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Millennials and Gen Z are getting into it online over a behavior that’s been dubbed the “Gen Z Stare.”As more of Gen Z enters the workforce, some millennials are saying the younger workers are greeting customers and colleagues with wide eyes, blank expressions, and pregnant pauses.While some online argue it could be a sign of workplace awkwardness or underdeveloped soft skills like communication, others are pushing back and saying the trend’s blame is misplaced.It’s the latest example of Gen Z’s workplace etiquette going under the microscope. Some members of the generation have been criticized by their older coworkers for oversharing,…
ATLANTA (AP) — Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires.“I have this thing where I think everything is a strike until the umpire calls it a ball,” Detroit’s AL Cy Young Award winner said ahead of his start for the American League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019 and will use it in an All-Star Game for the first time this summer. Each team gets two challenges and retains the challenge if it is successful.“Pitchers think everything is a strike. Then you go back…
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic can help reverse low testosterone levels in men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.Building on previous studies that show weight loss surgery or lifestyle changes can increase testosterone levels in the body, researchers at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital analyzed the electronic health records of 110 men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes to monitor changes in the hormone while taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semgalutide and tirzepatide.They measured testosterone levels before taking the medications and for 18 months after starting the treatment. Roughly half of the men…
Cognition, the startup behind the viral AI coding agent Devin, announced in a blog post on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf. The announcement comes just days after Google hired away Windsurf’s CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and research leaders in a $2.4 billion reverse-acquihire that left much of the startup’s 250-person team behind. Google’s deal occurred just hours after OpenAI’s $3 billion offer to acquire Windsurf expired, clearing the way for the AI coding startup to explore other options. The frenzy around Windsurf represents a new peak in the wild…
Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities. However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today. This includes browsers leveraging AI, open source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and “mindful browsers” — a new term that refers to browsers designed to enhance user…
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has pivoted from antisemitism to anime girl waifus. Musk wrote in an X post on Monday that AI companions are now available in the Grok app for “Super Grok” subscribers who pay $30 per month. According to posts that Musk has shared, it seems that there are at least two available AI companions: Ani, an anime girl in a tight corset and short black dress with thigh-high fishnets, and Bad Rudy, a 3D fox creature. “This is pretty cool,” Musk wrote, then shared a photo of the blonde-pigtailed goth anime girl. Given that this paywalled…
If you think LinkedIn feels stale lately, you’re not alone.Many users have said they’re seeing posts as old as two or three weeks at the top of their news feeds. I’ve seen it too: Journalists posting outreach for stories published days ago, month-old selfies from advertising events, and commentary on tech headlines that are now old news.”What’s happened to LinkedIn?” Tim Vanderhook, CEO of the adtech company Viant, recently posted. “It’s 2025, no one waits 3 weeks to ‘learn’ of something.”In the replies, commenters shared their own experiences with stale LinkedIn posts. Some responded weeks after Vanderhook originally published.I contacted…
The rate of the number of young children who accidentally swallow nicotine pouches has soared in recent years, according to a new study.The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found reports of children under 6 years old ingesting nicotine pouches increased from less than 1 per 100,000 in 2020 to more than 4 per 100,000 in 2023 — a 763% increase.Unlike smoking and vaping, nicotine pouches — like popular brand Zyn — are smoke- and tobacco-free, but the pouches still contain nicotine, an addictive chemical that can be fatally toxic to young children.Researchers analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers from…
Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent export controls or engage in illicit trade activities by any individual or company, who will face strict legal action if found…
Google is transforming its popular AI-powered research and note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, into more of a destination. The company announced Monday it would add a series of featured notebooks from various authors, publications, researchers, and nonprofits that allow NotebookLM users to explore a wide array of topics from health and life advice to travel tips and financial analysis, and more. The initial collection, which includes notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, as well as professors, authors, and even Shakespeare’s works, is designed to offer users working examples of how NotebookLM can be used to delve deeper into subjects of interest. NotebookLM…