Scientists built a fast, accurate, AI-powered universe simulation, but they don’t know how
Everyone’s had a moment or two in their lives where they pull off an incredible feat but can’t explain how they did it. Perhaps it was a near-superhuman catch in a softball game or acing a test without studying. In any case, it’s happened to all of us, and now a group of astrophysicists is having to deal with their own unexplained good fortune in a very public way.
The international team of scientists built a three-dimensional simulation of the universe that is both incredibly fast and remarkably accurate. The only problem? They have no idea why it works as well as it does.
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Huawei ban prompts Apple to slightly increase iPhone production
According to a new research report from Cowen, Apple recently told its manufacturing partners to moderately increase iPhone production on account of the recent Huawei ban ushered in by the Trump administration. The report, which was obtained by AppleInsider, relays that iPhone production for the quarter will likely see a slight bump from 39 million to 40 million units.
Admittedly, this appears to be something of a negligible increase, but given how closely analysts still look to iPhone sales as an indication of the vibrancy of Apple’s business, every little bit helps. What’s more, it’s certainly an improvement from the December quarter when word surfaced that Apple had asked supply partners to trip production amid lower than anticipated demand.
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NASA just approved two new missions to study the Sun
NASA has plenty of projects on its slate at the moment, but that has never stopped the U.S. space agency from looking to the future. Our Sun, which is already a major area of study with missions like the Parker Solar Probe, is about to get even more attention thanks to the approval of two new missions to study various aspects of our star and its relationship with out solar system.
The first mission, called the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere — or just PUNCH for short — will see four pint-sized satellites shot into orbit to study the solar wind. The solar wind, which is the stream of charged particles flowing out from the Sun, can have a dramatic impact on spacecraft and satellites.
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Brilliant $18 night light glows from under your bed anytime you get up at night
It’s difficult to state that anything is “perfect,” but we have yet to come across any product that comes closer to perfection than the Vansky Motion Activated Under-Bed LED Night Light. It’s an LED light strip and a motion sensor that quickly and easily installs under your bed. Anytime it’s dark and it senses motion — like at night when you get out of bed to go to the bathroom — it illuminates. It gives off more than enough light so you can see as you walk around, but it casts the light outward from underneath the bed so it doesn’t disturb your partner. Then once motion has stopped for a while, it automatically shuts off again!
Vansky Motion Activated Bed Light, Flexible LED Strip Motion Sensor Night Light Bedside Lamp Il…: $17.99
Here’s more info from the product page:
- Smart Nightlight — Warm soft glow of bed light will turn on to guide you safely across the room in the dark, no disturbing glare to wake others. Power Saving; Only light up when it picks up your movement, auto shut-off after leaving, further improve power efficiency and save energy.
- Motion Activated — Built-in human body passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor light with automatic shut-off timer. Automatic Turn on and Shut off by human induction in the dark environment. Inductive range: 3.6m (11.8feet), 100°.
- Adjustable Time — Motion sensor Auto shut-off timer can be set from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Continue Triggerand System to keep the light on and automatic turn off within 30 secs- 10min after leaving.
- Multi Purpose — Safely guide you through the dark. Can be installed in anywhere you need extra light. Not only act as under bed lamp, but also covers a wide range of home applications like stairway, cabinet, cupboard, sofa, furniture etc.
- Quality Assurance — Highlighting-brightness 45 LEDs Last Up to 100,000 LED Lighting Hours. What you get; Vansky Motion Sensor Light, Activated sensor, Power adapter, Extension cable ,User manual, Together with 45 Days Money Back, One Year Guarantee and Friendly, Easy-to-reach Support.
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Jony Ive to leave Apple and form his own design company
In something of a bombshell revelation, Apple today disclosed via a press release that legendary designer Jony Ive is planning to leave the company later on in the year. Following that, Ive will open an independent design studio that will have Apple as one of its clients.
“While he pursues personal projects,” the press release reads in part. “Ive in his new company will continue to work closely and on a range of projects with Apple.”
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Reuters: Chinese hackers used the cloud to steal trade secrets from enterprise customers
A report a few days ago revealed that hackers linked with China’s government were stealing data from more than a dozen global telecom companies for years.
Cybersecurity company Cyberreason said at the time that a hacking group labeled APT10, associated with the Chinese government, is likely to blame. It turns out the same spying arm has been behind a similarly massive hack, this time targeting cloud services providers in search for doors to their customers. This hack, which may have gone unnoticed for years, had a different purpose: To steal sensitive trade secrets that could help China’s economy.
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$15 gadget makes your toilet glow different colors, and people love it way too much
With a 4.5-star overall rating that includes more than 3,000 5-star reviews, the LumiLux Advanced 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Bowl Night Light is one of the most beloved products you’ll come across this week. What does it do? Well, as the name suggests, it’s a motion-sensing LED nightlight that illuminates whenever it’s dark and you open your toilet bowl lid. You can set it to glow any color you want, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
LumiLux Advanced 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Bowl Night Light, Internal Memory, Light Det…: $14.95
Here are the key details from the product page:
- MOTION AND LIGHT DETECTION SENSOR – The built in motion sensor detects body heat to automatically illuminate the room when you enter and shut off when you leave. The light detection sensor will deactivate the LED light the instant it detects light is on to maximize battery life.
- 16 LED COLORS – You can choose a fixed color to fit your mood or choose carousel mode which will cycle seamlessly through every shade of color inside your toilet bowl when activated. Kids love the glowing water of their lighted potty! Colors include blue, teal, red, purple, indigo, green, yellow, amber, orange, white and more.
- FLEXIBLE ARM – The flexible arm can be bent to secure the unit for any size toilet bowl– resting just below the seat lid and onto the rim. The bendable arms provide a more secure fit than other toilet lights with cheap suction cups.
