According to the press release, Landmark operates 255 screens in 53 theaters across 27 markets nationwide, including Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Minnesota and others. MoviePass claims it has more than two million members in the US. “We are excited to offer MoviePass customers access […]
Day: March 27, 2018
NASA’s Webb Observatory Requires More Time for Testing and Evaluation; New Launch Window Under Review
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope currently is undergoing final integration and test phases that will require more time to ensure a successful mission. After an independent assessment of remaining tasks for the highly complex space observatory, Webb’s previously revised 2019 launch window now is targeted […]
‘Roseanne’’s Darlene Conner and the Queer Characters Who Hide in Plain Sight
There was just something about her. Maybe it was the plaid flannels. Or the Doc Martens. Or her frequent indifference to her boyfriend, David. Whatever it was, something about Darlene spoke to queer women. For nine seasons, the character played by Sara Gilbert on ABC’s […]
Lightspeed just filed for $1.8 billion in new funding, as the race continues
Just a day after General Catalyst, the 18-year-old venture firm, revealed plans in an SEC filing to raise a record $1.375 billion in capital to shower on startups, another firm that we’d said was likely to file any second has done just that. According to […]
NASA’s Webb Observatory Requires More Time for Testing and Evaluation; New Launch Window Under Review
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope currently is undergoing final integration and test phases that will require more time to ensure a successful mission. After an independent assessment of remaining tasks for the highly complex space observatory, Webb’s previously revised 2019 launch window now is targeted […]
Terremoto Centro Italia – Scossa di 3.4 tra Perugia e Macerata alle 00,43
Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 3.4 è stata registrata a 00:43 tra le province di Macerata e Perugia. Secondo i rilevamenti dell'Istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia, il sisma ha avuto ipocentro a 8 km di profondità ed epicentro 6 km da … by […]
Pensioni, conti a rischio: legge Fornero e soglia d’accesso, cosa potrebbe cambiare
Probabilmente no, anzi: secondo la Bce, che ieri ha lanciato un nuovo monito agli Stati membri, l'invecchiamento demografico comporta "pressioni al rialzo sulla spesa pubblica per pensioni, assistenza sanitaria e cure a lungo termine. Ciò renderà problematico per i paesi dell'area ridurre il consistente … by […]
Google Maps finds routes in 39 more languages
Believe it or not, Google Maps has only supported a limited set of languages so far. A bit ironic for a service that helps you navigate the planet, don’t you think? That might not be a problem for many people after today. Google has added […]
Ethereum falls after rumors of a powerful mining chip surface
Rumors of a new ASIC mining rig from Bitmain have driven Ethereum prices well below their one-week high of $585. An ASIC – or Application-specific integrated circuit – in the cryptocurrency world is a chip that designers create for the specific purpose of mining a […]
Apple iPad for Education: Price, Specs, Release Date
In an effort to better compete in the market for classroom computers, Apple has refreshed its lowest cost iPad, adding Pencil support and other software features designed especially for use in schools. These new tablets—which look just like the previous 9.7-inch iPads—have upgraded guts that […]