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Shiba Inu Faces Stiff Competition as Aptos Surges and BlockDAG Emerges as 2024’s Crypto Phenomenon

Shiba Inu faces stiff competition in the volatile crypto market as its value fluctuates, spotlighting opportunities for rivals. Meanwhile, following strategic partnerships, Aptos’s price leap hints at its growing influence. With its unique approach and promising growth prospects, BlockDAG emerges as the top crypto of 2024, attracting investors keen on diversifying with potential market leaders. Shiba Inu’s Wild Ride in the Cryptosphere Shiba Inu has struggled to keep its price above the crucial $0.000025 mark…

Netflix grabbed the most Oscar nominations, with stiff competition from Disney and Apple

It’s that time of year again. Oscar nominations are in, setting off a firestorm of debate and speculation This year, the streamers absolutely ruled the roost. Netflix snagged 18 nominations, including best picture, which technically puts it in first place, I say Netflix “technically” received the most nominations because it depends on your point of view. Disney actually scored 20 nominations across various categories, but only when you don’t split up its various sub-brands. Remember, Disney owns just about everything,…

Drivers of heavy, dirty cars pay stiff penalty tax in France

Photo by Life Of Pix on Pexels.com The new year has brought some new, tighter restrictions for drivers in France, particularly for those driving heavy, polluting cars. As of January 1, the government has revised its malus écologique, a one-time penalty tax for registering bulky, CO2-emitting cars, to include a lot more ICE vehicles, even some of the most popular budget models.  As of January 1, drivers of cars emitting 118 g/km of CO2 pay €5 (about $55), and this increases rapidly…

Tesla Cybertruck: Tesla Cybertruck’s stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns: Experts

The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads.Reuters spoke to six safety professors and officials who viewed videos of crash tests conducted by Tesla on its first new vehicle in nearly four years and shown during a webcast delivery event last week.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital…

Capcom’s ‘Exoprimal’ Sneaks Into the Top 10 PC Bestsellers Against Stiff Indie Competition

The science-fiction-dinosaur shooter is managing to make some revenue in its first week on sale, but it’s no ”Street Fighter 6“ Coming in at No. 2 was Valve’s Steam Deck hardware. Given that Valve discloses games’ financial successes based on revenue, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a handheld gaming device with a minimum buy-in of $400 is reaping more raw revenue than games, which typically cap at $60 or $70 per copy. No. 3 is where a non-Valve-backed product emerged, in the form of indie multiplayer military…

The Pinnacle of Sci-Fi Horror That Still Gives ‘The Exorcist’ Stiff Competition Gets Celebrated 41 Years Later

Image via Universal Pictures Whenever the conversation is about the scariest horror movies, 1973’s The Exorcist almost always comes out as the winner. But as I said, almost always.  In years since the film, there have been many that have tried to edge it out of the top rank but only a few have managed to be deemed horrifying enough to contend for The Exorcist’s crown, and one such scary wonder is John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror flick, The Thing.  Starring Kurt Russell, The Thing, saw a group of American…

An enjoyable experience at a stiff price- Technology News, Firstpost

Ameya DalviMay 31, 2023 16:44:08 ISTPros:– Solid sound output– Good dialogue clarity, punchy bass– Modular approach for components is a good idea– Easy to set up, 360 Spatial Sound mapping– Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect built-in– Dolby Atmos and DTS: X compliance– Support for LDAC codec over Bluetooth Cons:– Expensive– Only one HDMI port– Can drive cost further up for true Dolby Atmos surround sound Price: Rs 57,990 (soundbar only), Rs 99,980 (soundbar + SA-SW3 subwoofer + SA-RS3S surround

Style and substance at a stiff price- Technology News, Firstpost

Ameya DalviMay 08, 2023 10:55:48 ISTPros:– Premium design and rugged build– IP68 ingress protection– Excellent performance across all cameras– Topnotch video quality– Sharp OLED display with a variable refresh rate– A16 Bionic chip is a solid performer– Multiple OS updates guaranteed Cons:– No bundled charger, no real fast charging– Telephoto camera underwhelms in low light– Expensive Rating: 4/5Price: Rs 1,19,999 onwards The most popular Apple product in India currently is the Apple Store they recently opened here amid a

Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down amid stiff competition

There's one less competitor in the robot vacuum world. Neato Robotics is shutting down as the company hasn't reached its "self-defined economic goals" for years, parent company Vorwerk Group tells TechHive. The firm's sales haven't met expectations, in other words. Vorwerk is promising cloud and repair support to Neato customers for "at least" five years, so your robovac should continue to run for a while longer. The move will affect 98 jobs, Vorwerk says. Users started worrying weeks ago, when users noticed a broken…

Verna Turbo gives the Jaguar stiff competition [Video]

The all-new Hyundai Verna has created a lot of buzz in the country due to its new polarizing design and powerful turbo engine. This new mid-size sedan has been touted as one of the most powerful in the segment, and for this reason, it is being drag-raced against many vehicles to gauge its real-life speed. Recently, a video of a drag race between the all-new Hyundai Verna and a Jaguar XF surfaced online. The Verna, although leagues below the Jaguar XF in the market, gives a stiff competition to the British luxury sedan.…