NCTCOG Survey Reveals Transportation Woes in North Central Texas

The rapid growth of Dallas-Fort Worth roads has left residents feeling frustrated and limited when it comes to transportation options. A recent survey of over 4,400 people by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) revealed that respondents believe roadway infrastructure is not keeping pace with growth, transit options are inconvenient, and walking and … Read more

Meta Unveils Orion OS Interface for AR Glasses Prototype

Meta has shared a short video showcasing the operating system interface of its Orion AR glasses prototype, which was presented at Meta Connect 2024 in September. The company plans to eventually release commercial AR glasses that “build on our R&D efforts with Orion”, but with a narrower field of view. As part of the Orion … Read more

Elon Musk’s Marslink Plan Raises Doubts About Distance Limitations

NASA’s Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group recently met with SpaceX to discuss deploying Starlink satellites around Mars for the “Marslink” project. The goal is to create a network of satellites to facilitate communication between Mars and Earth, reducing transmission time. According to Elon Musk, this would allow for faster data transfer between Mars and Earth … Read more

Fast-Feeding Black Hole Discovered in Early Universe

Scientists have discovered a black hole that is feeding at an unprecedented rate, consuming over seven million solar masses in just 12 million years. The “fast-feeding” black hole, named LID-568, has sparked debate about whether it breaks the laws of physics. Researchers from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory detected the … Read more

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Black Friday Deals Under $500

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is an excellent mid-range GPU that can handle demanding games at 4K resolution without breaking the bank. With prices dropping to under $500 ahead of Black Friday, it’s a great time to consider upgrading your PC with this powerful graphics card. We’ve got two deals on the Sapphire Pulse … Read more

Gang Violence Forces Shutdown of Haiti’s Main Airport Amid Transition Crisis

Haiti’s main airport was shut down on Monday after a commercial flight was attacked by gangs, prompting airlines to suspend operations. The shooting occurred just hours before the swearing-in ceremony of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the new interim prime minister. Fils-Aimé promised to restore peace in Haiti and hold elections, which have not been held since … Read more

Ridley Scott’s New Alien Film Will Finish Prequel Trilogy

Ridley Scott is finally bringing closure to his prequel trilogy with a new Alien film. The director’s return to the franchise comes after the box office success of Alien: Romulus, which he previously directed. Scott had originally planned to make a sequel to Alien: Covenant but canceled it instead. However, with his new film, he … Read more

What Highly Intelligent People Really Hate About Everyday Activities

Highly intelligent individuals often have unique preferences when it comes to relaxation and leisure activities. While many people enjoy small talk, reality TV, and scrolling through social media, these activities can feel like torture for those with high intelligence. These individuals crave deep, meaningful conversations that stimulate their minds and challenge their thinking. They find … Read more

Palo Alto Networks Expedition Firewall Tool Exploited by Hackers

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-5910) in the Palo Alto Networks Expedition firewall configuration migration tool is being exploited in the wild, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The bug allows attackers with network access to take control of an Expedition admin account. Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center researcher Brian Hysell discovered the vulnerability, which … Read more