The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has unveiled its first images, showcasing the astonishing capabilities of its groundbreaking 3,200-megapixel digital camera, the largest in the world. The new $800 million observatory took a decade to build and represents a significant step forward in astronomical research and exploration. Situated at 8,684 feet on Cerro Pachón, near the edge of the Atacama Desert, the facility benefits from a dry and remarkably stable atmosphere, conditions that make it well-suited for astronomical observation....

Summary The nextDungeons & Dragonsbook on the horizon isQuests from the Infinite Staircase,an anthology of updated adventures fromDnD’s history. Pulling classic quests into one volume has proven to be a successful model for fifth editionDnD, withTales from the Yawning PortalandGhosts of Saltmarshpreviously curating their own selections of memorable material. The adventures inQuests from the Infinite Staircasecan be run standalone, dropped into pre-existing campaigns, or played in sequence to make a new campaign, making it a book that any group could get some value from....

Let there be no doubt: CES isn’t just alive in 2023; it’s thriving. Take one glance at the taxi gridlock outside the Las Vegas Convention Center and it’s evident that two quiet COVID years didn’t kill the world’s desire for an overcrowded in-person tech extravaganza — they just built up a ravenous demand. From VR to AI, eVTOLs and QD-OLED, the acronyms were flying and fresh technologies populated every corner of the show floor, and even the parking lot....

Soundbarsare an excellent way to boost your TV’s audio. They provide an immersive listening experience, bringing your music, movies, TV shows, and games to life. If you’re in the market for a qualitysound systemto match yourbig screen,check out Bose’s Solo 5 TV soundbar. This model normally retails for $249,but a 20% discount on Walmart lets you have it for only $199. The Bose Solo 5 is a one-piece soundbar that promises cinematic sound and powerful bass....

A reboot of the classic sci-fi series has premiered on CBS’ streaming content service, withGet Outwriter and director Peele developing the project and serving as the series’ host. Production on the first 10-episode season of the series began in 2018 and the series premiered April 1 on CBS All Access. you may currently watch the first episode of the series without subscribing to CBS All Access. Here’s everything we know aboutThe Twilight Zoneseries so far....

A federal jury has convicted two Romanian men of 21 criminal charges related to a long-running scheme designed to infect computers with malware in an effort to steal credit card data,mine cryptocurrency, and commit online auction fraud, among other crimes. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcedvia a press releasethat Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Bucharest, Romania, were convicted by a federal jury on Thursday, April 11. Referred to as a “criminal conspiracy” in the press release, the scheme lasted a little over a decade and involved Nicolescu, Miclaus, and an unnamed third-party who plead guilty....

Fortnite players celebrate “GTA 6” arriving early in LEGO mode Epic’s latest teaser for LEGO Fortnite has players convinced they’re getting GTA 6 in Fortnite before the Rockstar game actually releases. As the long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 presses on, fans of the series have become impatient with Rockstar’s unwillingness to share new details. The first teaser trailer nearly broke the internet one year ago, so thecommunity’s been occupying itself with theoriesabout when the next one might arrive....

After months of waiting, the longest season ofFortniteis over, andseason 2 is here. As with any new season, there are new weekly challenges to complete. Themed missions are back with every batch coming from one of the secret agents. In the case of week 1, players can complete Brutus’ Briefing. Fortnite season 2 Brutus’ Briefing list The season 2 spy Brutus has some tasks for players to complete, and they are quite varied....

Valve’s new Index VR headset is getting a significant sales boost thanks to the upcoming gameHalf-Life: Alyx. Valve sold approximately 103,000 Index headsets, a jump of over 100% over the previous quarter, according toNielsen’s SuperData. This made the Valve Index the best-selling PC VR headset of the quarter, outselling the substantially cheaper Oculus Rift S. At $1,000, the Valve Index is one of the most expensive headsets on the market, but it is on back-order after demand exceeded supply during the holidays....

Nvidia is no stranger to criticizing AMD, and more recently, Intel, as the three companies duke it out for thebest graphics cards. Earlier this year,Nvidia jabbed at AMDfor its drivers, claiming that optional or beta drivers (which AMD frequently releases) are “sub-par” and don’t provide a “smooth user experience.” And Nvidia is at it again, shortly before AMD is set to release its newRX 7900 XTX graphics card. For anyone keeping track of driver releases for gamers:#GeForce#GameReadyDriverspic....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2, “Rhaenyra the Cruel.” Summary House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 2’s ending further raises the stakes for the Targaryen civil war, while continuing some of the more surprising character arcs of the series. Much of the second episode serves as a response toBlood and Cheese killing Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, and how both sides of the conflict react. Blood and Cheese themselves are both killed, Rhaenyra Targaryen is furious with her husband/uncle, Daemon, and Ser Criston Cole sends Ser Arryk Cargyll to murder the Black Queen....

Fubo is well-known for its live sports content (it’s one of the best services for this), a hefty VOD library, and plenty oflive TV streamingas well. However, if your favorite sport is over for the season, Fubo just isn’t cutting it, or maybe you just want to break free from the whole thing before its hugemerger with Hulu + Live TVtakes effect, it may be time to cancel the service....

Although it’s a necessary evil, laundry is often ranked as one of everyone’s leastfavorite chores.Choosing a washer and dryer isn’t exactly easy either, as there are so many different brands, styles, and features available. Should you go with afront-load or top-load washing machine? High-efficiency (HE) or regular washer?Gas or electric dryer? Should you go with a smart washer and dryer, or are those extras a waste of money? We’ll advise you on how to buy a washer and dryer, including features to favor and which model is best for your needs....