Checking it out: Putin drives Egypt’s Sisi around F1 circuit in Aurus motorcade car (PHOTO)

Russia’s Vladimir Putin got behind the steering wheel to show Egypt’s Abdel Fatah el-Sisi what the Formula 1 circuit in Sochi looks like, picking an Aurus sedan from his motorcade for the job. After concluding their talks on Wednesday, the two leaders traveled to the Sochi Autodrom, which just recently hosted the Russian F1 Grand […]

Random quantum circuit easiest way to beat classical computer

Enlarge / The evolution of a chaotic quantum system. (credit: Joint Quantum Institute) One of the near-term (but somewhat irrelevant) goals of quantum computing is something called quantum supremacy. Quantum supremacy is not, sadly, a cage fight between proponents of competing interpretations of quantum mechanics. It is a demonstration of a quantum computer performing a […]

The corpse of Circuit City will rise again on February 15

Enlarge (credit: Circuit City) Circuit City is coming back, and this time, the license holders propping up the ancient big-box retail chain say they mean it. Following a tease of a CES announcement, current company CEO Ronny Shmoel confirmed on Monday that something called Circuit City will arrive as “a new, more personalized online shopping experience” […]

Supreme Court blocks 9th Circuit restrictions on Trump's refugee ban

Published time: 11 Sep, 2017 18:27 Edited time: 11 Sep, 2017 18:48 The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling which outlined exemptions from the Trump administration’s temporary ban on refugees. The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court early on Monday to stay the decision by the 9th Circuit Court of […]

Mercedes EQ concept car, Porsche WEC champ in Formula E | Short Circuit: Green news roundup

In the spirit of the “Recharge Wrap-up” we used to do, “Short Circuit” is a new weekly roundup of the green news that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks. Whether it’s geeky, niche, a bit far afield or just good weekend reading, you’ll find it here. Tesla drivers reported waiting in line at the […]

Short Circuit: Green news roundup | Formula E support series, Tesla “tiny house”

In the spirit of the “Recharge Wrap-up” we used to do, “Short Circuit” is a new weekly roundup of the green news that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks. Whether it’s geeky, niche, a bit far afield or just good weekend reading, you’ll find it here. Watch The Boring Company talk to Hawthorne City […]

Road to Pyeongchang: Canada falls back on World Cup circuit

The 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang are fast approaching and winter athletes from around the globe are competing in the all-important World Cup circuit. A crucial performance indicator ahead of the 2018 Games in South Korea, the World Cup circuit includes all sports that will be part of the Olympic programme. Canada captured four medals, including three gold, but […]

After his travel ban defeat in the 9th Circuit Court, Trump considers a ‘brand new order’

Evan Vucci/AP Seeking to regroup after a stinging legal defeat, President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering signing a “brand new order” after his refugee and immigration travel ban was halted in court. “We will win that battle,” said Trump to reporters on Air Force One as he flew to Florida for the weekend. […]

9th Circuit will not reinstate Trump travel ban

Enlarge (credit: Saul Loeb/Getty Images) A federal appeals court late Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the travel ban that was implemented under executive order by President Donald Trump two weeks ago. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals was reviewing a decision by US District Judge James L. Robart, who last week ruled against […]

Road to Pyeongchang: Canada remains 2nd on World Cup circuit

The 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea are quickly approaching and winter athletes across the globe are aiming to gain ground in the World Cup circuit. In a wide range of sports from skiing to bobsleigh to figure skating, Canada is currently ranked second with 96 total medals on the World Cup circuit. CBC […]