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NVIDIA Employees Become Millionaires: The High Cost of Success?
In a surprising twist of fate, nearly 80 employees at NVIDIA have struck gold, becoming millionaires thanks to their high-intensity working culture. Each with fortunes exceeding $25 million, these employees, however, work tirelessly, often clocking seven days a week and staying at the office until the wee hours. The Chinese publication IT Home describes their reality as wearing ‘golden handcuffs’ — lucrative, yet burdensome. With little time for family, some are even considering a semi-retirement to ease the strain of their demanding roles.
New Features Incoming in Fedora 42: Let's Kick It Up a Notch!
Fedora 42 is gearing up for an exciting upgrade! The upcoming release is set to include optimized variants of executable files specifically for various x86-64 architectures. While the performance boost may be modest in typical scenarios, in some cases, it could skyrocket up to 120%—sure beats a cup of coffee! Though not yet greenlit by the technical committee, discussions are buzzing, and developers are hopeful for an exhilarating boost to this popular Linux distribution.
Microwaving Grapes? This Odd Trick Sparks Scientific Interest!
Warning: Don’t try this at home unless you’re ready for a mini fireworks show! Microwaving grapes produces striking sparks as they act like miniature microwave resonators, generating plasma from metallic ions in the fruit. First noted in 1994 but only explained in 2019, researchers are eager to explore if these so-called 'dimers' can lead to advancements in microwave technology. Who knew science could be this electrifying?
Mysterious 'Baikal Zen' Phenomenon Engages Nature Enthusiasts
Ever wondered what nature's little secrets might be? The stunning sights around Lake Baikal unveil an enchanting phenomenon known as 'Baikal Zen.' During the day, stones heat up under the sunshine, melting the ice away from underneath them. As night falls, the water refreezes, creating magical 'legs' of ice under the stones. Nature’s artwork or a zen moment? Either way, this natural marvel continues to fascinate travelers and locals alike.
Satellite Technology Rounds Up Oil Spill in the Black Sea
Shocking images from space show the aftermath of an oil spill in the Black Sea, with dark splotches of oil ominously tracing the shoreline near Kerch. Using satellite data, experts are able to assess the ecological catastrophe's scale and make forecasts about the disaster’s spread. In a world where we can track oil spills from orbit, scientists are on high alert as they work tirelessly to help authorities tackle this menacing environmental crisis.
Cutting Through Censorship: Zuckerberg Reveals Social Media Control Secrets
In an unexpected turn, Mark Zuckerberg has decided to open up about the secretive world of social media control. In light of former President Trump's return, Zuckerberg has sounded the alarm about the unique surveillance technologies governments possess, including the infamous Pegasus software. While he acknowledges that services like WhatsApp and Signal are still among the safest, they don’t quite escape the clutches of metadata tracking. With a pledge to eliminate censorship, Zuckerberg hints at a major overhaul to regain users' trust. Buckle up, social media users!
Apple Plans to Break the Thickness Barrier with iPhone 17 Air
Get ready to hold magic in the palm of your hand! Apple is set to unveil its latest creation: the iPhone 17 Air, which boasts a mind-blowing thickness of just 5.5mm—making it the thinnest smartphone the company has ever created. While it feels like we're sprinting towards a future where smartphones could vanish into thin air (pun intended), Apple assures us that this beauty will pack all the power and features we’ve come to love. So, who needs pockets anyway?