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Disney Dreamlight Valley: All Ancient Machines And How They Work

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a cozy game with a relaxing vibe, but there's an absolutely shocking amount of things to do on any given day. Whether you're foraging for ingredients, planting and harvesting crops, or just cleaning up the pesky Night Thorns that pop on each day, you'll always have something to be attending to. If you'd like to automate some of that and make the most of your time in the valley, you'll need to build some ancient machines. Here's all of the ancient machines in Disney Dreamlight…

How open source voting machines could boost trust in US elections

The VotingWorks model won over some machine skeptics at the Concord event, like Tim Cahill, a Republican in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Cahill said he’d prefer that all ballots in the state be hand counted but would choose VotingWorks over the other vendors. “Why would you trust something you can’t put your eyes on?” he told Undark. “We have a lot of smart people in this country and people want open source, they want transparency.” Poll workers use the Accu-Vote machines to scan absentee ballots in…

Best workout machines: Top 10 options to transform your fitness journey for a more active lifestyle

Buying efficient workout machines simplifies your life and lets you control your at-home fitness journey. Customizable training schedules, resistance that can be changed, and interactive interfaces found in modern workout equipment make it easier than ever to track progress and stay motivated. This is made feasible by the advancements in design and technology. The following guide will show you a list of the 10best workout machines that have received recognition for their reliability,…

Best fitness machines for home: Top 10 picks for beginners to ensure consistent workouts for a healthier lifestyle

Picture this: waking up and being able to exercise without stepping outside. With our top 10 picks for beginners, you'll discover a variety of exercise equipment designed to kickstart your fitness journey. From treadmills that let you walk or run indoors to elliptical machines that are gentle on your joints, these fitness machines For Home are user-friendly and adjustable to suit your preferences. So, if you're eager to improve your health but don't know where…

AI is helping Samsung sell a lot more washing machines – SamMobile

Other than mobile devices, Samsung makes a laundry list of products, including home appliances like washing machines, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and a lot more. Since artificial intelligence is something that everyone seems to be talking about these days, it was only a matter of time before the AI label was slapped on all sorts of devices. Samsung's gone all-in on AI as well, so it's no surprise that we're seeing the company sprinkle some AI fairy dust on its home appliances as well. It seems to be working, but…

Intuitive Machines’ first moon lander also broke ground with safer, cheaper rocket-style propulsion

Intuitive Machines’ first lunar lander officially lost power today after spending seven days on the moon. The lander made history for being the first American hardware to reach the lunar surface since 1972 and the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon. But the lander, called Odysseus, will be remembered for another reason: its propulsion system. That propulsion system, which uses a combination of cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid methane, could unlock new capabilities in space and de-risk future…

Voting machines are costly and black-boxed. Can we open source them?

While the vendors pitched their latest voting machines in Concord, New Hampshire, this past August, the election officials in the room g­­asped. They whispered, “No way.” They nodded their heads and filled out the scorecards in their laps. Interrupting if they had to, they asked every kind of question: How much does the new scanner weigh? Are any of its parts made in China? Does it use the JSON data format?The answers weren’t trivial. Based in part on these presentations, many would be making a once-in-a-decade…

Stunning New Image of Intuitive Machines Odysseus Landing on Moon

Odysseus’ landing captured a leg, as it performed its primary task, absorbing first contact with the lunar surface. With the lander’s liquid methane and liquid oxygen engine still throttling, it provided stability. Credit: Intuitive MachinesNASA and Intuitive Machines have provided updates on the challenges and successes of the IM-1 mission, marking the first U.S. lunar landing since Apollo 17. This groundbreaking mission successfully collected over 350 megabits of science data, offering unprecedented insights into the…

11 Gorgeous Collectible Cards of Flying Machines From Over a Century Ago

Image: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group (Getty Images)While most of the cards featured flying machines from the 19th century and early 20th, there was one card that featured a brave soul from the 17th century. Besnier, a single-named French locksmith, was apparently obsessed with building different building flying machines, and the card above shows Besnier’s attempt at flight in 1678. A book from 1907 described the contraption this way:He laid over each shoulder a rod, provided at each end with a

Intuitive Machines faces early end to moon mission after lander tips over

Intuitive Machines’ first moon mission will come to a premature end due to the spacecraft landing on its side, which altered how the solar panels are positioned in relation to the sun, the company said in an update Tuesday morning. Flight controllers were still working to determine the battery’s remaining life, which could be between 10-20 hours. The spacecraft, which landed on the moon five days ago, was expected to operate for 7-10 days. Intuitive Machines made history when it landed its spacecraft, called…