In a seamless blend of technology and ecology, artist Raphal Emine pioneers a new frontier in sculpture by creating 3D-printed ceramic works that serve as hotels for insects and small wildlife. Collaborating with WASP, a leading 3D printing company, Emine utilizes cutting-edge technology to craft intricate, nature-inspired habitats that offer refuge to various species. Named Les Utopies Entomologiques (Entomological Utopias), these structures not only showcase innovative design but also contribute to biodiversity conservation in urban and natural landscapes.Designer:Raphal Emine Drawing from the natural world, Emines sculptures embody structural patterns found in honeycomb cells, worm and spider webs, plant fractals, and geodesic mineral formations. These inspirations manifest in the intricate detailing of his 3D-printed ceramic pieces, from their large, welcoming entrances to the decorative, spherical elements adorning their exteriors. Unlike conventional monolithic sculptures, Emines creations feature an array of galleries, tunnels, corridors, and balconies, offering insects and small wildlife a safe and dynamic space to inhabit.Designed for outdoor spaces, these ceramic hotels support multiple cycles of insect and wildlife activity, even accommodating species through metamorphosis and seasonal changes. The porous and textural quality of the clay enhances their suitability as natural shelters, allowing them to seamlessly blend into ecosystems. Emine has successfully installed two of these works: Utopies Entomologiques I in 2023 and Utopies Entomologiques II in 2024. Both installations highlight the durability and adaptability of WASPs 3D printing technology, particularly with the use of WASP 40100 LDM and Delta WASP 2040 Clay.Beyond their ecological function, Emines sculptures explore baroque and biomorphic aesthetics, invoking a sense of organic grandeur. Their flowing, intricate forms recall elements of utopian architecture, transforming them into both artistic and functional entities. Installed in the palm grove of Parc Maison Blanche in Marseille, these ceramic nests are designed to be either freestanding or suspended from trees, allowing diverse interactions between the sculptures and their environment. Over time, these pieces have attracted a variety of insects and small wildlife, validating their effectiveness as alternative habitats.The post Artist 3D-Prints Ceramic Homes For Insects In The Forest Inspired By Natural Habitats first appeared on Yanko Design.

Switch 2 is agonisingly close to release at the Nintendo Direct event which will be held on April 2, 2025, at 9 AM Eastern and 6 AM Pacific. The company teased the highly anticipated handheld console in January, and many speculations have ignited the upcoming release since then. At that time Mario Kart 9 was shown off being played using revamped Joy-Cons. The accessory was also used as a mouse, sliding on a flat surface, which is interesting.The upcoming event thatll now officially reveal more technical details of the home console cum hybrid handheld thats bigger than the predecessor. We eagerly await the sequel for a clearer picture of the C Button functionality, USB-C ports, and the Joy-Con being used as a mouse input. It is also expected that the price and availability of the Steam Deck killer will be announced at the upcoming event. While a deleted Reddit account had a post revealing the launch date for Nintendo Switch 2 to be May 22, well look at whats just ahead of us.Designer: NintendoKeeping our focus on the Joy-Cons that were briefly shown to have a mouse-like input, theres more on this development. A patent filed in August 2023 by Nintendo was published yesterday, giving more details about what the controller can do. There are multiple use case scenarios for this input device, one of them being the mouse functionality along with the associated control schemes. We have to keep in mind though, theres no mention of Switch 2 anywhere in the patent description, and the assumption is purely based on the factual probabilities.The renders of this patent clearly show a Joy-Con-like device being used as a mouse. The gadget has a front surface, a first slide surface, directional inputs, an upper surface button, and a sensor for mouse operation. In one of the rendered diagrams, the controller is held horizontally with the thumb of the player on the control stick and the SR and SL buttons facing downwards. By reasonable logic, this means the optical sensor will be downwards, so that the device input can be registered in a mouse-like orientation. It looks like the right side of the controller can be placed on a flat surface for mouse-like functionality. In this orientation, the controller can be docked and charged by the look of things.This mystery device will have a wrist strap attachment slot with a mention of the magnet word 355 times indicating the attachment mechanism to be a more convenient magnetically attaching mechanism. We can also not rule out the possibility of Joy-Cons attaching to the Switch 2 magnetically too. Given the rumors that have surrounded the Switch 2 and the Joy-Cons lately, these seem like the missing pieces in the puzzle of what mouse-like controller we have in hiding when the console is finally in our possession.The post Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse functionality reiterated by a published Nintendo patent first appeared on Yanko Design.