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When NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched to the International Space Station in June for an eight-day mission testing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, technical issues extended their stay. They will now return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025 at the earliest after the Starliner faced problems. Despite the unexpected situation, Wilmore and Williams remain positive about their extended stay on the ISS, looking forward to flying in different spacecraft and...

Xfinity is the top internet provider in Cambridge, offering the best coverage, fast download speeds of up to 1,200Mbps, and affordable introductory pricing. Astound also provides high-speed internet at up to 1,500Mbps for $55 a month, but availability is limited. Other options in Cambridge include fixed wireless providers like Starry Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet, as well as Verizon Fios, although availability may be limited. Overall, Xfinity is the recommended choice for most residents in...

In 2024, Metaphor: ReFantanzio emerged as a standout game, winning multiple Game Awards, notably for its music produced by Shoji Meguro, known for the Persona series. The soundtrack, featuring a unique twist with orchestral and choral elements, included a viral hit battle theme incorporating Japanese monk chants in an original language. Meguro's collaboration with the game's director led to a reimagining of the music's role in the game, enhancing the player's immersion and connection to...

Hyundai is offering a free CCS to NACS adapter for select EV buyers, allowing them to charge current models at Tesla's Supercharger stations starting in Q1 2025. The offer is available for owners of specific Hyundai and Genesis EV models purchased before January 31, 2025, with Kia also set to offer free NACS adapters for select customers in the near future. Future Hyundai models will come equipped with NACS charging ports, eliminating the need for...

Maxwell Zeff of TechCrunch reports that OpenAI's o3 performance on benchmarks indicates that test-time compute is becoming a key factor in scaling AI models, prompting new considerations regarding costs and usage. AI founders and investors have identified this as the "second era of scaling laws," emphasizing the importance of established methods in adapting to this shift. This development raises questions about how to effectively leverage test-time compute for AI model scaling while managing associated costs...

The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is a mid-range robot vacuum and mop priced at $799, offering features like auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction. While it performs well for its price, it lacks top-tier obstacle avoidance capabilities, resulting in frequent rescues from small obstacles. Despite compromises in features, the N30 Omni provides efficient cleaning with 10,000Pa suction power and unique corner-cleaning capabilities, making it a solid choice for homes with high dirt and...