Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in surprising executive shakeup
Over the weekend, Disney announced Iger's return as CEO effective immediately. Iger, who is replacing Chapek, will help develop a strategy for renewed growth and work with the Board to forge a successor to take over at the end of his planned two-year.....»»
Microsoft ties executive pay to security following multiple failures and breaches
Microsoft has been criticized for "preventable" failures and poor communication. Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) It's been a bad couple of years for Microsoft's security and privacy efforts. Miscon.....»»
Rising mercury levels may contribute to declining Steller sea lion populations
A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and other institutions has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species......»»
Rivian taps Volvo executive as COO ahead of new-model launch
Rivian Automotive Inc. hired Javier Varela as its new chief operations officer to help the electric-vehicle maker scale output as it prepares to roll out a lower-cost model geared for the mass market......»»
7 surprising takeaways from the Beijing auto show
The Chinese market is rapidly evolving, but it's not clear what it will end up looking like......»»
Beats Solo Buds, surprising iPad Pro specs, and iOS 18 rumors
Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what hap.....»»
Detroit auto show producer names successor to Rod Alberts
Sam Klemet, CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, was named co-executive director......»»
Detroit auto show producer names successor to DADA Executive Director Rod Alberts
Sam Klemet, CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, was named co-executive director......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in May 2024
The Disney+' May 2024 lineup includes Tales of the Empire, The Beatles: Let It Be, Doctor Who, and the season finales of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and X-Men '97......»»
Margot Robbie may star in Rob Liefeld’s Avengelyne comic book movie
Barbie's Margot Robbie is executive producing and may star in a film adaptation based on Rob Liefeld's Avengelyne comic book......»»
Theoretical biologists test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity
Imagine a small village where every action someone takes, good or bad, is quietly followed by ever-attentive, nosy neighbors. An individual's reputation is built through these actions and observations, which determines how others will treat them. The.....»»
Isotopic evidence reveals surprising dietary practices of ancient hunter-gatherers
It has long been thought that meat played an important role in the diet of hunter-gatherers before the Neolithic transition. However, due to the scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Paleolithic sites, little information exists about the diet.....»»
Tradition with a Twist at Maker Faire Kyoto
Maker Faire Kyoto returns on April 27 + 28, 2024 with a curated look at Japan's always interesting and eclectic maker community. The post Tradition with a Twist at Maker Faire Kyoto appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
10 best TV shows of 2024 so far, ranked
We're sharing our picks for the 10 best TV shows of 2024 so far, with a few dark horse choices like a great crime drama on HBO and a Disney+ animated series......»»
MCU star Jeremy Renner returns in first trailer for Mayor of Kingstown season 3
In his comeback from life-threatening injuries, Jeremy Renner gets back in the saddle as Mayor of Kingstown debuts its season 3 trailer......»»
TESS finds its first rogue planet
Well over 5,000 planets have been found orbiting other star systems. One of the satellites hunting for them is TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. Astronomers using TESS think they are made a rather surprising discovery; their first free.....»»
Lithia Q1 net income down 28% as "normalization" returns to profit per vehicle
Lithia Motors said it sold 188,119 new and used vehicles, with gross profit per vehicle dropping 22% to $4,346 in the first quarter......»»
Most bees don"t die after stinging—and other surprising bee facts
Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it's not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, that's not actually the case......»»
Researchers uncover "parallel universe" in tomato genetics
In a paper appearing in Science Advances, Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as "tomato tar.".....»»
Microsoft’s Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models
Microsoft’s 3.8B parameter Phi-3 may rival GPT-3.5, signaling a new era of “small language models." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a new, freely available lightweight AI language model.....»»
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan talks with guests during an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 03, 2024 (credit.....»»