The New Quartz Revolution in WatchesFor watch nerds, any timepiece worth collecting is usually the mechanical kind. The watches so many aficionados have gravitated toward over the past decade and a half have been tough, utilitarian designs.
How Apple’s ‘1984’ Super Bowl Commercial Changed Advertising Forever When viewed now, it is the epitome of the 1980s – CRT TVs, dramatic voiceovers and big hair. But back then, it was unlike any commercial America had ever seen.
The Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader of the World’s Ismaili Muslims and Philanthropist, Has Died at 88The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries, has died.
Inside the Bust That Took Down Pavel Durov—and Upended TelegramThe Russian-born CEO styles himself as a free-speech crusader and a scourge of the surveillance state. Here’s the real story behind Pavel Durov’s arrest and what happened next.
Tesla Sales in Europe Plummet Amidst Elon’s Stupid MeddlingThe EV maker isn’t doing too well in California, either.
China Counters Trump’s Tariffs As Talks Remain in LimboBeijing responded swiftly on Tuesday to the tariffs President Trump had promised, announcing a fusillade of countermeasures targeting American companies and imports of critical products. Mr. Trump’s 10 percent tariff on all Chinese products went into effect at 12:01 a.m.
The tech billionaire war on "woke" is really targeting workersOur eyes do not deceive us: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is going full MAGA.
Bookshop.org is launching an ebook store to take on AmazonLocal bookstores should benefit from ebooks, too, Bookshop.org thinks. Making that happen at scale will take a fight. Local bookstores should benefit from ebooks, too, Bookshop.org thinks. Making that happen at scale will take a fight.
Body positivity takes backseat as fashion houses pick skinnier modelsThe high fashion industry has always been synonymous with thinness, but for a brief moment in the 2010s, the body positivity movement was at the forefront. It promised a revolution of accepting bodies of all shapes and sizes, welcomed curves and advocated for inclusion, particularly on the runway.
Can we build it? No – because Britain may not have enough workersEven a nonexistent Heathrow third runway or HS2 northern leg have arguably done their bit for the economy: keeping a small army of planners, lawyers and lobbyists busy over years of tussle between the “builders and the blockers”, as Rachel Reeves has styled them.
Inside Amazon's plan to cut managers: More direct reports, fewer senior hires, and pay cutsAmazon's effort to whittle down middle management is taking shape.
BMW’s new iDrive turns the whole windshield into a heads-up displayIncluded in this futuristic setup is a new steering wheel with haptic buttons and a new augmented reality system that layers navigation directions and driver assistance with road information.
Two Nuclear Microreactors Reach MilestoneFunding for two new microreactors could bring reliable nuclear power to remote locations. Westinghousesecured US $3 million for its eVinci microreactor, and Radiant Industries received $2 million for its Kaleidos microreactor, both in November from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Bill Gates Isn’t Like Those Other Tech BillionairesThe older he gets, the more Bill Gates is surprised by what the world dishes up. Take billionaires. There are many now from the tech industry, quite a few with politics that skew forcefully right.
I drive a Cybertruck, and I'm sick of people flipping me off. I wish they understood how helpful this car is for me.I'm a psychologist who drives long distances to see patients in towns throughout Arizona. When I arrive and step out of my Tesla Cybertruck, I don't have the fatigue that typically comes with driving for hours.