Category: Video

The first ever black hole image lands scientists $3 million prize

[ad_1] The prize will be split between the 347 scientists that worked on the ground-breaking project, which produced the very first image of a black hole. The data behind the image — which could confirm or at least pose significant questions about our understanding of the universe — was equivalent to the number of selfies […]

LG’s G8X ThinQ Dual-Screen is a multi-screen compromise

[ad_1] There are a few features that try to take advantage of the secondary screen With the G8X in landscape mode, you can turn one of the displays into a keyboard or custom gamepad, which you can design for yourself. It’s hard to draw conclusions from such a short demo, but the keyboard was a […]

‘Gears 5’ launch trailer highlights the variety of game modes

[ad_1] Microsoft is determined to pull out all the stops for the imminent Gears 5 release, and that includes showing how it pulled all the stops for the game itself. The tech giant has posted a definitive launch trailer that showcases the cover shooter’s five main modes, including the shiny new Escape co-op mode, an […]

NASA and ESA will team up to deflect Earth-bound asteroids

[ad_1] NASA will provide the collider, the Double Asteroid Impact Test (DART). It should launch in summer 2021 and will smack into the smaller of the two Didymos asteroids at about 14,764MPH. An Italian cubesat, LICIACube, will study the moment of impact. After that, the ESA will launch a Hera probe in October 2024 to […]

Popular face-swapping app Zao sparks another privacy outcry

[ad_1] The company quickly backtracked, updating the terms to say it would only use imagery either for app improvement or purposes users have agreed to in advance. It also vowed to delete material from the servers if a user deleted it through the app. The Zao team will “fix the [privacy] issues that we didn’t […]

Emulator uses AI to offer the translations your games never had

[ad_1] Many classic video games are only available in one language, making it difficult to enjoy them as a non-speaker unless you have a fan translation. Now, though, you might just need the right software. Version 1.7.8 of the RetroArch emulator front end has introduced an AI Service feature that uses machine learning to translate […]

Netflix’s music talent show ‘Rhythm + Flow’ premieres October 9th

[ad_1] The October 9th debut will only include the four episodes covering the auditions. You’ll have to wait until October 16th to see the cyphers, music videos and rap battles that define the next three episodes, while the final three episodes (including samples and collaborations) appear on October 23rd. The teaser trailer doesn’t provide too […]

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ video offers a ‘deep dive’ on playing styles

[ad_1] The developers stressed that there’s no fixed class system, and that you’re free to develop hybrid characters with their own specializations. However you play, you’ll have to tread carefully. The video illustrates the possible consequences of choosing one faction over another, or your approach to the AI in your head (Johnny Silverhand, aka Keanu […]

‘Untitled Goose Game’ will unleash avian chaos on September 20th

[ad_1] You play a goose whose aim is only to annoy the unsuspecting residents of a village by any means necessary. That includes stealing items, pranking hapless residents and honking — lots and lots of honking. While it’s too soon how to say how well the concept holds up in sustained play, UGG oozes a […]