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I spent over 5 years setting up new iPhones in Apple stores. Here’s what launch day is like for employees.

Apple Store employees work exhausting overnight shifts preparing for new iPhone launch days with strict secrecy.

Did Apple Just Stumble Into a Cure for Male Loneliness?

Richard Einhorn's hearing loss journey highlights common delays and stigma in seeking treatment for hearing loss.

Jensen Huang thinks we’re all going to have our own R2-D2 or C-3PO robots follow us around

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisions a future with personal robots like R2-D2 and C-3PO.

Huawei’s new trifold smartphone is being released tomorrow, and it’s already creating a frenzy on resale sites

Huawei's new Mate XT smartphone causes online resale prices to surge before official release.

X users in Brazil temporarily regained access. Elon Musk’s company says it was accidental.

Elon Musk's X accidentally restores access to social media platform in Brazil following ban.

Don’t overlook a used EV when shopping for a bargain

Bargain hunters can now find more used electric vehicle options under $30,000 than ever.

Like digital locusts, OpenAI and Anthropic AI bots cause havoc and raise costs for websites

AI bots overwhelm Game UI Database, led by OpenAI IP address, causing disruptions and spiking bills.

Mark Zuckerberg’s starry watch isn’t just the price of a Cybertruck, it’s another major step up in his style game

Mark Zuckerberg sports a De Bethune DB 25 Starry Varius watch, part of his style evolution.

Scientific American Didn’t Need to Endorse Anybody

Scientific American breaks tradition to endorse Kamala Harris, citing concerns over Trump's ignorance and harm.

St. John’s University medical students will work on eerily lifelike mannequins that ‘speak, sweat and cry’

St. John’s University reveals new $106 million health center with lifelike mannequins and VR setups.

James Cameron told Bill Gates that it’s ‘getting hard to write science fiction’ in the world of AI

Artificial intelligence complicates James Cameron's science fiction writing, leading to concerns about AI's impact.

USC adds to recruiting roll with 4-star WR Myles

USC's recruiting success continues with star wide receiver commitment from Utah standout Jerome Myles.

Netflix’s co-CEO was asked why the company changed its mind after saying it would never introduce ads or live sports. Here’s how he responded.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos discusses shift to embrace ads and original content, leading to successful growth.

Here’s why astronauts age slower than the rest of us here on Earth

Astronauts on ISS age slower due to time dilation effects from Einstein's theory of relativity.

Apple made its cheapest iPhone 16 so good there aren’t many reasons you’ll need the Pro version

Early testers favor iPhone 16 over Pro models for notable upgrades like customizable Action button.

Snapchat reserves right to put AI-generated images of users’ faces in ‘My Selfie’ ads

Snapchat's terms of service allow use of user faces in ads via their "My Selfie" tool.

America is ready to go big on AI infrastructure

$30 billion fund announced by Microsoft and BlackRock to enhance American competitiveness in AI.

Award-winning footage shows a baby tardigrade riding one of its greatest predators in a rare microscopic Wild West scene

Baby tardigrade wins $600 in Nikon 's Small World video competition for riding nematode.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip receives FDA’s ‘breakthrough device’ status — and could help blind people see again

Elon Musk's Neuralink gains FDA breakthrough status for a brain implant to restore sight.

There’s Excitement About a Drug That Could Extend Fertility for Women. But Hold On a Second.

Infertility due to aging poses challenges with diminishing egg reserves, but rapamycin may offer hope.

Some of OpenAI’s top new executives are a nod to its upcoming fights in the courtroom and Washington

Reality TV show intertwines Mormons, swinging, and TikTok, causing family strain but business success. OpenAI's rejuvenating leadership.

DOL Report Touches on the Dark Side of the Green Energy Transition

Green energy transition faces supply chain challenges with child labor and forced labor issues worldwide.

Seattle and Las Vegas on the clock? How an NBA expansion draft would work, with picks!

NBA poised for possible expansion, analyzing how new teams could be built for long-term success.

GM’s EV drivers are finally getting access to the Tesla Supercharger network

GM now grants its drivers access to Tesla's vast Supercharger network, improving EV charging access.

