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.....»»
AutoCanada resolves lawsuit against former CEO Patrick Priestner
AutoCanada and the company’s founder and former CEO Patrick Priestner have settled a longtime legal battle, with neither party admitting wrongdoing or liability......»»
The origin of Elon Musk"s feud with Bill Gates, according to Musk"s new biography
Bill Gates went to see Elon Musk in 2022, hoping to convince the fellow billionaire to give away more of his money -- the way the Microsoft founder had......»»
Another FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried......»»
Atari doubles down on retro, buys beloved Atari homebrew maker
"Atari is now taking its retro-related IP seriously," says AtariAge founder. Enlarge (credit: Atari / Benj Edwards) On Thursday, Atari announced that it will acquire AtariAge, a popular online community for Atari enthusi.....»»
"Hit Man" review: Richard Linklater delivers the year"s most killer comedy
Review of Richard Linklater's "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell as a real fake assassin. "Gary Johnson" seems like the kind of unassuming name a screenwriter might make up for someone content in his mundane routine. It's the perfect name for the.....»»
Apple buys 50-year-old record label to grow Apple Music Classical app
Sweden's BIS Records is known for early and contemporary classical music. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple has acquired 50-year-old record label BIS Records, the Swedish company's founder, Robert von Bahr, announced Tuesday.....»»
NYPD using drones to check out noisy backyard parties over Labor Day weekend
Critic says it may violate NYC's Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Richard Newstead) The New York City Police Department said it will use drones to check out backyard partie.....»»
Political ads on X; Chinese sextortion scammers; severance lawsuit
The social network formerly known as Twitter has very quietly announced that it will allow paid political ads on X, reversing the ban imposed by founder Jack Dorsey. Dorsey said in 2019 that “political message reach should be earned, not bought.....»»
Foxconn founder says Apple business means China can"t risk threatening him
Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou is running for president of Taiwan, and says he "will not bow to China's threats," as any political pressure would disrupt sales to Apple, Tesla, and others.Foxconn founder Terry GouGou previously announced a run.....»»
Zoom’s CEO thinks Zoom sucks for building trust, leaked audio reveals
Everyone being friendly on Zoom stifles creativity, Zoom founder said. Enlarge (credit: Morsa Images | DigitalVision) Earlier this month, Zoom announced a surprising decision to require some of its employees to return to.....»»
Apple backing right to repair is an important U-turn for the tech world
A few years ago, the idea of Apple backing right to repair legislation would have been almost unimaginable – even if the company’s co-founder did urge it to do so. The company has spent literally years fighting it, spending money to lobby agai.....»»
Arizona dealership executive dies following scooter crash on store property
Andrew Kimmerle, business manager at Sanderson Ford in Glendale, Ariz., was riding an electric scooter on the dealership's lot on Aug. 15 when he collided with a pickup......»»
FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says
A vegan diet requested by Sam Bankman-Fried is not being provided in prison, a judge was told......»»
Chris Kemp unplugged—Astra’s CEO dishes on the space company’s struggles
"I’m a public company, I can’t make this shit up." Enlarge / Chris Kemp, founder and CEO of Astra. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Chris Kemp is a fighter. That's the price of admission if you.....»»
Adobe Co-founder Dr. John Warnock dies at 82
Dr. John Warnock, a co-founder of the creative tool producer Adobe Systems, passed away on August 19, aged 82.Dr. John Warnock [Adobe]Adobe announced Warnock's death on Sunday, explaining he passed away on Sunday while surrounded by his family. He is.....»»
Making Creative Space with Assemble’s Nina Barbuto
Assemble is a leading example of a community-oriented makerspace focused on the needs of youth, providing summer and afterschool programming that is fun, expressive and personal. Nina Barbuto, the founder and director of Assemble, which serves you.....»»
Scientists design novel nonlinear circuit to harvest clean power using graphene
Obtaining useful work from random fluctuations in a system at thermal equilibrium has long been considered impossible. In fact, in the 1960s eminent American physicist Richard Feynman effectively shut down further inquiry after he argued in a series.....»»
Rescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies
A walrus calf found on its own miles from the ocean on Alaska's North Slope last week and who received cuddles as part of his care after being rescued died on Friday......»»
Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail
Judge also denied SBF's request to delay jail time. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A federal judge in New York today ordered disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's to jail a.....»»
Co-founder of Russia"s equivalent of Google slams "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine
The co-founder of Russian internet giant Yandex, Arkady Volozh, on Thursday condemned what he described as Moscow's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine, days after criticism in Russia over his apparent efforts to distance himself from the country......»»