I am working on speeding up #Elite on the #Acorn #Electron. It's going well. On the left is the original; on the right is my enhanced version. It's all down to sideways RAM and backporting faster code from the #BBCMicro and #C64 versions. More details in thread. (1/4) #retrocomputing #retrogaming

I've managed to build the recently released source code for Elite II on the BBC Micro. It does... something! Though I have absolutely no idea what is going on. Still, here it is: Elite II from 1985. I think they're in trouble, whoever they are... #retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #elite #bbcmicro

Enhanced #Elite on the #Acorn #Electron now has proper docking computers. Good to see they're as nail-bitingly dodgy as all the other versions! Next on the list is to add 21 additional ship designs with spawning and tactic logic. That might take a while... #retrogaming #retrocomputing #bbcmicro

Latest features in enhanced #Acorn #Electron #Elite: * Proper disk access menu * Military lasers * Extended system descriptions (edible poets!) * System search * Planetary details (meridians/equators and craters) * Fast, flicker-free graphics Looking good! #retrogaming #retrocomputing #bbcmicro

I've also implemented fuel scooping, so those fuel scoops can finally be used for... well, scooping fuel, and not just cargo canisters. Don't leave home without them! (3/3)

The second speed-up is to replace the loop-based multiplication and division routines of the original with the log-based routines from the #C64 and 6502 co-pro versions. You can see the speed increase here: loop normal routines on left, log-based routines on right. (3/4)

Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! (In enhanced #Acorn #Electron #Elite, that is.) The speed isn't bad, considering the sun is probably the most screen-memory-intensive (i.e. slow) feature of #BBCMicro Elite. More clips in thread. (1/3) #retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit

This is pretty cool. It's a visualisation of the internals of The Sentinel on the #BBCMicro. This is it generating the game landscape for the first level from 256 pseudo-random numbers. Next week I'll be releasing a deep dive into exactly how this works. #retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #8bit

#Elite on the #Acorn #Electron is slow - way slower than on the #Commodore64, for example. But how does the enhanced 16K SRAM version cope? Turns out enhanced Electron Elite is faster than the #C64! Sure, it can't compare on colour or music. But... result! 🚀 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #bbcelite

Overall the speed improvements aren’t too bad. They don’t quite reach the speed of the #BBCMicro shown here, as screen memory and zero page are still accessed at 1MHz, so there's a limit to what's possible. But hopefully it’s enough to support Thargoids, suns, planetary details and more! (4/4)

Use our cities as "military training grounds" and this is "a war from within." Trump told top military leaders that they will have to mobilize soldiers on American citizens on American soil... #wakeupamerica

According to the Public Health Emergency Operations Center, the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 3,123, with 9,506 wounded.

How can we understand cities in times of conflict and uncertainty? Urban Radar explores how photographs and archives help reveal urban change, especially in the Global South. Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/seein... #UrbanStudies #GlobalSouth #AcademicResearch

Is anybody awake out there? It's time for Saturday morning cartoons, best time of the week! Today's cartoon snippet follows in a minute.

🎓 Meet Mr. Nkoma Boston, an Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate from Texila American University Zambia! 🔗 Apply now: tau.edu.zm/tau-zambia-b... become the next success story! #Texila #TexilaAmericanUniversity #MPH #PublicHealth #StudentSuccess #TexilaJourney #TexilaZambia #Zambia #LifeAtTexila

BBC Politics asked me about Liberal Democrats’ chances at the elections on the 7th of May. We’re going to be strong contenders where we’re competitive against the Conservatives, & in many parts of the country we are now the only contenders against the divisive politics of Nigel Farage & Reform.

Love NY! New York City stands firm: No kings, no tyrants, no one above the people. Join millions marching today against authoritarian overreach. Power belongs to We the People and no one messes with US! #NoKings2026

Under the leadership of our general secretary Sharon Graham, workers come first. Proud to support all striking workers ✊ #Solidarity #BirminghamBinStrike @unitesharon.bsky.social @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

Petition for more imps in drag #helluvaboss #meme

WHAT DOES THIS COMIC FEEL LIKE? “This comic feels like a very special universal book.” -Comic Book News UK Purchase your copy here! www.selfmadehero.com/books/my-dad... @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

No King No God Just flesh & blood Down here there's laws That no man's above Not one of us You're all alone When the crown comes off Stacking paper in his wallet The most prolific of conmen Who gave the convict a convent Put humanity in hospice Sold our futures for profit #Pinks #BlueCrew #NoKings👑

I spoke to students at Sciences Po on moral ambition in a driverless world. Watch full speech if you want my proposals on how we fight back for solidarity and humanity. bit.ly/4aIBdKa Part 5: And here is what we need from you👇

Trump ousted Rep. Thomas Massie for backing Epstein’s survivors instead of defending the elites connected to Epstein.

Errol Musk (father of Elon and Kimble) defends apartheid in South Africa: "We were very unsure about the future."

It’s Friday Jr, patiently waiting for tomorrow’s #Dateline. Join us!

They lined up to shake the King's hand. Then Trump jumped in front of the King and shook their hands instead. Trump is so fucking cringe.

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Opposition to large AI data centers is growing across the country & across the political spectrum. Dr. Brian Moench, President of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE), explains why Utah is part of a growing national movement demanding more responsible policies & greater accountability.

