Monthly Archives: August 2022

Wyrdsong seeks creative input as the mysterious underdog of Gamescom 2022 warns that “there is no such thing as a reliable narrator”

A title that may have slipped beneath many a radar at Gamescom 2022 is Wyrdsong, a historical fantasy set against the backdrop of medieval Portugal. The newly-formed studio behind the game, Something Wicked, comprises many of the great minds who brought us the likes of Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls. But the most intriguing…

‘Buy the dip’ means purchasing a promising stock when its price drops, assuming a fast rebound and future profits

Buying the dip means buying a depreciating asset in hopes that the price will soon rebound. Westend61/Getty Images “Buy the dip” means buying an intrinsically sound or appreciating asset whose price has abruptly fallen.The big risk of buying the dip is that the drop isn’t temporary, but becomes a long-range decline.While it involves market-timing, buying…

Students are setting goals for the upcoming academic year. Here’s how the right computer can help them succeed.

Courtesy of MSI A computer or tablet can help students increase productivity and achieve their academic goals. As students prepare for a new semester, they’re investing in technology to meet their needs. Portable, flexible, and secure technology equips students with tools for today’s classroom. Technology has become a critical component of academic success. Gone are…

Russian troops in a new combat unit meant to turn the tide in Ukraine keep getting drunk and harassing locals, nearby residents say

Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts during reception for military servicemen who took part in Syrian campaign on December 28, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Russia has suffered staggering losses in Ukraine and is looking to bolster its ranks.  But one new combat unit in training is reportedly harassing locals and spending much of…

Uranium stocks are soaring as Japan signals openness to more nuclear power and Elon Musk applauds the alternative energy source

Getty Uranium stocks are soaring as countries signal more openness towards the alternative energy source.Belgium recently extended the operating timeline of two of its nuclear power plants amid a global energy crunch.Elon Musk applauded the growing friendliness towards nuclear power on Sunday, tweeting “wise actions.” Uranium stocks are on the move as more and more…

You won’t recognize Netflix’s very first logo from 25 years ago — take a look

The Netflix logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s been 25 years since Netflix was founded. Its first logo looked nothing like what it does today. It’s changed only a few times over the years. Netflix turned 25 on Monday. The streaming giant was founded on August 29,…

How to connect Last.fm to your Spotify account and track all of your music listening stats

Last.fm connects smoothly with Spotify accounts. The Good Brigade/Getty Images To connect Last.fm to Spotify, go to the “Track My Music” page on the Last.fm website. The Track My Music page has a link you can use to connect your Last.fm and Spotify accounts. Last.fm can track (or “scrobble”) everything you listen to on Spotify,…

Satellite images show holes in the roof of a building at the Ukrainian nuclear power plant Russian troops have been using as a shield

Holes in the roof of a building at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on August 29, 2022. Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies. New satellite images show damage to the roof of a building at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant in southern Ukraine, which is Europe’s biggest, has been occupied by Russia for months….