Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such a.....»»
Philosopher analyzes guilt and blame in new research
When you do something for which you are to blame, how long are you actually blameworthy for your misdeed? Does culpability evaporate once you are forgiven? These are among the questions one Florida State University philosopher is tackling in a new ar.....»»
Century Iron and Steel lands order for underwater foundations used to support offshore wind turbines
Century Iron & Steel (CIS) together with its subsidiary Century Wind Power have signed an exclusivity capacity agreement with Hai Long Offshore Wind and CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering for supplying 21 tripod jacket-type underwater foundations used to sup.....»»
Could Geothermal Power Plants Become a Source of Lithium?
"Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential," argues a new article in Fast Company. "But that may soon change — for an une.....»»
KDE"s New Swipe Gesture Makes Windows 11 Look Bad
"Microsoft has been struggling to reach a state of convergence between tablet and desktop ever since Windows 8 and the original Surface," argues Neowin, adding "If we're using Windows 11 as a barometer of their progress, they'll likely never get ther.....»»
Are Movies Dying?
As viewership drops for Hollywood's annual Academy Awards ceremony, "Everyone has a theory about the decline..." argues an opinion piece in the New York Times. "My favored theory is that the Oscars are declining because the movies they were made to.....»»
In Appeal, Apple Argues Epic "Failed To Prove" Facts of Fortnite Lawsuit
Apple argued in court papers this week that appeals filings by Epic Games don't point to legal errors by a US District Court judge who ruled last year that the iPhone maker hadn't violated antitrust laws with its App Store. Instead, Apple cited the m.....»»
European sanctions against Apple and other tech giants need to become ‘more and more severe’
European sanctions against Apple and other tech giants need to be much more severe if companies are to take them seriously, argues the bloc’s competition watchdog. European Commission competition head Margrethe Vestager points to Apple’s failur.....»»
What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Vibration meditation: The gadget that calms by purring on you
March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in 2022, March doesn't have to be madness. The first time a friend with anxiety disorder told me about the Sensate, I wa.....»»
How Hedy Lamarr built the foundations of Wi-Fi 80 years ago
Hedy Lamarr is best known for her work as an actress, but she also co-invented a radio communication technique that laid the foundation for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi......»»
Want to increase your mindfulness? Try social media.
March Mindfulness is a Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in 2022, March doesn't have to be madness.The internet is full of wonders, and it's equally full of horrors. Being online too mu.....»»
Apple"s iPhone Cameras Accused of Being "Too Smart"
The New Yorker argues that photos on newer iPhones are "coldly crisp and vaguely inhuman, caught in the uncanny valley where creative expression meets machine learning...." "[T]he truth is that iPhones are no longer cameras in the traditional sense.....»»
How to get your kid into mindfulness
March Mindfulness is a Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in 2022, March doesn't have to be madness.Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, I decided to introduce her to the conc.....»»
James Corden argues with his staff over Disneyland"s new dessert
Another day, another entertaining argument between James Corden and his staff that breaks out mid-monologue.This time the subject up for debate is Disneyland's peanut butter and jelly pasta dessert, which certainly doesn't look too appealing but whic.....»»
TikTok meets meditation: The singing bowl is a hit
March Mindfulness is a Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in 2022, March doesn't have to be madness.Compared to the average frenetic 30-second TikTok video, this one is an oasis of calm......»»
Study argues that language may not shape social outcomes
Does language shape thought? Do the languages we speak affect how we live our lives? These are some of the oldest questions in the cognitive and social sciences, and a handful of high-profile research articles in the social sciences have argued that.....»»
Has Apple"s "Pro" Branding Lost All Meaning?
Does Apple have a "Pro" problem? "[Y]ears of Apple and competitors slapping the name onto wireless earbuds and slightly fancier phones have made it hard to tell what 'Pro' even means," argues The Verge's Mitchell Clark. It could be the reason behind.....»»
Why Isn"t Bitcoin Booming?
"Bitcoin was seen by many of its libertarian-leaning fans as a kind of doomsday insurance," argues a columnist in the New York Times, "a form of 'digital gold' that would be a source of stability as the world grew more chaotic and unpredictable.........»»
Grimes knows she"s a class traitor, assures us Elon Musk "does not live like a billionaire"
Grimes is many things: a visionary artist, a modern philosopher, a mother of two (more on that later), a supportive partner to a billionaire iconoclast, a "capitalist Democrat" (her words), and a proud weeb. But at least she's not boring. The 33-year.....»»
New Research Argues It"s "Extraordinarily Clear" The Pandemic Started at the Wuhan Market
The New York times reports that two extensive new studies released today "point to a market in Wuhan, China as the origin of the coronavirus pandemic." The researchers analyzed data from a range of sources to look for clues to how the pandemic arose.....»»