Here's her full answer, video via the Reign

BEAM streamer BrokenBone (beamstream.gg/brokenbone) used AI to create an original song inspired by the upcoming BEAM 2.0. In this video, he breaks down the motivation behind it and what the platform represents to him. Listen to the song with lyrics at inthebeam.com/beam-2-song

Trumpstein - This fish looks like he's about to commit a war crime, dismantle the U.S. forest service and sell me a commemorative coin

Equine Co-ordinator, King's High Warwick. Closes: 29/05. https://shrbrt.jobs/uvo65l. #independentschooljobs #warwickshirejobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social @gsauk.bsky.social @isaschools.bsky.social

The undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes will open the Clash in Italy against Gunther on Sunday, @joetessESPN confirmed. Stream #WWEClash this Sunday at 2 ET on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan.

Half Man | HBO Stuart Campbell Mitchell Robertson #HalfMan

Florida Man Attacks Good Samaritan And Fights Cop While Screaming For Trump To Save Him

Yes! Yes! Yes!

ABS overturned in #Marlins at #Mets (Top 3). Liam Hicks challenged the called strike. Called Strike -> Ball. HP: Will Little | Upheld 57.3% (43/75). Later: Liam Hicks walks.

"Israeli aircraft fired several missiles at a residential apartment near the Al‑Israa Tower on Omar Al‑Mukhtar Street in central Gaza City, directly across from the Gaza Municipality Park, where thousands of displaced Palestinians have erected makeshift tents."

He didn't expect me to bring that up (:

Since OCIMS began in Q1 2025, the need for a modern, connected and resilient national surveillance system has only grown. As Phase 1 go-live approaches, strong progress continues across Public Health, HPSC and Technology & Transformation. Read more bit.ly/42ztBGt

Comienza el festival de Forza Horizon 6, y es que el juego está cosechando NOTAZAS por todo lo que ofrece, pero qué tal va en Handheld PC? Pues es lo que vamos a ver hoy, dando un paseo por Tokio en las Steam Deck, ROG Ally Z1E y Legion Go 2 ❤️

Messing around with the new Boomtube heavy weapon in Star Citizen, and the thing is probably a little over powered.

It's Physician Anesthesiologists Week! Join us in celebrating the leadership and innovations of anesthesiologists who have shaped what’s possible in modern medicine—from safer surgeries and better pain management to more effective critical care. www.asahq.org/advocacy-and... #PAW26

KM10 Golden Boot Gala: Excellence on the Field, Glamour for a Night. Book now they going fast soulnightevents.com #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #KylianMbappe #AllezLesBleus #France #Football #WorldCup2026 #soulnightevents

The 3 otter pups Shrimp, Guppy, and Mackerel at Cincinnati Zoo are 2 months old now~the boys are all doing well~the zoo's update for this week 🦦🦦🦦

During Google I/O, we published our research on ERA (Empirical Research Assistance) in Nature. (1/2)

A few hours after NYT reported that the U.S. bombed an elementary school in Iran, killing many children, the White House last night posted this video mixing airstrike footage with Top Gun, Iron Man, Gladiator, Halo, Breaking Bad, Star Wars, John Wick, Superman, Transformers and Dragon Ball Z

Ate so well this weekend at Cantina Rose & Noodlebird

BREAKING: The Court of International Trade has just ruled AGAINST Trump's alternate method of reintroducing tariffs. Trump just lost again! This is great for Americans who didn't want to be taxed. A Win for us all!

1/6 Το ρεκόρ ταχύτητας στη Σελήνη κρατάει 53 χρόνια. 18 χλμ/ώρα. Apollo 17, Δεκέμβριος 1972. Και κανείς δεν το έχει σπάσει ακόμα. 🌕

Ab morgen kommen sie alle 2 bis 3 Tage zu Euch. Die Kurzgeschichten. Viel Spass. #aernschdborn #geschichten #kurzgeschichten #lesen

It's not too late to make a difference in this primary! Sign up to door-knock tomorrow (5/31) or sign up to phone-bank on your own time! Link to volunteer: www.mobilize.us/heidihallfor...

Will Most People Not Make It to Heaven? What the Bible Really Says Explore the difficult question: will most people make it to heaven? Learn what the Bible teaches about salvation, narrow and wide paths, and eternal life

Happy Tuesday 🥰🥰🥰

Un helicóptero de la Armada mexicana aterriza de emergencia segundos después de despegar en Mazatlán, estado de Sinaloa Mexican Navy helicopter crash lands seconds after takeoff in Mazatlan, state of Sinaloa

It's time to plan a #SuperMarioParty... together! With @yatogaminlz.blacksky.app taking the lead, all of #UKSGGreen26 is pitching in to Plan The Party in Super Mario Party Jamboree! Join us and make this a party to remember at twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

🔥 🎯 @ta-ylorwatson.bsky.social : “A country that can fund endless wars at the drop of a hat but debates every dime someone wants to allocate towards health care or education doesn't have a budget problem. It has a morality problem. Hope that helps.”

Multiple individuals were arrested after they allegedly engaged in street racing activities around and on the property of Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Match tonight! ⚽🥅 Come down 8:30pm for a ludicrous display at KGV: Liberate Pride FC v Haramball FC 🏆 THANK YOU to our volunteers plus main sponsors Lloyds International & sleeve sponsors Aspida Group for supporting Guernsey's most inclusive football team! 🙏 Wouldn't be here without you 🫶

Ahead of Game 1, take a closer look at New York's NBA Finals jerseys! The Finals tip off at 8:30 PM ET on ABC 🏆