Build-A-Bear wants to help you get laid
We knew those Build-A-Bear people had to be freaks.The mall and children's birthday party mainstay has launched a new product line with a description that frankly just sounds kind of dirty. "HeartBox" is a series of gift boxes that contain tchotchkes.....»»
First-gen AirPods Pro update brings firmware up to 6.0
Apple has released new firmware for the first-generation AirPods Pro, following after a December update to the second-gen model.AirPods ProThe update for the AirPods Pro brings the firmware up to version 6.0, build number 6A321. By contrast, the Dece.....»»
The next generation LIFE telescope could detect some intriguing biosignatures
The Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE) project is an ambitious plan to build a space telescope with four independent mirrors. The array would allow the individual mirrors to move closer or farther apart, similar to the way the Very Large Arra.....»»
League of Legends publisher Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge
Legend of Legends publisher Riot Games has laid off over 500 employees and shut down its Riot Forge label entirely......»»
"Water bear" genomes reveal the secrets of extreme survival
Tardigrades may be nature's ultimate survivors. While these tiny, nearly translucent animals are easily overlooked, they represent a diverse group that has successfully colonized freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments on every continent, in.....»»
BMW partners with Figure to use humanoid robot to build cars in U.S.
The robots will be integrated into the manufacturing processes at BMW's U.S. plant including the body shop, sheet metal and warehouse in the next 12-24 months, after being trained to perform specific tasks......»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
How to build your own custom GPT with ChatGPT
Building your own custom GPT is a great way to make a chatbot that works exactly how you want it to and knows what you need it to. Here's how to make one......»»
Study finds bigfoot sightings correlate with black bear populations
The big conclusion: "If bigfoot is there, it could be a bear." Enlarge / Black bears will frequently stand on their hind legs, which may increase their misidentification. (credit: Wirestock) The idea that North America.....»»
Hiring globally mobile, highly specialized workers after their firm"s failure can be a strategic move
Research published in the Global Strategy Journal identifies globally mobile workers with highly specialized skills as a strategic hiring strategy, due to the workers' legitimacy and mobility after being laid off by a failure of their former employer.....»»
Fiat taking page from Nike to build buzz with surprise releases
Fiat's new North American leader, Aamir Ahmed, plans to launch different versions of the brand's upcoming 500e EV the same way shoe companies hype up their products......»»
Q&A: Small solar sails could be the next "giant leap" for interplanetary space exploration
Nearly 70 years after the launch of the first satellite, we still have more questions than answers about space. But a team of Berkeley researchers is on a mission to change this with a proposal to build a fleet of low-cost, autonomous spacecraft, eac.....»»
Amazon plans to charge for Alexa in June—unless internal conflict delays revamp
Report claims Amazon is struggling to build a subscription version of Alexa. Enlarge / Amazon demoed future generative AI capabilties for Alexa in September. (credit: Getty) “If this fails to get revenue, Alexa is in.....»»
Flood risks rise as federal wetlands protections disappear: SC needs help, senators told
South Carolina's landscape is pockmarked with wetlands that have historically gotten in the way of developers seeking to build shopping malls, hotels and housing communities......»»
Swimlane enhances Turbine platform to alleviate the pressure on SecOps teams
Swimlane announced its new Turbine innovations, Canvas and Hero AI. This transformative combination empowers security teams to build automation in seconds with limitless integration possibilities, leading to dramatic time and resource savings. SecOps.....»»
Samsung launches flagship titanium iPhone competitor, teases fitness tracking ring
Samsung held its Unpacked event today to announce its latest and greatest Galaxy smartphones including the flagship new S24 Ultra sporting a titanium build like the iPhone 15 Pro. Along with the new phones, Samsung also had a surprise up its sleeve a.....»»
Molecular sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy, study finds
Tardigrades—hardy, microscopic animals commonly known as "water bears"—use a molecular sensor that detects harmful conditions in their environment, telling them when to go dormant and when to resume normal life. A team led by Derrick R. J. Kollin.....»»
Release candidate of macOS Sonoma 14.3 is now available for developer testing
Apple has brought out its fourth developer beta for macOS Sonoma 14.3, expected to be the release candidate, with testers able to download it now.macOS SonomaDevelopers taking part in the beta test program can pick up the newest build through the App.....»»
Apple issues release candidate beta of tvOS 17.3
Developers can now acquire the fourth beta of tvOS 17.3 to test out on the Apple TV.Developers taking part in the test program can access the latest build by visiting the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Apple TV set-top boxes that are alre.....»»
Scientists build mass-producible miniature quantum memory element
Researchers at the University of Basel have built a quantum memory element based on atoms in a tiny glass cell. In the future, such quantum memories could be mass-produced on a wafer......»»
Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monit.....»»