Sensing Strain: Smarter Wind Turbine Blade Monitoring
A new data-driven approach combines machine learning techniques to improve the early detection of blade failures and optimize wind energy production.
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Unlocking AI’s Hidden Skills
New research details a method for systematically discovering and modeling what artificial intelligence systems can actually do, even when their inner workings are opaque.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension Review
I wrote about Pokémon Legends: Z-A a little over two months ago, and I was really impressed. I especially liked how it took risks with the traditional Pokémon gameplay and fulfilled some of the promise I saw in Pokémon Generation VI – similar to what Pokémon Legends: Arceus attempted, though the two games are quite different. What sets Z-A apart is that the game isn’t finished at launch; the developers announced plans to add content through downloadable expansions. This will include new Mega Evolutions, fresh gameplay mechanics, and a whole new endgame experience.
Filming An Avatar Movie Feels Like It Would Be Crazy, But One Actor Had To Do Everything Twice!
TopMob’s review of Avatar: Fire and Ash highlighted the film’s beautiful imagery and moving storyline, particularly the events surrounding Jack Champion’s character, Spider. Champion recently told SlashFilm that playing a human character on Pandora meant he had to film his scenes twice over a period of years. He explained that this was necessary because…
Nex Playground Boss Says The Console Solves The Wii “Problem”
Almost twenty years ago, the Wii console revitalized Nintendo after the GameCube, thanks to its innovative motion controls and original games. However, Lee suggests the Wii’s massive popularity was hard to maintain. Unlike Nintendo, Nex Playground is releasing its games through a subscription service rather than selling them individually.
The AI Forecaster: Guiding Models with Language
A new approach combines the power of machine learning with the reasoning capabilities of large language models to dramatically improve time series forecasting.
Avengers: Doomsday – Will Steve Rogers Break No Way Home’s Spell? (Theory)
Both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday are scheduled to come out in 2026. Recent hints about Avengers: Doomsday suggest the spell from Spider-Man: No Way Home might be reversed, allowing Spider-Man to team up with the Avengers and help save the multiverse.
4 Fantasy Flops That Should’ve Been Instant Classics
Not all fantasy movies are successful right away. Some, despite having all the exciting action, compelling stories, and emotional depth fans expect, don’t initially connect with audiences. Though these films may have underperformed in theaters, they had the potential to become instant classics and deserve a second look.
Jack Black Thinks Quentin Tarantino and Paul Dano Have ‘Personal Beef’
Earlier this month, Quentin Tarantino publicly criticized Paul Dano, calling him a poor actor and dismissing his performance in There Will Be Blood. He also briefly criticized Matthew Lillard and Owen Wilson. However, Tarantino’s comments about Dano were the most pointed, prompting many in Hollywood – including Ben Stiller and Ethan Hawke – to publicly praise Dano’s talent and work.
Fans pay tribute after death of beloved tech YouTuber Lamarr Wilson at 48
I was so shocked to hear about Wilson’s passing. According to records from the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office, he died at home on November 21, 2025. His family then confirmed the news on Facebook a few weeks later, on December 13th. Their post was really heartfelt, and it reminded everyone of just how much he accomplished, both online and in his personal life. It’s a huge loss.