Author: Rahul M

SteveTheGamer55 is live on YouTube. He’s streaming a session to his 4.6 million subscribers of GTA 5 RP, a Grand Theft Auto 5 mod that allows people to role-play with other players. “Really wanna show you guys some real-life scenarios,” he says, offering a little background on his character, a man headed to his job while on a work visa.His character doesn’t get far before an SUV swings onto the sidewalk in front of him; masked ICE agents spill out of the vehicle. “Stop right there,” one of the uniformed players says. It isn’t long before SteveTheGamer55 is surrounded by…

Researchers have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light, marking a remarkable step toward next-generation AGI hardware powered by optical rather than electronic computation. Tensor operations are a type of mathematical processing that underpins many modern technologies, especially artificial intelligence, but they go far beyond the basic math most people encounter. A useful […]

Columbia The 1970s were a decade of change in the United States (and around the world), from the Watergate political scandal and the Vietnam War to the pop-culture flourish of the free-love hippie movement. Add in intense cultural moments like the unexpected endings for both Elvis Presley and The Beatles, and we have an era that left an indelible mark on history — and cinema. In fact, it was a time when movies really began to evolve and filmmakers flourished, breaking cinematic molds and releasing surprisingly raw, realistic movies that…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.The 28-point peace plan was crafted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the Kremlin, without Ukraine’s involvement. It acquiesces to many Russian demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected on dozens of occasions, including giving up large pieces of territory.Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the proposal late Friday,…

Karnataka panel upholds bike-taxi ban, citing safety and legality, while allowing delivery riders and urging BMTC investmentA Karnataka government-appointed expert committee has reaffirmed its stance against bike taxis, declaring them unlawful and unsafe for Bengaluru’s already strained transport ecosystem. The panel, chaired by Transport Secretary NV Prasad and formed following a High Court directive, recommended continuing the ban while allowing private two-wheelers to operate for app-based delivery services.  The committee drew a sharp distinction between passenger transport and goods delivery. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, motorcycles with white number plates cannot be used for hire, as they lack commercial registration,…

Netflix Every year during the festive season, both TV networks and streaming services fall over themselves to put out a roster of cheery holiday films. Time-traveling Christmas stories, films where they have to team up to save the family Christmas tree farm — there’s no end to the contrived wintery narratives they can churn out. Netflix is no exception, and it has more than a handful of Christmas hits that meet the needs of even the most Scrooge-like viewer. Whether these are romantic and fluffy, or more childlike yarns about…

At what age should a kid ideally get a smartwatch? In China, parents are buying them for children as young as five. Adults want to be able to call their kids and track their location down to a specific building floor. But that’s not why children are clamoring for the devices, specifically ones made by a company called Xiaotiancai, which translates to Little Genius in English.The watches, which launched in 2015 and cost up to $330, are a portal into an elaborate world that blends social engagement with relentless competition. Kids can use the watches to buy snacks at local…

Bihar’s newly formed NDA government has finalised the allocation of ministerial portfolios, with the official announcement made on Friday evening. In a major political move, the Home Department, traditionally held by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has been handed over to Samrat Choudhary of the BJP. The decision has triggered sharp reactions from the Opposition. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmad criticised the development, claiming the BJP has now taken full control of the state’s governance. He alleged that Nitish Kumar’s role is reduced to a mere figurehead, while the BJP will dictate political decisions through the Home Ministry. Ahmad stated that the…

Sony Pictures Releasing Thanksgiving usually means turkeys, parades, and togetherness, but if you want to add some spice to your festivities, you should consider watching a Thanksgiving-themed frightfest instead of your run-of-the-mill football game. While Thanksgiving isn’t a frequently-visited holiday within the horror genre compared to Halloween and Christmas, there are several scary films with a Fall-time twist out there that deserve your attention. But which of these flicks are the best of the bunch? The assortment of films listed below range from highly comedic to incredibly scary. However, they…

Apple+ While other streamers have packed their libraries with exploitative true crime and mediocre unscripted content, Apple+ has been quietly building a reputation for quality science fiction. With the ten-time Emmy Award-winning series “Severance,” which became Apple’s most-watched series with the release of its second season, the streaming network proved there’s still room for prestige sci-fi in television. There’s also the post-apocalyptic drama “Silo,” which has garnered its own avid fandom during the show’s first two seasons.  With the recent addition of “Pluribus” from “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, which imagines a…