hide behind the Constitution when their creations cause real-world harm. The ruling stems from a case wherein a chatbot allegedly helped nudge a teenager toward suicide. Filed by Florida mom Megan Garcia, the case accuses Character Technologies, the creators of Character.Ai, of [...]The post After Teen Suicide, Federal Judge Rules AI Chatbots Don’t Have Free Speech appeared first on VICE.

California prepares to sue feds after Senate revokes the state’s EV rule
2025-05-23

California prepares to sue feds after Senate revokes the state’s EV rule

The state was to require increasing sales of zero-emissions cars and passenger trucks starting in 2026.

Wow! Epic Memorial Day gaming deal knocks $900 off the Alienware x16 R2 with RTX 4090
2025-05-23

Wow! Epic Memorial Day gaming deal knocks $900 off the Alienware x16 R2 with RTX 4090

If you want to save money on a gaming rig this weekend, this deal is hard to beat.

Display Week 2025: Automotive Drives Innovation While Blue EL-QLED Remains the Holy Grail
2025-05-23

Display Week 2025: Automotive Drives Innovation While Blue EL-QLED Remains the Holy Grail

The industry's main show has once again come and gone. I was there to live it, see it, and dare I say feel it too.

There are only 2,000 copies of this limited-edition vinyl Lord of the Rings soundtrack
2025-05-23

There are only 2,000 copies of this limited-edition vinyl Lord of the Rings soundtrack

Howard Shore won multiple Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globe awards for his score for the Lord of the Rings series. Performed originally by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with choral contributions from the London Voices and London Oratory School Schola, the score has become a favorite for film screenings with [...]

Q&A: How should we govern nanotechnology?
2025-05-23

Q&A: How should we govern nanotechnology?

There has been a lot of interest in recent years in governing new technologies, especially for AI. Yet, before the current hype in AI, there was nanotechnology and others before it. In his doctoral thesis, Nicholas Surber details the extensive politics, and their consequences, that have taken place across Europe to enable a successful development of nanotechnology. Surber defends his thesis on May 27.

Google just forever changed search as we know it
2025-05-23

Google just forever changed search as we know it

Google I/O is the company's annual event to show off it's latest innovations both to the public and developers. This year, the focus was crystal clear - AI in everything. You wouldn’t know it from the festival-like atmosphere at their event, held at the Shoreline Amphitheater next to their Mountain View HQ, but Google is [...]

Aqara can help expand your Apple Home to other ecosystems with Matter
2025-05-23

Aqara can help expand your Apple Home to other ecosystems with Matter

Don't limit yourself to one ecosystem of smart home devices by using Aqara products, which are compatible with the Matter protocol.Aqara can help bring more to your Matter-supported accessories - Image credit: AqaraChances are, if you have smart home devices, they belong to one ecosystem — Apple Home, Amazon, or Google Home. However, there are likely products in ecosystems outside of your own that you'd love to have in your home.That's where Matter comes in. It is an interoperability standard that lets devices built for Google Home also work in Apple Home, Amazon, or other ecosystems. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

This Weatherproof Outdoor Security Camera Just Dropped to 50% Off
2025-05-23

This Weatherproof Outdoor Security Camera Just Dropped to 50% Off

This Arlo outdoor cam offers 2K video, motion alerts, and smart home integration.

Neil Druckmann Ends The Last Of Us ‘Cure’ Debate, Is Wrong
2025-05-23

Neil Druckmann Ends The Last Of Us ‘Cure’ Debate, Is Wrong

Neil Druckmann has addressed an infamous The Last of Us debate. He is also very wrong, despite what he's saying about the Firefly Cure.

U.S. Eyes Request To Extract South Pacific Ocean Minerals Near Samoa
2025-05-23

U.S. Eyes Request To Extract South Pacific Ocean Minerals Near Samoa

The U.S. Department of the Interior is considering a company's request to lease waters around American Samoa to extract minerals in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, May 23
2025-05-23

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, May 23

Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the puzzle.

Automated Feedback Systems for Enhanced Tutor Training
2025-05-23

Automated Feedback Systems for Enhanced Tutor Training

Explore the critical role of immediate, explanatory feedback in learning and how automated systems, especially NLP-driven templated feedback, can enhance tutor training.

Effective Praise in Tutoring: Types and Training Challenges
2025-05-23

Effective Praise in Tutoring: Types and Training Challenges

Explore the characteristics of effective praise in tutoring, distinguishing between effort-based, outcome-based, and person-based praise, and the challenges in training tutors.

