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8 Sci-Fi Shows With No Weak Episodes
This is a listicle recommending eight science fiction television series that the author considers consistently strong throughout their entire run, with no notably weak episodes. To qualify, each show had to have already concluded, and the list spans different subgenres, from time-travel dramas to political thrillers to Star Wars spin-offs, aimed at helping genre fans…
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Warning for Aussies as Indonesian volcano eruption sparks travel chaos
Australians travelling to Indonesia face flight delays and cancellations after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted over the weekend, sending a volcanic ash cloud across the region. The eruption, which produced fountains of lava and booming sounds audible up to 700km away, prompted the temporary closure of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupted hundreds of domestic and…
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Armstrong spurns golden chance to win derby as Birmingham and Wolves draw
Wolves striker Adam Armstrong missed a golden late chance to win the Championship derby, blazing over an open goal from 10 yards with three minutes remaining, as his side were held 2-2 by Birmingham. The draw meant Birmingham extended their unbeaten start to the season, twice coming from behind to deny their relegated neighbours a…
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Deadly pizza-parlour meth ring, Emmy love for Bad Bunny and Hargitay, house spiders invade Britain
US prosecutors say a California pizzeria fronted a meth operation while an Australian court prepares to sentence an Englishman for killing his Airbnb host; Bad Bunny and Mariska Hargitay triumphed at the Emmys, and Britons brace for a spider invasion as autumn arrives.
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What’s the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
An Engadget explainer clarifies a basic but often confusing distinction in computer specifications: whether memory retains its contents when power is cut. Volatile memory, such as RAM, loses its data as soon as power is removed, while non-volatile memory, such as flash storage, keeps data intact afterwards. The article stresses that “volatility” only describes this…
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Uncanny and unappetizing: appetites spoil as AI images take over food menus
Restaurants are increasingly turning to AI-generated images of food for menus and marketing, drawing criticism from diners who find the results unappealing or even off-putting. Consumers have shared images of leathery, beetle-flecked meat and bread resembling reptile skin, with viral posts prompting widespread mockery, while restaurateurs defend the practice as a cost-saving measure amid high…
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Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions, the series’ battle simulator, now runs on both Switch and mobile devices with nearly identical experiences, yet The Pokémon Company still bars mobile play from higher-level competitive tournaments, including this year’s World Championships. As of 1 September, some local tournaments now permit the mobile version, but regional events and above continue to require…
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ACCEPT’s WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: ‘The Quality Is Just Overwhelming’
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has spoken candidly about the rise of AI-generated music and artwork, describing the technology’s output as “scary” but “necessary” while warning it undermines the traditional path into music. Speaking to Portugal’s Metal Global, he said the sheer quality of AI-made films, text, photos and artwork is “overwhelming,” making it harder to…