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have seen significant progress in recent years, offering communication solutions for individuals with speech or motor impairments. However, most effective BCIs rely on invasive methods, such as implanted electrodes, which pose medical risks including infection and long-term maintenance issues. Non-invasive alternatives, particularly those based on electroencephalography (EEG), have been explored, but they suffer from low accuracy due to poor signal resolution. A key challenge in this field is improving the reliability of non-invasive methods for practical use. Meta AIs research into Brain2Qwerty presents a step toward addressing this challenge.Meta AI introduces Brain2Qwerty, a neural network designed to decode sentences from brain activity recorded using EEG or magnetoencephalography (MEG). Participants in the study typed memorized sentences on a QWERTY keyboard while their brain activity was recorded. Unlike previous approaches that required users to focus on external stimuli or imagined movements, Brain2Qwerty leverages natural motor processes associated with typing, offering a potentially more intuitive way to interpret brain activity.Model Architecture and Its Potential BenefitsBrain2Qwerty is a three-stage neural network designed to process brain signals and infer typed text. The architecture consists of:Convolutional Module: Extracts temporal and spatial features from EEG/MEG signals.Transformer Module: Processes sequences to refine representations and improve contextual understanding.Language Model Module: A pretrained character-level language model corrects and refines predictions.By integrating these three components, Brain2Qwerty achieves better accuracy than previous models, improving decoding performance and reducing errors in brain-to-text translation.Evaluating Performance and Key FindingsThe study measured Brain2Qwertys effectiveness using Character Error Rate (CER):EEG-based decoding resulted in a 67% CER, indicating a high error rate.MEG-based decoding performed significantly better with a 32% CER.The most accurate participants achieved 19% CER, demonstrating the models potential under optimal conditions.These results highlight the limitations of EEG for accurate text decoding while showing MEGs potential for non-invasive brain-to-text applications. The study also found that Brain2Qwerty could correct typographical errors made by participants, suggesting that it captures both motor and cognitive patterns associated with typing.Considerations and Future DirectionsBrain2Qwerty represents progress in non-invasive BCIs, yet several challenges remain:Real-time implementation: The model currently processes complete sentences rather than individual keystrokes in real time.Accessibility of MEG technology: While MEG outperforms EEG, it requires specialized equipment that is not yet portable or widely available.Applicability to individuals with impairments: The study was conducted with healthy participants. Further research is needed to determine how well it generalizes to those with motor or speech disorders.Check outthePaper.All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitterand join ourTelegram ChannelandLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our75k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqWebsite| + postsBioAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences.Asif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Kyutai Releases Hibiki: A 2.7B Real-Time Speech-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Translation with Near-Human Quality and Voice TransferAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Fine-Tuning of Llama-2 7B Chat for Python Code Generation: Using QLoRA, SFTTrainer, and Gradient Checkpointing on the Alpaca-14k DatasetAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/IBM AI Releases Granite-Vision-3.1-2B: A Small Vision Language Model with Super Impressive Performance on Various TasksAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Weaviate Researchers Introduce Function Calling for LLMs: Eliminating SQL Dependency to Improve Database Querying Accuracy and Efficiency [Recommended] Join Our Telegram Channel

