Why Digital Biology Has the Power to Change the Game Across Industries
Is digital biology the next big thing?
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…
Audiobook platform Libro.fm announces its international launch
Libro.fm, the audiobook retailer and listening app for local bookshops, launched internationally on Wednesday to give even more bookstores the ability to earn income via audiobook sales. The platform is now available worldwide in six currencies: USD, CAD, EUR, AUD, GBP and NZD. Libro.fm currently partners with over 2,200 independent bookshops, with 146 of those […]
Congress dives into UFOs in a hearing featuring eyewitness testimony
A year after the first Congressional hearing on UFOs in 50 years, a House subcommittee revisited some enduring questions around a topic that once would have been laughed off. The hearing, held Wednesday by the House Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, explored a range of issues related to the baffling realm […]
Meta reports 11% revenue growth, but the metaverse still suffers
Meta had one of its best quarters since before it changed its name from Facebook. The company reported 11% year-over-year revenue growth, which is a sigh of relief for investors, because this time last year, Mark Zuckerberg’s company posted its first ever quarterly revenue decline. Meta’s stock price reflects this — while the stock took […]
We Will Inevitably Lose Skills to AI, But Do The Benefits Outweigh The Risks?
The discourse around AI has often been painted in a tone of gloom and doom, with critics suggesting that we are bound to lose essential skills to our AI counterparts, a phenomenon we can call the “ChatGPT effect.” Yet the reality is that losing certain skills to AI, much like the advent of calculators and the internet, is not only inevitable but also beneficial to human progress.
‘Just Follow the Rules’: Man Left Concussed, Bloody After Cell Phone Flies Off Roller Coaster and Hits Him in the Head
The incident took place over the weekend at Cedar Point in Ohio.
Finding CEO: It’s the new ‘Finding Nemo’
As daunting as it might seem to step back as CEO and let go of the thing that you love, it’s often the right thing to do.
7 Common Myths You Might Believe About Allyship
While most people consider themselves to be good people, many struggle to effectively show up as allies. Allyship is about consistent, intentional actions over time rather than one-and-done, check-the-box activities.
Fed Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level in 22 Years. How High Will It Go?
This is the 11th rate increase since March 2022, reflecting the Fed’s efforts to control inflation.
‘Barbie’ Was a Publicity Machine — Here’s How Barbie and 4 Other Blockbusters Mastered the Art of Marketing
‘Barbie’ reportedly had a $150 million marketing budget, and it exceeded that figure in its opening weekend. Here’s how their marketing team pulled it off.