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I have a large collection of physical video games. Each passing year, this somewhat prosaic characteristic becomes more and more notable, both in terms of uniqueness and — considering the age of much of my collection, coupled with the unyielding passage of time — complexity. With the trajectory of video game distribution hurtling toward a digital-only future, my insistence on preserving some of its history keeps me connected to the objects and, more importantly, the experiences they contain in a way that a digital library…

December 1, 20234min readThe U.S. should back away from updating its obsolescent nuclear weapons, in particular silo-launched missiles that needlessly risk catastropheBy The Editors Credit: Adrián AstorganoThe U.S. is planning to modernize its unwanted, unneeded and unsafe nuclear triad of land-, sea- and air-based weapons. Perfectly poised to refight the cold war, these overhauled bombs will waste $1.5 trillion and threaten life on Earth for the century to come. We should rethink this miserable folly rather than once…

Smart TV company Vizio is more known for its budget screens than it is for a functional, modern UI. Now, the company said it’s finally ready for a facelift, one that’s been a long time coming. Starting on Wednesday, Vizio’s new interface does away with its old box-y look and rearranges icons to make finding apps and content a fair bit easier.Are Big Consumer Facing Tech Companies Redeemable? On Wednesday Vizio announced its SmartCast UI that powers the brand’s TVs is being replaced by what’s been dubbed the “Home…

Màrius Montmany and Oriol Hernandez i Fajula, former employees at large logistics companies, several years ago found themselves frustrated with the problem of “reverse logistics”  — how to get product returns through the mail system in an efficient and cost-effective way. Dissatisfied with the existing solutions out there, the pair founded Rever — now backed by Y Combinator — in 2022. Rever offers instant cash refunds through a buy now, pay later-type (BNPL) model (Rever finances the transactions), automating the…

The sun shines above a natural gas-fired electric power generating unit from the 1950s, cooled using a seawater once-through cooling system, at AES Alamitos in Long Beach, California on September 16, 2022.Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP (Getty Images)The White House and the Department of Energy (DOE) are soliciting applications from utility companies, state governments, and tribal nations to create a stronger energy grid. The DOE has announced that it is ready to use $13 billion in funding for the much-neededenergy upgrade.…

Businesses know they need an engaging, scalable way to connect with leads and customers. That’s why they’ve invested big bucks in marketing automation tools, chatbots and other technologies to automate outreach and handle high volumes of contacts. Unfortunately, many of these once-innovative solutions are falling short as needs evolve and customer expectations mature. What you need is a paradigm shift—a strategic step-change that gives your team the power to engage all your…

The Biden administration, through the US Department of Energy (DOE), today announced that applications are now open to states, tribes, and utilities to tap into $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the US power grid. The Grid Resilience Innovative Partnership (GRIP) program and the Transmission Facilitation Program are funded by the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Together, the two programs represent the largest single direct…

NEW DELHI : Gurugram-based Gouri Sinha, 69, is impressed with her new smartwatch, which keeps track of walks, sleep quality and heart rate. The budget device made by China’s Amazfit supports Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa offers weather updates with voice commands, and a large collection of watch faces. Sinha is one among a growing number of users who prefer a budget wearable device. However, manufacturers realize the need to innovate and add more features even to the…

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada 'Some argue that the CRTC ... lacks the expertise and resources to deal with this new legislation. Basically ... the CRTC doesn't get the internet,' Rodriguez said. 'Trust me, I hear these concerns' Publishing date: May 17, 2022  •  24 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  Join the conversation Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/File Article content Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez…