If you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan looking for a three-peat or a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles ... [+] fan, you may be putting your heart into Super Bowl LIX. But be careful about what you may leave out on the field. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIf you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan looking for a three-peat or a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan (which is a bit redundant), you may be putting your heart into Super Bowl LIX. After all, this football game pits these two teams against each other in New Orleans on Sunday. But be careful about putting too much of your heart into the game. Too much stress can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, which could in turn lead to all sorts of problems including heart attacks and stroke.Indeed, after the Los Angeles Rams lost the Super Bowl to the Pittsburgh Steelers back in 1980, circulatory death rates seemed to increase significantly, according to a study published in 2009 in the American Journal of Cardiology. In fact, American football fans may be at greater risk of suffering heart problems in general than those who dont follow sports as passionately, as detailed by a 2021 review article in the journal Current Problems in Cardiology. That article mentioned how experiencing strong emotions and psychological stress corelates with suffering myocardial infarctions, abnormal heart rhythms and sudden cardiac deaths.After Vince Ferragamo #15 and the Los Angeles Rams lost Super Bowl XIV to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ... [+] circulatory deaths rates in Los Angeles increased. (Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images)Focus on Sport via Getty ImagesBut its not just the emotion in motion that may cause problems. When one thinks of a Super Bowl party, kale, kale and nothing but kale doesnt typically come to mind. No, according to Google Trends the most searched Super Bowl appetizers include stuff like Philly cheesesteak sliders, Hawaiian roll sliders, pigs in a blanket, nachos, potato skins and meatballs. Not exactly the healthiest fare as chances are few doctors would recommend an all-pigs-in-a-blanket diet. And when it comes to the main course, people often wing it as in wolf down Buffalo wings. Many of these things are high in salt content, which can precipitate changes in blood pressure.Then theres the alcohol. Yes, surprise, surprise people do drink things like beer and margaritas while watching football games. Alcohol can change the distribution of blood in the body and lead to dehydration. These different things can tip you over the edge, especially if you have pre-existing coronary artery disease, otherwise bad criculation or any other pre-existing cardiovascular problems.MORE FOR YOUSo, you may want to watch what you are putting in your mouth during the Super Bowl. Stay aware of any warning signs of a heart problem or stroke such as palpitations, chest pain or pressure, discomfort in your arms, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath or loss of sensation anywhere in your body. Dont assume that you are experiencing these simply because you are watching Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and yelling run Saquon run. And dont put off seeking medical attention just because you want to see Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead one more drive.Finally, try to take it easy. Losing the big game is not the worst thing in the world. Eagles fans should used to it by now. Life will go on if your favorite team cant capture that trophy. Just make sure your does too.

In 1981, American physicist and Nobel Laureate, Richard Feynman, gave a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) near Boston, in which he outlined a revolutionary idea. Feynman suggested that the strange physics of quantum mechanics could be used to perform calculations.The field of quantum computing was born. In the 40-plus years since, it has become an intensive area of research in computer science. Despite years of frantic development, physicists have not yet built practical quantum computers that are well suited for everyday use and normal conditions (for example, many quantum computers operate at very low temperatures). Questions and uncertainties still remain about the best ways to reach this milestone.Explainer: What is Quantum Computing?What exactly is quantum computing, and how close are we to seeing them enter wide use? Let's first look at classical computing, the type of computing we rely on today, like the laptop I am using to write this piece.Editor's Note:Guest author Domenico Vicinanza is an Associate Professor of Intelligent Systems and Data Science at Anglia Ruskin University. Domenico's areas of expertise include Audio and Music Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and he worked as a scientific associate at CERN for seven years. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.Classical computers process information using combinations of "bits", their smallest units of data. These bits have values of either 0 or 1. Everything you do on your computer, from writing emails to browsing the web, is made possible by processing combinations of these bits in strings of zeroes and ones.Quantum computers, on the other hand, use quantum bits, or qubits. Unlike classical bits, qubits don't just represent 0 or 1. Thanks to a property called quantum superposition, qubits can be in multiple states simultaneously. This means a qubit can be 0, 1, or both at the same time. This is what gives quantum computers the ability to process massive amounts of data and information simultaneously.Imagine being able to explore every possible solution to a problem all at once, instead of once at a time. It would allow you to navigate your way through a maze by