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People can debate all they want about the Metaverse, whether it’s one virtual world or multiple worlds, whether it intrinsically has value, or is destined to destroy us. They can have all the opinions they want about cryptocurrency as well, whether it’s a terrible investment or an incredible opportunity, it’s the future, or it’s just a fad. Regardless of how our culture feels about either product (because virtual or not, they’re still products), both are creeping into our lives (albeit more slowly than proponents had…

The study found that sun exposure activates a protein that stimulates the appetite.Visiting the beach? Going on a hike? Be ready: Men will be hungrier!According to recent research from Tel Aviv University, exposure to the sun makes men more hungry but not women. The research, which was conducted using lab models, reveals how the metabolic mechanism is activated differently in men and women. According to the researchers, sun exposure in males of both animal species and humans triggers a protein called p53 to repair any…

Aquaman Star Jason Momoa Thanks Tom Cruise For Making Going To Cinemas Appealing ( Photo Credit – Still from Aquaman ) Actor Jason Momoa has thanked ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Tom Cruise for his part in making people go to theatres again following lukewarm years because of the pandemic. Momoa is keen to keep playing Aquaman as long as film fans are interested. Returning as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) superhero in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, the 43-year-old star is happy to continue as the…

ASAP Rocky has entered a not guilty plea in connection with an alleged 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood.Per a report from Rolling Stone, Rocky appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that he shot ASAP Relli in November of last year. The next court date in the case, per the report, is slated for Nov. 2.Complex has reached out to Rocky’s attorney in the case for comment. This post may be updated.Last week, Rolling Stone reported that ASAP Relli—real name Terell Ephron—had intentions of…

How your Python script can communicate with your Postgres databasePostgres has arrived (image by April Pethybridge on Unsplash)Having Python connect to your database and exchanging information is a very basic skill but creating the actual connection might be a bit weird at first. In this article we’ll check out how to create and use a connection in an efficient an safe way. We’ll use a package called psycopg2 and demonstrate how to interact with your database in some practical examples. Let’s code!Want to connect to a…

Credit: Marvel Studios/LucasFilm I am Groot has given the Marvel Cinematic Universe a new, cute angle on the Guardians of the Galaxy favorite, and the showrunners have opened up on other cute things from the series, including a big Star Wars reference. The series is almost entirely unrelated to the canon of the sprawling MCU, but that hasn’t stopped it from appearing on Disney Plus. With it a fittingly small-scaled show, it isn’t beleaguered by its greater universe, instead opting for its own charming ideas.…

StackCommerceThe following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.Some days, it seems like we're truly living in the golden age of wireless tech that companies like Apple keep promising us. Other days, you come home to your PC setup or charging station and see that there are still an awful lot of wires hanging around.Unfortunately, that's not going to change anytime soon. There is, however, a way to keep those…

Google offers its Docs application to create documents that you can edit and share online. These documents are auto-saved on your Google drive from time to time. However, there are two ways to use the service offline as well. There may be times when you don't have internet access and you want to edit a document, but you can always get the work done by using Google Docs’ offline feature. This feature also saves your files to your Google Drive without an internet connection. Both desktop and mobile devices can access Google…

Image Source : BGMI WEBSITE BGMI The ban on the popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which is the Indian version of PUBG, has resulted in a top e-sports event being postponed amid reports claiming a "China connection" behind the ban. Esports Premier League (ESPL) Season 2, to be played on the BGMI platform from August 1-5, has been postponed owing to the ban. The esports event was set to see gamers from across the country with a prize pool of Rs 1 crore. "As we understand, the entities…

The Indian government has banned Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The game is the local version of the popular mobile game PUBG that was banned in September 2020 in India, along with more than 100 other Chinese apps. Krafton launched BGMI in India in July 2021, with the tagline: India ka BattleGrounds. The game is very similar to PUBG in terms of look and gameplay, and was available to users only in India. Here's all you need to know about the ban, latest update and if and how you can still play the game in…