Marshawn Lynch and Merriam-Webster: Name a more iconic duo
Marshawn Lynch and Merriam-Webster go together like Skittles and football. You didn't think tasting the rainbow was as delicious as tasting pay dirt, but your mind was blown anyway.
2023-09-29 23:24
Watch: Brooklyn Flooding Videos Are Crazy
VIDEO: NYC streets and public transportation flooded due to heavy rains.
2023-09-29 23:17
Emile Smith Rowe to consider Arsenal future over lack of minutes
Emile Smith Rowe would consider leaving Arsenal if he is not more involved in the first-team setup by the time the January transfer window opens. The 23-year-old wants to play for England at Euro 2024 and is wanted by Aston Villa, Brighton and Newcastle.
2023-09-29 22:47
Rotterdam shootings: Hospital was warned of 'psychotic' suspect
The woman had complained about her neighbour and prosecutors warned of the suspect's "psychotic behaviour".
2023-09-29 22:46
Dianne Feinstein: Trailblazing Senator dies aged 90
The California senator served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
2023-09-29 22:27
Has Facebook changed its blue logo?
Facebook is known for its recognisable 'f' logo using the colours light navy blue and white - however, people can't help but notice something different. Some have noticed that once logged into their account there has been a slight tweak to the blue colour they have been familiar with in recent years. The new blue announced by the social media platform is richer, bold and darker in a move which is "Redefining Facebook’s brand identity." “We’re excited to launch the first phase of a refreshed identity system for Facebook, with a focus on fostering effortless, self-initiated exploration and connection across every touchpoint," the announcement read. There were three "key drivers" in regards to the brand design update which include: "Elevate the most iconic elements of our brand to create a distinctive, refreshed Facebook." The second is to "Unify how the Facebook brand comes to life across product-to-marketing experiences." On the topic of blue tone change, this came from wanting to "create an expansive set of colours — anchored in our core blue — that is comprehensive and vibrant, and also designed to be more accessible for people." Of course, Facebook users couldn't help but notice the colour change and took to social media to question if their eyes were deceiving them. Elsewhere, a Mark Zuckerberg product has been deemed the 'cringiest AI of all time'. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-29 22:23
Biden would veto House bill on spending reduction, border security -White House
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden would veto a border security and spending reduction bill passed by the House
2023-09-29 22:17
Stats to melt your brain: Vikings offense could be elite ... without the turnovers
The Minnesota Vikings are 0-3. While some people may argue that this is more than the beginning of the end, the offense may be more unlucky than bad. Let me explain...
2023-09-29 22:16
US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of Republican-backed state laws in
2023-09-29 21:59
Magic Johnson says Lakers are best in the West, reveals his Twitter secret, and talks Sideline RSV campaign
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson talked about the upcoming season, his Twitter game and the Sideline RSV campaign in an interview with FanSided's Peter Dewey.
2023-09-29 21:58
When was the last time Auburn beat Georgia?
Auburn has been considered a weak team as of late, but when was the last time they got a win against the Georgia Bulldogs, who created a dynasty around Kirby Smart?
2023-09-29 21:48
Tim Cook interview: Apple boss talks trillion-dollar transformation and ushering in new era of computing
Tim Cook describes his first experience with Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro headset as an “aha moment”. The mixed reality device, he claims, has the potential to usher in an entirely new era of computing, having a profound impact on the way we work, communicate and experience the world – just like the iPhone did 16 years ago. And for it to succeed, just like the iPhone, it’s going to need apps. The Apple CEO is in London at the end of a whirlwind European tour to meet with app developers that he hopes will be among the first to realise his ambitions for the Vision Pro. The UK has the largest developer community in Europe, and as he meets three of them, he is clearly curious about their apps. It is a common sight with Cook: app developers on their best behaviour, nervous with anticipation, instantly relaxing as he focuses on them, genuinely interested, warming to his encouragement and questioning. “I think the apps today are outstanding,” he says. “It’s a reminder of the empowerment of the App Store. I’m still amazed that an entrepreneur in any country in the world in a basement can start a company and it can be global,” he snaps his fingers, “like that.” Cook likes to talk about Apple’s app developers because he takes pride in the jobs created by the Apple ecosystem. Estimates suggest that half a million jobs are now directly connected to the iOS app economy, which is up nearly 70 per cent compared to 2019. UK app developers have earned nearly £7.5 billion from their apps, Apple says. When Cook took over from Steve Jobs as CEO in 2011, the app economy was still in its infancy: Instagram was less than a year old and apps like Deliveroo and Tinder did not even exist yet. Just over a decade later Apple’s App Store is now facilitating more than $1 trillion in billings and sales annually, helping the company to become the richest in the world. Among the app developers showing off their creations at Apple’s Battersea Power Station headquarters is Joseph Mambwe, whose fitness app Gym Streak aims to manage your workout for you. Mambwe says that, at the app’s core is a demonstration that “resilience is a superpower that is available to everyone, along with persistence and the will to keep going.” The app uses augmented reality (AR) to create videos where the animated figure demonstrating the exercises appears to be working out in your living room. Also in attendance is Andy Weekes, the creator of Night Sky, which also uses AR to make stars, planets and even the International Space Station appear onscreen as you point your iPhone at the place they are in the sky. It can send reminders and messages so you can share what you see – and even what you can’t – with friends and family. There is a regular refrain from the developers about the Apple Vision Pro, which is set to launch early next year: Something like Night Sky could be jaw-droppingly good on the spatial computing headset, with its immersive, wraparound display. Cook says they’re looking forward to it. “We have developer labs in London and Munich, and we’re seeing some incredible work. There’s so much excitement out there.” The tech boss says Vision Pro has become part of his nightly routine, helping him understand how it could become an industry-defining product. “There are huge differences in how people look at it, depending on if they’re read about it or actually tried it,” he says. “I believe even more about how profound spatial computing is. When you’ve tried it, it’s an aha moment, and you only have a few of those in a lifetime.” Throughout the app demonstrations, the developers talk about the support they receive from Apple. “These apps,” Cook says afterwards, “allow developers to make people more sustainable, give somebody educational knowhow about space or even democratise personal training. These are big ideas. These apps are great collaborations, but our whole company is based on collaboration.We really believe one plus one equals three. “We’ve always viewed ourselves as tool makers,” he adds. “So to make tools that allow other people to change the world in their own way and for us to have a role in that makes my heart sing… We’ve always believed our tools should be as easy to use as our products, so we try to make the developer tools simple. It’s the developer’s idea that’s the big lift, not the act of doing it themselves. It’s great to see the validation of that playing out.” Through the powerful processors in the latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Cook believes Apple iOS is now “the best gaming platform out there”. Games also form a major part of Vision Pro’s appeal, allowing users to interact and compete within an entirely new dimension. “There’s significant excitement about our role in gaming, and we’re very serious about it,” he says. “This is not a hobby for us. We’re putting all of ourselves out there.” Read More ‘I saw the future. It left me in tears’ Tim Cook says Vision Pro release is on track: ‘I watched Ted Lasso Season 3 on it’ New discovery is ‘holy grail’ breakthrough in search for aliens, scientist say Musk confirms he is cutting election integrity staff from X/Twitter ahead of 2024
2023-09-29 20:56
