Day: May 2, 2024

10 Years Later, Alien: Isolation Still Looks Incredible

In celebration of the seminal sci-fi horror movie Alien’s 45th anniversary, Ridley Scott’s film is back in movie theaters. I saw it over the weekend, and even though it’s a movie I’ve seen countless times —on a laptop, on a plane, and on the TV, this was my first time seeing it on the big [...]read more10 Years Later, Alien: Isolation Still Looks Incredible

They thought they were joining an accelerator — instead they lost their startups

Lacey Hunter thought all was well as she put her startup through the three-month Newchip accelerator. Then the organization filed for bankruptcy in May 2023. Things went from bad to worse later that year when she discovered warrants of her company — rights to buy an ownership stake — had become part of the proceedings, [...]read moreThey thought they were joining an accelerator — instead they lost their startups

OPEC+ expected to extend supply cuts to stave off a global surplus and shore up prices

OPEC+ is expected to prolong oil output cuts into the second half of the year as it seeks to stave off a global surplus and shore up prices. Saudi Arabia and its partners have been keeping roughly 2 million barrels-a-day offline this year, and will meet on June 1 to consider whether to continue. Crude [...]read moreOPEC+ expected to extend supply cuts to stave off a global surplus and shore up prices

Bill Pullman Is the Ultimate Proud Dad Amid Son Lewis’ ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Success (Exclusive)

It’s no secret that Bill Pullman is one proud dad! The 70-year-old veteran actor is thrilled that his son, Lewis Pullman, is having such a major breakout year, thanks to his success with the hit Apple TV+ series, Lessons in Chemistry.  Lewis plays chemist Calvin Evans opposite Brie Larson’s Elizabeth Zott in the TV series [...]read moreBill Pullman Is the Ultimate Proud Dad Amid Son Lewis’ ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Success (Exclusive)

HUD issues Fair Housing Act guidance on AI use

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced new guidelines that aim to apply the provisions of the Fair Housing Act to the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of housing. HUD released separate pieces of guidance aimed at applying Fair Housing Act provisions to two key areas [...]read moreHUD issues Fair Housing Act guidance on AI use

How To Defeat Leviathan In Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide

At the end of The Rising Tide DLC in Final Fantasy XVI, you’ll have to go toe-to-toe with Final Fantasy’s iconic sea serpent: Leviathan. Like its predecessor, Echoes of the Fallen, The Rising Tide is already more challenging than the base game, and Leviathan kicks the difficulty up yet another notch. Not only is this [...]read moreHow To Defeat Leviathan In Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide

EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn

A controversial push by European Union lawmakers to legally require messaging platforms to scan citizens’ private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) could lead to millions of false positives per day, hundreds of security and privacy experts warned in an open letter Thursday. Concern over the EU proposal has been building since the Commission [...]read moreEU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn

Fiery gasoline tanker crash snarls traffic, closes I-95 in Connecticut

NORWALK, Conn. — A tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, closing the East Coast’s main north-south highway Thursday and causing major traffic jams. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said there were no serious injuries in the 5:30 a.m. accident. But the highway was expected to [...]read moreFiery gasoline tanker crash snarls traffic, closes I-95 in Connecticut

Selena Gomez Recalls ‘Most Painful’ Time in Her Life Ahead of Bipolar Diagnosis

Selena Gomez continues to be an advocate for mental health awareness thanks to the impact it had on her life. The 31-year-old pop star and actress revealed in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a decision that she says her team advised against.  However, Gomez says she would “absolutely” make the decision [...]read moreSelena Gomez Recalls ‘Most Painful’ Time in Her Life Ahead of Bipolar Diagnosis

LinkedIn Launches In-Stream Games With Competitive User Rankings

After they were spotted in testing back in March, LinkedIn has now officially launched its new in-stream games, which are designed to give LinkedIn users a break from the grind of their workday. As per the video clip, LinkedIn’s new puzzle games are intended to provide a moment of relief for professionals, while also, of [...]read moreLinkedIn Launches In-Stream Games With Competitive User Rankings