Stephen Wilhite, Creator of the GIF, Has Died
Stephen Wilhite, one of the lead inventors of the GIF, died last week from COVID at the age of 74, according to his wife, Kathaleen, who spoke to The Verge. From the report: Stephen Wilhite worked on GIF, or Graphics Interchange Format, which is now.....»»
How countries in conflict zones can recover from floods—lessons from Pakistan
More than 6,000 people died and at least 11,000 reportedly disappeared in the aftermath of the destructive flood that hit Libya on September 10 2023......»»
TikTok Creator Rewards Program available to all, with great revenue opportunities
The TikTok Creator Rewards Program – first launched a year ago as a limited beta under the name Creativity Program – is now available to all … more….....»»
Explore "X-Files" creator Chris Carter"s mind with this curious art exhibit
From "The X-Files" to Hello Kitty and even Donald Trump. With The X-Files, Chris Carter became a living legend of science fiction. Not only did he give television audiences the ultimate odd couple in pragmatic Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and.....»»
Researchers create method to detect cases of anemia in archaeological remains
Diagnosing anemia in living people is typically a matter of a routine blood test. Retrospectively diagnosing anemia in people who died decades or even centuries ago is much more challenging since there is no blood left to test......»»
Worker killed in accident at Italian Stellantis plant
The victim, a maintenance worker for a contracto, died while carrying out work on a piece of machinery......»»
Apple Silicon gets massive AI training speed boost with this new project
A new project to improve the processing speed of neural networks on Apple Silicon is potentially able to speed up training on large datasets by up to ten times.An image generated with Image Creator from Microsoft DesignerOne of the problems of creati.....»»
Roblox ‘Weight Lifting Sim’ Dev Gains Muscle From DMCA Counter-Notice
As the creator of the Weight Lifting Simulator series, among others, Christopher Boomer is one of the most successful game developers on Roblox. His games have been played billions of times and there's no shortage of copycats demanding a piece of the.....»»
Watch Jon Stewart"s hilarious "Daily Show" return monologue
Jon Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" for his first show back since 2015, and spoke about the 2024 election. Watch. After moving out from beneath Stephen Colbert's desk, Jon Stewart is now back on The Daily Show each Monday to cover the upco.....»»
John Oliver gleefully toying with a tired Stephen Colbert is peak late night
John Oliver appeared on "The Late Show" and gently mocked a tired Stephen Colbert. Despite staying up late to do a post-Super Bowl show on Sunday, Stephen Colbert put on a brave face for yet another Late Show on Monday. But guest John Oliver no.....»»
"The Sims 4" adds vitiligo in free update
"The Sims 4" has released a new update adding vitiligo to its character creator, partnering with Winnie Harlow for the launch. The Sims 4 is adding vitiligo in a free update, allowing players to create Sims with the skin condition. The new patc.....»»
Judge tosses Big Pharma suit claiming drug price negotiation is unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the court lacks jurisdiction. Enlarge / Stephen Ubl, president and chief executive officer of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), speaks during a Bloomberg Live discussion in Washing.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in February
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in February, including a Canadian mockumentary and a thriller from the creator of Money Heist......»»
5 best sports TV shows to watch to prepare for the 2024 Super Bowl
Our list of the five TV shows to watch to help prepare for the Super Bowl include a debate program with Stephen A. Smith and a football morning show......»»
The long journey of a child who died more than 2,000 years ago
In 2020, the pandemic disrupted everyone's lives, isolated people from each other and ushering in a new reality for all. At universities, activities shifted into low gear and moved online. And in Université de Montréal's Department of Anthropology,.....»»
Report finds that four people die in custody every week in Scotland
A new report led by the University of Glasgow has revealed 244 people have died while detained in custody or under the control of the state in a one-year period in Scotland—an average of four every week......»»
Latio Application Security Tester: Use AI to scan your code
Latio Application Security Tester is an open-source tool that enables the usage of OpenAI to scan code from the CLI for security and health issues. Features and future plans James Berthoty, the creator of Latio Application Security Tester, told Help.....»»
Inside Apple Karntner Strasse: Austria"s first and only Apple Store
Situated between the Vienna State Opera and the city's famous St. Stephen's Cathedral, Apple Karntner Strasse is a deceptively small boutique store. Take a look inside.Apple Karntner Strabe in ViennaApple Stores are always noteworthy because the comp.....»»
Inside Apple Karntner Strabe: Austria"s first and only Apple Store
Situated between the Vienna State Opera and the city's famous St. Stephen's Cathedral, Apple Karntner Strabe is a deceptively small boutique store. Take a look inside.Apple Karntner Strabe in ViennaApple Stores are always noteworthy because the compa.....»»
Why Venus died
Venus is only slightly smaller than the Earth, and so has enjoyed billions of years of a warm heart. But for this planet, sometimes called Earth's sister, that heat has betrayed it. That planet is now wrapped in suffocating layers of a poisonous atmo.....»»
Scores of North Carolina sea turtles have died after being stunned by frigid temperatures
Scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died, officials said......»»