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"People on the Moon sooner."Better, Faster

One of SpaceXs top employees said in a conference this week that SpaceX will likely make it to Mars before the NASA Artemis mission does.

SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell said during a video interview with CNBC that astronauts will have boots on Mars before the end of the 2020s and will use one of SpaceXs forthcoming reusable rockets called Starship. The rockets can carry people and payloads, and Shotwell said during her interview that payloads will get to the Red Planet in five years or so, followed shortly by humans.

I think it will be in this decade, yes. People onthe Moon, sooner, Shotwell said in the short interview clip posted online yesterday.

Although SpaceX hasnt made it to the Moon with humans just yet, they have been pulling off semi-successful tourist trips to the ISS, so progress certainly is possible.

Whats a little strange about Shotwells estimated date humans will arrive on Mars is that its far in advance of what NASA had in mind with its Artemis mission, which is taking a Moon-to-Mars approach. NASA estimates Artemis will send a crewed mission to Mars in 2040 or so, about ten years after Shotwell says SpaceX will.

Given that Artemis tests havent been going so well recently for the space agency, anything goes. SpaceX could beat NASA from behind, or fall into the same engineering traps NASA is spending so much money and time on.

But SpaceX provides tons of tech and equipment to NASA, so any decision SpaceX inevitably affects both, and vice versa. Whether or not CEO Elon Musk likes it, he and NASA may end up working together more closely on this Mars mission than hed planned.

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Techn Disruptors, an art exhibition displaying art in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs, is live in New Delhi at the India Habitat Centre till May 6, in conjunction with India Art Fair 2022.

The show is supported by the American Center and the Italian Embassy Cultural Center and features more than ten cutting edge, tech forward pioneers and digitally native artists from India and the Global South. The show is curated by cultural curator and producer Myna Mukherjee.

The show features work by world renowned artists like Raghava KK, Harshit Agrawal, Rochelle Nembhard, Gemma Shepherd, Seema Kohli, Adil B. Khan, Minne Atairu, Babak Haghi, Dr. Mandakini Devi, Nandita Kumar, Satadru Sovan and Shilo Shiv Suleman + The Fearless Collective.

The curator toldBusiness Today, Techn Disruptors features works imagined with the most future-forward technologies of our times, including Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, holographs, and a brand-new minted collection of Global South NFTs.

She further goes on to explain that the show has themes of urbanism, postcolonial art, futurism, etc. She said, This show has been conceived through the lens of urbanism in the Global South countries, Indian futurism and cultural perpetuity, post-colonial art, the Anthropocene as global discourse, indigenous technologies, and future forward aesthetics.

Mukerjee explained that the art displayed in the exhibition touches each aspect of our modern existence. She explained by saying, The works in Techn Disruptors question the past, the present, and the social spaces we navigate in our daily lives, the private, the public, the inner, the market, and the imaginary.

When asked what she thinks of the artwork that is displayed, Mukerjee said, They (the artwork) upends political narratives around gender, feminism, art as resistance, environmental rights, and freedom and access, as well as subverting notions of identity, contesting social norms, critiquing consumer culture, and imagining dystopian alternate realities. Collectively these works interrupt expectations and unsettle conventions, inviting visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which artists challenge norms and push boundaries through disruptive actions.

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Earlier this week (May 3), one of the most anticipated albums has released. Black StarsNo Fear Of Timearrived after nearly a quarter-century since the duos first and only other album,Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star. The two MCs havehinted towards a sophomore albumsporadically over the last four years,eventually revealing that Madlib produced it. Last month, a title, release date, and guests confirmed the event. Like Talib and Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Madlib is a product of the 1990s Underground Hip-Hop movement. WhereasMos and Talib helped galvanize Rawkus Records into a mainstream movement,Madlib and his Lootpack crew were staples of Stones Throw Records, which eventually became a creative home to J Dilla, MF DOOM, and others.

