US League of Legends teams are paying top dollar for the world"s best players
Competitive gaming, or esports, has come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Just over half a decade ago, ESPN’s (former) president bashed the budding multiplayer gaming competitions, saying they were more like chess and checkers and t.....»»
Overheard: Own your mistakes, then make it right
Service departments should go out of their way to do something different for a customer who didn't receive top-notch care, said Mindi Williams, service manager at CMA's Colonial Subaru in Chesterfield, Va., on "CMA's Moving Lives Forward Podcast.".....»»
Red Sift Radar diagnoses issues through AI-powered insights
Red Sift launched Red Sift Radar, the upskilled LLM assistant that identifies and diagnoses misconfigurations and exposures across email, domains, and internet-facing assets, supporting security teams to prevent incidents before they happen. Maliciou.....»»
Understanding regional climate change is essential for guiding effective climate adaptation policy, study says
The effects of climate change are not distant future scenarios or confined to remote parts of the world—they are unfolding now, right in our own backyards. In 2023, extreme weather events impacted communities across every inhabited continent, causi.....»»
Cybersecurity teams struggling to keep up with growing threat levels
Cybersecurity teams report struggling with the pressures and stress of increased cyber attacks.....»»
Study: 1 of every 4 employees of commercial organizations has withheld inventions from their employer
A new study from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University sheds light for the first time on an important issue in the business world: employees withholding their inventions from the companies they work for......»»
European Space Agency releases new strategy for Earth observation
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World. Responding to the escalating threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and extreme weather and the.....»»
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline
When the dollar store closes, US families on food benefits lose a lifeline.....»»
Arab world split in reactions to killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
Arab world split in reactions to killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah.....»»
“So aggravating”: Outdated ads start appearing on PS5 home screen
Players are annoyed as new home screen needs work. Enlarge (credit: Getty) PlayStation 5 owners are reporting advertisements on the device’s home screen. Frustratingly, the ads seem to be rather difficult to disable,.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 27, 2024 – ‘HomeAccessory’ rumors, Vision Pro update
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Dating app burnout seeing major apps partially pivot to friend-finding
The growing phenomenon of dating app burnout is leading major players to do at least a partial pivot into friend-finding, according to a new report … more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 30, 2024 – Apple and OpenAI, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Starfield Update 1.14.70: What’s New
The latest Starfield update delivers support for the game’s Shattered Space DLC as well as essential bug fixes for quests, gameplay, and more. Today’s the big day. Bethesda’s first Starfield expansion, which takes players on a journ.....»»
DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar
DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Enlarge / Dish and DirecTV satellite dishes on the roof of an apartment building on April 15, 2013 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
Cities unprepared for impact of climate change, says report
Half of the world's population lives in cities, and that proportion is expected to increase to 70% by 2050. With their large populations, lack of green spaces that can cool a warming environment, and aging infrastructure that is vulnerable to floods.....»»
A new and unique fusion reactor comes together due to global research collaboration
Like atoms coming together to release their power, fusion researchers worldwide are joining forces to solve the world's energy crisis. Harnessing the power of fusing plasma as a reliable energy source for the power grid is no easy task, requiring glo.....»»
Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 209
Search and rescue teams in Nepal's capital picked through wrecked homes on Monday after waters receded from monsoon floods that killed at least 209 people around the Himalayan republic......»»
Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities "must not become the norm.".....»»
Ants might be pushing montane birds higher up, study finds
Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts......»»
New method achieves first-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, plan.....»»