Kevin Hart is out as host of the Oscars in the wake of an escalating backlash involving the actor/comedian’s homophobic social-media history. “I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s [sic] … because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so […]
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Alexa can wake up more of your smart home devices
You can certainly use Amazon’s Alexa to turn on some devices, but that support is frequently limited. What if a device is in a low-power state and won’t respond to your hue and cry? Amazon now has a solution. It recently added a “wake-on-LAN” control method that can turn on sleeping connected gadgets in the […]
Smoke alarms with mom’s voice wake kids up faster, study says
“The thing that was most remarkable to us was to see a child sleep five minutes through a very loud high-pitched tone, but then sit bolt upright in bed when their mother’s voice sounded through the alarm,” says study’s lead author.
Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides
In Nunavik, Quebec’s expansive northern region dotted by remote fly-in Inuit villages, most residents are connected to at least one, if not several of the young people who have recently ended their own lives.
Michael Bublé has ‘absolutely no plans to retire’ from music in the wake of his son’s liver cancer diagnosis, despite reports
Cameron Spencer/Getty Images A representative for Michael Bublé told INSIDER the singer isn’t quitting his music career after all. The comments contradict Bublé’s own statements to The Daily Mail, where he said he was giving his “last interview” and was “retiring from the business” after his latest record. A representative for Michael Bublé said his comments about […]
Support centers for victims of sexual assault are being flooded with calls in the wake of the Brett Kavanaugh hearing
Victims of sexual assault are coming forward with their stories following Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Support centers around the country are being flooded with calls from first-time reporters of sexual assault. The list of victims to come forward include lawmakers and the daughter of President Ronald Reagan. NEW YORK […]
Some iPhone XS units won’t charge until you wake the screen
It wouldn’t be a major phone launch without some teething troubles, and the iPhone XS appears to be no exception to the rule. Some device owners on Apple’s forums, Reddit and Unbox Therapy (among others) have reported that their units won’t charge properly through the Lightning cable until the screen wakes up. In certain cases, […]
Here’s how YouTube wants to secure its campus and better protect employees in the wake of April’s shooting attack (GOOG, GOOGL)
Greg Sandoval/Business Insider YouTube has told officials in San Bruno, California, that they intend to bulk up security at the company’s headquarters, the city’s community development director told Business Insider. Some of the upgrades come as YouTube seeks to expand its San Bruno campus. The talks follow the April shooting attack on YouTube by a […]
Trying to change yourself is a waste of time, and if you want to be richer, wake up earlier, or quit smoking already, there’s an easier way
The whole idea of change is an arbitrary construct. When we try to reinvent ourselves, we get our identities involved and things get emotionally turbulent. The trick to changing any habit is to recognize that you control your identity. Why can’t you change yourself? Because the whole idea of change is an arbitrary construct. It’s something you […]
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes silverware admission in wake of summer spending spree
Klopp has spent £175million on new talent ahead of his third full season in charge at Anfield, shelling out a world-record £65m on goalkeeper Alisson, along with big-money deals for midfielders Fabinho and Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri in a busy transfer window. Liverpool finished 25 points behind champions Manchester City last season but came […]