The first director of the White House’s National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, Lynne Parker, has just stepped down. The NAIIO launched in January 2021 to coordinate the different federal agencies that work on artificial-intelligence initiatives, with the goal of advancing US development of AI. Its goals are to ensure that […]
A profile of Peiter Zatko, who worked at DARPA, Google, and Stripe before working at Twitter, and was a member of hacker groups L0pht and Cult of the Dead Cow (Joseph Menn/Washington Post)
Joseph Menn / Washington Post:A profile of Peiter Zatko, who worked at DARPA, Google, and Stripe before working at Twitter, and was a member of hacker groups L0pht and Cult of the Dead Cow — From the L0pht and Cult of the Dead Cow to DARPA and Google, Peiter ‘Mudge’ […]
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
If you want the whole package, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro might be what you’re looking for. It’s fast and responsive, comfortable to use, and comes with all the frills you want in a gaming mouse.
Do you really need hydraulic disc brakes or will mechanical ones do?
Do you really need hydraulic disc brakes or will mechanical ones do? The disc vs. rim debate is a done deal. But hydro vs. mechanical? There’s some nuance there, especially at lower price points. Read More
Crankworx Whistler: Dainese shows 2023 protective gear for adults and kids
In the early days of the Whistler Bike Park, you’d be hard pressed to find a rider NOT wearing Dainese’s protective gear. As the market for pads and protection got more competitive that dominant position slipped away, but Dainese came to Whistler in 2022 with the aim of re-taking a […]
Industry Digest: Porsche eBike Motors, Bombardier Buys Pinion, Rise in Revenues & More
All the latest tidbits and gossip from the industry this month.( Photos: 8, Comments: 1 )
NASA managers give “go” for Artemis 1 launch after flight readiness review
With one week to go until launch, NASA managers met at the Kennedy Space Center, reviewed flight preparations and cleared the agency’s huge $4.1 billion Space Launch System rocket for blastoff next Monday on a test flight heralding an American-led return to the moon.
Ask Astro: How quickly is the Moon moving away from Earth?
At what rate is the Moon moving away from Earth? What kinds of consequences will our planet see as our satellite moves farther away? Eliot H. Ginsberg Riverview, Florida Let’s first look at why the Moon is moving away from us. It boils down to one of Newton’s laws: conservation […]
La NASA invita a la prensa a la primera prueba de defensa planetaria
La misión Prueba de redireccionamiento del asteroide doble (DART, por sus siglas en inglés) de la NASA, la primera en el mundo que pone a prueba una tecnología para defender a la Tierra de posibles peligros de asteroides o cometas, impactará con su objetivo, un asteroide que no supone ninguna […]
Voyager 1: Facts about Earth’s farthest spacecraft
Voyager 1 is the first spacecraft to travel beyond the solar system and enter interstellar space. The probe is still exploring the cosmos to this day.