James Rogers, VP of Sustainability at Rothy's, emphasizes the importance of valuing single-use plastics more by advocating for higher costs and increased recycling efforts, pushing for legislative changes like the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Rothy's aims to repurpose existing plastics into footwear, urging a shift away from...
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Earlier this month, Facebook's algorithm mistakenly flagged Auschwitz Museum posts for violating community standards, causing Meta to apologize for the error. The museum criticized the algorithm for "Algorithmic erasure of history" over absurd reasons like 'Adult Nudity' and 'Hate Speech.' Polish officials and advocacy groups demand further explanation from...
Traveling from Pennsylvania to the 2024 NYC Mechanical Keyboard Meetup took me three hours on buses and subways, where over 150 keyboard enthusiasts gathered at a quirky venue near the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. Each person brought their prized keyboard, complete with info cards detailing its construction. The...
Following OJ Simpson's death, his family declined requests to study his brain for CTE, stating a firm "Hard no." Simpson's attorney revealed that medical centers sought his brain for examination, but his children were against it. Despite Simpson's concerns about potential brain injuries from his NFL career, the family...
Microsoft is now allowing previously blocked Windows 10 PCs, equipped with 11th-gen Intel Core Processor and specific SST drivers, to upgrade to Windows 11 for free after users manually update their Intel SST drivers via Windows update, resolving potential blue screen issues. Microsoft notes that the upgrade availability may...
A respected Houston transplant surgeon is under fire for allegedly tampering with patient data to obstruct his own patients from receiving liver transplants, resulting in fatalities. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center confirmed the claims made by The New York Times, prompting investigations by the University of Texas, the US Department...
As consumers shift towards more mindful buying practices, the need for a change in consumption philosophy becomes increasingly evident. Alex Bee, a project manager and semiotician, discusses the evolving attitudes towards consumption and the crucial role businesses play in adapting to this new landscape. With planetary boundaries being pushed...
Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the latest update to their Overseas collection at Watches and Wonders 2024, featuring pink gold cases and green dials across four references. The new iteration of the iconic Overseas model offers various options including a standard date-only 41mm, a diamond-encrusted 35mm, a chronograph, and a...
Phone launches are like thunderstorms, the closer the leaks, the sooner the launch. Following Google Pixel 8a leaks, a tipster suggests a May launch during the Google I/O conference. Priced at $500-$550, it's set to match mid-range specs. Expect a 6.1" FHD+ OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 128/256GB storage,...
Apple engineer Walter Huang lost his life in a tragic Tesla Model X crash on a California highway in Autopilot mode over six years ago. His family's wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla is now heading to a civil trial. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla's Autopilot system caused the fatal...
Terwiesch recommended using ChatGPT, with a 47% purchase probability, as a co-pilot for idea generation, emphasizing its utility in crafting prompts for founders. ChatGPT streamlines content creation by quickly drafting and editing emails, training to mimic writing styles, and generating fresh ideas for marketing campaigns and social media captions....
Step into spring cleaning with Samsung's Invisible Load Index, a unique tool to quantify the physical and mental burden of household tasks. Developed in partnership with happiness expert Mo Gawdat, this innovative formula helps users manage their responsibilities more effectively. With SmartThings, Samsung's ecosystem, you can control household devices...
