Something Awful Founder Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka Dies At 45
Longtime Something Awful forum administrator Fragmaster posted that site founder Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka has died. From a report: "I guess I should preface this by saying this isn't a joke especially since I'm posting for like the first time in 10 ye.....»»
Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87
A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87......»»
This top tech co-founder wants young workers to work 70-hour weeks
In order for India to grow its GDP, one of the country’s top billionaires is asking its youth to consider working longer hours......»»
Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA
“We’re building our landers to enable global landing capability on the Moon, day or night." Enlarge / Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin's founder, meets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson with a mock-up of the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander behin.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony
FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation. Enlarge (credit: ANGELA WEISS / Contributor | AFP) On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried began his first day testifying before a jury with a loss. Th.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, says he “skimmed over” FTX terms of service
SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried begins testifying in risky bid to beat FTX fraud charges
SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for.....»»
Daniel Ek pens op-ed claiming he couldn’t launch Spotify in 2023 because of Apple
Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek is no stranger to criticizing Apple and the App Store to anyone who will listen. This time around, Ek has published a new op-ed in the Daily Mail with some of his most poignant criticism of Apple yet. The argumen.....»»
How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes
Mutations in the MAPT gene associated with tau proteins seem to play a significant role. Enlarge / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed. (credit: Richard T.....»»
China"s Foxconn tax probe is Taiwan election interference, claims candidate
Foxconn founder Terry Gou's rival in the Taiwanese elections says China should "cherish" the iPhone assembler, and not try to pressure the firm during an election.A Foxconn facilityGou stepped down from Foxconn in order to pursue his political career.....»»
How Luxshare went from minor manufacturer to major iPhone supplier
Luxshare's relationship with Apple has been fruitful and long-running, with incredibly humble beginnings. Here's how the founder went from assembly line worker to CEO of one of Apple's biggest manufacturing partners.Luxshare ICTApple's supply chain i.....»»
China targets iPhone-maker Foxconn with probe into tax, land use
Foxconn founder Terry Gou is currently running for president of Taiwan. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images via Getty) China has launched an investigation into Apple iPhone-maker Foxconn over tax and land use, Chinese state med.....»»
Baseus Let’s C Chargers bring clever and convenient power to iPhone 15
Want to level up your iPhone 15 or 15 Pro? Baseus has a range of valuable new accessories to make sure you’re always powered up with the . Check out these clever and convenient solutions to guarantee your device never dies plus get a 10% discount w.....»»
Founder personality could predict start-up success, study suggests
The stats don't lie—the overwhelming majority of start-up companies fail. So, what makes the seemingly lucky few not only survive, but thrive?.....»»
The Biggest Moments of TIME’s Impact Dinner: Extraordinary Women Shaping the Future of AI
Featured guests included Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, OpenAI vice president of global affairs Anna Makanju, Moonhub CEO Nancy Xu, lawyer Sarah Conley Odenkirk, Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li, and Encode Justice founder Sneha Revanur......»»
JBL Live 660NC noise-cancelling headphones are $100 off today
With this deal, you could throw the JBL Live 660NC away after the battery dies and only pay $2/hr. for them!.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these under-the-radar female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
To make a better vinegar, this company went back 200 years to find the right technology
American Vinegar Works founder Rodrigo Vargas found the innovation he needed in an illustration from a 19th century encyclopedia. In my 30-odd years spent with American food artisans, I always wondered why vinegar—that dagger of acidity that.....»»
No brand is too small for activism
The founder of cult brand Clare V on how brands can bring their principles to their products. Clare Vivier was always bound to get involved in social justice. Her parents were political activists, and she grew up going to protests. So, when the fash.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these other female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
Inside Savannah College of Art and Design’s never-ending quest to find creatives good jobs
Under the leadership of its founder, Paula Wallace, SCAD has grown into a global brand. But is what’s good for SCAD good for design? Paula Wallace has invited me to tea. The founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCA.....»»