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There are some additions to the TechCrunch team that I’m happy to announce. First, Kirsten Korosec, who has been with us for more than two years, was promoted to Transportation Editor. Kirsten has done amazing work, helping to elevate our footh.....»»
Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27
As the COP27 climate summit drew to a close over the weekend, it's important to acknowledge that progress was made on climate adaptation—even if more can be done......»»
"Perfectly poised" Tintagel Castle Footbridge wins inaugural Building Beauty Awards
Tintagel Castle Footbridge by architecture studio William Matthews Associates and engineers Ney & Partners has been named the winner of the Building Beauty Awards at an awards ceremony presented by Norman Foster. Read more Tintagel Castle Fo.....»»
Symmetry and reflection define Qatar desert installation by Olafur Eliasson
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created an immersive installation named Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day comprised of twenty circular structures during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar . Read more Danish-Icelandic art.....»»
NASA, ESA reveal tale of death, dust in Orion constellation
A new image combining previously released data from three telescopes shows a region that includes the Orion Nebula, named after the mighty hunter from Greek mythology who was felled by a scorpion's sting. But the story of how this dusty region came t.....»»
Major tax-filing websites secretly share income data with Meta
Financial data was sent to Meta by TaxAct, H&R Block, and TaxSlayer. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images News) Here to add another layer of dread ahead of the upcoming tax season, The Markup reported tha.....»»
SUV smashes into Massachusetts Apple Store, possible targeted attack [U: Arrested man named]
An SUV drove through the glass of an Apple Store in Massachusetts this morning in what one Fire Marshall says may have been an “intentional” act. Details aren’t fully clear on injuries, but sadly multiple people have been taken to the emergenc.....»»
Foxconn names Chiang Shang-yi as semiconductor strategy officer
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has named semiconductor veteran Chiang Shang-yi as its semiconductor strategy officer......»»
10 years later, the Wii U is still deeply weird—and we love it
Oddly named console made up for its mistakes with infinite quirky charm. Enlarge / The Wii U launched in North America on November 18, 2012—the greatest day of all time. (credit: Nintendo) Ten years ago today, Nintendo.....»»
We now have a pretty good idea what the “Connecticut vampire” looked like
Targeted whole genome analysis strengthens case that he was a man named John Barber. Enlarge / Forensic facial reconstruction of the "Connecticut vampire" (aka JB55), accounting for known tooth loss and inferred health issues. Ha.....»»
Perseverance rover explores sandstone pass for evidence of ancient life
The Perseverance rover recently arrived at a new area of Mars named the Yori Pass, which is an exciting opportunity to search for evidence of ancient life......»»
Sonic designer Yuji Naka and two others arrested in Square Enix insider trading scandal
In September 2020, Square Enix announced a Dragon Quest mobile game titled Dragon Quest Tact. A small, relatively unknown studio named Aiming was working on the project. Some employees within Square Enix had heard this developer was working on a new.....»»
Larry David and other celebrities named in FTX lawsuit
FTX's implosion earlier this month rocked the crypto industry. After traders withdrew $6 billion in three days from the platform following news of an FTC investigation into FTX mishandling withdrawal requests and Binance backing out of a merger deal,.....»»
AI tool predicts when a bank should be bailed out
An artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at UCL and Queen Mary University of London could help governments decide whether or not to bail out a bank in crisis by predicting if the intervention will save money for taxpayers in the long.....»»
MLS Season Pass will cost $14.99 month or $99/season, discounted price available for Apple TV+ subscribers
Apple and Major League Soccer today announced pricing and availability details for the MLS streaming service, available through the Apple TV app beginning February 1, 2023 ready for the season start on February 25. Named “MLS Season Pass,” the s.....»»
Review: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe delivers the juice
Belkin introduced the world's first — and only — Apple-certified MagSafe car charger, but while it certainly delivers on speed, its connection method and price may give users pause.Belkin's new MagSafe chargerThe aptly named BoostCharge Pro Wirel.....»»
How to use Mastodon: create your account, join servers, and more
Elon Musk's shenanigans at Twitter are pushing a healthy bunch of users to an upstart named Mastodon. Here's a basic Mastodon onboarding guide for the expats......»»
Bad Bunny named Apple Music artist of the year, as company highlights his achievements
Bad Bunny – aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – has been named Apple Music artist of the year for 2022, as the company highlighted some of the achievements of the Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Apple said that Bad Bunny “truly owned the yea.....»»
Apple hires former Facebook executive to lead its System Information team
Apple’s head of information systems Mary Demby is reportedly leaving the company as she will retire after working for three decades. While it was unclear who would replace her, Apple has now hired a former Facebook executive to lead its informatio.....»»
Apple hires Facebook exec to lead its information systems department
Apple has tapped a former Facebook executive to head up its online services, website, and customer support infrastructure.Apple ParkIt was first learned in late October that Apple's Chief Information Officer, Mary Demby, would retiring after three de.....»»
Gliding treefrogs, mini-males and burrowing frogs in trees: Why Melanesia is the world"s tropical island frog hotspot
A chocolate treefrog that looks like a Freddo. Burrowing frogs which live in trees. Long-nosed frogs named after Pinocchio. Frogs which go straight from egg to froglet without stopping at tadpole. And large treefrogs which can glide from tree to tree.....»»