Survey says AI is more buzzkill than buzzword for marketing
Washington State University survey finds people are turned off by mention of AI in products......»»
Elon Musk is no longer the CEO of Twitter. Linda Yaccarino officially starts in role
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk, weeks after the billionaire announced hiring her for the top spot at the social media company......»»
Astronomers discover a new "warm Jupiter" on an eccentric and misaligned orbit
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have discovered a new "warm Jupiter" exoplanet. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-1859 b, orbits its parent star on an eccentric and misaligned orbit. The finding is report.....»»
Former NBCU exec Linda Yaccarino prepares to take over Twitter CEO role from Elon Musk
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, is preparing to take over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk, weeks after the billionaire announced hiring her for the top spot at the social media company......»»
Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies
In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Tiejun Wang and his master's student Zijing Wu developed an AI-model to automatically locate and count large herds of migratory ungulates (wildebeest and zebra). They used their method in.....»»
Here’s why Android users jump ship to the iPhone
Ever wonder why some Android users might jump ship for Apple’s iPhone? Here’s why, according to a recent survey. Just because a person might have used an iPhone for years doesn’t mean that they will continue to do so for the foresee.....»»
Siemens join forces with Nvidia to discuss industrial metaverse trend at Computex
At the metaverse next-gen application forum held at Computex 2023 titled "Surreal to Real," Siemens Taiwan president and CEO Erdal Elver and Nvidia VP of corporate marketing and developer programs Greg Estes were invited as speakers to talk about the.....»»
1 in 5 US teachers feel carrying gun to class would make schools safer. More than half disagree, finds survey
U.S. teachers are divided on whether arming themselves would make schools safer, with one in five saying they would be interested in carrying a gun to school, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by the RAND Corporation......»»
Could the rush for lithium near California"s Salton Sea trigger earthquakes?
Just after midnight on April 30, residents near the Salton Sea in Southern California were jolted awake by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake. Dozens of people told the U.S. Geological Survey that they felt the shaking, with a couple locals reporting it was.....»»
Astronomers discover eight new cataclysmic variables
An international team of astronomers has analyzed the data from the latest phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). They discovered eight new cataclysmic variables (CV) systems. The finding is reported in a paper published May 22 on the arXiv pr.....»»
Top public cloud security concerns for the media and entertainment industry
Media and entertainment (M&E) companies are rapidly turning to cloud storage in efforts to upgrade their security measures, according Wasabi. Survey findings highlighted that, while M&E organizations are still relatively new to cloud storage (69% of.....»»
Fiat names new North American chief
Aamir Ahmed, 39, who worked in marketing for Fiat Chrysler before going to Amazon and Harman International, is the new leader of a brand that has struggled to gain traction since returning to North America in 2011......»»
Apple"s big presence at an advertising event may offer clues for WWDC 2023
Apple is expanding its participation at the 2023 Cannes Lions advertising festival, indicating the possibility of an advertising announcement at WWDC.Tor Myhren, Apple's VP of Marketing CommunicationsThe company usually maintains a low-profile presen.....»»
New "super-Neptune" exoplanet discovered with TESS
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new hot, bloated "super-Neptune" exoplanet. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-2498 b, is about six times larger and 35 times more.....»»
Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it moves from Guam
A typhoon that slammed into Guam, knocking out power and flooding buildings with a powerful storm surge, was moving away Thursday—leaving residents of the US Pacific Ocean territory to survey the damage......»»
Apple wins Best of Show with ‘The Greatest’ ad along with 50+ total awards [Videos]
Apple is well-known for creating some of the most compelling ads whether that’s for a new product or social missions like accessibility. Now a recent global advertising awards program reiterates how strong Apple’s marketing is. The company was v.....»»
Why the future of ghost kitchens looks a lot like MrBeast Burger
While many ghost kitchens fade away, startups like actor Noah Schnapp’s new chain are following MrBeast’s recipe for success. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read.....»»
Performing Goodness: The rise of ‘ethical theater’ in UX
How to cut through ‘performative goodness’ to build a truly ethical design practice. Ethics has become a buzzword in the design industry. But what happens when our dedication to ethical “best practices” is nothing more th.....»»
Unidentified aerial phenomena observations reported by almost one fifth of academic survey respondents
Nineteen percent of respondents to a survey of academics report that they or someone they know have witnessed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)—observations of the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or as known natural phenomena—and 37%.....»»
U.S. consumers want EVs, but cost and range remain issues, survey finds
About half of U.S. consumers who own gas or diesel vehicles are considering a hybrid or electric vehicle and many hope to buy one within the next two years. Affordability and range remain obstacles for many would-be buyers, however......»»
High-end iPhones are popular; Pro series selling better than ever
A consumer survey conducted by CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) on Apple product purchases in the US showed that in the first quarter of 2023, high-end iPhone models were selling better than ever......»»