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Cinequest serves up world premieres (66 of ‘em!) in an impressive 217-film program that’s poised to make major cinematic waves in Silicon Valley March 6- 17. In addition to a vast collection of shorts, documentaries and first-run features there’s the annual onstage presentation of the fest’s Maverick Spirit Award. This time that honor gets bestowed upon actor Matthew Modine. The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival also celebrates the joy of silent filmmaking with screenings of 1920’s “The Mark of Zorro” (7 p.m. March…

Most surely know that Zendaya is one of the true fashionistas that’s been making waves across Hollywood for some time now. That’s especially been true as she’s been alongside her fellow Dune: Part Two cast members promoting their newly released film. While a number of her fits have been stunning, she really turned heads when she showed up to the sci-fi flick’s U.K. premiere in a C-3PO-esque outfit. As a fan of the actress (and Star Wars), I was incredibly taken with that particular ensemble. However, it would seem that I…

Hacker group Mogilevich has claimed its alleged Epic Games breach was a hoax, with the group trying to scam other criminals. Last week, the self-titled ransomware group Magilevich claimed it had hacked Epic Games and had made off with close to 200GB of data including email addresses, passwords, payment information and source codes, with the data for sale. The Fortnite developer was quick to respond, telling VGC that is was investigating the claims but there was “zero evidence” the Moglievich’s claims were “legitimate”.…

Over the last few years, we have seen numerous electric scooters from various EV two-wheeler manufacturers catching fire on public roads. Of these automakers, the Bengaluru-based automaker Ather Energy has seen some of the lowest incidents. However, the company is not immune to electrical fires, and recently, a video showing at least four Ather Energy scooters involved in a fire inside a transport truck has been shared online. In the video, it can be noted that four scooters on the top section of the truck were burning,…

Researchers have developed innovative ‘water batteries’ that offer a safe, recyclable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage. These aqueous metal-ion batteries use water instead of flammable electrolytes, preventing fire hazards. Their sustainable design facilitates easy disassembly for material reuse or recycling. Significant advancements include overcoming dendrite growth, extending battery lifespan, and achieving competitive energy densities with potential applications in grid storage and…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: March 02, 2024, 09:55 ISTUnited States of America (USA)Representational image. (File photo)Ford said adding the Tesla plugs will double the size of the network that can be used by Ford EV owners. There are nearly 166,000 Ford EVs in the U.S.Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a hitch.They’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free, although the company won’t start shipping those until the…

Image: Dzelat (Shutterstock)Most people turn on mobile push notifications and then promptly forget about them. However, it turns out that if you’re up to no good, those notifications could get you thrown in prison. The Washington Post reports that the FBI has been using mobile push notification data to unmask people suspected of serious crimes, like pedophilia, terrorism, and murder.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoThe Post did a little digging into court records and found evidence of at least 130 search…

Maruti Suzuki has been offering significant discounts on several popular models, particularly on unsold Model Year (MY) 2023 Nexa vehicles. These deals aim to clear the unsold dealer inventory which has seen a rise in recent months. Why the discounts? According to industry sources, dealers were pushed high volumes of stock towards the end of 2023 to clear factory inventory. However, the sales numbers were less, leaving dealerships with excess stock of model year 2023 vehicles. To address this issue and to clear the…

WWE 2K24 has a March 8 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The latest entry in the WWE 2K series features a massive roster of over 200 Superstars, including wrestlers from Raw, Smackdown and NXT, as well as WWE Legends and managers. Publisher 2K Sports has since announced that additional Superstars, Legends and celebrities will join the game as downloadable content, including CM Punk. The catch, however, is that the Straight Edge Superstar will only be available if you purchase the WWE 2K24 Season…

PalworldRating: 4.5/5Developer: Pocket PairPublisher: Pocket PairPlatform: PC, XboxPrice: Rs 1,300 At first glance, Palworld may seem like a Pokémon clone, but the game is so much more. Let’s start with the controversial bits. Yes, the creatures look “inspired” by Pokémon, just like Anu Malik draws inspiration from trending music for his totally unique, not at all copied, music. Pals are very similar, just with some variation. My kids legitimately thought I was playing a new Pokémon…