A new UN Environment Programme report finds global warming is now projected to reach 2.2°F (1.2°C) above current temperatures if countries meet their pledges, worse than last year's forecast. The report attributes this partly to the US formally withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and says US emissions rose by 133 megatons of CO2 equivalent in 2025, far more than any other nation, driven by higher electricity demand and increased coal power use.
Gina Mastantuono, president and CFO of ServiceNow, said at a Fortune event in Santa Barbara that working 14-hour days and sleeping only four hours sets a poor example for employees. She argued that leaders should model recovery and balance the way elite athletes do, rather than equating overwork with dedication. She spoke alongside Olympic champion Janet Evans and Deloitte sports executive Alicia Hatch.
Polymarket hosted a market titled 'Any of the Cornell 7 charged with a felony sex crime?' for nearly three weeks starting September 30, tied to a civil suit alleging seven Cornell students drugged and gang-raped a former student. After Defector and Front Office Sports reported on the market and women's rights advocates criticized it online, Polymarket removed the listing, saying it was responding to public sentiment.
Tom's Hardware explains that audiophile headphones are tuned for accurate, faithful audio reproduction, matching what artists intended during recording. Gaming headsets instead prioritize comfort, convenience, communication, and microphone quality, with sound tuned to enhance gameplay rather than replicate studio accuracy.
Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G80HF, a 5K monitor with gaming features, is on sale for $599.99 at Amazon and B&H Photo, $100 below its previous low price. The Fast IPS panel supports 5K resolution at up to 180Hz or 1440p at up to 360Hz, with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility, a 1ms response time, DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB hub.
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, which uses a wide, passport-shaped design rather than the tall-and-narrow form factor most rival foldables have adopted since 2020. The review describes the device as a significant but unfinished first-generation product, aimed more at gadget enthusiasts than mainstream buyers.
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane, just six weeks into his role, paused the company's planned split into separate businesses and instead committed $600 million in new spending on marketing, sales and R&D. The announcement came alongside a reported net loss of nearly $6 billion for 2025, attributed to goodwill impairments.
A typography essay examines why text on certain line-by-line updating displays appears slanted, comparing the effect to rolling shutter distortion in photography. The author notes the slant direction depends on arbitrary choices about scroll direction and update order, which could have produced the opposite visual result. The piece also highlights other examples of intentional typographic craft found in low-resolution pixel displays, including small caps and icon designs that work within font limitations.
Elon Musk told investors during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call that he supports merging SpaceX and Tesla, though he said the decision ultimately rests with shareholders. He confirmed that both companies have formed special committees of independent directors to discuss the idea, but no agreement on merger terms has been reached. Musk noted he is excluded from those committee discussions due to his conflict of interest as head of both firms.
A former MIT student recalls scoring 49 out of 100 on their first exam in 3.091, Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry, in fall 1980. The teaching assistant, Leszek Pawlowicz, returned the paper with a smile and told the student he expected them to double their score on the next quiz.
French minister Serge Papin announced an agreement with major online platforms—including Vinted, eBay, Amazon, LeBonCoin, Meta and TikTok—to crack down on resale of goods looted during recent riots. The companies agreed to pass reports to investigators, monitor listings for stolen items tied to the unrest, and send the government updates on their actions within 48 hours. The riots followed protests over living costs and public services, resulting in looting of over 1,500 businesses and more than 2,400 arrests.
DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera is currently discounted to $395 from its usual $499 price at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. The compact camera is designed for creators who need dedicated video capture beyond what smartphone cameras typically offer.
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