Warning: spoilers for Unforgotten series six episode one.Every series, ITV crime drama Unforgotten welcomes a new guest cast around whom that years investigation revolves. By the time the credits roll on the finale, series regulars DI Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and DCI James (Sinad Keenan, who took over from Nicola Walkers DCI Stuart in series five) have uncovered exactly what role each played in that series murder, and then we never see any of them again until now.The final scene of Unforgotten series six, episode one featured the surprise return of a guest character from series four. Disgraced police detective DCI Ramjeet Sidhu, played by Phaldut Sharma (EastEnders, Hanna, Sherwood) was seen lying on his bed in a prison cell at HM Ashbourne. As Sunny explained to Jess, before Sidhu was locked up on multiple accounts of corruption in 2022, hed been the officer in charge of an investigation into the disappearance of Gerard Cooper, the man whose body parts have just surfaced in a London marsh.Despite the absence of a body, Sidhu had signed off on that investigations conclusion that Cooper had taken his own life by jumping into the Thames. Judging by the fact that the most likely cause of Coopers death was a stab wound to his femoral artery, and that his body was found sawn up, wrapped in plastic and thrown into marshland, this was clearly no suicide.The question now is: was Sidhus investigation merely bad police work, or was it another example of his corruption? (Incidentally, Sidhu worked in Vice, not Missing Persons, so disappearances wouldnt usually have come under his remit.)Why is DCI Sidhu in Prison?In series four, Sunny and Cassies investigation found evidence that Vice copper Sidhu was guilty of taking bribes to facilitate drug-smuggling. He and a businessman friend with whom hed been part of a conspiracy to cover up a murder decades earlier, had run a cocaine-import side line in the early 2000s that helped Sidhu sustain his flash lifestyle. When they got the team back together and carried out a one-off drug smuggling op in 2022, they were discovered.The corruption charges werent the only thing on Sidhus rap sheet; he was also charged with preventing a lawful burial in the case of the series four murder (see below), and had also had complaints brought against him for the use of excessive force against a member of the public and a fellow officer, and in series four, was also facing an investigation for the sexual harassment of a police officer. As one former colleague said of Sidhu hed either go right to the top or end up in prison. Thanks to Sunny, it was the latter.What Role Did Sidhu Play in the Series 4 Murder?In March 1990, a young Sidhu and four other probationers (police officers-in-training) were driving home from celebrating their passing out ceremony, when they spotted a small-time drug dealer who had sexually assaulted one of them in a pub weeks earlier, and who had beat Sidhu savagely when hed intervened on the victims behalf. Drunkenly, Sidhu and Dean (Andy Nyman) chased the man and, unseen by Sidhu, Dean killed him using a fountain pen. Sidhu arrived on the scene and unsuccessfully tried to revive the man with CPR.The five probationers decided to cover up the murder and dispose of the body. Only two of them stayed in the police service, and when the body was discovered and investigated by Sunny and Cassie 30 years later, they all tried to suppress the truth. Sidhu said he only went along with the cover-up because he feared that the other four probationers who were all white would conspire to blame the murder on him due to racism.Sidhus Wife and ChildSidhus storyline in series four didnt just involve the murder conspiracy, but also his second wifes pregnancy. At risk of having a baby with Downs Syndrome, he and his wife struggled with the decision of whether or not to continue with the pregnancy. Sidhu first of all wanted to keep the baby, but reconsidered when he realised his criminal activities could be discovered and his wife would be left alone to cope if he were sent to prison.While Sidhu was being booked on corruption charges in the final episode of the series, we were shown his wife buying a Babygro, so she must have decided to continue her pregnancy. In the series six scene of Sidhu in prison, her photograph and that of a baby are seen on the wall by his bed.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Revenge on Sunny?Perhaps its just set dressing, but the book Sidhu is reading in his series six appearance is M.J. Arlidges Eye for an Eye, a novel about criminals living under witness protection having their identities exposed by a vigilante. Is that title a clue that hes also out for revenge, perhaps against the officer who charged him Sunny? Sidhu had a hostile attitude towards Sunny even before the charges were brought against him, due to their differing approaches to being British South-Asian police officers. Sidhu was angry, fought violently back against racist aggression, and was a member of the NBPA (National Black Police Association), while Sunny was not a member and refused Sidhus pally shared-heritage-based advances.Unforgotten series six airs on Sundays at 9pm on ITV1 and all episodes are streaming now on ITVX.

