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With robo-taxis and similar services expected to become a common feature of city life in the coming years, the companies behind them are increasingly turning their attention to creating the necessary infrastructure required for their smooth operation. This includes, for example, facilities for repairing and maintaining the large number of autonomous taxis that could hit the streets in the not-so-distant future. With such initiatives in mind, Waymo has just announced plans for a new technical service center in Mesa, Arizona, one of the Phoenix suburbs where it currently tests its fleet of autonomous vehicles....

The pages of Digital Trends are filled with breathtaking images of deep space captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, including thebeautiful Cosmic Tornado, thegorgeous Ring Nebula, theincredible Carina Nebula, and astunning spiral galaxy. The Webb telescope — the most powerful ever built — launched in 2021 and has been scanning the far reaches of space ever since. Besides beaming back amazing infrared imagery, the telescope is also helping scientists to learn more about the universe’s first stars and galaxies, the formation of numerous stars and planetary systems, and the origins of life itself, by exploring distant places with unprecedented clarity....

The perfect shot can be elusive. Sometimes, that’s because there isn’t one shot, but several. Bracketing is a mode on most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras that allows photographers to take more than one shot in a sequence, with adjustments made to each successive shot automatically. The result is a group of images that are slightly different, either to increase the odds of getting the perfect exposure, or to capture multiple images to merge later either forhigh dynamic rangeorfocus stacking....

Microsoft will introduce a new kind of Xbox game showcase later this week. On October 25, the first Xbox Partner Preview will take place. This isn’t a first-party game showcase, though; instead, the Xbox Partner Preview will focus on third-party titles that will soon be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, likeAlan Wake 2andArk: Survival Ascended. We’ve rounded up everything intrigued fans would want to know about the Xbox Partner Preview here, from when and where it will air live to what games people should expect to appear at the show....

Yahoo looking to spend billions to acquire Google Chrome amid monopoly lawsuit Google has been steeped in legal battles and lawsuits over the past few years, with them losing a number of suits they’re actively trying to appeal. However, it’s entirely possible that Google will be forced to sell off the Chrome browser, and Yahoo is already looking to buy if they can. Though Yahoo isn’t the dominant force it used to be in the late 90s/early 2000s, they’re still kicking around....

Summary Although Mary and Sheldon’s close relationship inThe Big Bang Theorynever added up thanks to their differences,Young Sheldon’s finale explained this apparent plot hole.Young Sheldon’s series finalesolved a lot of canon inconsistencies between the spinoff and its predecessor,The Big Bang Theory.Young Sheldon’s final two episodes focused on the aftermath of George Sr.’s death, with the first centering on his funeral and the second jumping ahead in time to introduce the show’s narrator, an older version of Sheldon....

YouTuber claims she could’ve been kidnapped after man gave her chocolate with injection mark A Korean YouTuber believes she could have been kidnapped after she was handed a chocolate bar with a visible injection mark on it by a random man in Seoul, South Korea. Content creator Shining Gakyung sparked concerns when she revealed that she accepted a chocolate bar from a foreign man while live-streaming at a restaurant in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea....

Summary Cults make for a fascinating subject and many films within thehorror genreuse them within their stories. Based on various factors audiences assume of cults, it makes sense why they are such a captivating subject for horror films. A powerful leader with immense control over group members makes for a chilling life to witness.Cult stories have been the subject of horror films for years due to the endless storiesand perspectives to be told....

Electric cars are becoming increasingly common, but there’s still one issue that new EV buyers run into: range anxiety. Because charging isn’t as easy or as quick as filling up a tank of gas, range can make or break an EV — it dictates how far you’ll be able to drive before you run out of juice. Electric cars will continue to gain longer and longer ranges over time, but there are already some impressively long-range cars available....

Diners at restaurants that include Buca di Beppo, Planet Hollywood, and Earl of Sandwich have been hit by a credit card breach involving compromised point-of-sales systems, parent company Earl Enterprises has revealed. The company confirmed the breach more than a month after high-profile security researcherBrian Krebscontacted Buca di Beppo with information that customer data was being sold by cybercriminals on the dark web. Krebs’ research suggested the breach involved around 2....

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Two years before the first Tesla Model S rolled off the assembly line, the Nissan Leaf became the first modern all-electric car to be produced and sold in large numbers. The first-generation Leaf went on to become the bestselling electric car in history, but after over six years on sale, this groundbreaker was getting long in the tooth....

The good news is that Peacock isn’t losing a whole lot of movies. Although action fans will have to say goodbye toThe Matrixfor now, among others. In our selections for the three movies leaving Peacock in September that you need to watch, we’ve chosen a rousing sports movie, a heartfelt drama, and one of the most over-the-top blockbuster action flicks of the last ten years. But if you run out of time to watch them, keep in mind thatnew movies and TV shows on Peacockwill arrive on October 1....

Like clockwork, a plethora of movies and TV shows are added to and taken away from almost all streaming platforms each month. WithBarbenheimerpulling everyone to movie theaters, those streaming queues have quickly piled up, and some selections may disappear as the end of August brings about changes in streamers’ content libraries. ForNetflixviewers, these five movies will be leaving the popular streamer at the end of August. From an effective American remake of a Japanese horror classic to one ofthe best action movies of the 2000s, these movies are worth a watch before they leave your Netflix queue for good....