The penis montage in "Minx" has purpose
Around 20 minutes into the first episode of Minx, we witness what can only be described as a penis montage. The staff of a '70s feminist porn magazine watches as prospective male models bare everything right to camera. What follows is an avalanche of.....»»
Investigating why crowdfunding does not work well for social impact initiatives
You've seen it online: crowdfunding for just about any purpose you can imagine. From artists trying to fund a project to individuals trying to pay a difficult health care bill, thousands have used sites like Go Fund Me to reach a financial goal. Glob.....»»
Cruise says it’s nearing approval for mass production of futuristic robotaxi
Robotaxi company Cruise claims it's days away from getting regulatory approval for mass production of its purpose-built driverless vehicle......»»
The limestone spheroids of "Ubeidiya: Intentional imposition of symmetric geometry by early hominins?
Limestone spheroids, enigmatic lithic artifacts from the ancient past, have perplexed archaeologists for years. While they span from the Oldowan to the Middle Paleolithic, the purpose behind their creation remains a subject of intense debate......»»
Apple’s ‘foundational’ Vision Pro tool was secretly built 6 years ago
Apple’s ARKit developer framework was made ‘in conjunction’ with its Vision Pro headset, suggesting the tech had a secret purpose when it launched in 2017......»»
"V/H/S/85" teaser is a creepy montage of found footage
Those creepy ol' video tapes really the are the gift that keeps giving.On Wednesday, Shudder shared its teaser for V/H/S/85, the sixth instalment in the anthology found footage horror franchise which will feature five new shorts from some pretty big.....»»
Save $100 on this all-purpose artisanal cleaver
TL;DR: As of Aug. 26, get this Seido Hakai Cleaver Knife for only $79.99 (reg. $179.99) in the Mashable Shop — that's 55% off.Good kitchen knives tend to be expensive. That’s why grabbing one high-quality piece at a time might be a little.....»»
Doctoral thesis: Supporting the development of digital competence in teachers requires compromises
The purpose of assessing a teacher's digital competence is not just carrying out an assessment, but it is important for the process to be supported and transparent for the stakeholders involved. Self-assessment alone does not provide a comprehensive.....»»
How to get Soul Coins in Baldur’s Gate 3
Soul Coins are mysterious and rare trinkets that serve a very special purpose in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's a breakdown of what they do and where to find them......»»
The 2023 Toyota bZ4x: A bouncy ride meets rather good efficiency
We try the electroskeptical automaker's first purpose-built battery-electric vehicle. Enlarge / Toyota took better photos of the bZ4x than I did, so I'm using theirs in this review. (credit: Toyota) A few weeks ago, we r.....»»
SEC sues two ex-Canoo executives over reporting failures
The SEC said former executives misled investors about the company's financial prospects before it went public in a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in December 2020......»»
BreachRx Cyber RegScout helps legal and compliance professionals eliminate manual processe
BreachRx launched Cyber RegScout, a product purpose-built to automate cybersecurity, privacy and data protection regulatory analysis. Built on BreachRx’s platform, Cyber RegScout empowers businesses to significantly reduce the time burden and compl.....»»
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise and compact solutions. To address this need, researchers have d.....»»
Ready for your eye scan? Worldcoin launches—but not quite worldwide
"The US does not make or break a project like this," says OpenAI chief. Enlarge (credit: FT Montage/Bloomberg) Sam Altman’s cryptocurrency project, the Worldcoin Foundation, is rolling out its services globally even as.....»»
The IBM mainframe: How it runs and why it survives
In this deep-dive explainer, we look at a big-business mainstay. Enlarge / A Z16 Mainframe. Mainframe computers are often seen as ancient machines—practically dinosaurs. But mainframes, which are purpose-built to proc.....»»
Design products that make an impact
Look beyond the bottom line to marry company and consumer values. Profits follow purpose.Read Full Story.....»»
OTAVA adds SIEM and SOC services to strengthen enterprises’ security posture
OTAVA has expanded its Managed Security offerings with SIEM and SOC services to strengthen enterprises’ security posture by protecting operations against cyberthreats and attacks. OTAVA’s SIEM and SOC are complementary, purpose-built, sec.....»»
Typo leaks millions of US military emails to Mali web operator
Spelling error misdirected sensitive Pentagon messages to company running Mali’s TLD. Enlarge (credit: FT Montage/EPA) Millions of US military emails have been misdirected to Mali through a “typo leak” that has exp.....»»
Apple talks watchOS 10 features, evolving side button purpose, more in interview
For Apple Watch users, this year’s watchOS 10 upgrade packs a handful of major changes with redesigned apps, widgets support, and more. In a new interview with Tom’s Guide, Apple goes in-depth on these new features with a particular focus on wha.....»»
Researchers create double-haploid watermelon plants via in vivo, seed-based haploid induction system
Generating haploid plants for the purpose of obtaining pure double haploid (DH) lines is widely recognized as one of the most efficient breeding strategies in modern agriculture. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), an important fruit crop known for its n.....»»
WhatsApp"s "forwarded" and "forwarded many times" tags are misunderstood by users: Report
The purpose of WhatsApp's "forwarded" and "forwarded many times" tags are often misunderstood by users and consequently may not stop the spread of misinformation, a new report suggests......»»