simultaneously trying all possible paths at the same time to find the right one. Quantum computers are therefore incredibly fast at finding optimal solutions, such as identifying the shortest path, the quickest way.Think about the extremely complex problem of rescheduling airline flights after a delay or an unexpected incident. This happens with regularity in the real world, but the solutions applied may not be the best or optimal ones. In order to work out the optimal responses, standard computers would need to consider, one by one, all possible combinations of moving, rerouting, delaying, cancelling or grouping, flights.Different qubits can be linked via the quantum phenomenon of entanglementEvery day there are more than 45,000 flights, organized by over 500 airlines, connecting more than 4,000 airports. This problem would take years to solve for a classical computer.On the other hand, a quantum computer would be able to try all these possibilities at once and let the best configuration organically emerge. Qubits also have a physical property known as entanglement. When qubits are entangled, the state of one qubit can depend on the state of another, no matter how far apart they are.This is something that, again, has no counterpart in classical computing. Entanglement allows quantum computers to solve certain problems exponentially faster than traditional computers can.Opposing views: Google says commercial quantum computing applications will arrive within five years meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently said "very useful" quantum computers are still 20 years awayA common question is whether quantum computers will completely replace classical computers or not. The short answer is no, at least not in the foreseeable future. Quantum computers are incredibly powerful for solving specific problems such as simulating the interactions between different molecules, finding the best solution from many options or dealing with encryption and decryption. However, they are not suited to every type of task.IBM scientist Dr. Maika Takita on a quantum computer in a high-tech laboratory, handling the intricate components of a cryogenic cooling system essential for maintaining qubits at ultra-low temperatures.Classical computers process one calculation at a time in a linear sequence, and they follow algorithms (sets of mathematical rules for carrying out particular computing tasks) designed for use with classical bits that are either 0 or 1. This makes them extremely predictable, robust and less prone to errors than quantum machines. For everyday computing needs such as word processing or browsing the internet, classical computers will continue to play a dominant role.There are at least two reasons for that. The first one is practical. Building a quantum computer that can run reliable calculations is extremely difficult. The quantum world is incredibly volatile, and qubits are easily disturbed by things in their environment, such as interference from electromagnetic radiation, which makes them prone to errors.The second reason lies in the inherent uncertainty in dealing with qubits. Because qubits are in superposition (are neither a 0 or 1) they are not as predictable as the bits used in classical computing. Physicists therefore describe qubits and their calculations in terms of probabilities. This means that the same problem, using the same quantum algorithm, run multiple times on the same quantum computer might return a different solution each time.To address this uncertainty, quantum algorithms are typically run multiple times. The results are then analyzed statistically to determine the most likely solution. This approach allows researchers to extract meaningful information from the inherently probabilistic quantum computations.From a commercial point of view, the development of quantum computing is still in its early stages, but the landscape is very diverse with lots of new companies appearing every year. It is fascinating to see that in addition to big, established companies like IBM and Google, new ones are joining, such as IQM, Pasqal and startups such as Alice and Bob. They are all working on making quantum computers more reliable, scalable and accessible.A wafer with photonic chips for quantum computingIn the past, manufacturers have drawn attention to the number of qubits in their quantum computers, as a measure of how powerful the machine is. Manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing ways to correct the errors that quantum computers are prone to. This shift is crucial for developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, as these techniques are essential for improving their usability.Google's latest quantum chip, Willow, recently demonstrated remarkable progress in this area. The more qubits Google used in Willow, the more it reduced the errors. This achievement marks a significant step towards building commercially relevant quantum computers that can revolutionize fields like medicine, energy and AI.After more than 40 years, quantum computing is still in its infancy, but significant progress is expected in the next decade. The probabilistic nature of these machines represents a fundamental difference between quantum and classical computing. It is what makes them fragile and hard to develop and scale.At the same time, it is what makes them a very powerful tool to solve optimization problems, exploring multiple solutions at the same time, faster and more efficiently that classical computers can.