At present,No Fear Of Timeremains exclusive to Luminary, a podcast and audio platform that featuresKwelisThe Peoples PartyandYasiin, Kweli, and Dave ChappellesThe Midnight Miracle, where news surrounding the album was revealed last month. In 2022, all three artists are independent and using that freedom to combat the current digital streaming platform model. As the album trailer suggested, the two veteran MCs have reason to steer listeners away from the traditional DSPs. Yasiin has previously unveiled albums as art exhibits, while some of his back catalog is removed from platforms. UnlikeKanye WestsDonda 2move ordirect-to-consumer strategies from Roc Marciano(and others), fanscan legally accessNo Fear Of Timefor less than $5. However, time will tell if Black Stars distribution shifts and if that exclusivity alters the albums reach.

Yasiin Bey Discusses The Drama Thats Caused Him To Fall Back From The Music Business (Video)

No Fear Of Times merits are the subject of the latest episode oftheWhats The Headlinepodcast. TheAmbrosia For Headsteam goes track-by-track through the 33-minute album after setting the table for what Black Star means to Hip-Hop and the nearly quarter-century between releases. The conversation ultimately agrees that in a developing 2022, this is the best album to have been released so far. Over the last four months,AFHhas examined releases fromBenny The Butcher,Dreamville,Pusha-T,Snoop Dogg,Fly Anakin, and many others throughWhats The Headline. However, a tight concept, poetically wise lyricism, and ancient futurism in beats and rhymes makeNo Fear Of Timea compelling listen from three elite artists. Having no fear of time has led to a slow-cooked release that sounds like its process in a time of pressure and rushes. Notably, some ofthe announced guests(including Roc Marci) did not make the final nine songs, perhaps hinting at more Black Star music to come.

The Whats The Headline conversation also covers reports ofKendrick Lamars May release, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, being a potential double album, andPusha-TsIts Almost Dry, earning him his first #1 in a 20-plus-year career.

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The time codes for episode #82 of the Whats The Headline podcast (with hyperlinks to skip around):

0:00 Intro0:33 Recapping the history of Black Star and Rawkus Records 8:42 Reviewing the solo careers of Mos Def and Talib Kweli 12:40 Revisiting the Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star album 18:48 Black Stars No Fear Of Time album has been at least four years in the making24:25 Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli released No Fear Of Time exclusively on Luminary 32:59 Black Stars No Fear Of Time does not have curses35:30 Talib Kweli explains the meaning of the album title 39:13 Reviewing Black Stars No Fear Of Time song by song 41:36 o.G. 51:31 So be it 56:40 Sweetheart. Sweethard. Sweetodd.59:19 My favorite band 1:04:52 The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing 1:07:25 Yonders 1:11:06 Supreme alchemy1:15:32 Freequency featuring Black Thought1:17:00 No fear of time 1:19:41 Where does No Fear Of Time stand among albums Madlib has produced? 1:22:10 Where the album fits alongside Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star?1:23:58 Where Black Stars No Fear Of Time stands among the best Hip-Hop albums of 20221:27:10 Kendrick Lamars Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers may be two different albums 1:32:42 Pusha-T has his first #1 album with Its Almost Dry

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AFH readers can catch regular discussions about the culture on our Whats The Headline. The podcast also has interviews with Joell Ortiz, AZ, Blu & Mickey Factz, Kurupt, Evidence, Skyzoo, Pharoahe Monch, Prince Paul & Don Newkirk, Statik Selektah, Lyric Jones, The LOX, MC Eiht, Havoc, Duckwrth, photographer T. Eric Monroe, and Lord Finesse. All episodes of the show are available to view or for listening wherever you stream your pods.

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Not to alarm anyone, but several scientists are saying we need to revamp our entire understanding of the universe. Instead of a uniformly expanding cosmos that looks more or less the same anywhere you go, some experts are now positing that the whole universe is actually skewed, with profound implications for our understanding of the natural world.

Subir Sarkar, a professor at the University of Oxford, tells New Scientistthat hes discovered evidence suggesting that our current understanding of cosmology is broken. Not everyone, though, is on board.

We are in a very unenviable position in that most of our colleagues dont even want to hear about it, Sarkar told the online science outlet.

The idea that the cosmos looks largely the same no matter where you go is called the cosmological principal, and its been around in some form or another since the 1500s. Now, though, scientists like Sarkar say the way our own Milky Way moves through the universe could be interfering with our understanding of the rest.

