The US Department of Energy is seeking proposals for its next-generation supercomputer, ‘Discovery’, which is expected to be 3-5 times faster than the current world’s fastest supercomputer, ‘Frontier’. The new supercomputer will be housed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and is expected to be operational by early 2028.
Elite Dangerous developer Frontier has announced the sale of ships for real money, a move that has angered veteran players. The sale will include three months of early access to the Python Mk II ship for 16,250 ARX, the game’s premium virtual currency. ARX can be purchased with real-world money, and players can also earn it in-game by playing daily or contributing to events. The move has sparked accusations of pay-to-win, as players can now buy ships that would otherwise take time to acquire in-game. Frontier has disputed these accusations, pointing to the fact that ARX can be obtained through gameplay. However, some players are insisting that any advantage, including time saved, should be considered pay-to-win.
