"The only things I miss are flirting, dancing and cuddling" says Li Edelkoort on the anniversary of the pandemic
Two days before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic last year, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort predicted it would lead to a quarantine of consumption in an interview with Dezeen. In the third part of our series marking the anniversary of the pandemic, she.....»»
Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?
The field of accounting is facing a labor crisis. From the high rates of baby boomer CPAs that are retiring to the 4% decline in the number of college graduates earning a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting since the pandemic, accounting is s.....»»
Taylor Swift"s Eras Tour has already smashed a box office record
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film has become the most successful concert film in U.S. box office history. Cinemas have become mini stadiums over the weekend, with the release of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film. Fans have been dancing in their.....»»
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" invites fans to dance, sing, and flip in movie theater aisles
Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' concert movie brought Swifties to the theatres, as several viral videos of fans singing, dancing, and flipping take over our timelines — including one of Taylor Lautner. Welcome to the world post-Taylor Swift: T.....»»
"All hands on deck." How Israel"s vital tech sector is navigating the war
Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just.....»»
5 years ago, Mike Flanagan made Netflix’s scariest show ever
In honor of its five-year anniversary this week, here's why Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House still holds the title for Netflix's scariest show......»»
When Will Apple Release the Apple Watch X?
When Will Apple Release the Apple Watch X? is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s reportedly working on a new Apple Watch X to celebrate the Apple Watch’s 10th anniversary. The device should bring major changes with it and.....»»
It’s not just you: Researchers say Zoom really does make you feel worse about yourself
Researchers are studying the ‘Zoom effect’—a possible link between video chatting and appearance dissatisfaction. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many peo.....»»
The 10 best movies of 1973, ranked
It's time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the films of 1973 by ranking the 10 best movies from that year......»»
Research shows COVID-19 pandemic substantially changed commuting patterns, access to jobs
Patterns of movement in cities, especially office job commutes, were substantially changed in 2021 by telework, economic change and other responses to COVID-19, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minneso.....»»
Skeletal remains debunk myth surrounding 1918 flu pandemic
Look back at the chronicle of global pandemics, and the flu pandemic of 1918 stands out as an anomaly for one reason: According to the history books, it struck healthy adults in their prime just as often, if not more so, than the weak or sickly......»»
Pandemic posed vocabulary challenges for preschoolers, study reveals
When it came to learning language, money mattered for pandemic preschoolers, according to a new study out of U of T Mississauga's Child Language and Speech Studies (CLASS) Lab......»»
Pandemic found to have boosted gardening, hunting in New York State
A survey of New York state residents found that nearly half of respondents increased the amount of time they spent on wild and backyard food in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic—confirming anecdotes about increases in activities such as sou.....»»
Shift Happens is a beautifully designed history of how keyboards got this way
Marcin Wichary on his long quest to capture everything that shaped modern type. Enlarge / Marcin Wichary's photos of an Olivetti Praxis 48 electric typewriter. (credit: Marcin Wichary) It's the 150th anniversary of the Q.....»»
Mismatch between expected and actual nutritional value is key driver behind negative reviews of online grocery sites
Online grocery shopping has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales from online food retail in the United States are projected to grow from 9.5% of total food commerce in 2020 to 20.5% in 2026. Given this, consumer reviews of grocery p.....»»
Meta pays big bucks to end office lease that still had 18 years left
The move is a sign of the times, with tech giants and other large companies responding to the popularity of remote working since the pandemic......»»
Meta announces AI chatbots with "personality"
At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans......»»
Cuphead is getting a free Xbox and Windows exclusive anniversary update
If you own Cuphead on Xbox or Windows, you're getting a free anniversary update this week filled with behind-the-scenes videos and art......»»
Sick leave in UK hits 15-year high: Study
Sick leave in the UK has hit its highest rate in 15 years and is well above pre-pandemic levels, a study showed Tuesday......»»
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work......»»
MITRE ATT&CK project leader on why the framework remains vital for cybersecurity pros
MITRE ATT&CK, a common language for cybersecurity professionals to communicate with each other and better understand real-world adversary behaviors, celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall. In this Help Net Security interview, project leader Adam P.....»»