Sarkar told New Scientist that our relatively small number of known galaxies and the inability to know exactly how far apart they are leaves room to speculate. When a single animal slows down in a large herd, it looks like all the others are running away from it at a fast pace. In much the same way, its possible that from Earth it only seemsas if it the universe is expanding at a given rate.

Sarkar isnt the first to suggest our current models and rules for the cosmos dont exactly work. In 2020, New Scientist also reported that universe appeared to be expanding so much more quickly than we thought that it was incompatible with accepted models of physics. In 2021, Alexia Lopez of the University of Central Lancashire found a giant line of galaxies that broke rules and theories, too.

Sarkar says accepting that our current theories about the universe might be broken would mean a massive overhaul of existing theory many arent willing to accept right now. But if theres one thing we know for sure, its that our understanding of the natural world frequently looks wrong in retrospect.

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It's happening!Home Stretch

The stars are officially aligned for NASAs James Webb Space Telescope.

The extremely expensive space observatory has finished its alignment phase, with scientists confirming that its almost ready to kick off official scientific operations later this year.

In other words, the $10 billion telescope is on the home stretch, nearing its biggest milestone yet. NASA also released a slew of stunning new sample images taken by the telescope, showing the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small satellite galaxy of our Milky Way stunning previews, hopefully, for a slew of imagery well see from the scope.

Scientific operations can kick off after the completion of the next phase, called science instrument commissioning, which will take around two months, according to NASA.

Despite not having been used to its full potential yet, the telescope is already exceeding expectations, with its optical performance besting the teams most optimistic predictions, according to the space agencys update.

Each scientific instrument will have to now be configured and tested to ensure its ready for prime time. Teams of scientists tasked with operating the various instruments are starting to arrive at the Mission Operations Center at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.

Weve now reached the end of the telescope alignment phase weve delivered perfectly focused images to all of the science instruments, Prof Mark McCaughrean, senior science advisor for the European Space Agency, told the BBC.

Now were ready to check the many complicated ways each of them can catch the telescopes light and do the amazing science we dreamed of more than 20 years ago, he added.

READ MORE: NASAs Webb In Full Focus, Ready for Instrument Commissioning [NASA]

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According to a leaked internal document obtained by Motherboard, Facebook is surprisingly hazy on what it does with the data it collects on its users or what its even doing with it.

And thats a big problem. The company, which has earned a reputation for its careless safekeeping of the wealth of data its been hoarding for years, has to abide by a tsunami of new privacy rules being implemented by governments across the globe, according to the memo.

The document, which dates back to last year, was put together by Facebooks Ad and Business Product team. That team,for context, takes care of the social media networks massive ad system, which also happens to be Facebooks largest source of revenue.

But things have become quite the mess,according to the leaked memo.

We do not have an adequate level of control and explainability over how our systems use data, and thus we cant confidently make controlled policy changes or external commitments such as we will not use X data for Y purpose,' the document reads. And yet, this is exactly what regulators expect us to do, increasing our risk of mistakes and misrepresentation.

In short, engineers have no idea where the data goes, which is a problem if they want to make sure they follow the rules set out by regulators.

For instance, Europes Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), one of the most comprehensive attempts by governments to limit Big Techs control over the data it collects on its citizens, stipulates data must be only collected and used for a specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and cannot be repurposed.

But thats something Facebook has been doing for years, for instance using phone numbers it collects for contact information to enable two-factor authentication for security purposes as well.

Predictably, the company denied any wrongdoing.

Considering this document does not describe our extensive processes and controls to comply with privacy regulations, its simply inaccurate to conclude that it demonstrates non-compliance, a spokesperson told Motherboard.

Yet it did seem to strike a nerve. A former Facebook employee told the publication that where [the data] goes part is, broadly speaking, a complete shitshow.

READ MORE: Facebook Doesnt Know What It Does With Your Data, Or Where It Goes: Leaked Document [Motherboard]

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"Should I be worried? Should I be calling the cops?"Bumper Flip

A Tesla Model 3 owner made a rather odd discovery: after renting his vehicle out on Turo, a popular peer-to-peer car rental app, he discovered that the borrow appeared to be taking it apart and replacing parts.

