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.....»»
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.....»»
The Boys S4 trailer brings us more bloody mayhem and “Homelander on Ice”
"You will no longer be beloved celebrities. You will be wrathful gods. Show me a little wrath." The long-awaited fourth season of the Prime Video series, The Boys, premieres on June 13, 2024 Last summer's Hollywood strikes delayed.....»»
How to keep your Apple TV 4K"s Siri Remote charged
If you have an Apple TV 4K, it's not obvious how to check the battery level of your Siri Remote. We'll show you how to find it so you know before it dies that it's time to charge.There have been three generations of Apple TV 4K, all looking pretty si.....»»
Study finds human noise negatively impacts cricket survival and reproduction
As the sun sets and the sweltering heat gives way to a balmy evening, there's one sound that fills the air, both beloved and bothersome: the rhythmic symphony of chirping crickets. However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket so.....»»
Apple mulling new deal terms to change how it pays creators of its TV+ shows
As the frantic investor hype around streaming dies down, every studio is re-evaluating the way they do business, what shows they are commissioning, and their relationships with creators. The financially-rich Apple has less pressure to do this than.....»»
Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties
When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawki.....»»
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97
A mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, Petersen led the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker, after his predecessor, Philip Caldwell......»»