How do we value employees? •Derek Cheshire
There has long been a bit of a buzz about the question “how do we…
How do we value employees? •Derek Cheshire
There has long been a bit of a buzz about the question “how do we value employees?” The question is on what basis do we value them? After all, if we were to assign them a theoretical value, we risk commodifying them and succumbing to Taylor’s scientific management principles. That’s why HR advocates always talk…
3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026
Garmin has had a good 2025, thanks to the launch of the new Forerunners, Instinct, Venu, Vivoactive watches and the Fenix 8 Pro series of watches. Its entire range has effectively been revamped. With the year 2026 just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about my wish list for the best Garmin watches of 2026….
Species new to science: [Gastropoda • 2023] Anauchen whitteni • A new species of Anauchen Pilsbry, 1917 (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Hypselostomatidae) from Guangxi, China
Abstract anauchen whitteni sp. nov. is described and illustrated from specimens collected in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southwest China. The new species is diagnosed by having four opening barriers and a rounded body whorl. KEYWORDS: taxonomy, land snail, new species, anauchenAsia anauchen whitteni sp. nov. Zhe-Yu Chen. 2023. A new species of anauchen…
Macworld Podcast: The year in Apple hardware
In this episode, we take a look back at the major Apple hardware releases. What made an impression? What was a disappointment? Tune in and find out more! This is episode 964 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 964 on YouTube Listen to episode 964 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 964 on Spotify Get…
More Android phones could feel the Magic Cue as this leak detects the first signs
What you need to know An Android leak suggests Google is working to bring its Pixel 10-exclusive Magic Cue feature to more Android phones via “contextual suggestions.” This feature would leverage your app data and location to suggest songs to play, messages to send, and much more. The Pixel 10 received Magic Cue earlier this…
Less dollars. Less people. There is more at stake.
Staff cuts and budget reductions are straining federal investigative agencies on both sides, but their mission hasn’t gotten any smaller. When critical reviews take 15 to 20 days, each day lost means slower funding decisions, greater risk exposure, and reduced program impact. Smaller teams simply can’t afford to waste time searching for data in siled…
What would AI do? Rethinking Enterprise Procurement Transformation at DPW
Live from the floor of DPW in New YorkI had the privilege of joining my old friend. Marcos Perera in it DPW Podcast. We explore the future of technology, business, and leadership, while remembering our roots in Silicon Valley during the rise of Web 1.0, Web 2.0, social media, and smartphones. What made it really…
Hisense gets bigger and brighter with laser projectors at CES 2026
TL;DR Hisense has previewed a new generation of laser home theater projectors ahead of CES 2026. The flagship Hisense also teased the PX4-PRO, an ultra-short throw projector for living room setups, offering a 200-inch projection, 3,500 ANSI lumens, and TriChroma laser technology. Hisense is heading to CES 2026 with a renewed focus on laser-based home…
Do some dog breeds have a better sense of smell?
The researchers compared the olfactory abilities of dogs of different breeds to see which types of dogs might be the best searchers. Introduction Humans own dogs for a wide variety of reasons. Many people choose a certain breed of dog because they are cute, friendly, or energetic. But in the past, we needed dogs to…
Disrupt Startup Battlefield’s Top 7 Space & Defense Tech Startups
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch competition attracts thousands of applicants. We narrow those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of those, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a $100,000 cash prize. But the remaining 180 startups also blew us…
