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X-ray bursts repeating about every nine hours have been detected originating from the center of a galaxy called GSN 069.X-ray: NASA/CXO/CSIC-INTA/G.Miniutti et al.; Optical: DSS Using data from NASA’sChandra X-ray Observatoryand the European Space Agency (ESA)’s XMM-Newton observatory, the researchers found the black hole in a galaxy called GSN 069 and saw it emit bursts of X-rays which repeat in a regular pattern. The bursts of X-rays indicate the black hole is consuming dust and gas from nearby stars, but it is very unusual to see this happening on such a regular schedule....

Legendary Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen (B&O) is bringing back its Beosound 9000 CD player — a six-disc device that can lie flat or be mounted vertically or horizontally — as the limited-run Beosystem 9000c. Only 200 will be sold and each player will be paired with a set of B&O’sBeolab 28 speakers,. It’s a package that will set you back by $55,000. If that number doesn’t give you pause, you’ll be able to buy one starting April 24....

Shoppers are always on the lookout forheadphone dealsandtrue wireless earbuds dealsinvolving Sony’s devices because the brand is well-known for the quality of its products. If you’re one of them, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve rounded up the best Sony headphone deals that you may currently find online. Some of the offers below won’t last long though as there’s always high demand for Sony headphones, so if any one of them catches your eye and fits your budget, you shouldn’t hesitate proceeding with the purchase because you may miss out on the discount if you do....

With only11 percentof executive positions at Silicon Valley companies held by women and fewer thanone-in-fivetechnology startups are female-led, working in the tech industry as a woman can often be isolating and disheartening. The National Center for Women and Information Technologyestimates that women only held 25 percent of all professional computing jobsin 2015, despite making up 57 percent of the workforce. For women of color, that number is even lower, with only 5 percent of those women identifying as Asian, 3 percent as black, and 1 percent as Hispanic....

The word “broadband” is often used in marketing materials, but its actual definition has been malleable over the years. Now, though, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new report to indicate what should be considered “broadband.” The new standard designates 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, up from the last time they were defined in 2015. At that point, the FTC decreed 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds....

If you ever lived in New York City, or visited there at least once, chances are you’ve seen some of the subjects that slip in and out ofDreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel, a newdocumentarythat looks at the remaining residents of the famous (or infamous, depending on which story you’ve heard) landmark. Generously described as “eccentric,” these men and women, typically older, seem to be in a different world than our own, lost in either the distant past or gazing into an uncertain future....

Florida woman goes viral after frogs take over garage in “apocalyptic event” It took about two hours for hundreds, if not a thousand, baby frogs to make a home out of one Florida woman’s garage. TikTokerLenora Ramsey was shocked when she opened her garage door to see hundreds of baby frogs leaping from one spot to the next. “Is this one of those apocalyptic event things?” she captioned her viral TikTok, which has gained over 5M views in one day....

Summary As exciting as theFrasierreboot season 2 has some exciting original cast updates, they confirm that Kelsey Grammer’s original plan for the revival failed. Grammer’s role in the Paramount+ show goes beyond his on-screen role. Besides reprising his iconic role as Frasier Crane, he was also instrumental in getting the show off the ground. Inspired by the success of the originalRoseannerevival, he started tinkering about how to bring the beloved snooty therapist back on the screen....

Some of the biggest tech companies in the world want to make it a little easier to transfer your data between services. Google, Twitter, Microsoft, and Facebook have all teamed up for a new initiative called the Data Transfer Project, which is aimed at helping users more easily transfer content, contacts, and more. The Data Transfer Project has revealed its plans for a new open-source data portability platform that any online service can join....

After anxiously waiting to hear the buttery smooth voice of John Legend coming through our Google Assistant-compatible devices,the time has finally come. You can now have that audible candlelight dinner of a voice coming through your Google Home speakers. Well… sometimes. Legend’s voice is a cameo voice, and it’s available for alimited timeand it only works forveryselect commands. If you say “Hey Google, talk like a legend,” the voice of the Legend himself will start talking....

How to claim Overwatch 2 Prime Gaming reward drops Overwatch 2made a celebrated return to Prime Gaming after a prolonged hiatus, and here’s the scoop on how players can claim their free rewards, including the epic Rosewood Moira skin. To the surprise of many, Blizzard’spremier FPS, Overwatch 2, had maintained a longstanding relationship with Amazon’s Prime Gaming service. Now, with the Rosewood Moira skin in the spotlight, let’s dive into what this means for players and how to ensure you don’t miss out on this limited-time offer....

Summary All of Us Are Deadseason 2 has to be careful not to make the same mistake that almost ruinedSweet Home. Two of Netflix’s most popular Korean shows,bothSweet HomeandAll of Us Are Deadwere renewed for new seasonsshortly after they debuted on the platform.Sweet Homeseason 3 premiers in 2024, only a few months after the second season, whereasAll of Us Are Deadseason 2’s release dateremains to be announced. As a fan of both shows, it’s difficult not to compare these two major web series....

If you’re a gamer, you’re probably at least a little bit competitive, and whether you’re trying to defeat bosses or playing against other people online, it’s nice to have a competitive edge. This, my friends, is the basis of an entire industry — one that manufactures and sells supplements that can allegedly make you a faster, better, and more capable gamer. While they’re not particularly well-known in most circles, these “gamer supplements” are available from a wide variety of sellers and come in just about every form you may imagine....