SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify Sophie Bushwick: Exciting new technology is on the rise, doing the same work that humans can but faster and more cheaply. That’s great news for the people rich enough to buy these machines, but it’s disrupting the lives and livelihoods of less powerful workers. And some of those workers are ready to fight back. I’m talking, of course, about the Luddites, the 19th-century textile workers known for smashing automated machinery. And if you see some similarities between their situation and today’s, when the rise of Big Tech and artificial intelligence is disrupting the labor market and also inspiring a…
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These Things Happen by Michael Eon (Girl Friday Books) Dear Reader, Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain, except for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniel’s life, past and present, this nostalgic ode to Brooklyn is an unflinchingly honest account of coming-of-age and the inevitable ups and down of recovery. With a vivid, atmospheric backdrop of 1970’s Brooklyn, These Things Happen fearlessly examines generational abuse, the transformative power of confronting addiction, and the profound life-changing potential of redemption. Write me at [email protected] for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies! Enjoy! Michael Eon…
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From the launch of Perfumehead at Holt Renfrew to Austin Butler’s role as the face of YSL’s latest fragrance, it’s been an exciting season for scent. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 17, 2023 We’re halfway through 2023 and this year’s perfume launches have stirred up plenty of excitement. From revamped classics to niche scents inspired by memorable pop culture moments (more on that later), the world of fragrance is in full bloom. RELATED: 13 Fragrances and Candles That Smell Like a European Vacation But what separates a good perfume from an absolute showstopper? It’s hard to…
Researchers have demonstrated a method to detect the vibrations of a mobile phone’s earpiece and decipher what the person on the other side of the call was saying with up to 83 percent accuracy. The team at Pennsylvania State University used an off-the-shelf automotive radar sensor and a novel processing approach to reveal this significant security concern.”As technology becomes more reliable and robust over time, the misuse of such sensing technologies by adversaries becomes probable,” said Suryoday Basak, a doctoral candidate at Penn State.”Our demonstration of this kind of exploitation contributes to the pool of scientific literature that broadly says,…
As the cold nights draw nearer, one thing draws clearer: It’s almost Christmas, which means we’re getting exciting Holiday-themed programming. Great American Family on Monday unveiled the 20 original movies that will comprise its third annual Great American Christmas. Thankfully, plenty of familiar faces help bring these movies to life. Check out the entire slate below. 12 Games of Christmas, starring Johnny Ramey and Felisha Cooper. In 12 Games of Christmas, a group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party. A Christmas Blessing, starring Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch.…
A new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) presents major findings on the gravity of impacts from invasive alien species on our planet. Researchers found more than 37,000 alien species have been introduced by human activities over the centuries, and this conservative estimate is rising at unprecedented rates. Additionally, more than 3,500 of these are harmful invasive alien species, impacting humans, animals and plants. Dozens of international biodiversity researchers are authors of the report, including University of Houston Associate Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Martín Nuñez, who was a coordinating lead author of the chapter…
R.E.M. are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 11th studio album Up with a new remastered reissue, set for release on November 10th via Craft Recordings. It features a collection of bonus material including, but not limited to, an 11-song performance recorded at…the Party of Five set. Party of Five was a pretty depressing late-1990s drama series that starred a Scream-era Neve Campbell, a pre-Lost Matthew Fox, and teen-superstar-in-the-making Jennifer Love Hewitt. It also gave R.E.M. their first appearance on a scripted TV show, which they filmed in 1999 at Los Angeles’ Palace Theatre in front of 175 fan club members. Their…
Those who didn’t get a chance to see John Wick: Chapter 4 in theaters have been eagerly waiting, and now it’s finally hitting streaming. According to critics, the latest John Wick was yet another movie triumph, delivering everything you’d expect out of a John Wick movie and more.It’s difficult to talk about the movie too much without getting into spoiler territory, but rest assured that it’s filled with excellent gun-fu, expertly choreographed fight scenes, and some extremely high stakes. When we last left John (Keanu Reeves) at the end of John Wick: Chapter 3, it was clear that there were going to be some seriously…
The Last Professional by Ed Davis When describing The Last Professional (Artemesia Publishing, LLC) by Ed Davis, Jerry Cimino, Founder of the Beat Museum in San Francisco, had this to say: “Davis has done for American railroads what Kerouac did for American highways and Steinbeck did for American nomads.” High praise — and well-deserved, given that the novel was named the 2022 American Fiction Award thriller winner. It’s amazing that all this can happen writing about a fraternity of tramps, what Davis calls a “brotherhood of travelers who emerged with the coming of the great iron roads and who held…
