In a stylishly sci-fi version of what otherwise looks like mid-century America, a salesman pitches his product—lunar time shares—to wide-eyed customers, assuring them they’ll soon be exclaiming “I love living on the moon!” But as this trailer for Billy Crudup’s new Apple TV+’s series Hello Tomorrow! suggests, all is…
Cadillacs are often thought of as very expensive and unattainable for many, but these older models have aged into an affordable pricepoint.
A U.S. government agency issued a citation to Amazon.com Inc. for reported safety hazards in the workplace. The agency said Amazon failed to keep its workers safe and found workers were exposed to ergonomic hazards after inspecting three warehouses.
The Orfeld H01 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 6-in-1 is one of a sea of similar vacuums on the market today: Here’s what makes this device ever-so-slightly different.
The Commerce Department announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into how widespread data collection and corporate surveillance pose an outsized risk to marginalized groups.
James Cameron really said “the whale stays in the picture.” Avatar: The Way of Water’s MVP sea creature is confirmed to be returning to the franchise in a big way, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the fan favorite become even more integral in Avatar 3.
Wikipedia is finally getting its first major redesign in a decade, but it may be notable precisely because of how little it changes the core experience. The newly launched rework looks very familiar, and instead eliminates some common hassles. A new sticky header provides quick access to search and article sections, while a revised search shows images and descriptions as you type. It’s easier to switch languages, and a table of contents helps you navigate content.
TechCrunch also points to smaller tweaks. A collapsible sidebar lets you remove distractions while reading. The default font size is larger, too, to reduce the strain on your eyes.
The Wikipedia update is rolling out now for English users. Wikimedia has already made the update available to 300 of the 318 active languages on the site. It’s already the default for Arabic and Greek readers. The team is still asking for feedback, so don’t be surprised if the site continues to evolve.
Wikimedia Foundation makes clear that it hasn’t removed any functionality, and that the changes led to real-world gains in testing with international volunteer groups. Users searched 30 percent more often, and scrolled 15 percent less. The redesign is meant to modernize Wikipedia by making it more accessible to a “next generation” of internet users who may not be very familiar with the web, according to the creators. You may not pay much notice to the changes if you’re a diehard reader, then, but those just coming online may appreciate the ease of use.
Twitter has put a bunch of stuff from its headquarters up for auction in an effort to raise funds and offload some employee perks that are no longer offered.
Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Taylor Swift collaborator Liz Rose also made the cut.
Another crypto exchange has fallen, though the drama behind Bitzlato is quite a bit different from that of FTX, according to the Department of Justice.
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