While we arent 100 percent clear on the borrowers true intentions, its not a stretch to assume they were trying to get away with a bunch of official Tesla parts.

A TikTok video by Tesla owner Frank Valdez, spotted byfan site Tesla Oracle,shows Valdez confronting a man at an autobody shop who appears to be replacing parts on his vehicle.

It seems like youre replacing some stuff, Valdez says. Should I be worried? Should I be calling the cops?

Im just testing some parts, a man at the garage responds, unconvincingly, claiming he only replaced the front bumper.

Its a reminder that renting out your vehicle to strangers comes with some inherent risks, especially if its a buzzy brand like Tesla. Just last month, a driver made a rented Tesla Model S fly by sending it up and then down the crest of a steep hill in Los Angeles.

As it turns out, the shop where Valdezs Tesla was taken runs an online shop that sells aftermarket Tesla car parts.It seems likely, then, that they were swapping out cheaper parts so they could sell Valdezs.

And vehicles rented out through Turo are only covered under the vehicle owners and borrowers own automobile policies, according to the companys terms of service.

The borrower also isnt allowed to use vehicles for any commercial purposes without express permission so even if the body shop were simply testing some parts, it would still be breaking Turos rules.

Turo is aware of a video appearing to show a hosts vehicle being used improperly during a trip, a Turo spokesperson said in a statement to Futurism. Our team is in contact with the host and have taken action to ban the guest from Turo for violating our terms of service, which explicitly prohibit guests from making any unapproved alterations to any vehicle.

Although these incidents are uncommon in our marketplace, we do offer hosts protection plans with varying levels of coverage for damage to vehicles, they added. We are currently gathering facts about the incident and thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this active investigation.

The story fortunately has a happy ending, with Valdez being a returned a largely unscathed vehicle.

In his videos caption, Valdez claims that yes cops were called, and they didnt want to show up. According to him, law enforcement called it a civil matter.

READ MORE: Tesla Model 3 owner catches a body shop replacing his car parts after renting it on Turo (video) [Tesla Oracle]

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The best 43-inch TVs are a good choice for a shared set-up, but are also small enough for private use in the bedroom. You can curl up in bed with your partner to enjoy the newest romantic comedy or retreat to play a favorite video game after a long day at work. Regardless of how you use your TV, its important to learn more about the resolution, refresh rate, panel technology, and dimensions before choosing the best 43- inch TV for your home. Weve picked our favorites and highlighted what you need to know to make an informed decision.

Best Overall: LG 80 Series 43inch Alexa Built-in, 4K UHD Smart TV Best Budget: Amazon Fire TV 43-inch Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV Best QLED: SAMSUNG 43-inch Class Neo QLED Best for Gaming: Sony X85J 43-inch TV Best Smart TV: TCL 43-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart Android TV

To put together a list of the top 43 inch TVs, we drew upon our years of experience with old and new TV technology in order to differentiate between the best products and those that fell short. We also researched multiple brands and over 40 different products, eliminating many good quality products in the process, including a Vizio 43-inch TV, a Hisense 43-inch TV, and an Insignia 43-inch TV. Only the top 43-inch TVs made it to the top of the list.

The dimensions, resolution, refresh rate, and panel technology were the most important factors we used to determine the best 43-inch TVs available. OLED and QLED products are considered to be superior to ULED and standard LED TVs, though it was also important to ensure that the refresh rate could keep up with gamer demands. A refresh rate of about 60Hz (hertz) was acceptable for regular TV use, but for any gamers that are looking to get an edge over their competitors, a 120Hz refresh rate was ideal. Similarly, it was essential to select 43-inch TVs with a resolution that could keep up with the current graphics and display demands in the video game and cinematic industry.

If youre looking to expand your gaming rig without taking up a lot of additional space, consider the LG 80 Series 43-inch 4K UHD Smart TV. It has a slim screen that only measures 2.2 inches thick, though the stand is 8.5 inches thick, so users will either need to mount the TV to the wall or make some space for the narrow stand. This TV can be set up at a computer desk to improve a home office or for PC gaming, but it can also be used in the bedroom, living room, or media room to enjoy the latest series youre streaming.

