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Our sun is something of a mystery. There is much we still don’t know about our star — for example, while we know that the surface of the sun has a temperature of around 6,000 degrees Celsius, the corona surrounding it has a temperature of millions of degrees Celsius, and we don’t know how it gets so heated. Another phenomenon we are just starting to understand is that the boiling plasma that creates elaborate patterns on the sun’s surface has effects far beyond the star itself....

The hype forHalf-Life: Alyxappears to be real, as most packages of the Valve Index virtual reality headset were sold out a week after the announcement of the virtual reality exclusive. The headset-only, controllers-only, and headset with controllers package for theValve Indexweresold outin the U.S. and Canadian stores of Steam, Road to VR reported. Instead of the order button, customers see a “Back in stock soon” message. The Valve Index is still available through the complete package, which includes the headset, controllers, and base station, for a price of $999....

Virgin Orbit has released a new video highlighting the key moments from its latest mission while also demonstrating the versatility of its satellite deployment system. To send satellites into space, Virgin Orbit loads them onto its LauncherOne rocket beforefiring it from a modified Boeing 747jet flying at an altitude of at least 30,000 feet. The footage (below) was captured during its third successful satellite deployment mission, which started and ended at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on January 13....

Summary Deadpool & Wolverineclaw machines have appeared in movie theaters, offering audiences the chance to win an iconic piece ofDeadpool & Wolverinememorabilia.Marvel’sDeadpool & Wolverinehas boasted one of the most dynamic promotional campaigns in cinematic history, effectively stoking excitement for Deadpool’s official transition intothe MCU timeline. One early instance has been memorialized as a prize inDeadpool & Wolverineclaw machines at select movie theaters across North America. TheDeadpoolmovies are renowned for their thrilling marketing campaigns that play with Deadpool’s fourth-wall breaking humor....

This decade has brought us advancements in facial recognition, augmented reality, broadband speeds, and autonomous driving. But as we approach the 2020s, we seem to be getting more nostalgic about old technology. In 2019, we have seen the comeback of the flip phone with thenew Motorola Razrand apps that make youriPhone look like an old iPod. We arewatching classic Disney moviesand old-school Disney Channel TV shows thanks to Disney+. There’s even an entire mini-industry ofretro gaming consoles stuffed with classic games....

Summary Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni comments on the possibility of an R-ratedStar Warsmovie. After George Lucas first brought the beloved franchise to life back in 1977, numerous other filmmakers have put their own stamp on the IP. There have now been 11 live-actionStar Warsfilmsand multiple animated and live-action shows, and, while they all have their differences, the one thing about the franchise that remains consistent with each one is that they don’t feature an MPA rating any higher than PG-13....

Wuthering Waves devs offer players compensation for buggy launch Wuthering Wavesis offering compensation to players following its shaky launch, which has left the community praising the developers. Wuthering Waves players have voiced their frustrations across social media,calling out the game’s buggy launch. So far, there have been reports of login issues, game-breaking crashes, and even some rather“disappointing” text translations. This is especially frustrating for those who have already spent money onWuthering Waves’ Jiyan banner....

After watching my green Yoshi waddle around in a cow costume, I started to become suspicious. When red Yoshi jumped on purple Yoshi’s back, who happened to be wearing a wonderful train costume, I became absolutely certain.Yoshi’s Crafted Worldproved to me that the supposedly “Super” Mario is, in fact, a monster. Unlike that rotten wannabe plumber inSuper Mario World, red Yoshi didn’tpunch purple Yoshiin the back of his head. No, he just sat there looking as cute as ever, thankful that his fellow majestic dinosaur was willing to let him rest his adorable little feet for a few minutes....

Discounts on Apple products are rare but forPrime Day 2020, the company has slashed prices across the board on Amazon. If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your MacBook or yourrelatively old iPador even switch to AirPods from the dusty-ol’ wired EarPods, there’s no better time. But you have to act fast, because all of these deals will expire before the day’s end. Lucky for you, you won’t have to browse through heaps of listings as we’ve compiled the 11 best last-minuteApple Prime Day dealsright here....

Even if your PC is getting old, it doesn’t have to mean that playing the latest games is out of the question. While some performance-boosting features were previously reserved for those who own one of thebest GPUsor one of thetop processors, modders have now stepped in to change that narrative. As a result, a mod enables usingNvidia’s DLSS 3(or rather,AMD’s FSR 3)on much older graphics cards. Confusing? Don’t worry, it makes a lot more sense than it seems, and you could use it to boost your PC’s gaming performance by up to 75%....

Nissan was one of the pioneers of small pickup trucks, but when it comes to full-size models, the Japanese automaker has always played second fiddle to Detroit. The 2020 Nissan Titan gets refreshed tech and a retuned V8 engine as part of the automaker’s ongoing effort to tempt truck buyers away from the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500. Will the 2020 Titan succeed where its predecessors failed? The biggest news may be what Nissandidn’tinclude on the 2020 Titan....

The reach of 3D printing seemingly has no end. We have3D-printed guns, a3D printer in space, and now we have3D-printed nutritional supplements. The company behind this brilliant health-focused technology isMultiply Labs, which is developing a personalized vitamin supplement that you can customize to your particular dietary needs. Not only can you choose which supplements you want to include in each dosage, but you also can control when each component is released....

Every week, there are hundreds of thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves. It’s too much for just your two ears to handle: With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks worthy of a thumbs-down click. But don’t worry, we’re going to save you the hassle. We listen to some of the most-hyped and interesting songs each week and tell you which are worthy of your precious listening time....