Trump Makes Bold Super Bowl LIX PredictionSPOILER ALERTFox News President Donald Trump divulged which team he thought would win the Super Bowl during a conversation with Fox Newss Bret Baier on Sunday. Baier asked Trump about changes his administration has made since his inauguration, then asked which team he favored to win between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Trump grudgingly predicted that the Chiefs would win, citing Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. I hate to do it, Trump said. When a quarterback wins as much as hes won, I have to go within the city. I have to go with Kansas City. At the same time, Philadelphia is just fantastic. Trump also heaped praise on the quarterbacks wife, Brittany Mahomes: Shes a Trump fanshes a MAGA fan. So I happen to love her. 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In BriefPosted:2:08 PM PST February 9, 2025Image Credits:VCG / Getty ImagesDeepSeeks R1 reportedly more vulnerable to jailbreaking than other AI modelsThe latest model from DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company thats shaken up Silicon Valley and Wall Street, can be manipulated to produce harmful content such as plans for a bioweapon attack and a campaign to promote self-harm among teens, according to The Wall Street Journal.Sam Rubin, senior vice president at Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence and incident response division Unit 42, told the Journal that DeepSeek is more vulnerable to jailbreaking [i.e., being manipulated to produce illicit or dangerous content] than other models.The Journal also tested DeepSeeks R1 model itself. Although there appeared to be basic safeguards, Journal said it successfully convinced DeepSeek to design a social media campaign that, in the chatbots words, preys on teens desire for belonging, weaponizing emotional vulnerability through algorithmic amplification.The chatbot was also reportedly convinced to provide instructions for a bioweapon attack, to write a pro-Hitler manifesto, and to write a phishing email with malware code. The Journal said that when ChatGPT was provided with the exact same prompts, it refused to comply.It was previously reported that the DeepSeek app avoids topics such as Tianamen Square or Taiwanese autonomy. And Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said recently that DeepSeek performed the worst on a bioweapons safety test.Topics

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Masdar Chairman Sultan Al Jaber discusses solar-plus-storage battery projects in the UAE. This is Al ... [+] Dhafra Solar PV project built in 2023.MasdarMasdar wants to discredit the critics of wind and solar energythe ones who say they only work part-time and are overpriced. The clean energy company is building the largest solar-plus battery project worldwide, a plant that will run 24 hours a day at cost-competitive rates.When this plant is operational in 2027, it will be the largest renewable energy facility in the worldnearly three times the size of the next biggest battery installation. The Middle East is an excellent location to establish such a plant, given the abundance of sunshine and the progressive nature of Masdar, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and is leading the global clean energy transition.We only invest in commercially viable projects that yield reasonable returns, says Mazin Khan, chief financial officer of Masdar, during our conversation in Abu Dhabi. Depending on the price of natural gas, it may be less expensive than other baseload fuels. When we undertake a large-scale project, we leave no stone unturned, whether technical or financial. We ensure the goal is achievable," and advanced batteries elevate this into the baseload category.This will be a 5.2-gigawatt solar photovoltaic plant incorporating 19 gigawatt-hours of battery storage. It will provide 1 gigawatt of baseload power, functioning day and night. It will displace 5.7 million tons of CO2 annuallyequivalent to planting 100 million trees and covering 90 square kilometers, roughly the size of Copenhagen. The estimated cost is $6 billion, comparable to the Panama Canals expansion between 2007 and 2016.This type of project could be implemented in other locations. However, its effectiveness relies on multiple factors, including the modernity of the grid, access to technology, and the availability of