Stephen Wilhite, Beloved Creator of the GIF, Dies
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74. From a report: His wife, Kathaleen, said Thursday in a phone interview that he died of COVID on March 14. Wilhite, who lived in Milford, Ohio, won.....»»
NYT targets Street View Worldle game in fight to wipe out Wordle clones
Worldle creator surprised by fight, refuses to bow to NYT. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The New York Times is fighting to take down a game called Worldle, according to a legal filing viewed by the.....»»
Former Kelley Blue Book publisher dies at 96
Bob Kelley oversaw efforts to digitize Kelley Blue Book and its product offerings during his long career with the company......»»
When to say goodbye? Survey sheds light on difficult decisions for dog owners
Deciding when it's time to say goodbye to a beloved furry friend is never easy, even when the animal in question may be suffering from low quality of life due to age or illness. The question for many dog owners remains—how do you know when it's tim.....»»
Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»
TinyPod wants to turn Apple Watches into minimalist phones that feel like iPods
Creator shares price and design details, and mission to help people disconnect. Enlarge / The font styling is very intentional. (credit: TinyPod) I traded in my Series 5 Apple Watch last week to Apple after the battery c.....»»
Sony apologizes for interview it says “misrepresented” a Last of Us creator
Move comes after Druckmann publicly disavowed some quotes: "This is not quite what I said." Enlarge / Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann, seen here not questioning the accuracy of a PR interview. (credit: Getty Images) Sony ha.....»»
Detecting "Hawking radiation" from black holes using today"s telescopes
In 1974 Stephen Hawking famously claimed that black holes should emit particles as well as absorb them. This so-called "Hawking radiation" has not yet been observed, but now a research group from Europe has found that Hawking radiation should be obse.....»»
This Lego Apple Store model needs votes for a slim chance of getting made
A Lego Apple Store has surfaced on Reddit as its creator hopes to get enough votes to make it into an official Lego set — but it probably won't happen.Image credit: Reddit u/legotrumanRedditor legotruman has created a fan-made Lego Apple Store in h.....»»
British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell dies competing at event in Devon
British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell dies competing at event in Devon.....»»
Child dies in hospital after fiery crash on Business 80 in Sacramento
Child dies in hospital after fiery crash on Business 80 in Sacramento.....»»
One man dies, another taken to hospital after shooting at Wichita massage parlor
One man dies, another taken to hospital after shooting at Wichita massage parlor.....»»
5 movies leaving Netflix in May 2024 you have to watch now
Watch these five movies leaving Netflix at the end of May 2024. Our picks include the final film in a beloved young adult franchise and an iconic '90s comedy......»»
Neil Druckmann touts benefits of AI as he teases next Naughty Dog game
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann sat down for an interview to discuss Naughty Dog's plans, including a new title that he says will redefine gaming......»»
Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89
Bell architected DEC's VAX minicomputers, championed computer history, mentored at Microsoft. Enlarge / A photo of Gordon Bell speaking at the annual PC Forum in Palm Springs, California, March 1989. (credit: Ann E. Yow-Dyson/Get.....»»
David Letterman gets deep answering Stephen Colbert"s quickfire questions
David Letterman appeared on "The Late Show" and answered Stephen Colbert's "questionert"......»»
Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation
Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets. Enlarge / A kitty named Clover prepares to play with a robot arm in the Cat Royale "multi-species" science/art installation . (credit: Blast T.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in May 2024
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in May, including a beloved fantasy series, an eye-opening documentary, and a delightful dramedy. .....»»
First Black female Lexus dealer Ellenae Henry-Fairhurst dies
Henry-Fairhurst made her landmark purchase of an Infiniti dealership in 1999......»»
TESS discovers a rocky planet that glows with molten lava as it"s squeezed by its neighbors
UC Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane had to double-check his calculations. He wasn't sure the planet he was studying could be as extreme as it seemed......»»
LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national
Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and Australia law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Deparment has unsealed charge.....»»