You can connect a console to the LG 43-inch TV and switch to the Game Optimizer mode for instant access to the specific display settings saved exclusively for gaming. When it gets difficult to focus on your RPG or strategy game, turn off the console or PC. Then you can enjoy the vibrant 4K scenes that use LGs TRUMOTION 120 technology to help boost the 60Hz refresh rate. This boost reduces blur and increases the speed to a maximum of 120 frames per second, which is ideal for watching action movies and sports.

If youre not looking to spend a lot on a TV, you can get one with many of the same features from premium brands while saving money with the Amazon Fire TV. It boasts a 4K UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolution, giving viewers the opportunity to see new series or old favorites in stunning detail. This 43-inch TV also comes with Amazon Alexa built in, which works seamlessly with the Amazon Alexa smart home system, allowing users to wirelessly pair Amazon Echo speakers, start a video call, or show picture-in-picture live camera feeds.

However, if the idea of having a TV with the ability to listen seems concerning, users can rest easy knowing that this Amazon Fire TV has a simple off switch to disconnect the microphone to protect your privacy. Through the Fire TV operating system, users get access to thousands of shows and movies, but it is important to note that if the TV is left on a fixed screen for too long, it could cause the image to burn into the screen. Always turn off the TV or set up a screensaver to prevent this issue.

While many people will be looking for the fastest refresh rate or a high resolution for their gaming or viewing habits, some of the true differences between products can only be seen by comparing the panel technology. This Samsung 43-inch TV is made with QLED panel technology to help ensure that viewers can experience new series or older favorites in crystal-clear detail. The QLED display creates sharp contrasts and brighter colors than even OLED TVs can produce.

The SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class Neo QLED comes equipped with the Samsung Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+) system that follows the action on screen for a more realistic auditory experience. An anti-reflection screen reduces glare, while the 120Hz refresh rate keeps up with action scenes or live sports to provide viewers with smooth, clear images without worrying about blurry edges or overlapping. Though, as with many QLED TVs, this high-end product comes with a premium price tag.

If youre looking for fast-paced gaming and stunning visuals, the Sony X85J 43 Inch TV is a great option. The 4K resolution improves the detail, clarity, and vividness of each scene. Its also paired with the 4K X-Reality Pro system, which enhances the detail and clarity of older content to almost 4K resolution. The Sony X85J 43 Inch TV can be used with either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, giving users the option to control the TV with simple voice commands.

Gamers will want to take a second look at this TV due to the fast 120 Hz refresh rate that can help them gain an edge over competitors. The TV also uses the Motionflow XR system to smooth blurry images and increase image clarity during action-packed scenes or live sporting events. Just make sure to turn off the TV when it isnt being used or set-up a screensaver to prevent screen burn-in.

The TCL 43-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart Android TV takes advantage of smart home technology to offer users the ability to control the TV with simple voice commands. It comes with Google Assistant built in, allowing users to change the temperature in the home, dim the lights, view Google Photos, look up sports scores, and search for movies, shows, and apps. The TV also has Chromecast built in, so users can cast movies, shows, and photos from their Android or iOS device directly to the TV.

This TCL 43-inch TV isnt going to be the best choice for fast-paced gaming because it only has a 60Hz refresh rate, but its more than enough for casual gaming or binge-watching. The 4K TV uses the High Dynamic Range (HDR) system to further improve color accuracy and brightness. However, its important to turn off the TV when its not in use to prevent screen burn-in. Alternately, users could set up a screensaver or set an auto-off timer to protect the TV.

Before deciding on the best 43-inch TV for your home, take a few minutes to think about how you use your current TV and how you plan to use your new smart TV. Gamers may want to prioritize the refresh rate so they arent held back in first-person shooters, while binge watchers should look for a TV with panel technology that wont lead to ongoing eye strain.

TVs are advertised by the screen size, so all 43-inch TVs should have a screen that measures about 43 inches diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. However, this doesnt mean that every 43-inch TV has the same width, height, or depth. In order to find out if your new 43 inch TV will be able to fit in the planned location, get the exact dimensions of the product and compare them with measurements from your home.

Make sure to plan where you want to set up the TV up, then take measurements and use this information to find a TV that will fit the space. Keep in mind that if you invest in a TV with a curved screen, the depth of the TV will be greater than a product with a flat screen. This also means that the TV should be able to fit more comfortably in a corner, though there arent very many 43-inch TVs with a curved screen.

