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Image: HasbroHasbro’s latest Star Wars reveals may have been ostensibly for its villain-themed “Imperial March” this month, but really, it was all about The Acolyte. Just a day after we got our first look at the next Star Wars series in action, Hasbro came prepared with a bevy of new figures inspired by the show, and then some.The Acolyte figures sadly won’t be out until fall this year, but it’s still nice to see Hasbro has a lot of plans for the show across both its 6" Black Series and 3.75" Vintage Collection toy lines.…

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, including Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf, are using novel AI tools to create "new virtual worlds" of music. They are exploring computational creativity and generative AI in a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. The researchers are developing virtual instruments like "Netz", an augmented-reality headset that tracks gestures to create music, and the "HITar", an advanced guitar with AI sensors. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, including…

 Battery giants are starting to put their money on new sodium-based technology, a sign that there could be yet another shakeup in the industry that's crucial for the energy transition.Sodium — found in rock salts and brines around the globe — has the potential to make inroads into energy storage and electric vehicles because it's cheaper and far more abundant than lithium, which currently dominates batteries. But while chemically and structurally similar, sodium has yet to be used on a large scale, partly due to the…

‘Herald Of Darkness’, a now-iconic rock ballad from survival horror Alan Wake 2, will be coming to Spotify and other streaming platforms later this week. Following the launch of Alan Wake 2 on October 27, fans were surprised by the level ‘We Sing’ –  a 20-minute rock opera set to the original track ‘Herald Of Darkness’. The song is performed by Finnish rock band Poets Of The Fall, who play fictional rock band Old Gods Of Asgard. It also features vocals from actors David Harewood (Mr Door) and Matthew Porretta (Alan…

There’s plenty to appreciate in Alan Wake 2 including the clever use of music and lyrics. One catchy song in particular has been popular enough to inspire a fan-made music video for it. Some mild spoilers are ahead. In Initiation 4: We Sing, Alan finds himself in a weird musical featuring Sam Lake, Mr Door, and the Old Gods of Asgard. The chapter mixes live action with animation, and it provides lyrics so that you can sing along while catching up on the plot thus far. An unofficial video has been made by blending…

Standard Motors Products of India, an automaker headquartered in Madras, ventured into car assembly and emerged as a viable alternative to companies such as Hindustan Motors and Premier Automobiles Limited. Operating in South India, the company primarily focused on assembling and selling cars manufactured by Standard-Triumph, a UK-based automaker. They offered a couple of models in the Indian market. Some of the recognized models from this manufacturer are the Herald and Standard 2000. Standard also used to sell a…

India is one of the fastest-growing markets for automobile manufacturers. In recent years, we have witnessed the entry of several new manufacturers, such as Kia, MG, and many others who came to India to explore its potential. However, this is not the first time that India has seen such an influx of new manufacturers. In the past, several manufacturers like PAL and HML had introduced international models as Indian versions. One such car that gained popularity in the 70s was the Standard Herald sedan. Although it is no…

When you think of cryptocurrencies you probably think of Bitcoin (BTC) or maybe even Ethereum (ETH), but trust me, there are even more interesting characters to be aware of. Meme coins in 2023 have reached a fever pitch, with no sign of slowing down and meme coin superstar Dogetti (DETI) due to launch on June 20th. This article is going to discuss how three of the top meme coins in the market are performing; Dogetti (DETI), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE). This article will also go into the back story of these coins…

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. As a conservation biologist who studies plastic ingestion by marine wildlife, I can count on the same question whenever I present research: “How does plastic affect the animals that eat it?”   This is one of the biggest questions in this field, and the verdict is still out. However, a recent study from the Adrift Lab, a group of Australian and international scientists who study plastic pollution,…

Touch screens owe their magic to an electrically conductive film that sits just below the surface. In most devices, this layer is made from a compound known as indium tin oxide (ITO), which is rigid, expensive to manufacture, and requires the rare metal indium. Now, researchers have created a cheap and flexible alternative to ITO that could not only lower costs for touch screens, solar cells, and smart windows, but also enable new classes of bendable, wearable…