GIF creator Stephen Wilhite dead at 74
Wilhite spent much of his career with CompuServe where, in the late 80s, he served as the lead engineer on the team that came up with the GIF image format. GIFs were originally designed as a way to display and exchange "high-quality, high-resolution.....»»
First polar bear spotted in Iceland since 2016 is shot dead by police
A polar bear was spotted in Iceland for the first time since 2016—and was promptly shot dead by police......»»
30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office
Thirty years ago this month, one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever flopped at the box office. Here's why it ultimately overcame its lackluster release......»»
Four dead, 18 injured after mass shooting in popular nightlife area of Birmingham, Alabama
Four dead, 18 injured after mass shooting in popular nightlife area of Birmingham, Alabama.....»»
One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan
One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate......»»
Dog attack leaves one sheep dead
Dog attack leaves one sheep dead.....»»
Stephen Hawking"s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren"t what they seem
Stephen Hawking"s black hole radiation paradox could finally be solved — if black holes aren"t what they seem.....»»
Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating
Tiny device installed inside TI-84 enables Wi-Fi Internet, access to AI chatbot. Enlarge (credit: ChromaDev) On Saturday, a YouTube creator called "ChromaLock" published a video detailing how he modified a Texas Instrume.....»»
Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas
We’ve been using 5G technology and its faster data speeds for several years now. However, the main problem with 5G networks is that extending coverage … The post Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas appear.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
20 more dead, 450 injured as new round of explosions rocks Lebanon: Health officials
20 more dead, 450 injured as new round of explosions rocks Lebanon: Health officials.....»»
Head-on collision on M-14 that left three dead leaves unanswered questions after tragedy
Head-on collision on M-14 that left three dead leaves unanswered questions after tragedy.....»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
iOS 18 can show you what time it is even when your iPhone is dead
iOS 18 further expands on what your iPhone can show you even when it’s dead. Now, even if your iPhone is dead and powered off, you can still see the time on your screen. more….....»»
14 dead as Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode in second, deadlier attack
People aren't sure what devices will go boom next. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Wireless communication devices have exploded again today across Lebanon in a second attack even deadlier than yesterday's.....»»
Texas Border Patrol agent dead after head-on collision on FM 70 in Nueces County
Texas Border Patrol agent dead after head-on collision on FM 70 in Nueces County.....»»
11 dead, thousands injured in explosive supply chain attack on Hezbollah pagers
Supply chain attack may be to blame. Enlarge / An ambulance arrives at the site after wireless communication devices known as pagers exploded in Sidon, Lebanon, on September 17, 2024. (credit: Ahmad Kaddoura/Anadolu via Getty Ima.....»»
Dead by Daylight publisher cancels Project T spinoff, shuts down developer
Behaviour Interactive announced that it canceled its upcoming Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T and shut down the development studio behind it......»»
A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs, but a study explains why pyridine isn"t the culprit
In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK's largest ports at Teesside......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
8 dead, 2,700 injured after simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon
Lithium-ion batteries or supply chain attack may be to blame. Enlarge / An ambulance arrives at the site after wireless communication devices known as pagers exploded in Sidon, Lebanon, on September 17, 2024. (credit: Ahmad Kaddo.....»»