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As Jeff Bezosfrees up more timetocount his billions, the company he helped to build and shape over the past 27 years is starting to roll out its first electric delivery trucks as part of broader efforts to cut its carbon footprint. Built by electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian, the trucks are making their first deliveries to customers in Los Angeles, with Amazon preparing to bring 10,000 of the emissions-free vehicles to 15 additional cities by 2022....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 5. Summary The Acolytehas finally revealed the identity of its mysterious Sith Lord, but it may be retconning Sith history in the process.The Acolyteepisode 5showed a Jedi massacre at the hands of Mae’s master, who was revealed to be Qimir. The action-packed episode was truly thrilling and jammed-packed with amazing lightsaber duels, compelling storytelling, and the tragic deaths of so many Jedi....

Team Fortress: Source 2 officially cancelled after DMCA from Valve Devs from the popularTeam Fortressport, Team Fortress: Source 2, have announced they’ve received a DMCA from Valve for their entire github repository. Team Fortress: Source 2 began as a passion project from fans of Valve’s classic shooter. Back in 2021, a group of over twenty modders banded together under the name Amper Software. Over the next three years they worked to rebuild the 17-year-old game for the Source 2 engine in the hopes it would reinvigorate the player base....

It’s no secret that many of the world’s mega-corporations have a penchant for large, lavish, and downright legendary headquarters. Whether it’s enormous buildings, provocative architecture, or outrageous amenities, Fortune 500’s love to show the world how awesome they are through their buildings. To give you a sense of what we mean, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest, baddest, and most ridiculous corporate headquarters on the planet — and ranked them according by their completely subjective level of “coolness....

The 50 best RPGs of all time From fantastic forbidden realms to spectacular sci-fi adventures and even the humble life of a farmer, this is Dexerto’s list of the 50 best RPGs of all time.Since the earliest days of gaming, players have been captivated by the idea of being someone else, and nothing captures the escapist magic of that quite like role-playing games. These titles let you walk a mile (or several thousand leagues) in someone else’s boots, taking you on incredible adventures where you slay terrible monsters, explore vast worlds, and save the day from evil forces beyond imagining....

The new Sonos Arc Ultrais packed with 15 amps and 14 drivers, giving theDolby Atmos soundbarthe ability to reproduce 9.1.4 channels of sound, according to the company. That’s a big step up from the originalSonos Arc, an 11-driver, 5.1.2 system. And while the increase in surround channels (from 5 to 9) and height channels (from 2 to 4) is impressive, it’s the lonely “1” in the middle of the Arc Ultra’s channel setup that might make the biggest difference....

Although cases where children are mistakenly left in sweltering cars make headlines, these incidents occur a lot more often than many of us realize. According toKidsAndCars.org, more than 900 children have died in hot cars in the U.S. since 1990, with 52 of those deaths coming this year alone. A new alert system is trying to limit these deaths going into 2020. Car Seat CoPilot Automatic Alert System is designed to alert parents or caregivers if they accidentally leave a child behind in the car....

Whether you’re going back to college or just need a new MacBook, now seems to be the time to buy. RareApple dealsare popping up everywhere as the school bells start to ring and shoppers are makingtariff-affected decisions. Let’s look at just one of these deals today, and a darn good one at that. Presently, you can get a 13-inch MacBook Air Laptop with an M2 chip for just $699. That’s a new MacBook for under $700, and a savings of $100 off the usual $799....

From June 14 to July 15, the attention of sports fans across the globe will mainly be focused on one thing — the2018 World Cupin Russia. As usual with this event, more than a billion people will be cheering on their favorite teams while simultaneously making bold predictions as part of the officialFIFA Bracket Challenge. But this year, those who have a knack for picking the winning teams could also earn themselves a bit of cryptocurrency as well, potentially cashing in on the current crypto craze to take home some serious cash....

Ubisoft, dealing with a swirl of sexual harassment and abuse allegations within its company, will bring in external consultants to investigate. The company released a statement on June 25 and apologized for the ongoing issue, saying that it will do whatever is necessary, depending on how the investigation plays out. “Concerning recent allegations raised against certain Ubisoft team members: We want to start by apologizing to everyone affected by this — we are truly sorry,” the statement said....

Manchester City take on Aston Villa in a massive Top-4 Premier League fixture today. Both teams will be desperate for a positive result here, as the Citizens are hoping to keep pace with Liverpool and Arsenal atop the table, while Villa, who haven’t played in the top-tier Europe cup since 1982, are barely clinging on to that last Champions League spot. This one is about to start, at 3:15 p.m. ET, and in the United States it will stream exclusively onPeacock....

Summary The Organians were introduced onStar Trek: The Original Series,but just who were these strange alien lifeforms? Following Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew of the USS Enterprise, the firstStar Trekseries premiered in 1966 and launched a massive and beloved franchise.Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley) became some of the most iconic science fiction characters of all time, and their adventures took them to all kinds of fascinating planets....

You know those “fish pedicure” treatments where tiny, toothless Garra rufa fish nibble away at a person’s feet to get rid of all the dead skin? Well, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania are working on a similar treatment for your teeth — except that instead of dead skin, it’s removing plaque. And instead of tiny fish, it uses a swarm of microrobots. Because we totally live in the future!...