Mark Cuban says billionaires show why America is special — and it’s patriotic to get obscenely rich then pay big taxes

Mark Cuban believes getting wealthy, paying taxes is patriotic, creating jobs and funding public services.

‘Partisan politics’ is why FCC revoked Starlink’s rural internet award says Brendan Carr

Jared Isaacman took part in the first private spacewalk, sparking debate over competition against Starlink.

Big Tech companies are getting flatter. Mark Zuckerberg explained why over a year ago.

Amazon aims for more contributors than managers, echoing Zuckerberg's push for flatter organizational structures.

Amazon’s RTO commandment and the office work shibboleth

Tech companies once championed remote work as innovation, now Amazon's CEO demands staff return full-time.

Jamie Dimon says TikTok and Facebook are a ‘total stupid waste of time’ and people should read books instead

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advises young people to prioritize reading books over spending time on social media.

This week’s personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, while 5-year terms fall

Borrowers with good credit saw rate changes on 3- and 5-year personal loans in August.

Some Delta Air Lines passengers hit with ear pain, bloody noses after possible cabin pressurization issue

Delta Air Lines flight faced pressurization issues causing discomfort for passengers; crew returns to SLC.

As X leaves San Francisco, nearby businesses worry about the future while local officials cheer

Musk shifts X headquarters from San Francisco to Austin due to California's gender identity law.

The Exploding Pagers of Lebanon

Lebanese friend describes surreal pager attack on Hezbollah members, maiming thousands and revealing identities. Devastating consequences.

Donald Trump Is a Crypto Bro

During a livestream, Trump discusses crypto, tech gap, and relevance in the 2024 election cycle.

Snap unveils $1,200 high-tech glasses that will let you alter reality in bid to win tech race

Snap revealed its upgraded Spectacles, banking on wearable tech to enhance reality and attract users.

The best shooters, playmakers and winners of the girls’ summer circuit

Non-scholastic basketball elevates each year, offering numerous platforms for players to showcase their talents.

Instagram releases teen accounts with built-in privacy, parental controls

New privacy and parental controls for teenagers on Instagram to address social media concerns.

Snap Is Trying to Make Computers Fun Again

Snap's new smart glasses aim to integrate augmented reality into daily life, engaging users beyond screens.

NY Times tech union’s bizarre demands to avert strike include four-day work week, ban on scents in break rooms

Tech union workers at New York Times threaten Election Day strike over unique list of demands.

Astrophotographers outline the 3 mistakes you’re making when snapping photos of the moon and how to fix it

Learn how to take stunning photos of the moon with your phone during Tuesday's supermoon.

A General Catalyst-backed startup is mass-buying virtual care tech from big players like Walmart. Here’s why Fabric is still betting on telehealth.

Fabric's founder, Aniq Rahman, remains optimistic about virtual care's future amidst industry uncertainties.

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days: What to know

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days starting Oct. 8 with exclusive discounts and new deals.

Lucky You!

Today’s youth are blessed with advanced technology; with AI and smartphones, communication with foreigners is superior.

Trump Unveils New Crypto Platform

Former President Trump launches World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by sons; business press skeptical.

The best new features in the big iOS 18 update for iPhones that’s available now

Apple's iOS 18 offers new home screen design, enhanced iMessage features, and hiker-friendly Apple Maps.

Instagram Is Finally Doing Right by Teens

Teenagers spend much of their time on Instagram, but new restrictions aim to increase parental oversight.

Intel, once a Silicon Valley star, has been floundering. Now it’s mounting a turnaround.

Intel CEO announces turnaround plan amid company crisis, tackling challenges as rivals soar in value.

What Happened to Science Journalism?

In recent years, Scientific American has delved into politics, shifting from science-based reporting to activism.

It took Larry Ellison just a single day to make enough money to buy Paramount

Oracle stock surge linked to AI boosts Larry Ellison's wealth, now funding son's Paramount purchase.

The fabulous life of Michael Dell, the $108 billion tech icon betting big on AI

Michael Dell, the tech entrepreneur, amassed a $108 billion net worth through shrewd deals and innovation.

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It’s about time.

Instagram introduces Teen Accounts with default safety settings for users under 18, aiming for better protection.