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents7. Triple-Zero6. BB-85. IG-114. Chopper3. K-2SO2. C-3PO1. R2-D2Droids may be second-class citizens in the Star Wars universe, but theyre also some of the most important characters in the entire franchise. Theres hardly a hero in the lore of Star Wars who isnt accompanied by a droid best friend. That trend continues even in recent video games like Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The irony is that many droids are treated like slaves, and theres yet to be a droid uprising where they fight for equal rights as sentient beings. L3-37 tried to change that in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and it really didnt work out for her.Nevertheless, droids are vital to the galaxys way of life, and it just wouldnt be Star Wars without them. For now, were paying homage to the 7 best Star Wars droids and pulling from all of the ancillary media, movies, and TV shows to put this list together. Only our pick for No. 7 on this list originated in a comic book.Recommended VideosMarvel ComicsTo casual Star Wars fans, 0-0-0 looks like a repaint of C-3PO. And since Triple-Zero has yet to appear in live-action or animation, hes an obscure character unless youve been reading Marvels adventures of Doctor Aphra. Triple-Zero became the dark horse pick on this list because hes hilariously evil. Somehow, this protocol droid has been given a taste for murder and torture, and hell happily put his skills to use in those areas.RelatedTriple-Zero and his sidekick assassin droid, BT-1, are clearly meant to be the dark reflection of C-3PO and R2-D2. The fact that these two murder bots now have their own action figures is a testament to the impact theyve made. There arent a lot of comics-only characters who have had the same honor.LucasfilmBB-8 is the greatest new addition to the lineup of droids to come out of the Star Wars sequel era. He never quite hit the heights of R2-D2 or C-3PO, but this little droid is loyal to the Resistance cause and to the core trio of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe (Oscar Isaac). BB-8 also got an extended spotlight in the animated series Star Wars Resistance, where he proved to be more than just a sidekick to the klutzy Resistance spy Kazuda Kaz Xiono (Christopher Sean).Without BB-8, Kazs mission would have been a complete failure. BB-8s spherical design was also a welcome change of pace from the robots designed in the 1970s and 1980s.LucasfilmThe bounty hunter droid IG-88 made his debut in The Empire Strikes Back during a brief cameo scene, but his claim to fame is largely from a cool action figure he received from Kenner. IG-11 powered his way onto this list thanks to his memorable appearances in The Mandalorian season 1. For the first time, fans finally got to see what a bounty hunter droid could really do in action. Additionally, IG-11s funny persona can be attributed to the voice of Taika Waititi.Because IG-11 was so unyielding about killing Grogu to complete his mission, The Mandalorians title character, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), shot him through the head at the end of the first episode. That started an unexpected redemption arc for IG-11, who was reprogrammed as a protector. IG-11 was so dedicated to fulfilling his new purpose in life that he even won over the droid-hating Mandalorian, as demonstrated when Din pleaded with him not to sacrifice his life. Yet IG-11 had no regrets as he blew himself to pieces for the greater good. IG-11s return at the end of The Mandalorian season 3 cheapens that sacrifice a little, but his death scene was a fantastic piece of storytelling in the moment.LucasfilmImagine if R2-D2 was a little selfish and had a foul mouth for a droid, and youll get something similar to C1-10P. This astromech droid was given the nickname Chopper, and he was one of the primary characters in the Star Wars Rebels animated series. Most of Choppers lines were unintelligible to human ears, but his crewmates on the Ghost reacted almost every time he said something rude to them.Chopper was also beloved by his friends on the Ghost because he almost always came through for them in the end. In the history of the Rebel Alliance, it was actually Chopper who first convinced the disparate cells to come together to rescue the crew of the Ghost at the end of the first season of Rebels. Chopper also had a brief cameo in Rogue One before making regular appearances in the Ahsokalive-action series, so we havent seen the last of C1-10P.LucasfilmSpeaking of Rogue One, the best droid from the Disney era of Star Wars originated in that film. K-2SO is simultaneously the most physically imposing droid on this list and one of the most hilarious. Alan Tydyks voice gave K-2SO a lot of personality, and he was a loyal friend to Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), the man who reprogrammed him.More importantly, K-2SO was willing to give his life to ensure that Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and Cassian could finish their mission and steal the Death Star plans. Thats true dedication, especially for a droid. K-2SO will pop up again in Andor season 2 in 2025. Now, the audience will learn about the definitive origin story of how he became Cassians Chewie.LucasfilmTheres no Star Wars without the two droids at the center of the franchise: C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2. This protocol droid speaks millions of languages, and he was featured in all nine of the Skywalker Saga films. Amusingly, few of the major characters like spending much time with Threepio, because he tends to get on their nerves. But theres no question about where his loyalties lie.The prequel trilogy really pushed credibility by retroactively revealing that Darth Vaders alter ego, Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), created Threepio when he was just a child. Regardless, C-3PO lived and functioned for decades in the Star Wars universe, and for all we know, hes still online and annoying the heck out of whoever he happens to be with.LucasfilmOur No. 1 pick is R2-D2 because it has to be. When any of the other droids do something that compares to singlehandedly saving the queens shuttle during the escape from Naboo or surviving the destruction of the first Death Star run alongside Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), then we can talk about moving them up on the list. But R2-D2 has really done it all.By the time of the sequel trilogy, R2-D2 was a clearly outdated droid model compared to BB-8. However, R2-D2 functioned well enough to be Poes X-Wing sidekick in the final battle against the New Order in The Rise of Skywalker. R2-D2 just keeps saving the day in the Star Wars universe, and we wouldnt bet against him returning again down the line when Daisy Ridley reprises her role as Rey in a future Star Wars movie.Editors Recommendations

