Perpetual Learning
Okay, so hear me out… the hype train for the next Call of Duty is chugging along, and this time, it might be a bit kinder to our wallets. Reports are surfacing that the standard edition of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ won’t be hitting that $80 price tag we saw some games go … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. AI is everywhere, right? We hear about it constantly, from chatbots writing code to art generators creating wild images. But what’s actually happening beyond the buzz? As someone deep in the AI trenches, I’ve got some thoughts. We’re often talking about two big ideas: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial … Read more
Hey everyone! So, you’ve dipped your toes into the wild world of VR, and it’s awesome, right? But maybe you’ve also hit those frustrating moments – lag spikes that yank you out of the immersion, or worse, crashes that send you back to your desktop. Been there. Today, let’s talk about getting your PC to … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… remember Half-Life 2? That game was huge back in the day. It basically set a new standard for first-person shooters with its story, physics, and atmosphere. Now, thanks to some seriously dedicated folks in the open-source community, you can actually play it in VR, and it’s honestly incredible. I’ve been … Read more
Growing a giant pumpkin isn’t just about luck; it’s a calculated dance with nature, especially here in Zone 4b where our growing season is a bit shorter. This year, I managed to grow a pumpkin tipping the scales at nearly 1000 pounds, and I want to share what I learned along the way. Choosing the … Read more
Sometimes, when I look up at the night sky, it hits me. Not just intellectually, but deep in my chest. It’s this overwhelming sense of awe, of being so small yet connected to something so vast, that can actually bring tears to my eyes. Is that normal? If you’ve ever felt it, you’re not alone. … Read more
You know, sometimes you just want a bit of peace and quiet in your neighborhood. Lately, I’ve noticed a few cars zipping down my street a little too fast for comfort, especially with kids and pets around. As a gardener, I’m always tinkering with ways to improve my home environment, and this time, it extended … Read more
As a home gardener, I’m always thinking about how plants interact with their environment, and that includes our homes! Recently, a question came up from someone looking to buy a house: what’s the deal with a flower bed being right up against the foundation, especially if it’s been there for years? It’s a fair question, … Read more
Did you know that scientists might have found a tiny genetic switch that played a big role in making us human? It’s a fascinating discovery that touches on evolution and what makes our species so unique. As someone with a background in biology, I find these kinds of insights into our own makeup incredibly compelling. … Read more
Did you know that astronomers have recently detected a fast radio burst (FRB) that originated an astonishingly short time after the Big Bang? This isn’t just about finding a distant signal; it’s like finding an ancient whisper from the universe’s infancy, dating back to when the cosmos was only about 3 billion years old. This … Read more