I felt like I was driving a real racing car when testing this sim racing rig — this is next-level simulation tech
2025-05-23

I felt like I was driving a real racing car when testing this sim racing rig — this is next-level simulation tech

I just drove around Monza using the Nitro Concepts E-racer sim rig, and it's a mind blowing experience of haptic feedback and even a wind machine!

2025-05-23

AP News Summary at 10:19 p.m. EDT

Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza'

2025-05-23

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:19 p.m. EDT

Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

Outside Trump's meme coin dinner: Tuxedos, luxury SUVs and a protest
2025-05-23

Outside Trump's meme coin dinner: Tuxedos, luxury SUVs and a protest

President Donald Trump held a private event Thursday night for 220 crypto investors who had bought into his meme coin, defying bipartisan concerns from lawmakers that he was selling access to accumulate personal wealth.

Automated Explanatory Feedback for Tutor Training with GPT Models
2025-05-23

Automated Explanatory Feedback for Tutor Training with GPT Models

Discover how GPT-3.5, via prompting and fine-tuning, effectively provides precise explanatory feedback in tutor training

2025-05-23

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Opening Cinematic Features New Version Of Iconic Song - GameSpot

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Opening Cinematic Features New Version Of Iconic Song GameSpotHere's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's All-New Opening Movie IGNMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater opening movie ‘Delta Version’ GematsuMetal Gear Solid 3's Iconic James Bond Intro Gets a Glow-Up for PS5 Remake Push SquareMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has revised iconic Bond-theme opening, removing Kojima Eurogamer

2025-05-23

Panthers' Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florida forward Sam Reinhart left the Panthers' Eastern Conference final game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night with a lower-body injury and won't return.

Recovering Water From Cooling Tower Plumes With Plume Abatement
2025-05-23

Recovering Water From Cooling Tower Plumes With Plume Abatement

The French Chinon nuclear power plant with its low-profile, forced-draft cooling towers. (Credit: EDF/Marc Mourceau)" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Chinon-Cooling-Towers-France.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Chinon-Cooling-Towers-France.jpg?w=600" />As a common feature with thermal power plants, cooling towers enable major water savings compared to straight through cooling methods. Even so, the big clouds of water vapor above them ...read more

Marvel Rivals' Sharknado Team-Up Ability Cements the Game's Fun Direction
2025-05-23

Marvel Rivals' Sharknado Team-Up Ability Cements the Game's Fun Direction

This is a wacky, wild superhero game at its core -- and superheroes aren't perfectly balanced.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 23, 2025
2025-05-23

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 23, 2025

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #712.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of ...

Hurdle hints and answers for May 23, 2025
2025-05-23

Hurdle hints and answers for May 23, 2025

Everything you need to win.If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown ...

Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 23, 2025
2025-05-23

Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 23, 2025

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1434.Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for ...

INNO3D put its new GeForce RTX 5090 in an ITX case to play DOOM at 300+ FPS
2025-05-22

INNO3D put its new GeForce RTX 5090 in an ITX case to play DOOM at 300+ FPS

The INNO3D GEFORCE RTX 5090 X3 White is on track for release this year, and the stylish minimal design fits snuggly inside an ITX case. Continue reading at TweakTown >

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding that really jacked bug in next update
2025-05-22

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is adding that really jacked bug in next update

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will introduce Ultra Beasts in its next booster pack update, dubbed Extradimensional Crisis.

Apple's 18.8-inch foldable is reportedly still on track for a 2027 launch – and I hope it's a MacBook rather than an iPad
2025-05-22

Apple's 18.8-inch foldable is reportedly still on track for a 2027 launch – and I hope it's a MacBook rather than an iPad

Is Apple working on the long-rumored MacBook with a folding screen? New rumors suggest so – and hopefully it won’t be long before we find out for sure.

Here’s why everyone is buying the Apple Watch Ultra 2 right now
2025-05-22

Here’s why everyone is buying the Apple Watch Ultra 2 right now

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the biggest and best smartwatch that Apple has ever released. Of course, it’s also the most expensive model that ...The post Here’s why everyone is buying the Apple Watch Ultra 2 right now appeared first on BGR.

