Pitch us, Pittsburgh
We’re getting closer to putting our spotlight on Pittsburgh, and there’s quite a bit going on behind the scenes. We’ve been spending a ton of time chatting with folks who are on the ground in the city, and we’ve had a great time learning and.....»»
Overwatch 2’s story-driven PvE missions are being abandoned by Blizzard
Overwatch 2 will not be getting any more story-driven PvE missions, even though that was a major aspect of the original pitch for the sequel......»»
Music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change—is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact?
The Pitch Music and Arts Festival in Moyston, Victoria, was cancelled while festival-goers were already on site this weekend, after an extreme fire danger warning was issued......»»
"Jawbreaker" at 25: Looking back at the classic teen comedy"s HBIC
25 years ago today we reached what some may consider apex teen bitchiness with writer/director Darren Stein's 1999 pitch-black teen murder comedy "Jawbreaker". Where my bitches at? No, but seriously – where the heck are they at? Long an e.....»»
Low voice pitch increases standing among strangers, cross-cultural study finds
If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attr.....»»
Mozilla targets scummy data brokers with Monitor Plus removal service
Service pledges to automatically remove you from listing sites for $108/year. Enlarge “You may be shocked to find,” the people-search websites pitch, that you or the other person you’re searching for “has a crim.....»»
Children of the Sun turns sniping into a pitch-black puzzle game
Children of the Sun is Superhot meets Sniper Elite, with a dash of Killer7 thrown in for good measure......»»
In-store Apple Vision Pro demos: What to expect when you walk in
The Apple Vision Pro may be the first product that Apple actually has to pitch to consumers in some time. The reported in-store setup shows what the company is preparing. Most people have probably stepped foot in an Apple Store at least once. T.....»»
Despite no second Vision Pro keynote, Apple gave employees a new pitch (and a 25% discount)
Apple curiously opted not to release a second keynote-style video explaining Apple Vision Pro before pre-orders start. Internally, however, Apple distributed an introductory video of sorts to employees, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The new mate.....»»
Bills vs Steelers live stream: Can you watch the game for free?
Both just four wins away from securing the ultimate NFL prize, the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers meet in just an hour in an AFC Wild Card showdown. The game starts at 3:30 PM ET today, Monday, January 14, after yesterday’s original 1 PM.....»»
In his closing pitch to Iowa Republicans, Trump says their votes can help him punish his enemies
In his closing pitch to Iowa Republicans, Trump says their votes can help him punish his enemies.....»»
Bills vs Steelers Live Stream: Can You Watch the Game for Free?
Both just four wins away from securing the ultimate NFL prize, the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers meet this afternoon in an AFC Wild Card showdown. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET today, Sunday January 14 (weather permitting), and will be tele.....»»
Apple Vision Pro customers face a 25-minute in-store sales pitch
Apple customers wanting to buy an Apple Vision Pro may have to sit through a lengthy sales pitch, including a 25-minute in-store demonstration on how to use the headset.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkThe Apple Vision Pro will be available to customers.....»»
In the Wild West of corporate space travel, humans could return to the moon. But does it bring diplomatic challenges?
When Pittsburgh-based company Astrobiotic Technology launched its fuel-efficient, NASA-backed flight to the moon, hopes were high that it would be the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years. But a fuel leak resulted in the company pulling the.....»»
Suppliers to pitch electrification, software capabilities at CES
Parts makers at CES this year plan to exhibit their progress in becoming automakers' suppliers of choice in the growing fields of electrification and vehicle software......»»
A song of hype and fire: The 10 biggest AI stories of 2023
When AI hype hit fever pitch—and a market leader nearly tore itself apart. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) "Here, There, and Everywhere" isn't just a Beatles song. It's also a phrase that recalls the spre.....»»
Pick up an Apple Watch for as low as $199 just in time for Christmas
Apple Watch deals are plentiful as holiday shopping hits a fever pitch, and we've rounded up the best price drops in effect right now on the Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, SE 2 and more.New sale prices have hit Apple Watch models, with the SE 2 disco.....»»
New embryo-like model simulates early human blood production
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new embryo-like model derived from adult cells that replicates key features of early human development, including the generation of blood cells......»»
Remote collaborations deliver fewer scientific breakthroughs, co-led research finds
Remote teams are less likely to make breakthrough discoveries compared to those who work onsite, according to research led by the universities of Oxford and Pittsburgh into the rise of remote collaborations among scientists and inventors across the w.....»»
Framework Laptop prices go as low as $639 thanks to refurbs and “factory seconds”
Factory seconds, returned products, and B-stock can all save a bit of money. Enlarge / The Framework Laptop 13, with Framework's gear logo on the lid. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Part of Framework’s sales pitch is that.....»»
The Pitch for AI Might be Worse Than the Pitch for 5G
Google spent the majority of its Pixel 8 launch event talking about AI, just like they did at Google I/O a few months earlier. Qualcomm couldn’t stop talking about all of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s on-device AI a couple of weeks ago either......»»