Monthly Archives: September 2022

Withings Launches New Smart ‘Body Comp’ Scale and Health+ Service

Withings, known for its range of health-related smart devices, today announced the launch of the Body Comp scale. The Body Comp is described as a complete body assessment scale that is able to measure a number of different biomarkers. Withings says that it offers novel sensors, exclusive algorithms, and patented electronics for accurate weight and…

Apple Watch “Pro” rumored to have new bands, price close to $1,000

Enlarge / This is not the brand-new Apple Watch “Pro,” just the current model, so you’ll have to imagine the titanium, the larger size, and the nearly $1,000 price. (credit: Apple) Numerous Apple-watching outfits have reported that the company is working on a rugged, fitness-minded “Apple Watch Pro,” to be announced at its September 7…

How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand

Enlarge / The now-extinct Haast’s eagle hunting moa in New Zealand, which lacked other large predators. Today scientists are looking at the ancient history of the islands’ birds to better understand how “natural” biological invasions happen. (credit: John Megahan/CC) New Zealand has long been known as a place for the birds—quite literally. Before people arrived…

WME head Ari Emanuel almost negotiated to buy MoviePass in 2018, says former CEO Mitch Lowe

MoviePass. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Mitch Lowe writes in his upcoming book “Watch and Learn” that powerhouse agency WME wanted to buy MoviePass. Lowe writes that it was the CEO of MoviePass’ parent company, Ted Farnsworth of Helios and Matheson, who negotiated too hard. “I remember Ari telling me not to worry about anything, we’re going…

The iconic Boeing 747 was retired by most airlines during the pandemic, but it’s still used by world governments. See the countries flying the jumbo jet.

Air Force One carrying US President Joe Biden lands at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Tokyo prefecture on May 22, 2022. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Egypt bought an 11-year-old Boeing 747-8 from the planemaker and is modifying it for executive use. The jumbo jet is practically new, having only flown a handful of flights…