Anthony Mackie has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014. Marvel Studios has also been setting up Mackies character, Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, to be the new Captain America since the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Nearly six years later, Mackie will return to the big screen in Captain America: Brave New Worldas the new face of that particular franchise. And Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is hopeful that fans will fully accept Mackie as the new Cap after that film.Via GamesRadar+, Feige recently attended a press conference for Brave New World where he shared his thoughts about cementing the idea that Sam Wilson is the right man to carry on the legacy of the first Captain America, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).Recommended VideosI think, in many ways, the victory has already happened, said Feige. But its that full acceptance of Sam Wilson as Captain America, right? That shield has been passed, and it feels like the audience knows it was passed to the right person, and I think this movie will solidify that more.Please enable Javascript to view this contentMackie previously co-headlinedThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a Disney+ original series that featured his in-costume debut as Captain America in the final episode. However, hell be headlining Brave New World without his co-star from that show, Sebastian Sam.Additionally, Mackie recently had to clarify some comments he made about Captain America after experiencing a backlash online. Whether that controversy will affect Brave New Worlds box office prospects remains to be seen.Captain America: Brave New World will hit theaters on February 14.Editors Recommendations

2025-02-09T15:02:02Z Read in app I decided to see how many tasty meals I could make for my family using a KFC chicken bucket. Catherine Smith This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? As a working mom, I find it tough to get budget-friendly meals on the table for my family of four. So, I got a KFC "Bargain Bucket" with 10 pieces of chicken and four packs of fries for 25 pounds.By using pantry staples and creativity, I turned the chicken into four meals for four people. I'm a busy working parent, and sometimes it feels like a second job to think about what to cook for dinner for our family of four.Factor in the cost-of-living crisis and rising grocery prices, and it's no wonder so many of us are searching for creative, economical ways to feed our families.So, when I saw an ad for the Kentucky Fried Chicken "Bargain Bucket" deal that comes with 10 pieces of fried chicken and four servings of fries for 25 pounds (about $31), I had an idea. My family isn't big on takeout, but I knew I could make multiple meals out of one bucket of chicken. Plus, it's conveniently already seasoned and cooked I was sold!Here's how I turned my order into multiple meals for my family of four. By using pantry staples, I was able to make several meals with the chicken. The meal could easily be dressed up with different sauces or dressing. Catherine Smith The next day, I put together a tasty lunch with another four pieces of fried chicken, this time pairing each with vegetable rice and another side salad. It was filling, tasty, and easy to prepare since I was just using items we had on hand. Even if I'd had to pick up extra ingredients, vegetable rice is affordable to prepare. Rice is fairly inexpensive and you can add whatever vegetables are on sale that week to it even frozen ones work. The chicken went a bit further when I tore it off the bone. I was able to make a few burritos using one piece of chicken. Catherine Smith For the third meal, I stripped some of the chicken off the bone and used it to make burritos.I kept mine simple with just chicken and cheese, but to make them more filling, I could've added beans, corn, potatoes, or rice. For a more complete meal, I paired the burritos with tortilla chips and another side salad. Again, it was cheap and easy to prepare. Finally, I used the chicken for a filling breakfast. Vegetables helped make the omelet more satisfying. Catherine Smith For the last meal, I tore up a piece of chicken to use as a mix-in for a large vegetable omelet for the whole family. It was a good and hearty breakfast.I may have been able to stretch the chicken even further by freezing the bones from throughout the week to make a homemade stock at a later date.Overall, the convenience, flavor, and price of the chicken impressed me. You might just be surprised at how far you can make one bucket of chicken stretch. Catherine Smith I made four meals for four people for about 25 pounds. I'm in the UK, but KFC offers similar deals in other countries, including the US, where an eight-piece bucket of chicken is about $25.I still prefer fully home-cooked meals, but I think KFC's "Bargain Bucket" is an excellent value especially when I'm short on time.Although a rotisserie chicken could serve a similar purpose, I appreciated the flavorful KFC breading and not having to pick apart a larger bird.I'd consider buying the bucket for my family once a month or so, especially during an extra busy week.