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The growing, sun-like protostar HH 211 shoots out a pair of luminous jets of gas and dust that form vibrant shockwaves as they collide with gas surrounding the baby star. (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, T. Ray (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies))The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spied a baby, sun-like star spewing out supersonic streams of gas and dust into space, triggering visually stunning shockwaves that researchers say “look like lightsabers.”The newly formed star, or protostar, is not actually visible in the latest JWST photo. But scientists know it is located in the middle of the dark region…
Poco F5 5G is expected to succeed the Poco F4 5G model, which was released by the Chinese handset manufacturer earlier this year. While the company is yet to officially announce any details regarding the purported smartphone, a recent report has leaked the display specifications of the upcoming Poco F5 5G model. The details of the processor on the upcoming Poco F-series phone have also been tipped. The report also notes that the POCO F5 5G is expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K60 5G, which will debut in early 2023.According to the report, the smartphone will first debut…
Much like the ’80s, the 1990s were a transformative decade for anime, giving rise to various series that continue to captivate audiences today. This era marked a significant shift in animation quality, storytelling, and thematic depth, pushing the boundaries of what anime could achieve. From blending the tried and true genre of epic space operas with Western elements to heartfelt coming-of-age tales, the ’90s brought us a treasure trove of unforgettable anime experiences that serve as the foundation for contemporary fans. In this list, we’ll delve into 10 iconic anime series from this groundbreaking decade, each contributing to the enduring…
[] × Skip to main content “I threw the ball in her court,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end teased. Taylor Swift performs onstage during the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Foro Sol on August 24, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Hector Vivas/TAS23/Getty Images Travis Kelce wants Taylor Swift on the bleachers at his next game. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end joined The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday (Sept. 21), where he revealed that he invited the “Anti-Hero” superstar to watch him play. “I threw the ball in her court,” he said. “I told her, ‘I’ve seen…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. R. Nassor may spend more time with books, tea, and ceramic mugs than recommended by professionals but it hasn’t failed her so far. Nassor has a MA in English Literature from Georgetown University, where she looked at the way medieval and early modern literature reappear in fantasy books today. She’s been writing about romance, fantasy, science fiction, and pop culture for quite a while, starting at Book Riot in 2020. She’s also written for Tor.com. You can follow her on Tiktok and contact…
I know, I know; flip-flops don’t exactly scream ‘fashion’. But the humble beach shoe has experienced quite the renaissance over the past couple of years, mostly due to the popularity of The Row’s Ginza sandal. This platform silhouette features the characteristic thong detailing, elevated with thicker-than-usual straps and a smooth leather finish. The Olsen twins’ covetable creation was the sandal of summer 2021, kicking off what can only be described as an obsession—now, you’ll struggle to find a footwear brand that hasn’t released its own version of the ‘chic flip-flop’.And in truth, there’s no better sandal to make your beloved denim feel summer-appropriate. The two work in tandem to…
1973 Polywater’s Final Exit “The long-standing controversy over the existence of a superdense, polymeric form of water is apparently over. The argument began when Boris V. Derjaguin and colleagues at the Soviet Academy of Sciences observed that certain samples condensed in fine capillary tubes represented a new, stable form of water with a density almost one and a half times that of ordinary water and a molecular structure that could only be described as polymeric. Subsequent investigations in the U.S.S.R., Britain, Germany and the U.S. argued that the anomalous properties could be explained by impurities. Derjaguin has now reported that…
I’ll scream it from the mountaintops as many times as I have to: Your bedroom should have a bottle of lube! Ideally more than one. Whether you’re flying solo or with a copilot(s), too much friction is a bad time for everyone. Even if it doesn’t seem like you need a lubricant, you’d be better off using a little just to protect yourself from chafing and micro-tears on sensitive tissues.We’ve tested a handful of different kinds of lube, and below you’ll find our top recommendations. Be sure to check out our Best Sex Toys and Best Vibrators guides for more…
Tennis star Coco Gauff is on the verge of making history. The 19-year-old Gauff is the youngest American US Open female finalist since Serena Williams in 1999, and she’ll attempt to win her first Grand Slam when she takes on No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s singles final. ESPN airs the match from Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, on Saturday, September 9, at 4/3c. Sixth-seeded Gauff reached the final by defeating No. 10 seed Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in a match that was delayed by…
