Steve Jobs’ signature is up for bid among other items at Charles Mann auction
When Steve Jobs first showed the NeXT cube in Boston in 1988, Charles Mann was there recording the presentation. Now, a special signature from Steve Jobs is up for bid at a large online auction from Charles Mann. more… The post Steve Jobs’.....»»
Darwin Online has virtually reassembled the naturalist’s personal library
Previous catalogs only listed about 15 percent of the naturalist's extensive collection. Enlarge / Oil painting by Victor Eustaphieff of Charles Darwin in his study at Down House. One of the many bookcases that made up his extens.....»»
Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated
Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus. Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman) Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at.....»»
Rare and threatened shark found in the Roper River for the first time
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and First Nations Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a new population of a rare and threatened shark species in the Northern Territory's Roper River......»»
Chinese EV supplier to invest $16.5M, add 100 jobs in Southeast Michigan
Jing-Jin Electric North America LLC is planning to expand its Michigan base with a new 40,000-square-foot plant to manufacture electric vehicle components......»»
Mark Zuckerberg dishes on Apple ‘fanboys’ and how his Vision Pro review compares to Steve Ballmer’s iPhone reaction
Earlier this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a 3-minute video on Instagram in which he “reviewed” the Apple Vision Pro. Ultimately, he concluded that the $500 Meta Quest 3 is not only the better value than the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, but a.....»»
Popular VR game ‘Job Simulator’ is coming soon to Apple Vision Pro
Job Simulator is a popular VR game in which players can perform tasks as if they were in real-world jobs. The title is currently available for platforms such as Meta Quest and PlayStation VR, and soon Apple Vision Pro users will also be able to enjoy.....»»
Zuckerberg’s Vision Pro video is his Steve Ballmer moment, says the internet
Mark Zuckerberg‘s Vision Pro video on Instagram got a lot of attention after he claimed that his own company’s Meta Quest 3 is “better period” than Apple’s spatial computer. The Internet mostly saw it as a predictably self-serving take,.....»»
Save up to 43% on Bluetooth trackers from brands like Apple, Tile, and Anker
Save up to 43% on Bluetooth trackers at Amazon as of Feb. 14 from brands including Apple, Tile, and Anker. Bluetooth trackers have made keeping tabs on our most important items so much easier. Whether clipped onto your car keys, slipped into yo.....»»
Continental to cut 7,150 jobs in savings push at auto unit
Continental has also started reviewing possible divestments, joint ventures and partnerships at the auto unit that has fallen behind peers......»»
Every Noise at Once innovative music encyclopedia threatened by Spotify layoff
Last year was a pretty brutal time for many Spotify employees, with thousands of jobs cut in three separate rounds of layoffs. But the loss of one particular engineer is threatening the future of the innovative music encyclopedia Every Noise at Once.....»»
GM Cruise nabs former Apple car exec for autonomous car safety chief role
A former Apple executive linked to the Apple Car has joined General Motors Cruise, becoming the chief of its self-driving taxi unit.Steve Kenner [Kodiak]Steve Kenner became the chief of safety at the GM autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, the company.....»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Amazon hides cheaper items with faster delivery, lawsuit alleges
Hundreds of millions of Amazon's US customers have overpaid, class action says. Enlarge (credit: AdrianHancu | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon rigged its platform to "routinely" push an overwhelming majority.....»»
The complete library of Charles Darwin revealed for the first time
Charles Darwin—arguably the most influential man of science in history, accumulated a vast personal library throughout his working life. Until now, 85% of its contents were unknown or unpublished......»»
Over a decade later, climate scientist prevails in libel case
But the case is not entirely over, as he plans to go after the publishers again. Enlarge / Climate scientist Michael Mann. (credit: Slaven Vlasic) This is a story I had sporadically wondered whether I'd ever have the cha.....»»
How to add a signature in Gmail on desktop and mobile
Adding a signature in Gmail may seem tricky at first, but it's more than doable, especially with the right guidance. Here's how to do it in the app or the site......»»
When nanoplastics are not what they seem: Release of oligomers from polyester textiles
Plastic household items and clothing made of synthetic fibers release microplastics, particles less than five millimeters in size that can enter the environment unnoticed. A small proportion of these particles are so small that they are measured in n.....»»
Tesla asks which jobs are critical, stoking layoff fears
Tesla Inc. staff are bracing for potential job cuts after managers were asked to affirm whether each of their employees’ positions is critical......»»
GM supplier Gestamp plans $42.5 million factory, 390 jobs near Detroit
Workers at the factory will weld steel blanks to make assemblies for vehicles. The assemblies will be warehoused and shipped to GM’s Orion Assembly operations......»»
For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»