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The USAF Is Still Flying The B-1 Lancer 40 Years After Its Introduction: Here’s Why The United States Air Force has employed many types of bombers since it split off from the Army in 1947. While many outside the military know about bombers like the B-2 Spirit, that’s only one of three aircraft that are the Air Force’s strategic bombers. The other two arethe B-52 Stratofortressand the B-1 Lancer, known within the service as the “Bone....

This Camera Lens Was Never For Sale, But Here’s Why It’s Worth Millions In the realm of cameras, names like Sony, Canon, and Nikon are often at the top of lists for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Then there are labels such as Hasselblad andLeica that sell engineering excellenceas easily as they can their legacy. Even smartphone brands such as OnePlus and Xiaomi tout these names to advertise the cameras on their devices, so it’s no surprise that some of theworld’s most expensivecamera kits and lenses have flaunted the Leica branding....

This Company Plans To Bring The Woolly Mammoth Back From Extinction: Here’s How A few decades ago, Michael Crichton and Steven Spielberg brought the concept of de-extinction to the big screen in “Jurassic Park.” Now, the idea has jumped off the screen and into reality, courtesy ofColossal Biosciences, billed as the world’s first and only de-extinction company. Instead of dinosaurs, Colossal has set its sights on more recently lost species including the dodo, the thylacine — also known as the Tasmanian tiger– and the woolly mammoth....

This High-Tech Downlight Wants To Fix Your Bad WiFi Pretty soon we could use lights to connect wirelessly to the internet. At least, that seems to be the pitch behind pureLiFi’s newest product. Thecompany demonstratedthe LiFi@Home ecosystem as part of Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, and it could open the door to fixing a lot of the bandwidth problems that we deal with in our homes on a daily basis....

It seems that no developer is totally out of sight of THQ Nordic’s acquiring eyes. German developer Piranha Bytes, creator ofELEXand theGothicandRisenseries, recently became the latest addition to the Austrian publisher’s long list of subsidiaries. This deal scores THQ Nordic both Piranha’s development studio and IP rights. Piranha CEO Michael Rüve and Head of Games Björn Pankratz will remain in their leadership roles, as will all current owners in the company....

Madden 23 allows players even more control with passing by implementing skill-based passing and new mechanics to control exactly where you target within the receiver’s range. The best quarterbacks will be able to pull off pinpoint throws in small gaps in the defense, but who are the best quarterbacks in Madden 23? 10 — Matthew Stafford (85 OVR) After leading the LA Rams to a Super Bowl last year, Staffard is receiving a slight bump to his overall rating, bringing him to 85 in Madden 23....

Turn Off Your Alexa When You’re Done: A Quick Reminder If you got a new Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas, consider turning it off. Chances are you got the device as a gift, opened it immediately, and got to work asking about the weather, movie facts, and told it to sing a song. If you’re like me, chances are you then sat the device on a shelf and forgot about it....

Valve might have discontinued its Steam Link hardware streaming hub, but it hasn’t given up on the idea of streaming Steam games to any and all screens in your home. Expanding upon the existing functionality of its Steam Link app, Rasperry Pi support has now left beta, opening up new avenues of streaming potential for those who wish to play their Steam games on something other than their PC monitor....

Nearly 16 years after its release in October 1999, directorDavid Fincher’s adaptation ofChuck Palahniuk’s breakthrough novelFight Clubis still considered to be a classic. While the film was largely a faithful adaptation of the original novel, the ending is quite different from the book. For those who have been waiting to see the author’s final pages of the book come to life, a group of filmmakers atBanana-Dragon Productionshave just the video for you, combining both the movie endings and the book endings in one unique 13-minute video....

In a world of endless HUDs, explosive set pieces and branching dialogue trees, walking simulators pull back the noise. These games aren’t about racking up killstreaks or unlocking skill trees, they’re about slowing down and paying attention. A strange house, a derelict island, a fire lookout tower… these settings aren’t just for flavor, they are the gameplay. 10 Best Simulation Games to Play Right Now With more than 35,000 games categorized under “simulation” on Steam, there’s bound to be one that’s a good match for you....

In Pokémon GO, Deoxys is a legendary Pokémon that comes in a few different Formes. There isAttack,Defense,Speed, andNormal. Deoxys is available in Raid battles during the first part of Pokémon GO’sSeason of Light. Players will have to battle Deoxys in Raids to obtain these different Formes, so knowing which works best for their playstyle is best before spending a Raid Pass on the fight. Which Deoxys Forme is best in Pokémon GO?...

What You Need To Do Before Your Tesla’s Delivery Day American EV pioneer Tesla shook the worldwide industry with its unconventional car-selling approach (although ithasn’t always been smooth sailing). Unlike traditional dealerships that buy cars directly from the manufacturer at wholesale prices, Tesla’s so-called showrooms are typically galleries that allow potential buyers to scrutinize the vehicle before making a bold decision. In some states like California, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Virginia, state laws permit Tesla showrooms to sell cars directly to customers....

When Can TSA Agents Unlock Your Luggage? We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to traveling by air, there are a number of things you need to pay closer attention to to facilitate a more hassle-free experience. One, make sure that you have proof of identification to present at the security line; if your destination is international, you may want toensure that your passport is up-to-date....