Tech companies are seeing a rise in employee resistance as they return to “business as usual” under President Donald Trump’s administration. Meta employees have taken to sneaking tampons back into men’s bathrooms at the company’s offices, protesting their boss Mark Zuckerberg’s recent changes that rolled back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The backlash against Trump’s … Read more
A tentative agreement between the US Postal Service (USPS) and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) appears to be on the verge of defeat. The proposed contract includes insulting annual raises, substandard cost-of-living adjustments, and a major restructuring program called Delivering for America that threatens the future of mail delivery. The agreement has sparked … Read more
Family members of Israeli hostages held in Gaza took to the streets outside the Ministry of Defense building in Tel Aviv on January 7, 2025, calling for an immediate hostage swap and a ceasefire. The protesters demonstrated their frustration over the ongoing situation, where five Israelis have been held captive by Hamas since October last … Read more
A new sci-fi thriller “Companion” explores a not-too-distant future where companion robots are normalized in everyday life. io9 recently spoke with cast members from the film, including Harvey Guillén and Megan Suri, about the potential dangers and benefits of such technology. The movie follows the story of Iris, an AI robot companion to Josh, who … Read more
A year-long tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, despite not being the largest in U.S. history as claimed by state health officials. The outbreak has killed two people since January 2024 and has left authorities concerned. According to Dr. Dana Hawkinson, an infectious disease doctor at the University … Read more
The video game industry has a big year ahead of it in 2025, with several highly anticipated titles finally hitting shelves after years of delays and speculation. While some games have flown under the radar, many have generated significant buzz among gamers. Among the most exciting releases is the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA … Read more
Edward Snowden has criticized Nvidia for delivering high-priced GPUs with limited features, labeling it as a “monopolistic crime against consumers.” The former NSA whistleblower targeted the company’s recently released RTX 50 series, specifically the $1,000+ RTX 5080 GPU. Snowden claimed that Nvidia’s high prices are not justified by the hardware’s capabilities. He argued that a … Read more
The US IPO market experienced a rebound in 2024, with proceeds and deal volume increasing compared to the previous two years. However, activity remained below historical levels due to economic uncertainty. Despite this, there’s optimism about a resurgence in IPO activity in 2025, mainly driven by potential interest rate cuts, pent-up investor demand, and a … Read more
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling, has given its official seal of approval to the Wahoo ELEMNT ACE head unit, allowing it to be used in competitive racing. The news comes after a long-standing dispute over the device’s potential impact on rider performance. Wahoo’s latest computer boasts several updates and … Read more
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