Oil CEOs Laid Off Workers and Gave Themselves Raises During the Pandemic

CEO pay at some of the country’s top oil and gas companies last year stayed more than 100 times above the median salary of workers at that company, a new analysis has found. In some cases, that gap increased—even as those companies laid off workers and took in federal aid money.

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Updates From The Suicide Squad, Space Jam 2, and More

DC’s Hawkman may have some cool tech in Black Adam. A new look at Adult Swim’s pickup of Tuca & Bertie. Billy Porter looking like a dream in Cinderella. Plus new looks at Legends of Tomorrow, Fear the Walking Dead, and more. Spoilers save us from this Monday!

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The Future of Grilling Season Is a Levitating Hot Dog Roaster

Looking for a more hygienic way to roast a hot dog that doesn’t involve it rolling around on a rarely cleaned grill? Taking advantage of the Coandă effect, YouTube’s NightHawkInLight has created a bizarre BBQ alternative that instead levitates a wiener inside a red hot coil.

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Samsung Display shows off next-gen tech at SID 2021

Samsung Display is participating in “Display Week 2021,” which is part of the SID 2021 tradeshow. The exhibition is entirely online, and Samsung Display is showing off future products in its virtual booth at the show. For 2021, Samsung display is focusing on next-generation OLED products. The next-generation technologies include “S-foldable”, “slidable”, and “UPC”. S-foldable is a product that promises … Continue reading

Estrema Fulminea EV hypercar has four motors, 2,000HP, and solid-state batteries

Have you heard of Automobili Estrema? Neither do we, but the Italian EV maker promises to make a big splash with its Fuminea hyper EV. Estrema’s mission is to “create a new Italian car brand of design excellence” while “specializing in designing, engineering, and manufacturing low volume, zero-emissions hypercars and supercars.” The Fulminea is joining the ranks of EV hypercars … Continue reading

Researchers engineer immune cells to fight tumors

A new study has been published by engineering and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The study shows how engineered immune cells can be used in new cancer therapies to overcome physical barriers allowing the patient’s immune system to fight cancer tumors. Researchers on the project believe the breakthrough could improve cancer therapy for millions of people … Continue reading

The redesigned 2021 iMac is already discounted at Amazon

Apple’s 2021 iMac featuring the M1 chip is available for $40 off its original price at Amazon.

AT&T's WarnerMedia is merging with Discovery

AT&T has announced that it’s spinning off its WarnerMedia division and merging it with Discovery in a $43 billion deal.

These Wireless Earbuds Deliver a Clever New Feature—but It'll Cost You

It’s been a few years since we’ve seen something genuinely innovative in a pair of wireless earbuds that goes beyond improved battery life or better noise cancellation. But Bowers & Wilkins’ new PI7 earbuds allow you to stream audio from any device with a headphone jack using a neat trick, and while it’s a useful…

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Why Aren't There Mammals in Super Vivid Colors Like There Are Birds and Bugs?

Plumage. An incredible world, for an incredible phenomenon. Say it with me now: plumage. Picture the colors, their variety and richness. Picture, while you’re at it, some other stuff relevant to this week’s Giz Asks, such as bugs that look shaped from stained glass and sea creatures that look like they’ve been doused…

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