[] × Skip to main content Master P & Key Glock have also been spotted on the sidelines with Coach Prime. Lil Wayne at a game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Young Money It’s prime time in Colorado as the university’s new head football coach, Deion Sanders, has led the squad to a 3-0 start and is drawing A-list talent to their games. At Saturday’s in-state rivalry match-up between Colorado and Colorado State, Sanders — also known as Coach Prime — welcomed Lil Wayne, Dwayne “The…
According to leaked documents posted Tuesday morning, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer floated the idea of the company potentially acquiring Nintendo in 2020. What did Phil Spencer say about acquiring Nintendo? The news stems from emails that surfaced online, following Microsoft’s incidental leak of documents from the FTC v. Microsoft lawsuit. They revealed Spencer emailed with executive Takeshi Numoto, who was asking Spencer and Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela why Microsoft wasn’t considering companies like Nintendo as acquisition targets. In a reply, Spencer mentioned that he had spoken with the Leadership Team of Nintendo about “tighter collaboration.” “I totally…
Music can take on many forms in cultures across the globe, but Yale researchers have found in a new study that some themes are universally recognizable by people everywhere with one notable exception — love songs. “All around the world, people sing in similar ways,” said senior author Samuel Mehr, who splits his time between the Yale Child Study Center, where he is an assistant professor adjunct, and the University of Auckland, where he is senior lecturer in psychology. “Music is deeply rooted in human social interaction.” For the new study, published Sept. 7 in the journal Proceedings of the…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story addict. She exists on a steady diet of books and hot chocolate, with a heaping side of travel whenever possible. Originally hailing from the sun and sandstone of southern California, she currently resides with her partner, offspring, and feline companion in the sleepy mountains of western North Carolina. View All posts by Anne Mai Yee Jansen Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and…
It’s the season of change and reinvention—and if you’re feeling the urge to chop all your hair off to freshen things up, you’re not alone. Fortunately for you, short hair styles are majorly trending right now so there’s a tonne of short hair trends to refer to if you’re looking for some inspiration.For one, the bob is more popular than ever—so much so that in 2023 alone it’s already had several new variations. The box bob, Italian bob, blunt bob, and bubble bob are just a few we’re covered here on Who What Wear UK, and we’re certain that this chic, low maintenance…
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were launched in India earlier this month. The company’s latest Pixel-branded smartphones debuted with the next-generation Tensor G2 SoC, which is produced using Samsung’s 4nm fabrication process. This chipset is said to bring improved CPU and GPU performance over the SoC powering the Pixel 6 series. The Tensor G2 SoC gets a max clock rate of 2.85GHz. It also comes integrated with a Mali-G710 GPU, Google’s Titan M2 security chip, and a second-generation EdgeTPU AI processor.According to a report by SamMobile, the Google Tensor G2 SoC powering the Pixel 7 series is produced on…
Comet Nishimura pictured above Zahradne in Slovakia shortly after sunset on Sept. 9, when the comet was most clearly visible. (Image credit: Petr Horalek / petrhoralek.com)A recently discovered green comet, named Nishimura, has survived its close encounter with the sun and begun its journey back into the outer reaches of the solar system. Once gone, it won’t return for around 430 years. But it could be visible over the next few weeks, depending on where you live.Comet Nishimura, also known as C/2023 P1, was first spotted falling rapidly toward the sun on Aug. 12 by amateur Japanese astronomer Hideo Nishimura.…
If you thought the series premiere of The Swarm on The CW was shocking, then we’re sure you’ll be interested in the events of The Swarm Season 1 Episode 2. TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at the episode, which promises to be another shocker. In the clip, the workers of a high-class seafood restaurant come into contact with a lobster that may or may not signal the end of times. We begin with the head chef being sprayed with residue as he tries to prepare it for the dinner time rush. Another worker takes over, and things don’t…
Wolfgang Van Halen had the ultimate rock band training when he played bass in Van Halen, but that doesn’t mean it was a walk in the park for him. During a recent conversation, the rocker recalled the hardest part about being in a band as big as they were.Wolfgang joined Van Halen in 2006 in place of Michael Anthony when they reunited with David Lee Roth, and remained in the band until its disbandment. Thus, he went on tour with the group several times, and played on the 2012 album A Different Kind of Truth. His father, Eddie Van Halen, confirmed that…
AMC has announced Dark Winds Season 3, as the acclaimed crime drama series has been renewed by the network. When is Dark Winds Season 3 expected to premiere? Deadline reported on the renewal, noting that it comes only a couple of weeks after Dark Winds Season 2 finished its run. The outlet also states that it is currently planned to premiere in early 2025, likely as a result of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “We started this journey with very high hopes for this series, given the remarkable source material and extraordinary creative team behind it, and it has…