The recent incident involving GitLab cutting off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu sheds light on the impact of DMCA takedown requests on emulator developers. While the specific details of the takedown notice are not entirely clear, it appears that the request targeted Suyu for its alleged circumvention of Nintendo’s technical protection measures. This
Cerium, a rare Earth metal with various technological applications, has intrigued scientists for years due to its unique properties. This element, while rare on Earth, is more abundant in the universe, yet many questions remain regarding its synthesis in stars. A recent study by the n_TOF collaboration at CERN sheds light on the production of
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has recently released a video showcasing the first human patient using their brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of chess. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed below the shoulders due to a diving accident eight years ago, described the experience as reminiscent of
Riot Games, known for their popular game League of Legends, has announced that their highly anticipated MMORPG project has been “reset” and will not be released for “likely several years”. Co-founder Marc Merrill cited the need for the game to be a significant evolution of the genre as one of the main reasons for the
Aravind Srinivas attributes a significant part of his entrepreneurial journey to the influence of Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Pichai’s impact goes beyond just professional guidance, as he even played a role in Srinivas’ personal life by influencing his dietary choices. This relationship between mentorship and personal inspiration highlights the complex nature of their connection. Both
In recent years, robotic systems have undergone a remarkable transformation. From the rigid and stiff robots of the past, we now have a diverse array of soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired robots at our disposal. Among these, legged robots, especially quadrupeds, have shown great promise in performing simple tasks on the ground like exploration and object
WhatsApp has recently been working on a new feature that will allow Android users to transcribe voice notes within the app. This feature aims to enhance the overall user experience by providing an additional option for communicating through voice messages. The ability to transcribe voice notes will not only be convenient for users in situations
Elon Musk’s pioneering startup, Neuralink, made history by live-streaming a video showcasing a patient using the company’s brain implant to manipulate a computer mouse and play chess. This groundbreaking technology aims to assist individuals with severe paralysis in controlling external devices solely through neural signals. The first human recipient of Neuralink’s device, Noland Arbaugh, provided
Apple’s failure to comply with a California federal judge’s order in the Epic Games trial has drawn criticism from several tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X. The order prohibited Apple from restricting app developers from informing users about alternative payment options outside the iOS ecosystem. However, Apple’s proposed solution to allow developers
The magnetic moment of a particle with spin, such as the muon, is a fundamental property that plays a crucial role in understanding the interaction between particles and magnetic fields. The theoretical value of the muon’s magnetic moment is predicted to be 2 according to the Dirac equation, formulated by physicist Paul Dirac. However, high-energy