F1’s videogame-like Las Vegas race defied critics’ complaints
After the first day of practice, many were ready to write off the event completely. Enlarge / Las Vegas' animated Sphere provided part of a spectacular backdrop for the Las Vegas street race. Luckily for F1, the racing more than.....»»
China’s BYD pauses Mexico factory plans until after U.S. election, report says
The postponement is largely because BYD would prefer to wait and see the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in early November.....»»
Runners are used to toughing it out. A warming climate can make that deadly
Carolyn Baker, clad in a neon pink top and matching sunglasses, smiled as she ran the Falmouth Road Race on the shore of Cape Cod, looking around for friends as she neared the end of a race she'd completed more than a dozen times before......»»
Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says
Findings undercut pledges of NSO Group and Intgellexa their wares won't be abused. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Critics of spyware and exploit sellers have long warned that the advanced hacking sold by commercial surve.....»»
How IndyCar"s hybrid system rollout is going
IndyCar's hybrid system, developed by Honda, Chevrolet and Ilmor, debuted in July at a race won by Pato O'Ward of Chevrolet-powered Arrow McLaren......»»
Elon Musk’s Boring Company can’t get Tesla FSD to work in tunnels
Despite "full self driving," Teslas still can't cope with one-way tunnels. Enlarge / Human driver will continue to be a job at the Boring Company Las Vegas Loop for the foreseeable future. (credit: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Gett.....»»
Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in Califo.....»»
Francis Ford Coppola calls out his critics in Megalopolis trailer
Francis Ford Coppola is doing things his way by calling out critics in the trailer for his sci-fi epic Megalopolis......»»
Do gender, ethnicity and education affect people"s ability to get jobs that fit their interests?
In a study published in Applied Psychology, researchers investigated the degree to which people can obtain jobs that fit their interests (called vocational interest fit), with the goal of identifying any differences in fit across race/ethnicity, gend.....»»
Monument Valley 3 coming later this year, but only for Netflix subscribers
Monument Valley is a popular puzzle game developed by Ustwo Games, and is widely known by iOS users. With two versions highly acclaimed by critics and players, the game is now getting another sequel called “Monument Valley 3” – but it will only.....»»
Outdated and imprecise: Why it"s time we retired the term "race relations"
There's a term that crops up whenever Aotearoa New Zealand's political debates turn to the Treaty of Waitangi and its contemporary relevance: "race relations.".....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in October
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants include Renaul.....»»
BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in Oct.
Europe's top-selling Chinese brand, SAIC's MG Motor, won't be at the Paris auto show in October and neither will Great Wall. After skipping the 2022 event, BMW, Audi and VW will return to Paris as will Ford and Kia. French participants will include R.....»»
Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32
I recently spent six days in Las Vegas attending DEF CON, BsidesLV, and Black Hat USA 2024, where I had the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the top security experts in the world. A major theme across all three conferences was the cu.....»»
Alibaba sees revenue hit by caution in cloud space
News follows previous results from this quarter suggesting that cloud dominance is still very much a three-horse race......»»
Ford shows dealers plans for 4-door, off-road Mustangs
Ford gave dealers a peek at future product plans at a meeting in Las Vegas, revealing new gasoline-powered Mustang variants, a Maverick-based van and possible low-cost EVs......»»
At Southern Nevada Water Summit, leaders share hope for Colorado River
Two years after Lake Mead hit an all-time low and concern swelled for the Colorado River's long-term sustainability, water managers and lawmakers generally see a healthier basin. But that didn't come without sacrifice in Las Vegas......»»
Athens blaze reignites questions over "fire every year"
Climate change may have played a part in the latest massive wildfire just outside Athens, but some critics blame inadequate equipment and lack of planning for what has become an annual crisis......»»
Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place......»»
White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment
White men who have personally experienced mistreatment at work, such as bullying, are more likely to realize that their organization does not always operate fairly. And that makes them more likely to recognize and report race and gender bias against.....»»
Higher police pay doesn"t mean fewer confrontations with Black Americans as it does for other racial groups
Police unions have come under fire following recent police killings of Black Americans. For the most part, the unions work to improve pay and job conditions for police. But some critics say these police union contracts cost cities too much and make i.....»»