George Santos is now on Cameo as a "former congressional icon"
Disgraced Congressman George Santos has opened a Cameo account. It's his first post-Congress gig. If you were hoping to start the new year free of the dramatic machinations of ousted former Congressman George Santos, dream on.The Republican was.....»»
DeLorean hires ad agency to launch the brand"s first new car in 40 years
Austin, Texas-based Bakery takes a stake in the auto brand that became a cultural icon in “Back to the Future.”.....»»
This magnetically-controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ around inside your body
Researchers at George Washington University have created a first-of-its-kind magnetic pill cam that can be “driven” around inside the body. While we have seen similar … The post This magnetically-controlled pill cam can be ‘driven’ arou.....»»
Google Play Books Gets a Fancy New Logo
I don’t think I’ve opened Google Play Books in 7 or 8 years, but that streak has since ended, as I did so today to check out the new logo/icon that’s rolling out. It is very much a modernized take on the old logo that still fits the.....»»
Reddit’s new API pricing will kill off Apollo on June 30
Faced with 30 days' notice for a $1.6 million monthly bill, Apollo calls it quits. Enlarge / The Reddit iOS app icon. (credit: Getty Images | Yuriko Nakao ) If there was any doubt about Reddit's most popular third-party.....»»
Researchers develop online hate speech "shockwave" formula
A George Washington University research team has created a novel formula that demonstrates how, why, and when hate speech spreads throughout social media. The researchers put forth a first-principles dynamical theory that explores a new realm of phys.....»»
Across the Spider-Verse’s best cameo pays tribute to Miles Morales’ origins
One actor's cameo in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse means more than you think......»»
Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests
Users revolt over Reddit's API pricing as third-party apps face shutdowns. Enlarge / The Reddit iOS app icon. (credit: Getty Images | Yuriko Nakao ) Reddit is getting ready to slap third-pary apps with millions of dollar.....»»
Reddit’s API pricing results in shocking $20 million-a-year bill for Apollo
Apollo developer says pricing isn't "remotely reasonable." Enlarge / The Reddit iOS app icon. (credit: Getty Images | Yuriko Nakao ) Reddit is an enormously popular website, but the official design has always needed some.....»»
WWDC23 hashflag is live on Twitter; developers can now join Activities on Slack
We’re only a few days away from WWDC 2023, which kicks off on June 5 with a grand opening keynote. As the company prepares for the event, it has launched a new Twitter hashflag icon for when you write a new tweet with #WWDC23. more… The post WW.....»»
What Elizabeth Holmes" life in prison could look like
Once a Silicon Valley icon and paper billionaire, Elizabeth Holmes will now have to wake every morning at 6 a.m., hold a job paying as little as $0.12 an hour, and share bathing facilities at a prison camp in southern Texas......»»
Chinese smartphone brand Honor remains interested in self-designed chip
When George Zhao, CEO of Huawei-spinoff smartphone brand Honor, was asked about the Chinese mobile brand's strategy to develop its own chips at the Honor 90 launch event on May 29, he stated that he does not rule out the possibility......»»
Senate Republicans want EPA to drop plan to cut emissions, boost EVs
In a letter led by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., lawmakers said the plan will "effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks in the absence of congressional direction.".....»»
Simply the best: Tina Turner’s 5 best movies you need to watch
Music icon Tina Turner has passed away, and it's time to remember her legacy in five of her best Hollywood movies......»»
News breaks of surprise cameo as Warner Bros. drops final The Flash trailer
C'mon, Andy Muschietti, leave us some surprises. Warner Bros has dropped the final trailer for The Flash, coming to theaters on June 16, 2023. We have one last trailer for The Flash in advance of the film's release on June 16, 2023......»»
How NASA plans to melt the Moon—and build on Mars
3D-printed melted regolith may be the way to build on the Moon and Mars. Enlarge / Mars Dune Alpha is the first structure built for NASA by the Moon to Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technology team. (credit: ICON).....»»
Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio after congressional attention
Pending legislation would mandate an AM radio in all new cars. Enlarge (credit: Ford) Today is just an AM-tastic day, isn't it? Earlier this morning, we reported on industry pushback against congressional plans to mandat.....»»
R.I.P. Jim Brown: Watch these 5 movies starring the late American football star
Football icon turned actor Jim Brown has passed away, but his legacy lives on in five of his most famous movies from his time in Hollywood......»»
Botticelli"s Venus is an "influencer" and Italy is not happy
The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: turning a 15th century art icon into a 21st century "virtual influencer.".....»»
Google will retire Chrome’s HTTPS padlock icon because no one knows what it means
Google says only 11% of users understand "the precise meaning of the lock icon." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) One of the biggest advances in Web security over the last decade or so is the proliferatio.....»»
Google Chrome will lose the “lock” icon for HTTPS-secured sites
In September 2023, Google Chrome will stop showing the lock icon when a site loads over HTTPS, partly due to the now ubiquitous use of the protocol. The misunderstood Lock icon It took many years, but the unceasing push by Google, other browser maker.....»»