Author: Zach_Wilson

Creature Commandos is a monstrously good start to James Gunn’s DCU, but I wish it did four things differently

Light spoilers follow for Creature Commandos. It’s been eight years since DC Comics’ mainline universe was rebooted for the fifth time. Back then, the comic giant’s latest relaunch, titled ‘DC Rebirth’, was viewed as an apology to fans for the creative missteps that DC made with its unpopular ‘New 52’…

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Meta wants to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world

Meta is believed to be working on its own subsea cable plans worth $10bn+ They would link the US with South Africa, India and Australia The company’s services account for 10% of fixed and 22% of mobile traffic Meta is reportedly planning to build its own global network of subsea…

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DJI Flip leak gives us our first glimpse of tiny foldable drone –and it’s a mysterious flying object

A new DJI Flip drone could be imminent, according to new leaks Leaked video suggests the Flip will be a tiny, foldable drone It could be another affordable rival for the HoverAir X1 If you thought a complete lack of competition plus the looming threat of US ban might slow…

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Trombone Champ in VR is some of the most ridiculous fun I’ve had all year

Until very recently, my only experience with VR was a one-minute demo about nine years ago. With an Oculus Rift strapped to my face, a virtual catapult hurled me over a low-res city. It was painfully disorienting and I felt my legs give way a bit. I swore off VR…

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This $89 Wi-Fi router is designed to let you run whatever firmware you want

The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) announced last week that the OpenWrt One, a Wi-Fi router created with open-source software in mind, is now available to buy for $89 on AliExpress. The SFC says the router “will never be locked down” and gives its owners the “right to change, modify, and…

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Undersea cable board launched to combat damage and sabotage

ITU and ICPC announce the launch of a new subsea cable protection board 40 members from around the world will oversee the international initiative The news comes as sabotage threats rise amid geopolitical tensions Late last month we reported that two undersea cables were believed to have been sabotaged in…

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