wind and solar resources. Battery prices, particularly lithium-ion, have fallen significantly, making energy storage more affordable. Importantly, countries can depend on local energy resources and reduce their reliance on imports. Major companies such as Tesla, Fluency, and BYD are investing in large-scale battery storage.MORE FOR YOUDeclining Technology PricesUAE solar pv projectMasdarWhile battery costs may be falling, they are still high. Consequently, the technology will be out of reach for some developing countries. Additionally, many utilities are hesitant to invest due to the lack of regulatory incentiveseven though their grids are outdated.Nevertheless, market fundamentals favor the entry of solar-plus-storage projects. The growth of artificial intelligence and the emerging worlds economic spurt are significant factors. Masdar Chairman Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed an audience and said the entrance of AI means electricity growth will shoot up by 250% by 2050, necessitating newer and cleaner energy ideas.For decades, the biggest barrier facing renewable energy has been intermittency, Al Jaber said. It has been the moonshot challenge of our time. How can we power a world that never sleeps with energy sources that do? How can we transform renewable resources into reliable power? Battery storage is the fastest-growing energy technology in the world today. A record 100 gigawatts of storage will be added to the grid this year a tiny fraction of the overall power demand.Masdar has a proven track record. It developed Al Dhafra, a major project in 2023 that supplies 2 gigawatts to the plants off-taker, Emirates Water and Electricity Company. The UAE is home to multiple solar plants, including one of the worlds largest: Noor Abu Dhabi, generating over 1,100 megawattsa facility of 3.2 million solar panels connecting to the grid. Built in 2019 for $870 million, it can provide electricity to 90,000 people.The UAE aims to produce half of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2050, which will help reduce its carbon footprint by 70%.Masdar also developed the Desert Harvest 1 and Desert Harvest 2 solar-plus-battery projects in Southern California in 2020. Together, they feature more than 500,000 solar panels and can power 77,000 homes.As of the end of 2024, Masdars renewable energy portfolio has grown to over 51 gigawatts, including projects that are under construction, in the pipeline, or operational. This marks a 150% increase from 20 gigawatts in 2022. The total investment in 2024 amounted to $8 billion in equity and over $4.5 billion in project financing across nine countries, underscoring Masdars commitment to renewable energy and its aim to reach 100 gigawatts by 2030. Its total investment was reportedly $30 billion, distributed across 40 countries.Perfect Recipe For SuccessMasdar and solar-plus-battery projects. MasdarMasdar explained that it succeeds due to supportive government policies, a commitment to decarbonization, and declining technology costs. If the United States government withdraws from global pacts, it will create more opportunities for other countries and companies.We are leading in renewable energy globally," Masdars Chief Operating Officer Abdulaziz Alobaidli told me. We are eager to export the concept of solar-plus-battery storage. Every market has its own circumstances: There must be ample sunshine, demand, and capacity on the grid to support such a project. It is financially viable and meets all the criteria for carbon finance.Masdars CFO Mazin Khan adds, The Middle East is where innovation and renewables start. Once something is proven here, it can be replicated. We have the perfect recipe for success.Indeed, if an oil-driven country can transition to renewable energy, others can follow suit. Norway and Scotland, for example, generate nearly all their electricity from green energy sources: hydro and wind, respectively. Economic factors and future generations compel this shift to cleaner energy. Numerous studies have found that rising temperatures result in adverse weather patterns that undermine national wealth.Masdar typifies the UAEs commitment to clean energy and decarbonization. Hats off to them for helping bring the world into the 21st Century. Their investments are strategica risk that will yield financial returns, create jobs, and enhance living conditions across the planet.

