It has always seemed odd to me that for years consumers have been able to enjoy better picture quality in their homes compared to cinemas. It’s an observation that Gerwin Damberg, one of the brains behind the recently announced HDR by Barco system, agreed with. “It’s the wrong way round!”, he observed when I met him recently. Previous to his role at Barco, Gerwin worked at Dolby on its Dolby Cinema system and thanks to a twist of fate, I was able to compare both on the same film, albeit a few days apart. Having recently interviewed Damberg about HDR…
The holiday season is a critical time for businesses, marked by increased sales and customer interactions. But alongside these opportunities, fraud and cyberattacks surge as fraudsters exploit the holiday rush. The rise in ecommerce, coupled with a high volume of transactions and seasonal urgency, creates a fertile ground for cybercriminals.…
Americans drink too much.Americans consume too much sugar.Both of the above statements are true and supported by data. Zachary Abbott, a microbiologist, genetic engineer and CEO of ZBiotics, wanted to harness “probiotic” microbes to help people live happier, healthier lives. After years of dedicated research, safety and regulatory work —…
On a warm July day in 2014, I received a Facebook message from a former classmate. She asked me whether I’d be interested in translating for a local website she was working at. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, but I gladly accepted, eager to earn…
At sentencing, the judge was also permitted to take under consideration the murder-for-hire allegations, despite them never having been charged at trial. “Until the Supreme Court rules otherwise, relevant but uncharged crimes of this sort can be and are regularly considered by judges,” says Richman.Ulbricht has never fully acknowledged the…
Looking for Monday’s Quordle hints and answers? You can find them here: Hey, folks! Hints and the answers for today’s Quordle words are just ahead. How To Play Quordle For any newcomers joining us, here’s how to play Quordle: Just start typing in words. You have four five-letter words to…
Ask anyone to name a creative person, and they’ll probably give you a well-known name from the world of the arts: a musician, painter, a filmmaker. And it’s true — great artists are all really creative people. However, creativity isn’t only in the arts; it’s a very important skill for…
Want to start a side hustle? More than half (54%) of Americans already have one, according to research from MarketWatch, but choosing one out of so many options can be overwhelming.To keep it simple, plenty of side hustlers capitalize on skills they already have: cleaning, furniture assembly, TV mounting and…
Lauren Goode: Zoë, you had vegan pizza the other night. You said it was pretty good.Zoë Schiffer: I did. I did, and I read a really, really scary article written by Annie Lowrey in The Atlantic about dairy farming, and it radicalized me for at least 24 hours. I was…
Looking for Sunday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: Hey, folks! Welcome to the start of a new week. Today’s NYT Strands hints, spangram and answers for Monday, November 18 are coming right up. How To Play Strands The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a…
Donald Trump will be the country’s 47th president in January. He comes with a lot of baggage, and there are many reasons why people didn’t vote for him. This column is not about that.This is about business. When you consider a second Trump administration purely based on how he would…
Is content creation becoming the new 9-to-5? It sure seems that way. We’ve gone from kids dreaming of becoming astronauts to aspiring YouTubers — and as much as I love life as a full-time internet pro, staying in this game has meant learning to operate like a business. Because here’s…
Substack does not have an official policy governing the use of AI. One of Substack’s cofounders, Hamish McKenzie, has described the generative AI boom as a sea change that writers will need to confront, regardless of their personal views on the tech: “Whether you’re for or against this development ultimately…
Looking for Saturday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: Hi! How’s it going? I hope you’re enjoying the weekend. I thought today’s Strands grid was a very fun one, especially given the first few words I found. Today’s NYT Strands hints, spangram and answers for Sunday,…
As the year draws to a close, there’s still time to implement tax-saving strategies that can make a big difference in the size of your refund or what you owe. Join us on December 10th at 2 PM ET for an in-depth session featuring renowned tax experts Mark J. Kohler,…
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