Any semi-serious gamers know that they need a TV or a computer screen with a good refresh rate if they want to keep up with the competition in fast-paced games, like first-person shooters (FPS). The refresh rate is measured in hertz (Hz) and it is essentially the speed at which the image on the screen is refreshed within one second.

Not only is the refresh rate important for gaming, but if you enjoy any action movies, live sports, or other fast-moving media, then a quick refresh rate can help capture the rapid movement without blurring. A refresh rate of 60Hz is decent for leisurely TV watching, role-playing games, and puzzle games that dont typically require precise timing. But if youre used to playing fast-paced action games, first-person shooters, or watching live sports then you may want to look for a 43-inch TV that can get up to 120HZ.

Resolution used to be more of a factor than it is now because there were more HD options available. However, most 43-inch TVs are now made with 4K resolution, which is currently the most that any console can keep up with. So unless you are trying to find a TV for your PC setup, you wont see any real benefit in paying extra for an 8K device, especially on the smaller 43-inch screen.

A TV that can display images in 3840 x 2160 resolution can be said to be a 4K device with about 8,294,400 individual pixels, while a resolution of 1080 x 1920 falls in the high definition (HD) category with just 2,073,600 individual pixels. Despite having about four times more pixels, the actual difference between HD and 4K on a 43-inch TV isnt significant because the screen is too small for the average viewer to notice a substantial increase in detail, clarity, and vividness.

With this in mind, you can opt for a 43-inch HD TV for a lower price than a 43-inch 4K TV without a significant difference in picture quality.

The technology thats used to create a picture on a gaming TV is called panel technology and it currently consists of LED, OLED, QLED, and ULED options.

LED TVs are LCD TVs. Its important to understand that there is no difference between the two. The only reason why LED and LCD were ever used to differentiate between devices is because there were LCD TVs that used cold-cathode fluorescent lights (CCFLs) for backlighting instead of LEDs, but CCFL TVs have largely been replaced by LED TVs. These TVs use LED backlighting to transmit an image onto the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, while newer technology, like OLED TVs, have panels that emit their own light. LED TVs are gradually being pushed out of the forefront of the market to make room for the superior OLED and QLED products, but if you dont mind the older tech, then opting for an LED TV is a great way to save some money.

OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode, which essentially means that the panels in these TVs emit their own light instead of having to be backlit to create pictures. In fact, one of the ways that OLED technology is superior to LED technology is that it controls each LED individually, allowing the TV to simply turn off specific LEDs to create a true-black appearance that cant be matched by LED TVs. However, the drawback of this design is that each pixel is an individual heat source, so to prevent overheating, an OLED display will actually be dimmer than an LED TV when its displaying a large amount of bright colors.

QLED TVs are considered by some to be superior to OLED TVs, though this isnt a definitive judgment. QLED stands for Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diode and these TVs are typically Samsung devices. QLED has been developed almost exclusively by Samsung, though some other companies, including Sony, may also carry a small number of QLED products. This technology uses quantum dots, which are microscopic nanocrystals that react to blue light by emitting red light or green light, depending on the size of the nanocrystals. This allows QLED gaming TVs to create brighter colors than LEDs and stunning contrasts that rival OLED TVs despite being backlit or edge-lit, making them ideal for gaming.

ULED stands for Ultra Light-Emitting Diode and its a term that you need to watch out for when looking for a gaming TV. While it isnt necessarily a bad designation, it also fails to provide any real information because ULED is simply a term used to refer to products that operate using a collection of Hisense hardware and software. This does not mean that these devices are on par with OLED or QLED products, so take the time to ensure that you are getting what you expected when you are considering one of these gaming TVs.

The reason for the enhanced appearance of 4K resolution over HD resolution is due to the number of pixels used to create the image. 3840 x 2160 resolution (4K) results in about 8,294,400 individual pixels, while 1080 x 1920 resolution (HD) results in just 2,073,600 individual pixels. So, it makes sense that 4K is generally considered to be better.

