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Wes McDermott, a renowned 3D artist and principal director at Adobe Substance 3D, has shared his latest project as he “recently felt inspired to design some retro sci-fi gadgets with a modern twist.” I wish I could tell you what it is, but the creator himself doesn’t know what it… Read Details ⇢

Taipei, Taiwan – With just weeks left in office, outgoing United States President Joe Biden and his team are scrambling to lock in billions of dollars in funding to re-shore chip manufacturing to the US. Signed into law by Biden in 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act set aside $280bn… Read Details ⇢

Roborock Qrevo Slim: two-minute review Although sporting a lower-profile design than some rivals, the Roborock Qrevo Slim is otherwise a full-size robotic vacuum and mop that is powerful, intelligent and packed with features. The redesigned LiDAR system means it can slide more easily under low furniture, getting to floorspace that… Read Details ⇢

The intersection of music, technology, and culture has never been more exciting. At the forefront of innovation in this space is Michael Balkind, founder of Soda World Studios in Johannesburg. In our latest podcast episode, we explore how virtual reality (VR) is transforming music and culture, enabling audiences from across… Read Details ⇢

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers Wednesday, December 18, to scupper a cross-party deal to avert a fast-looming US government shutdown. Staring down a Friday night deadline to fund federal agencies, party leaders in Congress had agreed on a “continuing resolution” (CR) to keep the lights on until mid-March… Read Details ⇢

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, to 4.25-4.5%. But the central bank indicated it would likely slow the pace of its rate cuts in the coming year, as prices remain high. Rodney Sullivan, from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business,… Read Details ⇢

Nearly one year after mysterious drones hovered near a top-secret military base in Virginia for 17 days, Sen. Tim Kaine says he is “very frustrated” with “so many unanswered questions” that remain.  The Virginia Democrat said his state delegation will get a classified briefing on the situation Thursday.  For more… Read Details ⇢

Conveyor belts are a widely used system in industrial, platformer, and survival games. While you could easily buy a pre-made asset, if you’re interested in learning how to create your own, check out this article by Technical Artist よしむ. Inspired by watching suitcases being transported at the airport’s baggage claim… Read Details ⇢

Search-and-rescue operations continuing after an Indian naval boat hit a passenger ferry with more 100 passengers. At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat hit a passenger ferry which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai, officials have said. More than 100 people have been rescued,… Read Details ⇢