Over the past few years, Netflix has built a healthy collection of both original action movies and hits from other studios, and our list of the best action movies on Netflix is continually updated with great new options. The library can be tough to navigate since theres just so much action to choose from, which is why we curate this list every month.February is a smaller update than last month when Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was a headliner, but you still get two new classics:Rambo andTrain to Busan. Read on for the complete list of the best action movies on Netflix.Recommended VideosWeve also curated guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best action movies on Amazon Prime, the best action movies on Disney+, and the best action movies on Hulu if youre looking for additional recommendations.Recently added to NetflixRambor2008Train to Busanr2016RelatedRebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)31%pg-13134mGenreScience Fiction, Drama, ActionStarsSofia Boutella, Michiel Huisman, Ed SkreinDirected byZack SnyderWatch on NetflixNetflix is the exclusive home for Zack Snyders action-packed sci-fi war epic Rebel Moon. After mysterious warrior Kora (Sofia Boutella) crash lands on a foreign planet, she makes a quiet life among the peaceful farmers. But when the tyrannical Regent Balisarius (Fra Free) discovers the farmers have unwittingly supplied insurgents hunted by the Motherworld, they become the target of imperial wrath. Now, Kora must take up arms and lead her newfound people into a rebellion they didnt ask for. Part two of Rebel Moon is now available on Netflix, too.Editors RecommendationsMovie images and data from:Topics Nick PerryNick Perry is a freelance writer who bounced from Hollywood to Silicon Beach to pajama pants. His work has been featured on Digital Trends, Good Morning America, Entrepreneur, Mashable, and more media outlets. Blair MarnellBlair Marnell has been an entertainment journalist for over 15 years. His bylines have appeared in Wizard Magazine, Geek Monthly, SYFY Wire, Superhero Hype, Collider, DC Universe, and the official sites for Star Trek and Marvel. He also lends his pop culture expertise to Digital Trends on a variety of TV, movie, and streaming features. Michael BizzacoAV ContributorMichael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home for the better part of 15 years. He even knows a thing or two about how to fix this stuff when it starts misbehaving (because no tech is perfect!).Mike has been writing for Digital Trends and several other publications since 2020. Fortunately, hes still able to write after he got his index finger stuck in a vending machine at the Ramada Inn the summer before fourth grade! From hands-on reviews to best-of roundups, Mike does his best to share his expertise in a friendly and informative way with all readers, and loves staying on top of the latest AV and smart home trends.When hes not thanking his father for dislodging his finger from that vile vending machine in New Jersey, Mike enjoys playing guitar, reading, and indulging in horror films with his girlfriend. Whether it's a dating game, a cooking show, or a survivalist competition, Netflix has some fantastic reality TV. These shows fall into that guilty pleasure category where you deny watching them or binge-watch and share your thoughts with friends. There are shows with new, weekly episodes, while some can be binge-watched at your leisure. With some that aren't competition-based, you can even pick and choose standalone episodes that are best suited to your interests.The best reality shows streaming on Netflix right now run the gamut. From a new season (yes, another one!) of the hit dating show Love is Blindto intense shows like Zombieverse, there really is something for everyone. Maybe take a chance on something that's outside of your comfort zone. You might be surprised!Need more recommendations? Then check out thebest new shows to stream this week, as well as thebest shows on Netflix,best shows on Hulu,best shows on Amazon Prime Video, thebest shows on Max, andbest shows on Disney+. Read more Given its track record during awards season and the chatter of fans who love TV (not to mention movies), Apple TV+ is one of the best streaming services. From mind-bending shows like Severance,which is currently streaming its second season, to enlightening ones likeTed LassoandShrinking,and thrilling ones like Silo,Apple seemingly hits it out of the park every time.But there are certain shows that rank among the best Apple has to offer. Here you'll find the best shows on Apple TV+ right now, including all Apple TV+ originals that are new releases, have multiple seasons, or have already concluded their runs. Have a look, read the summaries, and decide which one fits your interests. There are some high-profile shows you have probably heard about and other hidden gems worth checking out.Need more recommendations? Then check out thebest new shows to stream this week, as well as thebest shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, thebest shows on Max, andbest shows on Disney+. Read more Hulu offers tons of great content, and among its diverse selection is a series of originals. These include shows exclusive to Hulu as well as ones offered in partnership with FX, Disney+, and ABC, and even foreign language shows that are considered Hulu originals within the U.S. You'll find top, award-winning shows like Shgun, The Bear,andOnly Murders in the Buildingon Hulu, as well as enticing new series like Interior Chinatownavailable through the streamer.If you're looking for an idea of what to watch next, we're here to help. This list of the best Hulu original series right now includes a mix of genres and options. You're bound to find something worth watching, including shows you might not even have heard of yet. Read more