Coca-Cola: "Mean Joe Greene" (1980)'Mean' Joe Greene drank a bottle of Coca-Cola in this ad from 1980. Coca Cola This ad, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers' Joe Greene drinks a little boy's Coke, became so popular that it spurred an NBC TV movie based on the ad and international versions, such as some featuring soccer star Diego Maradona.Wendy's: "Where's the beef?" (1984)Wendy's wanted to know "Where's the beef?" Wendy's Wendy's has been taking potshots at McDonald's since 1984, but this jab was perhaps one of its most successful, helping the fast-food brand boost its revenue by 31% that year, the Associated Press reported in 1987, according to The New York Times.Apple: "1984" (1984)1984 was the year of Apple's first viral ad. Apple Apple's much-hailed yet very bizarre commercial from 1984 was technically the very first viral ad, making Super Bowl commercials a true phenomenon Forbes called it "The Ad That Changed The Super Bowl."The ad aired only once, but it was replayed on news channels across the world for weeks and contributed to the sale of about $150 million worth of Macintoshes in barely three months.Talk about a return on investment.Pepsi: "Two Kids" (1992)Cindy Crawford enjoyed a can of Pepsi in this iconic ad from 1992. Pepsi This 1992 ad worked so well that Pepsi brought Crawford back for 2018's Super Bowl.It capitalized on the supermodel's popularity while turning viewers' attention to Pepsi's newly redesigned can.McDonald's: "The Showdown" (1993)Larry Bird and Michael Jordan competed for McDonald's in this ad from 1993. McDonald's This 1993 ad while ludicrous pitted rivals Larry Bird and Michael Jordan against each other for a Big Mac and became an instant hit.It not only popularized the basketball saying "nothing but net" during the biggest football game of the year, but also led to many a remake.Monster.com: "When I Grow Up" (1999)Monster.com reminded us that no child wants to be an unhappy employee when they grow up. Monster.com This hard-hitting ad by agency MullenLowe in 1999 featured children sharing the gripes of unhappy employees.It instantly struck a chord andcemented Monster.com's position as a job-search player.E-Trade: "Wasted" (2000)E-Trade said they wasted $2 million on this ad in 2000. E-Trade Trading platform E-Trade's 2000 spot featuring a dancing monkey was a lesson in subversive advertising and ridiculed the insane cost of running a Super Bowl ad while simultaneously driving home the brand's premise of helping users make the most of their money.Doritos: "Live the Flavor" (2007)In 2007, Doritos encouraged everyone to "Live the Flavor." Doritos This 2007 spot was the first-ever crowdsourced Super Bowl ad, AdAge reported, and it let Doritos cut costs while engaging some of its most loyal customers.Snickers: Betty White (2010)Betty White and Snickers showed everyone "You're not you when you're hungry" in 2010. Snickers This 2010 spotfeaturing a then-88-year-old Betty White was where Snickers' now-familiar "You're not you when you're hungry" tagline was born.It became a viral hit. More major stars, like Robin Williams, appeared in later versions.Volkswagen: "The Force" (2011)Volkswagen channeled "The Force" in this 2011 Super Bowl commercial. Volkswagen This endearing spot by Volkswagen features a kid reprising the role of Darth Vader.It went viral right after being released and has received tens of millions of views since.Budweiser: "Puppy Love" (2014)Budweiser aired the ad "Puppy Love" in 2014. Budweiser What do you get when you put an adorable golden retriever puppy and a majestic Clydesdale horse in one frame? A heartwarming romance.Budweiser is a brand that has always aced the Super Bowl, but this iconic ad from 2014 was perhaps its crowning glory.Set to the tune of Passenger's "Let Her Go," this cute story spotlighting the friendship between the two animals racked up tens of millions of views online and became instantly memorable.Always: "#LikeAGirl" (2015)Always' "Like a Girl" campaign for Super Bowl XLIX stands out years later. Always By recasting a phrase often used as an insult as an empowering message, the award-winning Procter and Gamble ad won hearts