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Sony Movie Chief Tom Rothman Tells Theaters to “Get Off the Ad Crack”

Sony Movie Chief Tom Rothman Tells Theaters to “Get Off the Ad Crack”

Published by Daniella Wilson

There’s no one more famous than Tom Rothman when it comes to getting theater owners fired up at CinemaCon, the annual gathering of theater owners in Las Vegas. The chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group has used profanities more than once when taking aim at the perceived enemies of the theatrical experience who make it far too easy for consumers to watch a movie at home. “Netflix, my ass,” is one of his more notorious quips. But his comments at this year’s edition of CinemaCon took a surprise turn April 13 when he instead took issue with cinema operators and the consumer experience they provide, or lack thereof. “What I’m about to say, I say as a lifelong defender of movie theaters. But I urge you all now to make some hard choices for the long term rather than the short term health of your business,” aid Rothman. “Now is your own Olympic moment with three immediate goals.” First, Rothman called on circuits to enforce windows. While that comment drew loud applause, the clapping soon …

Greenland PM pushes back on Trump crack: ‘We are not some piece of ice’

Greenland PM pushes back on Trump crack: ‘We are not some piece of ice’

Published by Sam Flores

Greenland’s prime minister pushed back on Thursday against President Trump’s latest slight on the Arctic territory and urged NATO countries to uphold international law amid tensions between the U.S. and the transatlantic alliance over Iran. Trump has become increasingly frustrated with European allies over their reluctance to support the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran,… Source link

AI-powered full material declarations crack the PFAS code

AI-powered full material declarations crack the PFAS code

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Travis Miller, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Source Intelligence, discusses AI-powered full material declarations (FMDs) and their potential in PFAS detection and elimination. The global regulatory landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), governments are accelerating efforts to eliminate hazardous substances from consumer and industrial products. At the centre of this movement are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a class of over 12,000 synthetic chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and potential harm to human health. The compliance crossroads For companies that manufacture, import, or distribute products, supply chain compliance has become a strategic imperative. The growing legal liability associated with environmental product compliance (particularly around PFAS) has reached unprecedented levels. Tens of billions of dollars in litigation settlements have been awarded, and many more cases are anticipated. In a landmark move, three of the world’s largest producers of PFAS-related materials have voluntarily chosen to sunset and obsolete their production lines. This has created a business continuity crisis. …

Try these GPU cooling fixes before you crack it open and void your warranty

Try these GPU cooling fixes before you crack it open and void your warranty

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Summers are right around the corner, and as a desktop owner myself, I am quite worried that my PC may run hot, especially the GPU, since most of my tasks are either gaming or video editing. Under load, high temperatures will impact performance and wear out components fast, and during times when PC components are at sky-high prices, you wouldn’t want to risk one of your most expensive buys. In many cases, a fix for an overheating GPU is a thermal paste replacement, but that might seem a bit daunting to many, as it is an intricate task that involves taking it apart. Fortunately for you, there are other ways to cool down your GPU, and here are some hacks I run to keep temperatures under control that definitely don’t involve cracking it open and voiding your warranty. Related GPU Overheating: Causes, Symptoms & How to Cool It Down An overheating GPU can damage components, cause system instability, and worse. So, how do you cool down your GPU? Fine-tune your GPU’s air cooling with a …

CFTC must crack down on offshore prediction market war bets

CFTC must crack down on offshore prediction market war bets

Published by Sam Flores

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., arrives for the House Democrats’ caucus meeting in the Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call Group | Getty Images A group of House Democrats pressed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a letter sent late Monday on why the agency has not cracked down on bets placed on war and other government actions via offshore prediction markets. The letter to CFTC Chair Michael Selig, obtained first by CNBC, questions the agency’s role in regulating prediction markets, which have surged in popularity of late and drawn the ire of a growing number of lawmakers. “Recent high-profile instances of alleged insider trading on prediction market platforms relating to U.S. government actions — including the military’s intervention in Venezuela and our recent attack on Iran —have fueled concern that the CFTC does not have adequate control over these fast-growing markets,” wrote the group, led by Reps. Seth Moulton and Jim McGovern, both Massachusetts Democrats. Read more CNBC politics coverage Well-timed bets on the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro …

