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Inside the making of National Geographic's A Real Bug's Life docuseries
Pixar's 1998 animated film A Bug's Life celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and National Geographic decided to mark the occasion with a new science docuseries, A Real Bug's Life, narrated by Awkwafina. The 10 episodes capture the struggles and survival stories of various bugs in different habitats, including city streets, a farm, the rainforest, a Texas backyard, and the African savannah.
The idea for the docuseries was inspired by the possibility of a sequel to the original film. The team was able to capture stunning footage of the bugs using new technologies and skilled "bug wranglers." The camera crew utilized long tube-like probe lenses and macro lenses to capture the bug's-eye view of the world.
Microsoft Executives' Emails Hacked by Group Tied to Russian Intelligence
A group tied to Russian intelligence hackers targeted and hacked the emails of Microsoft executives. The hackers wanted to gather information about what the company knew about them. This incident was disclosed in a regulatory filing by Microsoft. The company has a history of being targeted by state-sponsored hackers, highlighting the ongoing cyber warfare threat faced by technology companies.
The Verge's favorite mobile phone gadgets
Every year, major phone manufacturers hold events to introduce and publicize their upcoming phones. However, buying a new phone is just the beginning. The staff at The Verge shared their favorite mobile phone gadgets, including phone cases, earbuds, and charging stands.
US-China chip battle catches South Korea in the crossfire
A look at SK Hynix's NAND flash memory chip plant in Dalian, China, which was acquired from Intel for $9 billion in 2020. The future of the plant is now uncertain due to US-China export rules. Recent concessions have left the future of SK Hynix and Samsung plants in China unclear. This highlights the challenges faced by South Korean chip manufacturers in the ongoing chip battle between the US and China.
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