everywhere.Although a continuation of a campaign that began the previous summer, the spot stood out among a sea of hyper-masculine ads and won praise for changing the conversation about what it means to run, throw, and do pretty much anything "like a girl."Since then, P&G has continued to take stands on important issues, with its Gillette "We Believe" ad being another example.Honda: "Yearbooks" (2017)A young Magic Johnson's yearbook photo was featured in Honda's 2017 Super Bowl ad. Honda In 2017, Honda's unforgettable ad brought Super Bowl viewers a blast from the past with animated yearbook photos of celebrities like Amy Adams, Missy Elliott, Jimmy Kimmel, and Viola Davis to remind everyone of the value of chasing their dreams and believing in themselves.Amazon: "Alexa Loses Her Voice" (2018)Rebel Wilson made a cameo as Alexa's new voice in Amazon's Super Bowl LII ad. Amazon Amazon's star-studded 90-second spot in the 2018 Super Bowl had people buzzing days before the big game and was an instant recipe for success.It featured a host of celebrities, including Rebel Wilson, Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Hopkins, and even Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos.HBO's Game of Thrones X Bud Light: "Joust" (2019)Bud Light's "The Bud Knight" was featured in a crossover ad with HBO's Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones X Bud Light In what turned out to be one of the biggest Super Bowl surprises ever, HBO hijacked Bud Light's Super Bowl ad in 2019 to tout the final season of Game of Thrones, giving fans a weird crossover of the hit show and Dilly Dilly.Fans were caught off guard, social media went crazy, and the two brands clocked one of the biggest Super Bowl successes.Cheetos: "Can't Touch This" (2020)MC Hammer was featured in Cheetos' Super Bowl LIV commercial. Cheetos MC Hammer leaned on his 1990 classic "U Can't Touch This" to sell Cheetos Popcorn in an ad that played on the common experience of "Cheetos fingers."The appeal to nostalgia definitely worked, as the ad ranked 10th overall in 2020's USA Today Ad Meter contest, in which panelists rate and rank Super Bowl commercials.State Farm: "Drake From State Farm" (2021)Jake from State Farm and Drake were featured in State Farm's Super Bowl LV commercial. State Farm Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Jake from State Farm compared stand-ins in this 2021 spot from State Farm Insurance. The hilarious ad made a pretty convincing case that if Drake ever needs a break from music which he might need after Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance returning to his acting roots to star as "Drake from State Farm" could be a great backup option.Even Hulu had to get in on the action, commenting on X, "started with khaki bottoms now we're here," in reference to Drake's hit song "Started From the Bottom."Bud Light: "Land of Loud Flavors" (2022)Guy Fieri starred in Bud Light's Super Bowl LVI commercial. Bud Light Guy Fieri teamed up with Bud Light for his first Super Bowl ad appearance to bring viewers to "The Land of Loud Flavors." The celebrity chef boasted about the taste of Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda, declaring the drink had "the loudest flavors of all time."The Farmer's Dog: "Forever" (2023)The Farmer's Dog's Super Bowl LVII commercial won USA Today's Ad Meter competition. The Farmer's Dog In 2023, the Farmer's Dog told the heartwarming story of a girl, Ava, growing up with her dog, Bear. As adult Ava croons "I'm gonna love you forever" from Lee Fields' song "Forever" to an aging Bear, the company reminds us that "Nothing matters more than more years together."The ad resonated with Super Bowl audiences, winning USA Today's 35th Ad Meter competition.State Farm: "Like a Good Neighbaaa" (2024)Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in State Farm's Super Bowl ad in 2024. State Farm In 2024, State Farm capitalized on its "Like a good neighbor" tagline with the help of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who endearingly repeated the line as "Like a good neighbaaa," much to his fictional director's dismay.The ad won Ad Meter's top spot.

