Monthly Archives: March 2017
This is the language that an Uber recruiter used to discuss its sexism problem
So it appears that some Uber recruiters are aware of the sexism problems at the ride-hailing giant. After Mashable published an interview with senior software engineer Kamilah Taylor, who publicly shared (on Twitter) her awkward interaction with Uber, another potential recruit sent his experience. SEE ALSO: Uber’s Travis Kalanick: Yep, I’m a jerk, basically Genady […]
'Star Wars Rebels' finale: Watch Thrawn throw down
Star Wars Rebels wraps up a strong third season this weekend — and a long-anticipated showdown between Imperial and Rebel forces is here. The season introduced the Empire’s Grand Admiral Thrawn, a fan favorite character from old Star Wars novels known for his enlightened strategic cunning. Thrawn tends to win his battles with brain, not […]
This ambitious U-shaped skyscraper could soon loop over NYC
This spectacular U-shaped concept skyscraper from Oiio studio could be built in New York City. Read more… More about Standalone Featured, Real Time Video, Real Time Video, Real Time, and Real Time Video
Don't fall for this Siri 'challenge' from your terrible Twitter friends
Please, everyone: don’t ever, EVER just blindly follow directions from randos you follow on Twitter. Certain groups on the social network (read: teens) have tweeted this month to encourage followers with iPhones to give Siri a simple numerical command, “108,” and wait to see what happens next. It’s presented as yet another mindless Siri trick, […]
Concept design puts stunning U-shaped skyscraper over New York
Are U kidding me with this skyscraper? (get it?) A mind-blowing concept for the world’s longest building has been revealed in the form of an incredibly cool, U-shaped skyscraper, and excuse us because we need a minute to take this all in. 😳 “The Big Bend” – an architectural structure designed by Oiio studio – […]
Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around at Miami
(Reuters) – Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova cruised into the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-1 6-3 win over Madison Brengle on Thursday while Dominika Cibulkova beat Paraguayan qualifier Veronica Cepede Royg 6-3 6-2.
Republican Nunes apologizes over handling of Trump surveillance claim
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican head of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee apologized on Thursday for the way he handled sensitive allegations about U.S. spy agency surveillance of President Donald Trump’s team.
Trump's auto review may only slow march to better fuel efficiency
DETROIT (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump announced a review last week of tough Obama-era vehicle emissions and fuel-efficiency standards, he proclaimed that the “assault on the American auto industry is over.”
'Business and politics are inseparable' says our favorite Silicon Valley tweeter
Box CEO Aaron Levie isn’t one to keep his mouth shut, providing often witty commentary on Twitter, at conferences and on television about Silicon Valley and the state of the industry. SEE ALSO: What CEOs are saying about the Muslim ban, and what they actually mean In the last two years, it’s been a lot […]
Everyone on Twitch can't stop watching this new survival shooter
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is tearing up the charts on Twitch today, placing at no. 1 with over 145,000 viewers across just 20 different streamers. This may be the first time you’re hearing about Battlegrounds. The game just released on Steam Early Access and was created by the same modder who made Arma 3‘s “Battle Royale” and […]