Non-IT News Thread

scottalanmiller

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:

@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:

@travisdh1 said in Non-IT News Thread:

@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:

US just dropped the third largest bomb (not including tests of course) ever.

The MOAB?

Yes

Aren't those supposed to be more destructive than the nukes the USA used in WWII? Less radiation, but still.

Not that I'm aware of. They are still conventional, although very powerful. The issue I see here is that this is an airbust bomb against a cave. It's not really what it was designed for. I guess show of force?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GBU-43/B_Massive_Ordnance_Air_Blast

Wikipedia has already been updated for today's drop.

It was hours ago. It took like 15 minutes, tops.

Kelly

Deadpool and Mace Windu swear at each other, shoot stuff, and blow everything up. Hilarity ensues.
(NSFW - language)
Youtube Video

scottalanmiller

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170320-how-what-you-wear-can-help-you-avoid-surveillance

scottalanmiller

Saturn moon 'able to support life'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-39592059

scottalanmiller

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/bacteria-killing-toothpastes-may-be-good-for-your-teeth-bad-for-your-gut/

Kelly

Sorry about mislocating the above movie trailer. I've had a nasty head cold since Saturday and I'm not all with it.

scottalanmiller

Tesla will unveil electric lorry in September
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39596833

mlnews

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/bacteria-killing-toothpastes-may-be-good-for-your-teeth-bad-for-your-gut/

mlnews

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/fortitude-is-the-almost-scientifically-sound-tv-show-you-should-be-watching/

mlnews

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/

Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.

mlnews

The Tesla news just keeps "rolling"...

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/teslas-electric-semi-will-be-revealed-in-september-ceo-says/

mlnews

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/14/switch_on_your_smartphone_camera_and_look_how_fertile_i_am/

Interesting and... weird.

travisdh1

@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:

The Tesla news just keeps "rolling"...

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/teslas-electric-semi-will-be-revealed-in-september-ceo-says/

Trucks done right if any of the information that's come out already is correct.

JaredBusch

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/underdog-team-wins-millions-in-competition-to-make-real-life-tricorder

coliver

@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/

Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.

I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.

scottalanmiller

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/

Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.

I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.

Yeah, this is the same insane logic that I've seen grocery stores use.... we don't stock that super popular item because it sells out too quickly. WTF

NerdyDad

@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:

@coliver said in Non-IT News Thread:

@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/

Taking a page from George Lucas' book, I see.

I don't understand this. Unless they weren't making money on the units (which may be possible) they sold out of the initial run and the extended run in a few days of announcing each. This seems like you should just keep going until they are sitting on shelves.

Yeah, this is the same insane logic that I've seen grocery stores use.... we don't stock that super popular item because it sells out too quickly. WTF

Local Walmart used to carry a certain kind of non-spicy cheese dip from a major manufacturer that my wife loved. One day, they just quit carrying it. Went to all other walmarts and could not find it. Sold great, just cannot get it in Texas because Frito Lay decided to quit selling it in Texas.

mlnews

http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/13/drupal_gor_protest/

mlnews

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/nasa-confirms-two-moons-in-the-solar-system-are-venting-oceans-into-space/

mlnews

Cadillac shows of semi-self driving car.... https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/04/the-best-of-the-2017-new-york-international-auto-show/