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How Voyager engineers found two more years in a 50-year-old power budget
NASA engineers have developed a ‘Big Bang’ power-management change for Voyager 2 that could extend its scientific life by about two years. Rather than shutting systems down one by one, the team switched several spacecraft-bus systems at once, freeing power while retaining enough waste heat to prevent propellant lines from freezing and preserve the craft’s…
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This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Oberlin College say they have demonstrated that a small, inexpensive device could be physically installed on a Boeing 737 and used to send spoofed commands to sensitive onboard systems. They argue that this exposes a potential security gap: a saboteur with brief access to an aircraft…
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Grok is now an AI ‘teammate’ you can assign work
SpaceXAI has launched Grok Bot, a beta service that lets users assign multi-step work to always-on AI agents acting as virtual teammates. The agents can use cloud-based computers, log into users’ existing apps and websites, and return once work is complete or approval is needed, reflecting growing competition in workplace AI tools. Users can instruct…
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You can hug the Super Earth grunts in Helldivers 2’s Devoid of Liberty update, which revamps NPC troops and adds new Illuminate enemies
Helldivers 2’s Devoid of Liberty update, also known as Patch 7.0, adds new threats from the Illuminate faction and improves the Super Earth Armed Forces (SEAF) NPC soldiers who can assist players. The changes matter because the previously fragile allied troops should now be more useful in combat, including to solo players, while the new…
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Anson Boon, Ellie Bamber & Eddie Marsan (As Harry Redknapp) Starring In True Story Soccer Movie ‘Halftime Hero’ For Scott Free, Live Nation & Saga Company
Scott Free, The Saga Company and Live Nation Studios are making Halftime Hero, a feature film based on the true story of a West Ham supporter who was brought on from the crowd by manager Harry Redknapp during a professional match in 1994. The project turns an unusual football anecdote into a British feel-good drama,…
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Meccha Chameleon has now sold 20 million copies in two months
Meccha Chameleon, an indie hide-and-seek game released on Steam two months ago, has sold more than 20 million copies, placing it among the year’s biggest gaming successes. Its strong performance reflects the popularity of its social co-operative prop-hunt gameplay, particularly with streamers and players seeking creative multiplayer experiences. The game reached 15 million sales in…
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Astral Realm: An Alternative Roundup #28
Clash Magazine’s latest alternative roundup focuses on South London rapper Jadasea and his new album, ‘Holly Grove’. The feature presents the record as a reflective, experimental portrait of Peckham’s changing communities, blending ambient rap, chill-out grime and memories of friendship, nightlife and loss. Jadasea says his development has been rooted in community, including his early…
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More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming Back, Dev Confirms
Aspyr has confirmed it intends to revive more classic Lord of the Rings games after releasing The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition for PS5. The announcement suggests further preservation and re-release efforts for older licensed Middle-earth titles, though no specific games or release dates have been confirmed. Possible candidates include…
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How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You
This WIRED guide explains that choosing an office chair should focus on fit, adjustability and support rather than price alone. A suitable ergonomic chair can reduce strain from prolonged sitting and help maintain better posture, but no single model suits every body shape or height. – Premium chairs such as the Herman Miller Aeron ($2,195)…
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Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn
Developers have proposed Project Tango, a 600MW hyperscale datacentre on 202 acres near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, prompting environmental and community opposition. Experts warn that its substantial electricity use and resulting waste heat could warm nearby waters, worsening toxic algal blooms and threatening an already stressed wetland system. The dispute matters because…