Monthly Archives: November 2024

Braves predicted to sign $152 million slugger in free agency blockbuster

The Atlanta Braves did not meet expectations in 2024 after an early postseason exit. The team could look to bring another star into the mix before trying to make a run in 2025. While listing the top 20 free agents and predicting where they would sign, FanSided’s Nick Villano predicted that the Braves would sign Milwaukee Brewers… Read More: Braves predicted to sign $152 million slugger in free agency… »

A year after ditching waitlist, Starlink says it is “sold out” in parts of US

The Starlink waitlist is back in certain parts of the US, including several large cities on the West Coast and in Texas. The Starlink availability map says the service is sold out in and around Seattle; Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San Diego; Sacramento, California; and Austin, Texas. Neighboring cities and towns are included in the… Read More: A year after ditching waitlist, Starlink says it is “sold… »

Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation system

Last week, Niantic announced plans to create an AI model for navigating the physical world using scans collected from players of its mobile games, such as Pokémon Go, and from users of its Scaniverse app, reports 404 Media. All AI models require training data. So far, companies have collected data from websites, YouTube videos, books,… Read More: Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation… »

Did Nick Nurse leak Tyrese Maxey calling out Joel Embiid? Why NBA fans are convinced 76ers coach is behind report

It isn’t really an NBA season until there’s drama in Philadelphia. To name a few instances of dysfunction with the 76ers, the franchise dealt with public trade requests from Ben Simmons and James Harden, had many strange injury situations between Joel Embiid and former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz, let Jimmy Butler leave for Miami… Read More: Did Nick Nurse leak Tyrese Maxey calling out Joel Embiid?… »

What is Unrivaled? Teams, rosters, rules, contracts and more about new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league

Unrivaled Basketball is set to be a groundbreaking addition to women’s professional sports in the United States. Founded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a professional women’s basketball league that will play its games in the U.S. The league will be made up of WNBA players, feature some of the game’s… Read More: What is Unrivaled? Teams, rosters, rules, contracts and more about… »

Barcelona youngster tipped for bright future amidst universal praise for Spain performance

Spain’s 3-2 win over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League at the weekend was 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado’s second senior cap. However, his performance was that of someone who has done this at least a hundred times. The Euro 2024 winners had to take the lead three times to see off the stubborn Swiss,… Read More: Barcelona youngster tipped for bright future amidst universal praise for… »

Razorback fans mocked for fired FAU coach Tom Herman being a preferred Arkansas head football coaching target of choice once upon a time

Fired FAU coach Tom Herman was once what some Razorback fans hoped for as Arkansas’s head football coach. With Herman’s Owls falling 18-15 in overtime to Temple and moving to 2-8 on the season, he’s now fired and off the market – possibly for good after a 6-16 record in nearly two seasons in Boca… Read More: Razorback fans mocked for fired FAU coach Tom Herman being… »

Giants head coach Brian Daboll makes preposterous decision related to former Broncos QB

Sometimes in professional sports, you have to ask yourself, “What is this team doing”? That is certainly the case with the current New York Giants.  The team is completely hamstrung by the massive contract it gave to Daniel Jones, who has never been better than mediocre. Jones has been benched, likely for the remainder of… Read More: Giants head coach Brian Daboll makes preposterous decision related to… »

AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says

Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI’s role in filmmaking during the 2024 CNBC Delivering Alpha investor summit, arguing that AI models will transform visual effects but won’t replace creative filmmaking anytime soon. A video clip of Affleck’s opinion began circulating widely on social media not long after. “Didn’t expect… Read More: AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says »