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4+ min ago (238+ words) Britain's DragonFire laser weapon upped the ante on November 20 at the Ministry of Defence's Hebrides Range in Scotland when the high-powered, solid-state laser for the Royal Navy shot down drones flying at 351 knots (404 mph, 650 km/h). According to the Ministry, the latest tests of DragonFire not only demonstrate its lethality against high-speed targets but also the rapid maturity of the program. Originally slated to see active service in 2032, it will now be installed in the Navy's Type 45 frigates by 2027 as part of the ship's regular armament. In addition to detecting, tracking, and shooting down drones flying at high-subsonic speeds, DragonFire also demonstrated new, advanced capabilities. These include not only the ability to hit a target the size of a "1 coin or US quarter at the distance of a kilometer (0.62 miles), but also a new above-the-horizon targeting capability. Until now DragonFire has…...

4+ min ago (201+ words) Everything Wrong With KPop Demon Hunters In 16 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins" latest roast of the fun, over-the-top KPop Demon Hunters flick, where they tally up every nitpick and plot hole with their classic snark and humor. They also drop links to their main site, other YouTube channels (TVSins, CommercialSins), social media (Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok), a viewer poll, Patreon and even credit their sin-scratching squad: Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Dene, Ian and Daniel. Watch on YouTube Everything Wrong With KPop Demon Hunters In 16 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins" latest roast of the fun, over-the-top KPop Demon Hunters flick, where they tally up every nitpick and plot hole with their classic snark and humor. They also drop links to their main site, other YouTube channels (TVSins, CommercialSins), social media (Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok), a viewer poll, Patreon and even credit…...

6+ min ago (265+ words) I just migrated away from long-term AWS access keys. Took me just 5 minutes. The Old Way For years, we've all been doing the same thing: generating IAM access keys, storing them in ~/.aws/credentials, and hoping nobody finds them. Every security audit flagged them. Every developer onboarding session involved that awkward "here's how to store secrets safely" talk. Then AWS quietly released something that changes everything: aws login Step 1: Update AWS CLI First, I checked my CLI version. Anything below v2.22 won't work: Step 2: Delete Those Permanent Keys Then came the scary part deleting my credentials file. I opened I kept my region and output format in the config you still need those. Step 3: The Magic Moment Now here's where it gets good. I typed: Step 4: Verify It Worked Ran a quick test: It worked. No access keys in sight. Just…...

7+ min ago (311+ words) A newly discovered tectonic "regime" may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant. A newly identified tectonic "regime" may rewrite our understanding of how rocky worlds evolve, scientists report in a new study. The findings may help to explain why Earth became geologically vibrant while Venus remained stagnant and scorching, with possible implications for our understanding of what makes a planet habitable. When researchers used advanced geodynamic simulations to map diverse planetary tectonic regimes " distinct patterns that describe how a planet's outer shell deforms and releases heat under different conditions " they discovered a missing link they've dubbed the "episodic-squishy lid." This striking new framework offers a fresh perspective on how planets shift between active and inactive states, thus reshaping scientific assumptions about planetary evolution and habitability, the team said in a statement explaining the study. This on-again, off-again…...

7+ min ago (547+ words) "Young stars are not capable of being a source of radiation. So we should not expect it." Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected unexpected high-energy ultraviolet radiation around five infant stars, or protostars, in the Ophiuchus star birthing region. The discovery could prompt a change in our models of star formation. "We wanted to take a closer look at protostars, young stars that are still forming deep inside their parent molecular clouds," team member Iason Skretas, researcher from Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, said in a statement. "As protostars accrete mass, they launch part of it outward in the form of jets." This team discovered that in order to understand these powerful outflows from infant stars, scientists have to factor in ultraviolet radiation. To conduct this investigation, the team turned the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)…...

7+ min ago (306+ words) " The best Black Friday deals you can shop right now (updating) " Published Nov 30, 2025 11:00 AM EST Ekaterina Goncharova via Getty Images Two years later, that private gesture blossomed into a public ritual when Rockefeller Center erected its first official Christmas tree, this one adorned with hundreds of electric lights. Over subsequent decades, the tree grew steadily taller, brighter, and more elaborate, until it became as essential to the American Christmas as Santa Claus himself. Homeowners sometimes submit candidates, hoping their tree will achieve brief immortality, but Pauze often discovers promising evergreens himself while roaming backcountry roads, keeping a mental tally of future contenders. Finding the tree is just the beginning. Pauze's crew climbs into its canopy to inspect the structural integrity of each limb, ensuring that the tree can safely support the nine-hundred-pound Swarovski crystal star destined for its spire. For…...

7+ min ago (188+ words) There's plenty of holiday cheer this month on Hulu We're now firmly into holiday movie season, and Hulu is bringing two of the biggest festive film franchises to their platform this month. The series in question are Home Alone and The Santa Clause, and while the quality of the latter entries in the respective series may vary, we can all agree that there's some bonafide holiday classics among them. With both arriving on Decemeber 1, that's a total of eight Christmas crackers to see you through your yuletide binge. If you're after more festive viewing, there's also The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, so you won't go wanting for something to watch with your eggnog this season, and if you'd sooner escape the festivities, then Kumail Nanjiani's first stand-up special in a decade, Night Thoughts, could…...

7+ min ago (63+ words) Recomiendo ver antes - instalacion de Homebrew y asdf en ubuntu ( es corto son 5 comandos) Python - Docu Python - On DevDocs.io Instalar plugin + versi'n Nota: Python ya trae un servidor web b'sico integrado. No necesitas instalar nada. " Crear archivo: touch index.py " Contenido de index.py Ejemplo de archivo: data.json " Contenido del archivo: api.py " Correr el proyecto / levantar el servidor...

11+ min ago (150+ words) data2ui is a small tool that lets you paste or load any JSON and immediately explore it through a clean UI. No setup, no accounts required. Just open the app, drop your data, and browse it in a way that's easier than scrolling through raw text. You can use it entirely locally in your browser, or switch to the cloud version if you want to keep your files online and share them with your team in read-only mode. The project is built and maintained by one developer, and new features are already on the way: If your JSON changes as you work, data2ui lets you see how the structure evolves in real time. And if you're collaborating, you can just send someone a share link and they'll see exactly what you see. Thanks for testing the app and giving it a try....

18+ min ago (231+ words) JSON is everywhere " APIs, config files, databases, UI state, and more. But debugging messy or broken JSON can still be frustrating. I just published a practical guide that helps developers debug JSON more efficiently using tools, patterns, and smart techniques. " What the guide covers Common JSON errors and how to fix them fast Validating JSON with modern tools Pretty-printing, formatting, and minifying How to handle large or nested JSON structures Best practices for clean and readable JSON Real-world debugging workflows for frontend devs If you work with JSON daily, this guide will save you hours. " Read the full article: https://www.frontendtools.tech/blog/debug-json-like-a-pro-tools-tips JSON is everywhere " APIs, config files, databases, UI state, and more. But debugging messy or broken JSON can still be frustrating. I just published a practical guide that helps developers debug JSON more efficiently using tools, patterns, and smart techniques....