I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn’t crack – unlike others

I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn’t crack – unlike others

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pros and cons Pros These touch tags can withstand life on key chains and being dropped. They feature a USB-C rechargeable battery, so there are no button cells to mess with. They work with both iPhone and Android devices. Cons The little cover for the USB-C port isn’t attached, so it could become lost. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Yes, once again, I declare my undying love for the Apple AirTag. Overnight, that little plastic disc has pretty much eliminated the stress of losing things like keys and bags. But if you’re an Android user, you’re not invited to the AirTag party. Thankfully, a host of third-party makers have stepped in to fill the void. And while no tag is quite as good as the AirTag — precision finding that takes you directly to the tag feels like magic — there are still some great alternatives out there. But there’s one big problem: durability. Life on a keychain is tough. Keys are hard, sharp, and they get dropped, stepped on, …

France sentences tanker captain as EU countries crack down on Russian shadow fleet – POLITICO

France sentences tanker captain as EU countries crack down on Russian shadow fleet – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

Other coastal states, including Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Belgium, have intercepted suspected shadow fleet vessels in the Baltic and North Seas. This has “in some cases, forced the Kremlin to adapt by reflagging shadow-fleet tankers … while occasionally deploying military escorts,” Charlie Edwards, a senior fellow for strategy and national security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, wrote in a recent article. But high-profile boardings like that of the Boracay only stop a fraction of shadow fleet vessels cruising off European coasts. “Few European capitals can sustain a high-tempo posture for long, leaving random boardings looking potentially escalatory without being strategically decisive,” Edwards noted. Governments across Europe are seeking to firm up their authority. Last week, the U.K. granted British forces new powers to board and detain sanctioned vessels. The Netherlands is mulling legal changes to target ships carrying false flags. The current legislation is “unclear,” said Fred Soons, a professor in international law at Utrecht University. The EU, which has banned hundreds of suspected shadow fleet vessels from its ports, is also pushing a …

Is Nigel Farage Starting To Crack Under Pressure?

Is Nigel Farage Starting To Crack Under Pressure?

Published by Sam Flores

Nigel Farage has not had an easy few days. Fresh from Reform’s loss to the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election, the party waded head-first into debates around the UK’s involvement – or lack thereof – in Donald Trump’s war against Iran. The party leader initially insisted Britain should “do all we can” to support the operation, saying: “The gloves need to come off, we need to accept that we are part of this with the Americans and the Israelis.” Some senior party members, like his deputy Richard Tice and Reform mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Andrea Jenkyns, quickly backed him. But top Tory defector Robert Jenrick, now Reform’s Treasury spokesperson, said it was not necessary for Britain to join the bombing – exposing clear splits in the party’s position. Then, in a major U-turn on Tuesday, Farage told reporters: “If we can’t even defend Cyprus, let’s not get ourselves involved in another foreign war.” Farage’s sudden change of heart followed a spike in global oil prices, sparking fears of higher mortgage rates, petrol prices …

A World Appears review: Can Michael Pollan crack the problem of consciousness in his new book?

A World Appears review: Can Michael Pollan crack the problem of consciousness in his new book?

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Michael Pollan sets out to explore the mysteries of consciousness in his new book, A World Appears ADDICTIVE STOCK CREATIVES / Alam What is consciousness? It is one of the most perplexing questions in science. You would expect our intimacy with it to give us a leg up in understanding how it works, but this has proven to be more of a hindrance than a help. Science prizes objectivity. So how can you study something objectively when it is also the very tool you are using to do the studying? This conundrum forms the backbone of Michael Pollan’s latest book, A World Appears: A journey into consciousness. Pollan’s previous works include The Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind. The former helped bring the environmental and animal welfare impacts of the US food system to light, while the latter introduced the public to the psychedelic research renaissance. Both heavily influenced me as a young adult, steering me towards a career in science journalism. So I was eager for his take on consciousness. Pollan approaches …

Harriet Tyce: ‘No jury in the land would be able to crack The Traitors’

Harriet Tyce: ‘No jury in the land would be able to crack The Traitors’

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been quite the year already for Harriet Tyce. Fresh off an iconic stint on The Traitors where she put the cat among the pigeons in an explosive episode, Tyce has now returned to the day job – writing crime novels. Her first, Blood Orange, was published in 2019 and immediately climbed charts and placed her firmly in the batch of exciting crime writers to watch out for. But it’s her latest novel Witch Trial, which is out today (Thursday 26 February), that’s got the most attention. “It’s always an exciting time [around publication]. I have to say this time it’s like it’s on steroids. It’s been amplified so much,” Tyce tells Radio Times a couple of days before her novel is published. Witch Trial tells the story of two girls who are on trial for the murder of their best friend, Christian. As the trial begins, the story is uncovered through the eyes of the jury who can barely comprehend the story they’re being told – and when it takes a supernatural turn, it …