Okay, so Tubi garnered quite a lot of attention these days. With the upcoming Super Bowl LIX livestream, people are looking for ways not to miss it. Thankfully, Tubi broadcasts the event from start to end in Full HD and English commentary.However, if youre outside the US, youll find the streaming service inaccessible. Itll either be a strange error message or you wont be able to watch anything.So, is there a way to watch Tubi abroad? Yes!In fact, people online have come up with a clever solution to access and use Tubi anywhere without limits. Best of all the solution is free and you can enjoy Super Bowl 2025 without losing a cent!Why You Cant Watch Tubi Outside the United States?Tubi is a US TV channel, which operates under strict rules.These rules are licensing agreements that allow the platform to work exclusively in the US. Go abroad and youll notice the error that appears each time you try to visit it.In simple terms, the platform accepts visitors only from the US, and to determine if the user is located there, it needs an IP address.Do you have a US IP address? In that case, you can use the website.If the IP address is from anywhere else, the error is displayed and your access is forbidden. However, theres a way to watch Tubi live outside the US by using a VPN. You saw it coming, did you?Watch Tubi live with NordVPNHow to Watch Tubi Live from AbroadWe wont pretend this is our ideaits not. People online have found that using NordVPN is the most popular option and has yielded excellent results for website unblocking. For your information, NordVPN has over 2,000 US servers, allowing users to get an IP address from this country.How?By subscribing to the service and connecting to a US VPN server.Their IP address would then be hidden and replaced with an American one, which would, in turn, provide access to Tubi abroad. Americans found this solution suitable for vacations and business trips outside the United States.This meant they could still enjoy all the content available on the platform (live and on-demand), thousands of kilometers away from home. Now, we also mentioned that the workaround is free, despite NordVPNs premium status.Well, the VPN has an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee, which allows each subscription to be refunded. As a result, users could enjoy NordVPN for a month for free and be reimbursed, not losing money in the end.If you want to explore alternatives, we can also recommend checking out ExpressVPN or Private Internet Access. They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.Is Accessing Tubi Outside the USA Legal?While the streaming service technically restricts access to foreign users due to licensing agreements, unblocking it overseas isnt illegal. That said, it is most likely against the platforms terms of service. We do not encourage you to do so in any way; proceed at your own discretion.That being said, millions of people use VPNs for streaming on different platforms. Some watch Netflix, some look for out-of-market NFL games, and so on.Since youre likely looking to stream the Super Bowl LIX live, its not a great time to be hesitant. Try out this popular workaround and enjoy the 4-hour show.Well see how good the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will be. Oh, and how well will Kendrick Lamar get the crowd hyped up during halftime show thats also important!Try NordVPN risk-free today

Brady Corbets The Brutalist has wowed audiences with its epic scope, striking cinematography, and vast runtime, but the film has also run into trouble over its use of AI to modulate the voices of its actors. A number of other films released this awards season have also been found using AI and now the Academy is reportedly considering instituting new disclosure rules for the technology. Variety notes that machine learning tools have been used widely by recent films and that the Academy is considering making optional disclosure rules mandatory. The outlet reports: The Academy currently offers an optional disclosure form for AI use, but Governors and Branch executive committees are now investigating how AI is used in each branch with an eye toward making disclosure mandatory in the 2026 Oscars rules, which are expected to be published in April. The Brutalist is about the fictional Lszl Tth, a Jewish architect from Hungary who survives a Nazi concentration camp and, after the conclusion of WWII, travels to America, where he becomes entangled with the dealings of a wealthy business magnate. News of the movies use of AI tools came to the surface shortly after the film was nominated for ten Oscars. The controversy was spurred by an interview that the films editor, Dvid Jancs, gave to RedShark News. Janco explained that the production had actually hired the Ukrainian software companyRespeecher to make the films actors sound like they had authentic Hungarian accents. The film also apparently used AI to create some of the architectural blueprints that appear in the film.It is controversial in the industry to talk about AI, but it shouldnt be, Jancs told the outlet. We should be having a very open discussion about what tools AI can provide us with. Theres nothing in the film using AI that hasnt been done before. It just makes the process a lot faster. We use AI to create these tiny little details that we didnt have the money or the time to shoot. AI has been a conundrum for Hollywood, and the industry doesnt seem to know whether to ban the tools or adopt them. Last year, OpenAI headed to Hollywood in an attempt to sell studios on its video-generation technology, Sora. Martin Scorseses gangster epic, The Irishman, also famously attempted to use deepfake-like technologies to de-age the films actors for flashbacks. Despite the slow creep of new forms of automation into the filmmaking process, there has been little evidence to suggest that what audiences want is more of it in their movies.

