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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Acer's Predator Atlas 7 Brings Atlas 8 Power to a 7-Inch Handheld

Acer unveiled the Predator Atlas 7 at IFA as a 7-inch handheld that delivers Atlas 8-level flagship performance in a smaller form: up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme with Arc B390 graphics, a 7-inch FHD 120Hz Gorilla Glass Victus display, up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, and an 80Wh (or 60Wh) battery at about 700–750g, with dual-fan cooling, Thunderbolt 4, microSD, Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; it ships with two months of Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, with NA rollout in Q4 2026 and EMEA starting in November.

via Engadget|

#acer #atlas-7 #gaming

science4 months ago•39 min saved

Giant skull, tiny arms: the evolutionary trade-off behind T. rex’s build

Paleontologists say Tyrannosaurus rex evolved a massive skull and powerhouse bite to subdue prey, while its forelimbs were reduced because they offered little advantage as the predator grew—an energy-and-structure trade-off that left the arms vestigial, with possible minor roles but never matching the bite’s power.

via Yahoo|

#anatomy #evolution #paleontology

animals6 months ago•19 min saved

Giant Xiphactinus likely killed a Polycotylus plesiosaur in a prehistoric predator clash

CT scans of a Polycotylus plesiosaur fossil reveal a giant Xiphactinus tooth lodged in its neck, providing direct evidence that top predators in Cretaceous seas fought or attacked each other; the bite likely contributed to the plesiosaur’s death and highlights a violent prehistoric ecosystem where apex predators occasionally clashed.

via Earth.com|

#animals #fossil #plesiosaur

science7 months ago•27 min saved

Predators and Prey Fuel a Cognitive Arms Race

A Nature Reviews Biodiversity Perspective proposes the predatory intelligence hypothesis (PIH): predator–prey interactions drive cognitive variation and co-evolution, with reciprocal enhancements across cognitive traits, along with testable predictions and suggested directions for future research.

via Nature|

#brain #cognitive-evolution #predator

movies8 months ago•14 min saved

Predator Score Goes to Vinyl with Killer of Killers, Plus a Badlands Vinyl Tease

Mutant, in collaboration with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, is releasing the first physical vinyl of Benjamin Wallfisch’s Predator: Killer of Killers score, featuring new artwork by Oliver Barrett and liner notes by Dan Trachtenberg; the 140 g color vinyl goes up for presale January 30 at madebymutant.com for $30, and Mutant also plans a vinyl release for Predator: Badlands.

via Gizmodo|

#killer-of-killers #movies #mutant

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Argentine Dinosaur Unearths Unique Intact Skull

A newly discovered 80-million-year-old predatory dinosaur in Argentina, named Llukalkan aliocranianus, features an unusual short, horned skull with cavities that likely enhanced its hearing, suggesting it was a highly capable predator with unique evolutionary traits. The well-preserved fossil was found during a broader excavation and offers insights into the diversity of late-Cretaceous South American ecosystems.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#argentina #dinosaur #fossil

entertainment11 months ago•6 min saved

Predator: Badlands Breaks Franchise Records and Impresses Critics

Predator: Badlands is a fresh take on the sci-fi franchises Predator and Alien, emphasizing themes of rebellion, moral complexity, and the rejection of traditional hierarchies, with a story that explores the emotional depth of its characters and the idea that identity is self-determined.

via The Guardian|

#alien #entertainment #franchise

film11 months ago•14 min saved

Predator: Badlands Breaks Franchise Records and Sparks Fan Excitement

Director Dan Trachtenberg's 'Predator: Badlands' reimagines the franchise with the Yautja as protagonists, featuring unique creature designs, Stranger Things cameos, and setting up future installments, all while exploring themes of family and survival.

via Variety|

#badlands #creature-design #dan-trachtenberg

entertainment11 months ago•4 min saved

Overview of Dan Trachtenberg’s 'Predator' Trilogy

Dan Trachtenberg's Predator trilogy, including Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, and Predator: Badlands, explores themes of masculinity and community, reimagining the franchise with new angles such as gender roles and teamwork, while emphasizing the importance of allies and shared strength in overcoming threats.

via Gizmodo|

#dan-trachtenberg #entertainment #film-trilogy

entertainment11 months ago•2 min saved

Predator: Badlands - A New Prequel with a Heroic Predator and Elle Fanning

Marvel is releasing 'Predator: Badlands #1', a prequel comic that explores the backstory of young Yautja hunter Dek, tying into the new Predator film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, with the comic set to release on November 12, 2025, and an exclusive preview available.

via IGN|

#comics #dan-trachtenberg #entertainment

entertainment11 months ago•6 min saved

Predator: Badlands Previews and Reviews Signal a Thrilling Release

The latest Predator film, 'Predator: Badlands,' marks a significant shift by making the Predator a protagonist, exploring its culture and communication on an alien planet, and expanding the franchise's narrative scope beyond Earth, with potential for future sequels.

via The Ringer|

#dek #entertainment #film-franchise

science11 months ago•2 min saved

Tiny Fish Packs the Most Savage Bite Ever Recorded

Pound for pound, the black piranha has the most powerful bite of any fish, with a force more than 30 times its body weight, surpassing even great white sharks in bite strength.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#bite-force #extinct #fish

crime11 months ago•7 min saved

Brief Tinder Date with Predator Led to Years of Trauma

A woman who went on a brief Tinder date with predator Christopher Harkins was subjected to years of threats and abuse, highlighting failures in police response despite multiple reports, before Harkins was finally jailed for numerous crimes including sexual violence and fraud.

via BBC|

#abuse #crime #harkins

entertainment11 months ago•4 min saved

Predator: Badlands - A Sweet and Surprising New Chapter in the Franchise

Predator: Badlands reimagines the iconic alien hunter as a more sympathetic hero, focusing on a young Yautja named Dek on a quest for redemption, blending action with family-friendly elements and echoing Star Wars motifs, while expanding the franchise's lore.

via AV Club|

#dan-trachtenberg #entertainment #family-friendly

entertainment11 months ago•5 min saved

Predator: Badlands Sparks Excitement with Franchise Expansion and Crossovers

'Predator: Badlands' is a softer, more heartwarming take on the Predator franchise, featuring Elle Fanning as a lovable robot and focusing on themes of sensitivity, self-confidence, and friendship, marking a notable departure from the series' usual brutality.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#elle-fanning #entertainment #film-review