Forcepoint promotes Ryan Windham to CEO
Forcepoint announced the promotion of Ryan Windham, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Manny Rivelo, who is retiring from his position as CEO of the company. These transitions will be effective immediate.....»»
Ranked choice, multimember districts blunts gerrymandering
New research from the College of Engineering lays out in detail why ranked-choice voting, combined with multi-member legislative districts, promotes fair representation, particularly when it comes to blunting gerrymandering—the party in power's abi.....»»
They took a stand against Amazon for their drivers. They say it cost them their businesses
Ryan Schmutzer and Tracy Bloemer, owners of businesses that deliver packages for Amazon in Portland, Oregon, hit their breaking point this spring......»»
China to stop building coal plants in developing nations
President Xi Jinping announces a necessary step to controlling global emissions. Enlarge / Coal plants at the end of the line? (credit: Ryan Pyle / Getty Images) Chinese President Xi Jinping used his speech to the United Nations General Assemb.....»»
Former Loki Developer Jerryrigs a Multiplayer Zork, Available Via Telnet
Programmer Ryan C. Gordon (also known as icculus) is a former employee at Loki Software, one of the first companies to port videogames from Microsoft Windows to Linux, according to his Wikipedia page. He's still hosting many Loki software projects at.....»»
Free Guy review: Finally, an authentic gaming film—and it’s fun, not perfect
The film's gaming focus has a few issues, but Reynolds, Comer captivate as leads. Guy (Ryan Reynolds) discovers that things inside his world look a lot different when you have special sunglasse.....»»
Leaked voting machine BIOS passwords may implicate Q-friendly county clerk
Leaked BIOS passwords led investigators to Tina Peters' office in Mesa County, Colo. Enlarge / Sensitive BIOS passwords leaked by QAnon figure Ron Watkins have been linked to a Colorado County office run by a clerk who promotes "Stop the Steal".....»»
Developers complain that Apple promotes scam apps on the App Store
Apple removed the story promoting the apps after developers pointed it out. Enlarge / The front of the iPhone 12. (credit: Samuel Axon) Developers are once again publicly highlighting instances in which Apple has failed to keep scam apps off o.....»»
HubSpot CEO moving to exec chairman role as company promotes Yamini Rangan to CEO
Boston-based CRM company HubSpot announced today that co-founder and CEO Brian Halligan would be stepping into the executive chairman role and CMO Yamini Rangan would be taking over as CEO next month (on September 7). Rangan joined the company in Jan.....»»
Indigenous fire stewardship promotes global biodiversity
The disruption of Indigenous-controlled fire use at the onset of colonization has resulted in high-severity fire activity, according to a new study by a research team at the University of Waterloo......»»
This 3D-printed soft robotic hand beat the first level of Super Mario Bros.
The hand has integrated fluidic transistors, so it only requires one pressure input. A team led by University of Maryland mechanical engineering Professor Ryan Sochol has created a soft robotic hand agile enough to manipulate a game contro.....»»
Developers of free apps seek $200 billion damages, claim Apple restrains trade
Two developers, including the maker of "Coronavirus Reporter," say Apple unfairly promotes certain free apps in the App Store, and want $200 billion in damages for themselves and other similarly-affected companies.App StoreThe long-running legal disp.....»»
Study evaluates biodiversity impacts of alternative energy strategies
Climate change mitigation efforts have led to shifts from fossil-fuel dependence to large-scale renewable energy. However, renewable energy sources require significant land and could come at a cost to ecosystems. A new study led by Ryan McManamay, Ph.....»»
Pinterest updates policy to prohibit ads promoting weight loss
Starting today, Pinterest will prohibit all advertisers from sharing ads that promote weight loss. This includes any language and imagery that encourages weight loss, promotes weight loss products, idealizes certain body types, or references the BMI.....»»
MIH announces operating model to lower entry barriers for alliance partners
MIH Consortium, a Foxconn-led open EV ecosystem that promotes collaboration in the mobility industry, has announced an operating model while extending its strategy to recognize the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and expansion in the EV mar.....»»
Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change
People who have contact with other social groups are more likely to be committed to social justice. However, an international study led by the University of Zurich has shown that for this to be the case, power relations and discrimination must be act.....»»
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the raunchy action/comedy we need right now
Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek carry film through the rough spots. Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, and Salma Hayek reunite for more madcap hijinks in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. It took a little while for Ryan Reynold.....»»
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the raunchy action/comedy we need right now
Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek carry film through the rough spots Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, and Salma Hayek reunite for more madcap hijinks in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. It took a little while for Ryan Reynolds.....»»
Review: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard amps up screwball factor for another fun ride
Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek carry film through the rough spots Ryan Reynolds, Samuel Jackson, and Salma Hayek reunite for more madcap hijinks in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. It took a little while for Ryan Reynolds.....»»
Intensive water management in California promotes "live fast, die young" cycle in floodplain forests
Woodlands along streams and rivers are an important part of California's diverse ecology. They are biodiversity hotspots, providing various ecosystem services including carbon sequestration and critical habitat for threatened and endangered species......»»
Ford’s New All-Electric F-150 Lightning Is More Than it Seems
A battery backup feature could be a big draw for electro-skeptics While driving around suburban Houston during Texas’ power crisis in February, which left millions without power for days, Ford energy services lead Ryan O’Gorma.....»»