Ads Are Coming to Google Search’s AI Mode
2025-05-22

Ads Are Coming to Google Search’s AI Mode

Google is now testing ads in its search engine's new AI Mode, which is now available for all users in the US.The post Ads Are Coming to Google Search’s AI Mode appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Noctua and Pulsar create gaming mouse with built-in fan for sweaty hands
2025-05-22

Noctua and Pulsar create gaming mouse with built-in fan for sweaty hands

Noctua is putting a 4x4 cm (1.57 x 1.57 inches) fan inside a competitive gaming mouse made by Pulsar Gaming Gears. The Korean peripheral manufacturer announced the oddity ahead of Computex, promising that the new mouse would be demoed during the computer hardware show held in Taipei, Taiwan.Read Entire Article

OpenAI teams up with Cisco, Oracle to build UAE data center
2025-05-22

OpenAI teams up with Cisco, Oracle to build UAE data center

As rumored, OpenAI is expanding its ambitious Stargate data center project to the Middle East. On Thursday, the company announced Stargate UAE, which will bring a 1GW data center cluster to Abu Dhabi. OpenAI expects 200MW will go live in 2026, developed with partners including G42, Oracle, Nvidia, Cisco, and SoftBank. In a blog post, [...]

Here’s The Final, Perfect Cast Of ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’
2025-05-22

Here’s The Final, Perfect Cast Of ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’

Most Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping roles were practically cast by Twitter fans. Here's the full list

Google’s Gemini Is Everywhere: But Will Anyone Actually Use It?
2025-05-22

Google’s Gemini Is Everywhere: But Will Anyone Actually Use It?

Google is going all-in on Gemini – its next-gen AI assistant – as the connective tissue binding together the entire Android ecosystem. At Google I/O 2025, the company announced an ambitious plan to make Gemini the default assistant across phones, TVs, cars, smartwatches, and even upcoming AR/VR headsets. In short, Google wants Gemini to be [...]The post Google’s Gemini Is Everywhere: But Will Anyone Actually Use It? appeared first on Techopedia.

2025 Hurricane Season Preparations: CenterPoint Energy holds emergency response exercise with Houston-area partners
2025-05-22

2025 Hurricane Season Preparations: CenterPoint Energy holds emergency response exercise with Houston-area partners

Pre-hurricane season simulation includes state and local officials, emergency management offices, third-party evaluators and industry-leading technology providers Series of emergency preparedness activities and key resiliency improvements designed to strengthen local response and reduce...

World’s largest iceberg having a meltdown
2025-05-22

World’s largest iceberg having a meltdown

Scientists tracking the large mass is being chipped away by natural elements and is rapidly shrinking.

2025-05-22

Alphabet’s $150M Bet on Warby Parker — Can Smart Glasses Move WRBY and GOOG Stock? - The Globe and Mail

Alphabet’s $150M Bet on Warby Parker — Can Smart Glasses Move WRBY and GOOG Stock? The Globe and MailGoogle's upcoming AI smart glasses may finally convince me to switch to a pair full-time ZDNetI Hated Smart Glasses Until I Tried Google's Android XR. Now I See the Potential CNETA new look at how Android XR will bring Gemini to glasses and headsets Google BlogSamsung and Google’s XR headset is intuitive and just makes sense MobileSyrup

Alcatel V3 series to launch as India’s first 4-in-1 NXTPAPER display tech, key specifications confirmed
2025-05-22

Alcatel V3 series to launch as India’s first 4-in-1 NXTPAPER display tech, key specifications confirmed

On May 27, Alcatel is set to make its return to the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Alcatel V3 Ultra, V3 Pro, and V3 Classic. These smartphones, all priced under Rs 30,000, will be the first in India to feature Alcatel’s patented 4-in-1 NXTPAPER display technology. Flipkart listings are now live for [...]The post Alcatel V3 series to launch as India’s first 4-in-1 NXTPAPER display tech, key specifications confirmed appeared first on Gizmochina.

Drone intercepts Oklahoma tornado
2025-05-22

Drone intercepts Oklahoma tornado

A drone captured new video of the vortex of an Oklahoma tornado. According to the drone storm-chasing project, "OTUS", this is a perspective no one has seen before. Louis Tucker, the drone's pilot, spoke with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the data it is collecting and the future of storm-chasing.