Meta is banning Russian outlets including RT just weeks ahead of the US election

Meta is banning Russian state media outlets, accusing them of foreign interference activities globally.

Google just stepped up its AI fight with Apple

Google's Gemini Live is now free for English-language Androids following Apple's iPhone news.

Ford’s CEO and CFO took a drive in a Chinese EV. What they said next reveals a lot about the state of the US...

Ford CEO and CFO amazed by Chinese EV quality during test drive in early 2023.

Amazon says hot desks don’t work for headquarters staff in the RTO era

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made a U-turn, returning to fixed desks amid pandemic-era shifts to hot desking.

Amazon wants fewer managers. A leaked document explains how it plans to meet this goal.

Amazon plans to reduce managers and increase workers to streamline operations and eliminate unnecessary processes.

Internal Amazon document spells out its new RTO rule forcing employees to work from an office 5 days a week

Amazon CEO mandates corporate employees return to office 5 days a week, sparking backlash and concerns.

See SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission: The daring 5-day spaceflight that’s revolutionized the commercial space industry

Billionaire-funded Polaris Dawn mission achieves historic spacewalk and violin performance in Earth's orbit.

Amazon to employees: In-person, 5-day work week begins next year

Amazon CEO to require in-person work five days a week starting next year for employees.

Digital IDs to surf the internet?! Here’s how it could happen

Bill Gates supports digital identification for cracking down on internet 'misinformation,' showcasing possible consequences.

I drove BMW’s new $53,000 X2 SUV. It was sporty and fun, but there are better options for less money.

The 2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i impresses with peppy performance and well-designed interior, but not its styling.

TikTok is fighting for its life in US court — and it’s on track to lose, former DOJ official says

TikTok faces a likely loss in its legal battle against a potential US ban. Court ruling predicted.

Trump Media shares slip after second assassination attempt on former president

Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller discusses Trump's security detail after second assassination attempt.

Chipotle uses ‘autocado’ robot to make guacamole in Calif. where fast-food pay is $20 an hour

Chipotle introduces avocado-processing robot and automated bowl-and-salad maker in California, seeking efficiency while boosting hospitality.

Amazon drops the hammer on remote work and orders employees back to office 5 days a week starting January

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy mandates returning to pre-pandemic in-office expectations, thinning middle manager ranks by March 2025.

Rumors of an Apple ‘super cycle’ appear to have been greatly exaggerated

iPhone 16 preorders disappoint with a 12.7% drop from last year, revealing lower demand factors.

Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft balk at Ohio utility’s demand they pay for electric grid upgrades to support AI rollout

Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta resist footing the bill for electric grid upgrades in Ohio.

How censoring killers’ names could stop the school shooting epidemic

School shootings on the rise due to media coverage and the glorification of mass murderers.

The U.S. Navy Launched a ‘Gender-Neutral’ Submarine

The USS New Jersey, a gender-neutral submarine, commissioned by the United States Navy in Middletown.

Apple shares slump after alarming data showing weak demand for iPhone 16

Apple's shares dropped by 3% due to weaker demand for iPhone 16 Pro models. Delivery delays cited.

Meet Shou Zi Chew, the 41-year-old CEO leading TikTok through its fight to avoid a US ban

TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew, facing challenges, defends company in US amid national security concerns.

I’m running out of things to say about Elon Musk and his terrible tweets

Elon Musk learns jokes friends laugh at don't work on Twitter; deleted tweet controversy.

Cybertruck just blew every other electric pickup out of the water — but don’t expect it to stay that way

Tesla's Cybertruck outsells competitors, dominates electric pickup market, becoming a status symbol for wealthy buyers.

How Piastri went from Alpine question mark to McLaren race winner

Formula 1 standout Oscar Piastri's Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory showcases potential for future world champion.

Saudi Arabia just stepped up plans to court the world’s AI leaders to its desert kingdom

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince plans to make the kingdom a leader in AI, hosting impressive events.

Marc Benioff says AI and humans are now indistinguishable in customer service

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discusses advancements in AI for customer service agents, highlighting indistinguishable capabilities.

A neuroscientist is more efficient than ever after making 3 simple changes that take advantage of when her brain works best

Neuroscientist challenges 9-to-5 workday, advocates for flexible schedule aligned with brain's natural rhythms.

