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5 Ways Twitch’s Massive Data Leak Might Change Livestreaming
Recently, a colossal data leak from live streaming platform Twitch was posted on controversial internet forum 4chan by an anonymous user. Twitch hosts millions of users who stream their daily activities to a combined audience of tens of millions of people.
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How Comics Make Sound On The Page
Typically, comics are considered a silent medium. But while they don’t come with an aural soundtrack, comics have a unique grammar for sound.
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China’s Tiangong Space Station: What It Is, What It’s For, And How To See It
China’s space program is making impressive progress. The country only launched its first crewed flight in 2003, more than 40 years after the Soviet Union’s Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. China’s first Mars mission was in 2020, half a century after the US Mariner 9 probe flew past the red planet.…
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Is ‘Spot’ A Good Dog? Why We’re Right To Worry About Unleashing Robot Quadrupeds
When it comes to dancing, pulling a sled, climbing stairs or doing tricks, “Spot” is definitely a good dog. It can navigate the built environment and perform a range of tasks, clearly demonstrating its flexibility as a software and hardware platform for commercial use. Viral videos of Boston Dynamics’ robotic quadruped showcasing those abilities…