White House Easter Egg Roll gets Big Tech sponsors
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How I used guilt as a motivator for good
Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that’s when I learned theContinue Reading
3 key open source challenges in developing countries
When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I’m involved in daily, I’m usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of aContinue Reading
Researchers warn of a threat to water safety from wildfires
The consequences of wildfires in or near urban areas go beyond the damage to buildings and ecosystems, to the threat of contamination of drinking water according to water quality and treatment experts., Read MoreContinue Reading
Study: The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs
A new MIT-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing, as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. Scientists including the MIT team have observed signs of ozone recovery in the past. But the new study is the first to show, with high statistical confidence, thatContinue Reading
HP settles fake discount lawsuit for just $4M. Don’t expect much of a payout
When it comes to sales and rebates, PC giant takes ‘Keep Reinventing’ seriously HP Inc has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in the US that alleged it used deceptive pricing tactics on its website, including fake discounts and misleading limited-time offers.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
What to do once your Surface Hub v1 becomes an 84-inch, $22K paperweight
Oh. You expected serious suggestions? It isn’t just devices unable to upgrade to Windows 11 that are headed to digital landfill this year. The first version of Microsoft’s Surface Hub is also destined for the tech trashcan as Windows 10 support ends. So, what do you do with a bigContinue Reading
Doechii Drops Cinematic ‘Anxiety’ Music Video Bringing Stunning Visuals to Her Viral Hit
Rising chart-topper and certified bisexual icon Doechii is turning up the heat—again. The genre-defying rapper and singer has just dropped the official music video for her breakout hit “Anxiety,” and it’s every bit as bold, surreal, and unforgettable as fans have come to expect from the self-proclaimed “Swamp Princess.” Co-directedContinue Reading
Gerber teething sticks still on shelves despite recall over choking concerns, company warns
Recalled and discontinued Gerber Soothe ’n’ Chew teething sticks are still available on retailer shelves and online despite concerns over choking incidents, the company announced Friday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Early RTX 5060 Ti benchmarks reveal why Nvidia withheld the 8GB version from reviewers
A review on Bilibili offers an early look at the 8GB version of Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti, which has not been made available to Western media. The video reveals that halving the VRAM significantly affects performance in several notable games and hampers the effectiveness of multi-frame generation…Continue Reading
Humanoid robots race humans in a half-marathon in Beijing | REUTERS
Humanoid robots raced against humans for the first time in a half-marathon in Beijing. One of the robots fell over at the starting line. Another crashed into a railing after running a short distance, causing its human operator to fall over. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #Humanoid #Chian Read the story here:Continue Reading
Arellano: The Traitor’s cruelty to migrants reminds us what Easter is about
Easter is supposed to be a happy time, but all I can think of is the people who persecuted Jesus. At a time when Christians are called upon to embrace Jesus’ message of love and charity, our president continues to revel in a cruelty that’s, well, biblical., Read MoreContinue Reading
Bodies of 15 victims, including children, killed in Israeli attacks, brought to Khan Younis hospital
Families mourned their relatives in Khan Younis Saturday after Israeli strikes in Gaza killed more than 90 people in 48 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The dead include 15 people who were killed overnight, among them women and children, some of whom were sheltering in a designated humanitarian zone,Continue Reading