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Intuitive Machines prepares for first lunar mission, faces challenge to NASA contract win
Intuitive Machines is preparing for its first lunar mission to the moon’s south pole in the third quarter of this year, while also facing a protest to a major NASA contract win, executives told investors Thursday. The company has made “significant progress” on testing for the inaugural IM-1 mission, Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus said […]
Intuitive Machines prepares for first lunar mission, faces challenge to NASA contract win by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Trump won’t say whether he wants Ukraine or Russia to win the war
SNP will insist on unpicking Brexit as price for backing Labour if Starmer fails to win majority
THE SNP would insist on unpicking Brexit as its price for supporting Labour in a hung parliament.
The Scottish Nationalists claim they will pull the strings if Sir Keir Starmer falls short of an overall majority at next year’s General Election.
Scotland’s EU Accession spokesman Alyn Smith claimed: ‘The SNP could hold the balance of power’[/caption]
Their EU Accession spokesman Alyn Smith said: “The SNP could hold the balance of power.
“We’d use our influence to undo Brexit as far as possible and demand the UK has a close relationship with the EU.”
Mr Smith predicted: “The SNP could force a minority Labour government to rejoin the EU single market, reintroduce free movement and transfer power for an independence referendum to Edinburgh — so Scotland can regain our place in Europe.”
Last month, The Sun reported that Scottish independence backers were deserting SNP for Labour.
The Strathclyde University politics professor told The Scottish Sun on Sunday: “The crucial thing going on is that this is happening despite the fact that support for independence is not falling.
“The SNP’s problem is that they’re no longer commanding the support of Yes voters to the degree they’ve done at recent elections.”
Although Nats support has recently slumped, backing for indy has remained steady at around 48 per cent.
Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield
Three years into a console generation that launched at the height of a crippling pandemic, a number of astonishing and unprecedented things are happening. Firstly Sony, the platform holder with the most acute supply issues during COVID-19 and the related chip shortage, is winning. This is not up for debate. It’s selling a lot more machines and, according to the best metrics we have, it’s releasing better games. It certainly has the biggest exclusives.
Xbox – despite having made some extremely good decisions at the start of this generation, having spent tens of billions acquiring studios and talent to leverage its IPs, and having had its machines be readily available in stores earlier than either model of PS5 – looks like it’s floundering. And it pains me to say this, because I genuinely think it started Generation Nine with a very solid offering and, it seemed, much promise for the years ahead.
But PlayStation is, insurmountably it seems, the more respected brand. That’s a tough kraken to slay from a neutral position, but considering everything that has dented the reputation of Xbox – from RROD to the litany of stupid decisions fronted by Don Mattrick that I won’t bother recounting – it’s hardly surprising that the USS Redmond has been circling the harbour for twenty years. Sony’s biggest sin over the same span of time can be summed up as hubris, rather than incompetence. Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s super chill head of gaming and jackets, has made a valiant effort to steady the ship (a ship he found less than seaworthy, because it was a smouldering pile of ash halfway up the side of a volcano), but a string of setbacks has seen Xbox, until recently perceived as being poised for a huge comeback, drift back into choppy nautical metaphors.
Destiny 2 Guardian Games players want a Titans win in honour of Zavala
Destiny 2 Guardian Games players want Titans to win to honour Commander Zavala, whose voice actor, Lance Reddick, passed away suddenly just a few months ago. Zavala, a Titan who is a prominent leader of the Vanguard, is a central character in Bungie’s FPS game. Reddick’s passing took a toll on the community as players worldwide mourned his death; he was not only a leading voice but also an avid Destiny 2 player himself, and Guardian Games players are seeking to honour his memory by playing as the in-game class Zavala represented.
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This Father’s Day, win the award of best gift-giver with this awesome gaming laptop
With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to consider your gifting options. Because dads tend to teach us that it’s all about experiences over objects, why not give him the gift of endless hours of straight up fun? According to a 2020 study, 70 percent of American men enjoy playing video games. So even if your dad doesn’t admit to being a gamer, we’re pretty sure he just hasn’t discovered that side of himself yet. Which is where you come in to win the title of Best Gift-Giver this Father’s Day.
Give your dear old dad a break from his daily grind with a sweet gaming setup. The Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 gaming laptop has seriously impressive graphics and processing speeds that will give him a leg up on the competition. Here’s how:
Powerful performance for serious gamers
Performance is key when it comes to gaming. The Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 is a great portable option for gamers seeking an affordable entry to gaming, as it won’t compromise on responsiveness in keeping up with the latest games.
Graphics power is also essential for gamers. The 8th Gen Legion boasts a variable refresh rate, a 16″ Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array, and IPS display resolution display that provides crisp and detailed visuals. Powered with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs, gaming worlds become totally immersive and lifelike.
Gift him an escape from the daily grind
While lags and buffers might be tolerable for midday Zoom calls and poor office internet connections, it’s the difference between winning and losing when it comes to gaming. With refresh rates up to 144Hz, these Legion bad boys work with maximum efficiency, ensuring lags don’t lead to losing the battle.
We’ve all experienced the annoyance of a loudly whirring laptop fan, signaling an overheating machine. When gaming, this means having to eject from the game to reboot, which is no fun at all. Because the Legion is built specifically for gamers, it can handle even the most intense gaming sessions, making overheating a thing of the past. Thanks to its zero-throttle experience, there is no need to worry about a sluggish machine. And with Lenovo’s upgraded ColdFront 5.0 system, the Legion features stealthy 3D fan blades and an expanded intake and exhaust system that deliver cutting-edge cooling.
A laptop to conquer both work and play
After spending an entire day in an office chair, the dad in your life is probably ready to kick it on the couch and game comfortably. With an 80Wh battery, the Legion frees up gamers from being tethered to cords. And when they do need some juice, the Legion’s super-rapid charging gets players back in the game fast.
Because life can’t be all play and no work, the Legion is a great multitasking tech tool for tackling everything else, too. For dads who are frequent fliers, this laptop’s high-quality display offers crisp visuals and vivid colors for a top-notch streaming experience. And when he needs a workhorse of a laptop for demanding projects like editing high-resolution videos or creating 3D models, the Legion won’t disappoint.
Trust us on this one: the dad in your life will definitely not want to return your gift if you decide to go with the Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 gaming laptop this Father’s Day. Now you’ve got a new gaming buddy!
Kid Harpoon gets triple win at MPG Awards
Spotify Tries To Win Indie Authors By Cutting Audiobook Fees
The margins on audiobooks are exceptionally high, much to the chagrin of the authors. For example, Audible takes 75 percent of retail sales (though it’ll only take 60 percent with an exclusivity contract). Many authors share royalties with their narrators and have to pay production fees — meaning they get an even smaller share of royalties. The move by Spotify and Findaway is likely a bid to draw more indie authors from Audible, which is currently its biggest competitor. But Spotify’s audiobooks business — which it launched last fall — still has a long way to go. Unlike music or podcasts, most audiobooks on Spotify must be purchased individually, and sales are restricted to its web version. Even CEO Daniel Ek admitted that the current process of buying an audiobook through Spotify is “pretty horrible.” “We at Spotify are just at the beginning of our journey supporting independent authors — we have many plans for how to help authors expand their reach, maximize revenue, and ultimately build a strong audiobooks business,” said Audiobook’s communications chief, Laura Pezzini.
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