Energy Prices Drop Below Zero In UK Thanks To Record Wind-Generated Electricity

Energy Prices Drop Below Zero In UK Thanks To Record Wind-Generated Electricity

Long-time Slashdot AmiMoJo quotes this report from EcoWatch: Record wind-generated electricity across Northern Ireland and Scotland Tuesday night pushed Britain’s power prices below zero. Wind output peaked at a record high 22.4 gigawatts (GW), breaking the previous high set [last] Sunday evening, the national system operator said, as Bloomberg reported. The record output provided more … Read more

Best Galaxy Watch Deals: $145 Off the Ultra, Trade-In Offers and More

Best Galaxy Watch Deals: 5 Off the Ultra, Trade-In Offers and More

Though it is true that Apple still makes our overall favorite smartwatches on the market, when it comes to smartwatches for Android users, Samsung’s Galaxy Watches are our top pick. They’re sleek and powerful, and there are quite a few different models to choose from. Whether you’re after the high-end Galaxy Watch Ultra or are … Read more

Unintended consequences: U.S. election results herald reckless AI development

Unintended consequences: U.S. election results herald reckless AI development

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More While the 2024 U.S. election focused on traditional issues like the economy and immigration, its quiet impact on AI policy could prove even more transformative. Without a single debate question or major campaign promise about AI, … Read more

Patriots vs. Bills: How to Watch NFL Week 16 Today

Patriots vs. Bills: How to Watch NFL Week 16 Today

When to watch the Patriots vs. Bills?  Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). Where to watch?  The Patriots-Bills game will air on CBS. 82% off with 24mo plan (+6 free months) See more details There are few quarterbacks who could be considered more entertaining right now than the Bills’ Josh Allen. … Read more

Fans aren’t happy that NFL Redzone isn’t ad-free anymore

Fans aren’t happy that NFL Redzone isn’t ad-free anymore

“Seven hours of RedZone football starts here.” That’s how Scott Hanson opened Sunday’s broadcast, with his usual upbeat energy — but this time, with a twinge of irony. Why? Because last week (and again this week), the NFL’s RedZone channel — long celebrated for its uninterrupted, ad-free blitz of touchdowns and drama — broke its … Read more

Why I Stopped Playing Competitive Multiplayer and Now Prefer Co-Op Instead

Why I Stopped Playing Competitive Multiplayer and Now Prefer Co-Op Instead

Summary Competitive multiplayer has become less enjoyable due to toxic communities causing anxiety and frustration. PvE and single-player games allow for exploration at one’s own pace without the pressure of rankings or toxic chats. Some games offer a middle ground with enjoyable limited co-operative multiplayer experiences that provide the best of both worlds. There used … Read more

Your House Can Pay You Back Big in Your Tax Refund: Here’s How It Works

Your House Can Pay You Back Big in Your Tax Refund: Here’s How It Works

As 2024 comes to a close, owning a home is more expensive than ever before, according to the Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index. Aside from the mortgage itself, the average home owner pays an additional $18,118 every year in “hidden costs.” All those expenses come with a silver lining, however — tax credits and deductions … Read more

Best Internet Providers in Melbourne, Florida

Best Internet Providers in Melbourne, Florida

What is the best internet provider in Melbourne? Spectrum is the top internet service provider for most households in Melbourne recommended by CNET. Spectrum offers some of the cheapest home internet service prices, providing wide coverage and unlimited data on all plans. If Spectrum isn’t available at your address, AT&T Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet … Read more

My Hero Academia’s Vigilantes Will Finally Get Their Own Anime

My Hero Academia’s Vigilantes Will Finally Get Their Own Anime

Deku and friends’ story may be over, but Bones ain’t done with My Hero Academia just yet. During this weekend’s Jump Festa, the animation studio revealed a nice little surprise for fans of the superhero manga: its spinoff series, Vigilantes, is getting its own anime in April. If you haven’t read it, Vigilantes comes from Hideyuki Furuhashi … Read more

Apple Reportedly Plans a Doorbell That Unlocks Your Door With Face ID

Apple Reportedly Plans a Doorbell That Unlocks Your Door With Face ID

Engadget reports: Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that would use Face ID to unlock the door for known residents, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt, which could include existing HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gurman. Or, Apple may “[team] up … Read more