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The Fire Inside review: A boxing biopic whose punches dont always land

The story of Flint Olympian Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, The Fire Inside marks the feature-length directorial debut of Black Panther cinematographer Rachel Morrison. The boxing drama, written by Moonlight 's Barry Jenkins, follows the ebb and flow of a traditional sports biopic right up until it doesn't, before branching out in unexpected ways. However, its story beats are often restrained and awkward, resulting in a film that never fully blooms. SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2024, and where to watch them This is especially a shame considering its magnificent lead performances, from Grown-ish star Ryan Destiny as the formidable Shields, and Brian Tyree Henry as her diligent coach, Jason Crutchfield. Both actors bring tremendous nuance and passion to their roles, turning Shields and Crutchfield into fully formed characters whose interpersonal drama remains enticing throughout, even when it feels hampered by the film's construction. It is, both fittingly an...

Apple explains why it will never build a search engine

Apple has no plans whatsoever in making its own version of Google. It's not clear if anyone even really wanted such a thing, but if they did, they got bad news this week. Reuters spotted a federal court declaration filed by Apple in D.C. on Monday, and MacRumors honed in on some interesting nuggets. In particular, Apple senior VP of services Eddy Cue laid out in clear terms why Apple isn't interested in creating its own search engine: It would be very expensive The recent and growing injection of AI into search has made the business more uncertain than ever Apple doesn't want to sell targeted advertising, as it would conflict with its stated privacy policies Apple simply doesn't have the people or infrastructure to pull it off SEE ALSO: Apple reportedly working on a smart doorbell with Face ID There's also another very sensible reason why Apple won't develop its own search engine: Google pays Apple a lot of money to make Google the defau...

4 radio emissions Earth received from space in 2024

If the thought of receiving radio signals from space conjures an image of Jodie Foster in the movie Contact , hunched over a computer console and listening for spaceship schematics beamed to Earth by intelligent beings from Vega, that’s, um, a decent first step toward understanding what scientists have in mind when they tune in to space’s radio signals. The reality is less cinematic, but that doesn’t make it boring.  Radio telescopes — most famously the ill-fated Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico , but also peppered across deserts worldwide — are not really for detecting deliberate communications signals from aliens. That would be like saying the eyes on your head are for detecting rabid grizzly bears. That wouldn’t be a misuse, but it’s hardly a description of why they’re there. SEE ALSO: Radio signals keep coming from deep space. Here's what they really are. In fact, radio telescopes really are a bit like the eyes on your head, in that they’re less listening, as the te...

SK Hynix beats Samsung by launching its 321-layer TLC NAND flash memory first

SK Hynix recently released its new 1-terabit 4D NAND chips, setting a new record. The company is on a streak as it was also the first to launch its 238-layer NAND less than a year ago. Like the previous launch, the 321-layer breakthrough is significant because it could notably boost... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/bAQ4kSZ via

Doctor Who Christmas specials ranked, and where to watch them

Happy Christmas, Whovians! To celebrate the holiday and the debut of "Joy to the World," we've re-ranked every Doctor Who Christmas special to figure out which are the best to rewatch when you want to get into the spirit. Since the series rebooted in 2005, a yuletide special has meant big things for the Doctor and his companions, ranging from alien invasion to regeneration, tearful goodbyes, and raucous reunions. But what makes some better than others? In our research, we considered the following: How Christmas-y is this Christmas special? How satisfying is its story? What kind of emotional wallop does it pack? Whether heartwarming or heart-wrenching, the best of the batch made us feel alive the way only a heroic Time Lord can! Here are the Doctor Who Christmas specials, ranked worst to best. 15. "The Christmas Invasion" (2005) Season 1: Episode 14 The first Christmas special of the rebooted series centered on Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) coming home for...

NYT Strands hints, answers for December 25

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle,...

Minisforum unveils innovative portable monitor with dual 1080p screens for $231

The MDSA156 is a unique portable monitor that unfolds to reveal two 15.6-inch 1080p IPS displays connected by a 315-degree hinge. The bottom screen includes a built-in kickstand, allowing you to prop it up in various orientations and angles to suit your needs. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/tK1ZTQe via