The ongoing conflict between Brazil and Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink has reached a new level of tension. This conflict stems from Brazil’s decision to block Musk’s social media platform X for failing to comply with the country’s laws. Last week, the Brazilian supreme court issued a nationwide suspension of X due to its
Hopoo Games, known for creating the popular roguelike Risk Of Rain and its sequel Risk Of Rain 2, has recently announced that they will be closing down as a studio. The founders, Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond, along with other team members, will be joining Valve to work on game development. This decision comes after
Quantum vortices are a fascinating phenomenon that has been the subject of extensive study in recent years. A recent study conducted by researchers from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland has shed new light on the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature to its Broadcast Channels, allowing creators to enable replies within the channel. This update opens up a new realm of interaction for subscribers, enabling them to add their comments directly to the channel. Understanding the New Feature The new reply feature in Broadcast Channels allows for a more
Recently, a company called LobbyMatic has come under fire for its questionable practices and lack of transparency. The company, which claims to have AI-powered software that can revolutionize the way we monitor congressional hearings and research legislative and regulatory issues, has been accused of operating under false identities. According to Politico, sources have revealed that
Brazil’s federal supreme court recently voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision by the court, led by its top justice Alexandre de Moraes, has sparked a heated debate surrounding freedom of speech, legal processes, and the power of social media platforms in the country. One
Light particles, when cooled to very low temperatures and confined in a restricted space, can merge to form a super photon known as Bose-Einstein condensate. This condensate typically appears as a blurry speck of light, but researchers at the University of Bonn have discovered a way to imprint lattice structures onto it using tiny nano
Bipartite matching is a fundamental problem in computer science that is crucial in various real-world scenarios. From rideshare apps to organ donor matching systems, the goal is to pair two sets of entities in a way that maximizes overall satisfaction. This process involves optimizing efficiency and minimizing idle time, making it a challenging task that
In the realm of deepfake detection, there are significant hurdles that emerge when considering the context of the Global South. One of the key issues is the quality of media produced in regions where cheap Chinese smartphone brands are prevalent. These devices often have stripped-down features, resulting in lower quality photos and videos. Unfortunately, many
The recent release of Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm has left many fans of the co-op roguelite feeling disappointed. The DLC has been met with criticism and negative feedback, with the game currently holding a 79% ‘mostly negative’ rating on Steam. This has raised concerns among players about the quality of the