Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better?
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Let’s choose our favorite NFL upset picks for Week 3.
The NFL season moves so quickly that you better not blink, because you might miss it.
It feels like just yesterday we were in the thick of training camps, but in the blink of an eye we are now into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, and some contenders are starting to emerge.
With a fascinating slate ahead of us, including some tantalizing upset picks, the staff at SB Nation got together to...
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Days of speculation regarding McLaren’s ‘mini-DRS’ have forced the FIA to intervene
On Thursday we discussed McLaren’s rear wing, and how that component had become the talk of the Formula 1 world. Despite some consternation from rival teams, the sport’s governing body issued a statement ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix that the rear wing was legal. However, they indicated they would monitor the issue, prompting many to wonder if...
Everyone’s iPhone camera might look a little different with the new Photographic Styles. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge
When I walked into the building that houses the Steve Jobs Theater for the iPhone 16 launch last week, the first person I saw taking a photo of the room wasn’t using an iPhone; they were using a compact digital camera.
I’m not talking about a fancy Ricoh GR III. I’m talking a PowerShot, Cybershot, or a Coolpix — something with 6 megapixels and a CCD...
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Microsoft just signed a deal to revive the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. If approved by regulators, the software maker would have exclusive rights to 100 percent of the output for its AI data center needs.
Constellation, the owner of the Three Mile Island plant, announced a power purchase agreement with Microsoft earlier today, which should see the site coming back online in 2028, assuming regulators approve...
Breaking news: Women don't like being called dumb.
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When you've mastered air fryer cooking, your plants are hydrated, and your tub drain is unclogged, you'll be oh-so-grateful you read this list.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview.
Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her childhood, her debate with Donald Trump, her gun ownership, and the policies that define her campaign in this special edition of the WIRED Autocomplete Interview.
Saying he hopes to be a Sixer "for the rest of my career," Joel Embiid reached a three-year contract extension with the team that sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is worth $192.9 million.
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After an incredible 1st day, check out Round 2 tee times for the LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship to avoid missing the action.
Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual — Golf Talk Today.
Each day, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more.
The LPGA is in Ohio for the Kroger Queen City Championship, and Round 1 saw impressive scores.
South African Ashleigh Buhai set the tone with her 7-under 65. She...
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Answering more F1 questions from the brilliant minds on F1 Threads
It is time for Part Two of the “Super Colossal F1 Threads Mailbag.”
If you missed Part One, you can read that here.
Normally I would dive into a little bit of an introduction, but we have a lot to get to, so let’s dive right in.
Opinion on whether or not McLaren have an illegal rear wing? - taztweetin
We kick off Part Two of the “Super Colossal Mega F1 Mailbag”...
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We break down the most important games of the week across the country.
Another week, another loaded slate of high school football games await us, as a number of teams are finishing off their non-conference slate this weekend.
A slew of top-25 teams will face off against each other, while undefeated records lay in the balance ahead of a competitive week of high school football, with key matchups in several states taking place.
Let’s break down the...
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against "Pokémon with guns" game Palworld this week, officially kicking off a fight that's been looming since January. Now Palworld developer Pocketpair has responded, claiming it has no idea why it's being sued. This actually isn't as absurd as it sounds.
In a statement released on Thursday, Pocketpair confirmed it had received notice of a patent infringement lawsuit and was investigating its claims, though refrained from specifically naming...
Netflix dropped a short clip to announce the arrival of Toph in "Avatar: The Last Airbender," along with the casting of Miya Cech.
Netflix has dropped its trailer for "DON'T MOVE", a survival thriller produced by "The Evil Dead" director Sam Raimi.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke off the cuff, as guests included a teenager shot at her school and the family of a woman in Georgia who died as a result of the state’s abortion ban.
The two new proceedings are meant to “assist Apple in complying with its interoperability,” according to the EU. | Cath Virginia / The Verge
The European Commission has opened new proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will see the bloc instruct Apple on how it can comply with its interoperability obligations. The two “specification proceedings” focused on iOS and iPadOS will conclude within six months.
Under DMA, Apple is required to provide third parties with...
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Microsoft is overhauling the illustrations it uses throughout its products and services to make them less flat and more playful and interesting. The previous iteration of illustrations was heavily vector-based, with a flat illustration style that can be found throughout apps like Microsoft Teams, Skype, Office, and even parts of Windows. Now, Microsoft is shifting towards 3D designs that bring back skeuomorphism, together with more colorful and playful designs.
“Our...
Start autumn off on a stylish note with these designer-esque pieces.
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