As an artist and production designer for several beloved sci-fi movies, Ron Cobb will always have a place in the memory of many fans. On Monday, the 83-year-old genius who contributed to several iconic films like “Star Wars” and “Back to the Future” passed away. Genius and Artistic Many know […]
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US Experts Warn of an Imminent Covid-19 Surge
If you’re in the US, fall and winter are not seasons to relax. Experts have warned that a COVID-19 surge would happen in the coming months. COVID-19 in Fall and Winter According to Dr. Chris Murray, two things would likely drive the COVID-19 surge. Dr. Murray directs the University of […]
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A Texas City Has Found Brain-Eating Amoeba in Its Water System
People in a Texas city now have another thing to worry about, aside from COVID-19. On Saturday, the city of Lake Jackson, Texas, found brain-eating amoeba in its water system. Brain-eating Amoeba in Texas Gizmodo reports that after finding the amoeba, Lake Jackson declared a health disaster. They had detected […]
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Microsoft Confirms Xbox Series X Launch on November 10
Xbox fans will be the first to get a taste of the next generation of gaming. Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X will hit stores on November 10, for $499. Not only that, but you even get another next-gen console on November 10. Microsoft is also releasing the […]
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Epic Games, Spotify, Deezer Form Coalition to Fight Apple
Apple’s enemies have banded together against the company’s App Store Policies. Called the Coalition for App Fairness, the group includes Epic Games, Spotify, Basecamp, Match Group, Tile, Blix, and Deezer. The Coalition for App Fairness The Verge reports that the Coalition wants to level the playing field for app developers. […]
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A US Report Relates the Devastating Impact of Climate Change to the Economy
A federal body reported last week that climate change could severely affect the economy. The report, conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, suggested that the effects of the wildfires across the US could potentially harm the country’s economy. Climate Change vs. Economic Sustainability On September 9, the CFTC, a […]
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The Mansion of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ to Be Up on Airbnb
Airbnb will list one of the most renowned TV mansions in pop culture. On Monday, Hollywood actor Will Smith teamed up with the home rental services company to mark the three decades since the premiere of his popular TV sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The Mansion Up for Rent To […]
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CDC Revokes Covid-19 Guidelines on Airbone Transmission
The CDC has now revoked its earlier guidance about the airborne transmission of COVID-19. Just days ago, the CDC warned the public that COVID-19 could travel beyond six feet as aerosols. New CDC Guidance CNN reports that the CDC has removed language referring to the airborne spread of COVID-19 on […]
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Subscription-Free Microsoft Office to Release in 2021
We all could use fewer subscription services. Nearly every service comes with a monthly bill, even software. Thankfully, Microsoft plans to release a subscription-free version of Microsoft Office in 2021. Microsoft Office 2021 PCMag reports that Microsoft plans to release a “new perpetual license edition” of Microsoft Office in 2021. […]
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Epic Games Invests $15M in the Core Game Creation Tool
Epic Games has led a funding round of $15 million to expand Core, a new game development tool. With the new funding, Core could make game creation accessible to more people. Epic Games and Core Manticore had launched Core early this year. The company had planned to make Core “the […]