80-year-old billionaire Larry Ellison wins plaudits for looking 30 years younger, with longevity fanatic Bryan Johnson weighing in

Billionaire Larry Ellison, 80, praised for youthful appearance and antiaging lifestyle by Bryan Johnson.

Lyft unveils feature to help riders avoid surge pricing

Lyft CEO David Risher introduces a price lock offering to subscribers, helping avoid surge pricing.

Larry Ellison says he and Elon Musk ‘begged’ Jensen Huang for GPUs over dinner

Larry Ellison and Elon Musk begged Nvidia's Jensen Huang for more GPUs at dinner. Oracle's ambitions.

United inks deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer free WiFi on flights

United Airlines partners with SpaceX's Starlink for free WiFi on all flights by early 2025.

Smartcat is using AI to translate content into any language. Check out the six-slide pitch deck the startup used to land $43 million in...

Smartcat raises $43 million in Series C funding, leading in AI language services. Opportunities abound.

Meet 14 power players leading TSMC, the world’s biggest chipmaker that’s taken center stage as the AI wars heat up

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei faces key challenges amid AI boom with geopolitical battles on horizon.

Akanji on football calendar: I could retire at 30

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji reflects on potential retirement at age 30 due to workload.

OpenAI’s mission to develop AI that ‘benefits all of humanity’ is at risk as investors flood the company with cash

OpenAI, once aiming to benefit humanity, faces concerns as CEO contemplates investor-focused shift. Profit over mission?

The 2024 harvest moon is the 2nd supermoon and last lunar eclipse this year. Here’s the best time to see it when it rises...

Supermoons appear larger and brighter than normal full moons; last partial lunar eclipse this year.

A look at Elon Musk’s love of juvenile humor: from jokes about 420 and 69 to ‘Titter’

Elon Musk's fondness for 420 and 69 jokes is well-known, with humor being a passion.

A Fix for Antibiotic Resistance Could Be Hiding in The Past

Discovering bacteriophages and exploring phage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections presents a potential solution for researchers.

Google dodged a jury trial in its big adtech case with a $2,289,751 check

DOJ's adtech antitrust trial against Google bypasses jury as Google pays $2.3 million cashier's check.

SpaceX crew returns to Earth after 5-day trip, world’s first commercial spacewalk

Billionaire Jared Isaacman makes history as the first to conduct a private spacewalk with SpaceX.

I was a remote worker at Google. I quit after the company refused to let me move to take care of my dad.

Google's stance on remote work shifted, leading to disapproval of new remote requests, causing resignations.

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk’s plans to send humans to Mars

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth, advancing Elon Musk's dream of colonizing Mars. Landmark mission.

McLaren query yellow flag after Lando Norris’ Q1 exit

McLaren questions necessity of yellow flag that affected Lando Norris' qualifying run in Azerbaijan.

What ratings do Mbappé, Messi, Ronaldo get in new game?

Real Madrid leads EA Sports FC 25 video game with four top-rated players, including Mbappé.

I visited airport lounges by AmEx and Chase. Both are great, but Centurion is better for 2 key reasons.

Experience the luxury of AmEx's Centurion Lounge network, worth the high annual fee for travelers.

I’ve held leadership roles at Yahoo, Google, and Facebook. Taking a demotion is what set my career on the right path.

Jennifer Dulski's unconventional career path led her from Yahoo to Rising Team, emphasizing learning through teaching.

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Xavi Simons to replace Kevin De Bruyne

Transfer Talk: Manchester City eyes Simons to replace De Bruyne; Bayern Munich and Liverpool interested.

Digital ID is coming: Will Americans lose freedom in the name of security?

America's founding principles clash with NIST's push for centralized digital IDs, impacting privacy and freedom.

Bill Gates wants to use digital government ID to ATTACK free speech

Bill Gates suggests shaping online speech with digital ID to combat misinformation concerns. Concerns raised.

This massive TV folds up like something out of ‘Transformers’ — and costs as much as a sports car

At CES 2024, C Seed unveiled a luxurious foldable TV priced at $283,000. Futuristic design wows crowds.