Research studying the possibility of electrifying rail-based freight “finds that the technology is pretty much ready,” reports Ars Technica, “and under the right circumstances, the economics are on the verge of working out.” It helps that the price of batteries have dropped 87% over the last decade: In the U.S., the typical freight car travels…
NFL 2021: How to watch Packers vs. Seahawks, Chiefs vs. Raiders, RedZone and Week 10 without cable – CNET
Week 10 continues on Sunday with another exciting slate of games. …read more Source:: CNet
The US Department of Homeland Security Urges ‘Digital Literacy’
In the war against misinformation and social media-inspired violence, ultimately the social media platforms are just one front. But what about the people consuming misinformation? In June America’s National Security Council unveiled a “National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism,” which argued that “pursuing the goal of preventing, disrupting, and deterring acts of domestic terrorism… can…
Google Doodle marks German composer Fanny Hensel’s 216th birthday – CNET
She was a talented composer, but her ambitions were limited by societal constraints on women. …read more Source:: CNet
Cerebras Systems’ WSE-2 Chip: 2.6 Trillion Transistors + 850,000 Cores = ‘the Fastest AI Processor on Earth’
SiliconANGLE reports on why investors poured another $250 million into Cerebras Systems Inc: Enterprises typically use graphics processing units in their AI projects. The fastest GPU on the market today features about 54 billion transistors. Cerebras Systems’ chip, the WSE-2, includes 2.6 trillion transistors that the startup says make it the “fastest AI processor on…
Those Bullet Effects in Terminator 2 Weren’t CGI
Remember Terminator 2? Guns were nearly useless against the murderous T-1000, played by Robert Patrick. Bullets fired at the “liquid metal” robot resulted only in a chrome-looking bullet splash that momentarily staggered the killing machine. The effects were done by Stan Winston, who died in 2008, but a video and short blurb shared by the…
Best cheap gaming laptop under $1,000 for 2021 – CNET
Good entry-level graphics chips mean terrific performance for less money. …read more Source:: CNet
What’s the difference between a Western and Japanese chef’s knife? – CNET
There are two main styles when it comes to chef’s knives. Find out what each one does best and which one is right for you. …read more Source:: CNet
Get great audio deals for a limited time during this pre-Black Friday sale
There’s never been a better time to find amazing bargains on the best audio equipment and we’ve got 20 products for you to consider. …read more Source:: ZDNet
Spigen case roundup for Google Pixel 6 Pro: Affordable protection, utility, and style
Spigen has six case options available for Google’s newest smartphone with something offered for everyone. Prices range from $24.99 to $39.99 so you don’t have to spend a lot for solid protection. …read more Source:: ZDNet
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