In 2021, NASCAR unveiled its Next Gen platform that included a number of rule changes from the previous iteration. Now fully symmetrical and using composite body panels instead of metal, the latest NASCAR vehicles are more like the street versions of the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang, and the Toyota TRD Camry.Race car driving isnt an inexpensive sport, and one of the goals for the Next Gen platform was to reduce operating costs and create parity across the board. Technique Chassis, the sole chassis manufacturer for the NASCAR Cup Series, builds a modular offering in three parts. As a result, everyone is starting with the same platform, and finding a competitive advantage is in the tiniest details.One smart way to differentiate from the competition is 3D-printed parts. But this isnt your hobbyist level 3D printing.Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printingMinnesota-based Stratasys specializes in additive manufacturing, the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time. Stratesys Senior Global Director of Automotive & Mobility Fadi Abro explains that this term is synonymous with 3D printing. However, the industry often reserves that description for hobby-level projects on smaller, non-industrial printers, while additive manufacturing represents robust industrial solutions.Additive manufacturing is the exact inverse of subtractive manufacturing, which requires cutting away at a solid chunk of material to achieve a final product. In art terms, additive manufacturing would be like sculpting with modeling clay while subtractive is akin to carving a shape from a block of marble. As it relates to NASCAR, Stratasys provides parts like ducts, covers, brackets, and tubing. Together with the racing organization, Stratasys reviews the current driver needs and makes recommendations for other parts and modifications.Left: 3D-printed laptop holder, used for track testing to record pressure data within the car.Right: 3D-printed parts on display in glass case at Stratasys.Images: StratasysNot long ago, the standard part-making process was CNC (computer numerically controlled) manufacturing, which relates to the computerized operation of machine tools. CNC is a subtractive process, which Abro says is more limiting than additive manufacturing.You get a lot more freedom of design, he says. If youre cutting into a block, you cant make a 90-degree turn, and that limits your shapes and designs. You either have to flip the block or move the block or angle the block, and sometimes you cant get to the angle. We always say complexity is free with the additive process, whereas in the more traditional methods complexity can really increase the price and the lead time as the design elements make it a lot more difficult. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.The kind of printers Stratasys builds arent the type you buy at your local electronics store, either. Each industrial-grade 3D printer costs anywhere from $20,000 to $600,000. Using this kind of equipment isnt without precedent, and builds at SEMAs annual extravaganza feature 3D parts we wouldnt have dreamed of a few years ago.The Stratasys industrial-grade 3D printers. Image: Stratasys Last year, a small shop called Blazin Rods in Orange County, California used 3D printing to create the Doughboy, a heavily modified 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. Designed digitally in CAD, the entire Chevelle was scanned and fitted with custom 3D parts, including carbon-fiber radiator ducts and heat exchanger outlets, integrated air ducts, and trunk lid.The bet on the Chevelle paid off. SEMA awarded Blazin Rodz the Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award for its exceptional engineering.The next frontier in 3D printingIn the past few months, Stratasys has been on a roll, signing an extension to its 20-year partnership with the Joe Gibbs Racing team and earning the title of Official 3D Printing Partner of NASCAR. Competition for this market continues to heat up, however, as there are startups and legacy companies pushing hard. Around the world, 3D printing companies abound.Stratasys has one major factor on its side: 35 years of experience. Whats new is that todays printing is more accurate, its faster, the materials are more robust, Abro says.I think whats changed drastically over the past five to seven years has been all about material development, he explains. Were seeing materials that are just incredible, whether its how resistant to heat they are or how strong they are compared to how much they weigh.He expects the next frontier to be all about throughput, or how quickly the printer can print.If you need a hundred different versions of something, you dont want a hundred printers side by side, Abro says. You want to get the five to ten printers that you have printing faster. How quickly can you make a part that is still accurate, still strong, all the other things that the customer cares about, but faster?NASCAR clearly cares about speed on all fronts, and 3D printing allows the racing organization to quickly test and create new components. Abra tells the story about tubing that wasnt quite fitting with the rest of the components on a Joe Gibbs Racing car. Stratasys printed out a custom fixture for the tube that should have fit perfectly on paper, but it didnt. As a result, JGR went back to its vendor to report a problematic part.Stratasys 3D-printed windshield air duct, used on all NASCAR Cup cars, funnels air into the car to keep the driver cool.Image: Stratasys In the past, the worst case scenario might have been to hammer the part until it fit. But more likely, the team would be required to machine something using a CNC, which would have meant a lot of programming and wasted materials. Its very expensive and requires skilled labor and time, a scarce commodity.The thing that these teams never have is extra time, Abdo says.Many of the 3D-printed parts Joe Gibbs Racing is using are ducts. Air flow direction is incredibly important, as some cars at certain times need to harness the power of air to create downforce to prevent slipping and sliding on the track. Air is also directed toward the engine to cool it. Sometimes air is necessary to cool the driver. And sometimes the driver wants to use air to create drag to make a sharp turn.Its better, faster, cheaper, Abro says. its faster to print something than to mill it, and then its certainly cheaper in a multitude of different ways. Number one, theres not as much skill required for 3D printing as there is in CNC machining; you need a more traditional manufacturing method.

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