New Windows feature would let you resume Android apps on your PC where you left them
2025-05-22

New Windows feature would let you resume Android apps on your PC where you left them

Recently, Microsoft briefly published – and then deleted – a demonstration of a planned Windows 11 feature that lets users continue app activity between their Android devices and PCs. While it's still unclear when and if this feature becomes widely available, third-party developers are currently testing it.Read Entire Article

Bungie Leaders Reportedly Pitched Destiny 2 Subscription, But Got 'Vehemently' Shut Down
2025-05-22

Bungie Leaders Reportedly Pitched Destiny 2 Subscription, But Got 'Vehemently' Shut Down

Former staff speak out against Bungie's leadership.Marathon developer Bungie has come under fire in recent weeks over an artwork scandal and it seems more dirty laundry is being aired about past internal operations of the studio now owned by Sony.Game journalist Destin Legarie has released a new video featuring allegations from former Bungie employees, who supposedly reveal a "toxic work culture, humiliation, HR working in their own best interest, and leadership mismanagement".Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Lynx beat Wings 85-81 for 2nd time in 5 days, spoiling homecoming for Bueckers
2025-05-22

Lynx beat Wings 85-81 for 2nd time in 5 days, spoiling homecoming for Bueckers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall draft pick Paige...

2025-05-22

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:08 p.m. EDT

Natalie Portman and John Krasinski embark on a globe-trotting adventure in ‘Fountain of Youth’

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, May 22
2025-05-22

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, May 22

Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the puzzle.

Dyson's new vacuum is as thin as a broom handle and appears to float across the floor
2025-05-22

Dyson's new vacuum is as thin as a broom handle and appears to float across the floor

The new Dyson PencilVac looks nothing like any vacuum I've seen before – here are the 6 strangest things about it.

The Dyson PencilVac is the most stick-like stick vacuum ever
2025-05-22

The Dyson PencilVac is the most stick-like stick vacuum ever

It's been almost ten years since Dyson first unveiled its Supersonic hair dryer, which put its signature bladeless fan technology into a styling product. For a company that was known primarily for its vacuums at the time, this was a surprising move. Since then, Dyson has released several beauty tools like its Airwrap curling iron that have spawned countless imitations. The company also expanded into other categories like audio with its OnTrac headphones and the controversial Zone headphones-with-built-in-purifying-mask while continuing to make some of our favorite cordless vacuums. Today, Dyson is going full circle by announcing the PencilVac, which it says is the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner." The twist? It achieves that thinness by using a motor that's basically the same as the one in the Supersonic hair dryer. What makes the PencilVac different from existing vacuum cleaners is the fact that it's basically all shaft, with some attachment options for the head. That means there is no bulge unless you use the included conical brush bar cleaner head. All the parts that would normally take up space on a conventional vacuum (like a bin, filter and motor) all fit inside the long cylinder. At the very bottom, you can attach a variety of heads designed specifically for the PencilVac, including the main one that Dyson is calling a "Fluffycones" cleaner head. The company said it has four cones in two brush bars that rotate in opposite directions, and they were designed to "strip and eject even long hair, preventing hair tangling around the brush bar." The laser-like lights at both ends of this head also help illuminate where dust particles might be so you can better see what spots you missed. Dyson Altogether, the PencilVac weighs about 3.96 pounds (1.8kg) and is meant to be easy to use in all kinds of hard-to-reach areas. Since it's got the same roughly 1.5-inch (38mm) diameter throughout, you can grip it fairly easily along its body, wherever you choose to place your hands. This should make it easier to pick up for overhead cleaning. To get the entire PencilVac to look like, well, a pencil, Dyson had to redesign quite a lot of components. This includes the new Hyperdymium 140k motor, which the company says is its "smallest (at 28mm) and fastest vacuum motor. " There's also a new dust compressing system to "maximize the bin capacity." Speaking of, the bin fits inside the cylinder itself, and it has a transparent window that allows you to not only see how full it is but also watch as debris gets sucked up. In fact, at a recent demo, I watched with a mixture of satisfaction and sadness as bits of crushed up Lotus Biscoff cookies flew to the top of the bin. Despite its small size, the Hypderdymium 140k motor seemed plenty powerful in my brief time with it, as it sucked up Cheerios, cookies and other detritus with ease. I also found the entire device mostly easy to maneuver — it didn't feel too heavy and coasted over the bumpy food waste with ease. I was slightly confused by the locking system as I had to make sure to hold it precisely straight up (and wait for a click) after I was done to make sure the stick didn't just fall to the ground. Dyson also designed a new filtration system that the company said "effectively separates dust and debris from the airflow without causing filters to clog or cleaning performance to decline." It also made a new "two-stage linear dust separation system, which captures 99.99 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns so only cleaner air is expelled back into the home." 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