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TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

The idea that we’re living inside a simulation, as popularized by “The Matrix” franchise, has piqued the interest of scientists for decades. In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom proposed in a highly ...

The true nature of our universe as been an open debate for millennia, and recently, scientists and philosophers have pondered whether it might be a hyper-realistic simulation perpetuated by some super ...

If such a simulation were possible, the simulated universe could itself give rise to life, which in turn might create its own simulation. This recursive possibility makes it seem highly unlikely that ...

The term “walking simulator” might come across as derogatory at first, but the label can be applied to some of the most atmospheric, mesmerizing titles in gaming. The best walking simulators cross ...

The PGA Tour Fall season is in full swing, which means PGA Tour simulator season can’t be far off. Less than three months, to be exact, as we learned the full TGL schedule Monday afternoon. But the ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a lot of fun, but the game isn’t cheap. If you don’t want to pay for your flight simulator, you might just want to try GeoFS instead. It’s a free flight simulator with ...

Despite having never stepped foot in a dedicated piece of racing machinery, I've covered thousands of miles of pavement across some of the most iconic race circuits around the world, all from the ...

This story was updated in December 2024 with new products and information. As crucial as your virtual driving skills may be, the right sim racing setup can make or break your experience, and little is ...

Abstract: This paper investigates strategies for optimizing electricity usage by reallocating peak demand periods. Various techniques such as dynamic pricing, Demand-Side Management (DSM) and Energy ...

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