Barrelhand, a Californian startup, has developed the Monolith, a space-ready watch designed to withstand extreme conditions and challenge Omega's legacy in space horology. Made with aerospace-grade materials, capable of operating in temperatures from -184°F to 248°F, and suitable for both intra- and extra-vehicular activities, the Monolith aims to set new standards in space watch technology.
Barrelhand, a Californian startup, is developing the Monolith, a purpose-built mechanical watch for space exploration that addresses the limitations of traditional space watches like Omega's Speedmaster, using advanced materials, 3D printing, and innovative design to withstand extreme conditions and potentially be used in future space missions.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department removed a mysterious monolith from a mountain range north of the city due to public safety and environmental concerns. The reflective, three-sided structure, made of sheet metal and concrete, was transported to an undisclosed location. This monolith is one of many that have appeared globally since 2020, sparking speculation about their origins, with theories ranging from artists to pranksters.
A mysterious shiny monolith discovered in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been removed by authorities due to its illegal installation on federal land and public safety concerns. The origin of the 6-foot-4 structure remains unknown, echoing similar unexplained monolith appearances worldwide since 2020.
Gameplay footage of a cancelled Batman game, codenamed Apollo, that later evolved into Shadow of Mordor has surfaced online, showcasing elements such as stealth mechanics and the Batmobile. The project was scrapped due to concerns about having two Batman gaming franchises, leading to its transformation into the Lord of the Rings project. Monolith, the developer behind this cancelled game, is currently working on a Wonder Woman game with support from Gotham Knights studio WB Games Montreal.
A 10-foot-tall steel monolith resembling a UFO has appeared on a hill in Wales, sparking mystery and speculation among locals. The object, described as triangular and stainless steel, was discovered by residents who were taken aback by its sudden appearance. This isn't the first time such monoliths have emerged, with similar occurrences in the U.K. and other parts of the world, drawing comparisons to the monolith in "2001: A Space Odyssey."
Monolith's upcoming Wonder Woman game may be using the "Games as a Service" model, which has received mixed reactions from fans. Some argue that a single-player game would be more suitable for a character like Wonder Woman, while others express concerns about the potential for repetitive gameplay and the negative reception of similar games like Avengers. However, Monolith has denied these rumors and stated that the game will be a single-player experience. Fans are hopeful for a great Wonder Woman game and express a desire for more superhero games, particularly featuring characters like Superman.
An Amazon Prime Video team's case study has suggested that moving from a microservices architecture to a monolith can reduce infrastructure costs by over 90%. The team initially created a solution with distributed components orchestrated by AWS Step Functions, but it turned out to be a bottleneck. The team then packed all the components into a single process, eliminating the need for S3. The solution now runs on EC2 and ECS, with a lightweight orchestration layer to distribute customer requests. The paper is a refreshingly honest look at how to reduce cost with a simplified architecture, as well as a case study in willingness to change track.