- 5 STAGE DIMMER – Make your toilet bowl nightlight glow as dark or bright as you want by selecting from up to 5 different levels of brightness.
- LIFETIME WARRANTY – LumiLux is your prime source for automatic, illuminated toilet bowl lights. If anything goes wrong with your Lumilux Toilet Night Light we will send you a new one absolutely free.
LumiLux Advanced 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Bowl Night Light, Internal Memory, Light Det…: $14.95
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ almost showed us Falcon’s new role in Phase 4
Spider-Man: Far From Home is technically the final movie of Phase 3, and according to early reviews, serves as an epilogue of sorts to the universe-altering tale that wrapped up in Avengers: Endgame as well. But in addition to setting the table for the next slate of Marvel movies, Far From Home almost gave us a sneak peek at the future of one of the characters who projects to have a much larger role than before in the coming years.
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Marvel Studios creative executive Eric Carroll revealed that the team behind the new Spidey sequel “briefly” considered including a cameo in which Falcon would debut as the new Captain America. This idea ended up being scrapped, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the new Cap.
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Best Tape Measure
Stop eyeballing it when putting up your pictures or paintings. Be precise and make sure your family portrait isn’t hanging crooked by using a tape measure. Extending and retracting so you can measure lengths of rooms, an area for a couch, or just about anything else, a tape measure is a great gift for college students and new homeowners alike. Anyone who has ever tried to mount a TV knows how important it is to measure everything beforehand. With any of these measuring tapes, decorate the walls of your home with ease.
Best Dual-Sided Tape Measure
With rulers on both sides, the Kutir Measuring Tape Measure will show you exactly how long something is when it’s being used. The back shows down to an eighth of an inch and it shows inch and metric measurements, giving you precision every time. The casing is made out of a top-grade rubber that will absorb any shock, so if you happen to drop it, it’ll be fine. It’s perfect for working alone as the ruler end has a magnetic tip, allowing you to stick it to a metal surface to keep it in place. Measuring out 25 feet, it stands sturdy up to eight feet and the tape is flexible, allowing you ultimate freedom to use it how you like.
Measuring Tape Measure By Kutir – EASY TO READ 25 Foot BOTH SIDE DUAL RULER, Retractable, STURD…: $19.28
Best Self-Marking Tape Measure
QuickDraw DIY Self-Marking Tape Measure has a built-in graphite dispensing wheel at the bottom of the end of the tape measure, allowing you to accurately mark where you’ve measured. You don’t have to try and hold the measure while grabbing a pencil and marking a wall. It extends to 25 feet and remains sturdy up to nine feet. The tape shows measurements up to a sixteenth of an inch, giving you exact dimensions. It has a nylon coating and the slide button gives you a fast recoil each time.
QUICKDRAW DIY Self Marking 25′ Foot Tape Measure – 1st Measuring Tape with a Built in Pencil -…: $14.99
Best Digital Tape Measure
The eTape16 Digital Tape Measure shows you your exact measurement on a display on the top of the measure, giving you the knowledge without having to struggle to guess exactly where on the ruler the mark is. It is made with polycarbonate plastic that can withstand weather and heavy use. It has a built-in US/metric conversion and let’s you re-zero if you get a bad reading. It gives you inside and outside measurements and has three memory settings, allowing you to hold one short-term reading and two long-term readings. The eTape16 has a center line measurement, giving you a straight line each time.
eTape16 Digital Tape Measure, 16 Feet, Inch & Metric – Blue 1-Pack (Box Packaging) & Zonoz Micr…: $29.99
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Best Bathroom Deodorizer Spray
There should be no shame in going, as we all use the bathroom. But to make sure you’re covered from leaving behind unpleasant smells, these bathroom deodorizer sprays have your back. Helping you leave the bathroom discreetly, these deodorizing sprays leave the air or toilet smelling fresh, as if you were never there. Long gone are the days where you worry about someone talking about your bathroom time at their home. Go with confidence, thanks to any of these handpicked deodorizer sprays, and leave things smelling clean.
Best Toilet Bowl Deodorizer Spray
Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray starts working even before you sit down. You just spray the bowl when you walk in and the all-natural essential oils stop bathroom odors before they begin. It is scientifically tested and completely chemical free. The protective barrier from the spray traps odors in the bowl, making sure they don’t reach the surface. It comes in handy spray bottles, big enough to keep on a counter or top of a toilet and small enough to be kept in a purse for emergencies. Poo-Pourri has many different scents, so choose the one you prefer.
Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray 2 oz Bottle, Lavender Vanilla Scent: $8.79
Best Air Bathroom Deodorizer Spray
Citrus Magic Natural Odor Eliminating Spray will make your bathroom smell like an orange grove. It eliminates foul odors as soon as it’s sprayed into the air. It is made with 100% active ingredients and pure, natural citrus oils (Limonene and Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) that last up to four times longer than the scent a traditional aerosol spray can does. Forget about lighting a match or candle as Citrus Magic will work immediately. It comes in a two-pack of 6-oz. cans and won’t get everything wet when you spray it in the air.
Citrus Magic Natural Odor Eliminating Air Freshener Spray, Pack of 2, 6.0-Ounces Each: $18.62
Best Automatic Bathroom Deodorizer Spray
Just keep it on the counter or on the back of the toilet and the Glade Automatic Spray Holder will emit a spray into the air, keeping it fresh and battling tough smells. The new, completely redesigned automatic spray is battery-operated and can last up to 60 days. Offered in numerous different fragrances, it gives off a hint of pleasant smells so you can customize it for your home. You can adjust the device to spray in three different intervals: every nine, 18, or 36 minutes. There is also a boost button on the back that will give off an extra spritz to help eliminate foul odors. You can keep these anywhere to keep your home smelling clean.
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