GM names David Marsh its new aftersales VP
David Marsh succeeds Josh Tavel, who was promoted to senior vice president of energy storage and propulsion, R&D and manufacturing engineering......»»
Vernor Vinge, father of the tech singularity, has died at age 79
Vinge won multiple Hugo awards and created a sci-fi concept that drives AI researchers. Enlarge / A photo of Vernor Vinge in 2006. (credit: Raul654) On Wednesday, author David Brin announced that Vernor Vinge, sci-fi aut.....»»
Genesis brand names Troy Saito to direct U.S sales and operations
Saito will oversee all U.S sales and retail operations and focus on strategy and retailer operations. He will be working closely with all 239 domestic dealerships, Genesis said......»»
Dora, Otis retired from list of Pacific hurricane names
The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday said it had withdrawn Otis and Dora from the list of northeast Pacific hurricane names due to their roles in destructive extreme weather events......»»
Star-studded drama Palm Royale now streaming on Apple TV+
Apple’s latest star-studded drama series, Palm Royale, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Featuring Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin and many more names, the series basks in 1960’s Palm Beach, as we see Maxine Simmons (Wiig’s c.....»»
Users ditch Glassdoor, stunned by site adding real names without consent
Anonymous review site Glassdoor now consults public sources to identify users. Enlarge (credit: DigiPub | Moment) Glassdoor, where employees go to leave anonymous reviews of employers, has recently begun adding real name.....»»
Security Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can remove
Ever wonder what malware can your Mac detect and remove without any third-party software? Recently, security researchers have correlated some bizarre macOS YARA rules used by the built-in XProtect suite with their public names. Here’s what malware.....»»
IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states
Direct File has many limits, but nearly 19M people in 12 states may be eligible. Enlarge / Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building on January 30, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | J. David Ake ).....»»
Scientists develop deep learning method to design bilin-binding proteins
David Baker's group at the University of Washington, Seattle, U.S., have developed a novel deep learning method, RoseTTAFold All-Atom (RFAA), for prediction and design of complexes of proteins, small molecules, and nucleic acids. Subsequently, they d.....»»
NASA unveils design for message heading to Jupiter"s moon Europa
When it launches in October, the agency's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a richly layered dispatch that includes more than 2.6 million names submitted by the public......»»
The role of history in how efficient color names evolve
Suppose two speakers of the same language are playing a guessing game where each has the same color swatches, and Player 1 tries to get Player 2 to guess a hue by naming the color. If the second player consistently guesses correctly as often as possi.....»»
Genetic research reveals several new fern species in tropical America
Researchers have clarified the evolutionary history of a previously poorly known group of ferns from the tropical rainforests of America using DNA methods. The study discovered many new fern species, 18 of which have now been given official names and.....»»
China names its capsule and lander for its upcoming human lunar missions
In a recent announcement, the Chinese Space Agency (CSA) unveiled the names for its forthcoming lunar mission components. The CSA have been working toward sending humans to the moon through a series of robotic missions. The 22-ton capsule that is tak.....»»
There’s a big problem with smart rings
Smart rings are really exciting new products, but the boring, predictable names being used for them are not. Here's what needs to be done......»»
Watch David Tennant bring a dog to the BAFTAs in chaotic opening sketch
Watch the BAFTAs 2024 opening sketch in which David Tennant brings Michael Sheen's dog to the show. David Tennant made a dramatic entrance to the BAFTAs on Sunday night, and he came armed with Michael Sheen's dog.In the amusing open sketch abov.....»»
David Tennant takes swipes at AI and Trump in BAFTAs opening monologue
Actor David Tennant hosted the BAFTAs 2024 and took swipes at AI and Trump during his opening monologue. After arriving with a dog in tow, BAFTAs 2024 host David Tennant gave a six-minute monologue cracking jokes about Saltburn, the acting indu.....»»
Cracking the code to a healthier potato chip
In a breakthrough for the snack food industry, a team of scientists led by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stor.....»»
J.D. Power sale contemplated by parent company for $8 billion, report says
J.D. Power, with its numerous annual reports such as the Initial Quality Study, is one of the most trusted names in the auto industry among manufacturers and consumers......»»
NADA names new advocacy staff leaders
The National Automobile Dealers Association has created a new leadership position, with many executives changing positions......»»
New compact facial-recognition system passes test on Michelangelo’s David
Flatter, simpler prototype system uses 5-10 times less power than smartphone tech. Enlarge / A new lens-free and compact system for facial recognition scans a bust of Michelangelo’s David and reconstructs the image using less p.....»»
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the "John Smith" of prehistoric shark names, given how common it was......»»