However, using 8,294,400 individual pixels to create a 75-inch TV screen is different from using the same number of pixels for a 43-inch TV screen. While you may see a slight increase in detail, clarity, and vividness, most 43-inch TVs can create a similar image quality with HD resolution, so it may not be worth the upgrade.

Just keep in mind that as technology progresses, most manufacturers will move away from HD resolution entirely, which means that you may need to invest in a 4K TV or devote a substantial amount of time to the search for an HD product.

The exact width of a 43-inch TV depends on the brand and the specific product. While the screen should be about 43 inches diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom right corner, the width of the TV is measured horizontally. On average, the width of a 43-inch TV is about 36 to 40 inches.

Whether the 43-inch TV is big enough for your living room really depends on the size of the room, the placement of the TV, and the position of the furniture. On average, the best seating distance for the picture produced on a 43-inch 4K TV is about 3.5 to 5.5 feet. If you will be sitting at a greater distance than 5.5 feet from the TV, then it may be better to choose a larger size.

As the size of the TV decreases, the price also decreases, so you can expect to pay less for a 43-inch TV than you would for a 50-inch or 75-inch TV. For a basic 43-inch TV, you can pay as little as $200, but a high-quality 43-inch TV can still cost over $1,000, despite the size.

Take advantage of the Game Optimizer mode to quickly switch from binging a series to gaming with the LG 80 Series 43-inch 4K UHD Smart TV. Or if youre looking to save money, you can instead connect an Amazon Fire TV to your smart home system for voice control, video calling, and more.

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"I thought the dinosaurs was coming back for us."Southern Heat

More than 30 people in three Southern states reported seeing a bright fireball shooting through the sky Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post from local emergency management services in Mississippi, it was followed by a loud boom as well.

The Claiborne County EMA post said the fireball was a meteor about a foot in diameter that weighed about 90 lbs.

[It] generated an energy equivalent of three tons of TNT, which created shock waves, the post said.

According to an Associated Press report, one resident said the object was about the size of a basketball in the sky. Under a post about the meteor made on Mississippis statewide emergency management office, residents shared photos of what they saw overhead.

I saw this on my way home, one commenter responded. I thought the dinosaurs was coming back for us.

The timing is striking thats the same day scientists had said last week that a huge asteroid the size of the Empire State Building would narrowly miss hitting Earth. According to a Live Science post about the asteroid that nearly made impact, it only skimmed by our planet at a planetary hairs breadth of 2 million miles away.

The difference between a meteor and an asteroid lies in whether the chunk is orbiting the Sun or streaming towards Earths surface. NASA says car-sized meteor hits Earths atmosphere and burns up pretty much every year, so the one sighted yesterday was certainly smaller and hardly a threat no matter where it came from.

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"Bigger is always better."Big Find

Scientists have unearthed fossils from three huge new ichthyosaurs including one tooth so big, it outguns other fossilized teeth from the same species of dinosaur and could rewrite what we know about prehistoric evolution.

As detailed in anew studypublished Thursday in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a team of European researchers recovered the fossils from the Kssen Formation of the Swiss Alps, a geological formation that dates back to the Late Triassic age when some of the earliest dinosaurs were still roaming the Earth.

The recovered tooth, which is missing most of its crown, is about four inches long and has a root twice as wide as any other known aquatic reptile. Scientists suggest the ancient giant it belonged to was around 49 feet in length, roughly half the length of a full-grown blue whale.

The researchers were shocked when they came across the giant dinosaur tooth.

Bigger is always better, said lead author Martin Sander, a paleontologist at the University of Bonn in Germany, in a statement. It amounts to a major embarrassment for paleontology that we know so little about these giant ichthyosaurs despite the extraordinary size of their fossils.

According to the study, the tooth may represent the upper limits of ichthyosaur tooth size and could indicate that late-Triassic ichthyosaurs, like this one who lived about 200 million years ago, were distinctly larger than their more familiar Jurassic relatives.

Yet many questions remain.

It is hard to say if the tooth is from a large ichthyosaur with giant teeth or from a giant ichthyosaur with average-sized teeth, Sander admitted in the statement.

Sander said he hopes that maybe there are more remains of the giant sea creatures hidden beneath the glaciers. Given the current rate of climate change and carbon emissions, he may get his wish.

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