Jools Lebron's viral social media video about being "very demure, very mindful" while getting ready for work led to a massive increase in the use of the word "demure." The Hapa Blonde / ContributorIf you thought 2024 was very demure, very mindful, youre in good company.Dictionary.com has picked demure as its word of the year, a nod to the viral social media clip created by American TikTokerJools Lebron.In early August, the Chicago-based content creator posted a short video of herself sitting in her car. You see how I do my makeup for work? she asks while looking into the camera and running her fingers through her hair. Very demure, very mindful. I dont look like a clown when I go to work. I dont do too much. Im very mindful while Im at work. See how I look very presentable? The way I came to the interview is the way I go to the job.Audio from the video went viral, particularly the phrase very demure, very mindful. Lebron made headlines around the world, garnering profiles in theCut,Us Weekly,People and many other publications. TheWhite House,NASA andcelebrities used the phrase in the ensuing weeks, and Lebron appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live.At least two people with no known connection to Lebron submitted applications to trademark the phrase, in an apparent bid to capitalize on its popularity. This sparked outrage among Lebrons fans, but the content creator later reassured followers the trademark issue had been handled. Lebron, who identifies as a transgender woman, was able to use hernewfound fame to securepartnerships with brands and other opportunities, which she said allowed her to finance the rest of her transition.Lexicographers with Dictionary.com measured a nearly 1,200 percent increase in the use of demure online after Lebron posted her video, according to a statement. Additionally, searches for demure on the online dictionary platforms website were 200 times greater than their previous rate.But popularity isnt the only factor lexicographers consider when determining the word of the year. Their choice serves as a linguistic time capsule that reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and how weve changed over the year, according to Dictionary.comsblog post announcing the decision.Last year, Dictionary.coms word of the year was hallucinate, a verb that gained traction alongside the rise of artificial intelligence.Dictionary.coms official definition of demure is characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved. However, after the adjectives viral moment, its meaning began to expand. Now, its commonly being used to describe refined and sophisticated appearance or behavior in various contexts, such as at work or on a plane, according to the announcement.As remote employees increasingly return to the office, the subtle art of personal presentation has taken on renewed importance, says Steve Johnson, Dictionary.coms curriculum design manager, in the statement.Demure captures this cultural shift with a modern twist: A word that once carried traditional, often limiting connotations has been reimagined to celebrate understated elegance and suavity, he adds. Its evolving meaning gives people a way to express quiet confidenceembracing modesty and charm as intentional, empowering choices.Another word that lexicographers considered was brainrot, a term that describes low-quality social media content or the effects of spending too much time watching it. Extreme weather, brat, Midwest nice and weird also made Dictionary.coms shortlist for the 2024 word of the year.Last week, Cambridge Dictionaryannounced manifest as its word of the year for 2024. The verb means to use methods such as visualization and affirmation to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen, according to the British dictionary publishers definition.Though manifest is not newits an estimated 600 years oldit was one of the most-searched terms on the Cambridge Dictionary website this year. Its popularity can be attributed to performers, athletes and entrepreneurs, who began using it on social media and beyond.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Internet, Language, linguistics , Technology, Trending Today

A Solo Dolphin Is Chattering Away Off Denmarks CoastIs He Talking to Himself?Marine biologists are perplexed by the lone bottlenose dolphins vocalizations, because some resemble sounds typically used for communication Bottlenose dolphins are highly social and typically live in pods. National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationIn September 2019, a male bottlenose dolphin began hanging out in Denmarks Svendborgsund channel. Onlookers thought his behavior was odd, because no other bottlenose dolphins had been reported in that part of the Baltic Sea. Even stranger, the creature was totally alone. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are highly social and usually live together in pods. Locals nicknamed him Delle, created a Facebook group and began posting photos whenever they spotted him.Eventually, Delle (also known as Yoda or No. 1022) caught the attention of marine biologists at the University of Southern Denmark. They lowered a recording device into the water and were flabbergasted to hear Delle making lots of different noisesincluding many that are typically associated with communication. The dolphin appears to be talking to himself, but researchers dont know why.Scientists describe Delles highly unusual self-talk behavior in a new paper published late last month in the journal Bioacoustics.Researchers recorded Delle between December 8, 2022, and February 14, 2023. Over the course of 69 days, the dolphin made 10,833 total sounds, including 2,291 whistles, 5,487 low-frequency tonal sounds, 767 percussive sounds and 2,288 burst-pulses, or series of clicks made in quick succession.I did not expect the dolphin to be vocal, study co-author Olga Filatova, a biologist at the University of Southern Denmark, tells Forbes. I expected him to be mostly silent, and I was very surprised to get so many sounds.Its fairly common for individual bottlenose dolphins to head out on their own and explore new territories, Filatova tells Forbes. Scientists think these adventurous individuals might help a species slowly expand its range. And, by mating with other populations, these loners also help maintain genetic diversity within the species.But many of Delles solo noises were communicative sounds, which are typically used to maintain contact and coordinate activities between individuals, the researchers write in the paper. With no other bottlenose dolphins around to talk to, what was Delle doing?By the time biologists made their recordings, Delle had been living alone in Svendborgsund channel for more than three yearsso, it seems unlikely that he was trying to call out to other dolphins that might be in the vicinity.Scientists also wondered if Delle could be trying to communicate with a local paddleboarder who often swam with him. But since they heard Delle making noises at night, when humans werent present, they ruled out this theory, too.To add to the confusion, they heard Delle making three distinct signature whistles, or unique noises that individual dolphins make to identify themselves, similar to a nametag. If we hadnt known that Delle was alone, we might have concluded that a group of at least three dolphins was engaged in various social interactions, Filatova tells Live Sciences Melissa Hobson.Scientists still dont know why Delle was making so many noises. And, because very little research has been conducted on solitary dolphins vocalizations, they dont have a lot of other observations to consider, either.But theyve come up with a few theories. Delle might have been talking to himself, just like humans often do when theyre alone. Researchers dont fully understand why humans talk to themselves, but it may simply be a byproduct of our intrinsic need for social interaction, the researchers write in the paper. In other words, as Isaac Schutlz writes for Gizmodo, maybe Delle is just lonely.Still, the scientists urged against making direct comparisons between dolphins and humans. The fact that we dont fully understand self-talk in our own species suggests we should be particularly cautious in drawing conclusions about other species with complex communicative systems, they write.Delle might also have been making the noises involuntarily because he was feeling a particular emotion, similar to how humans laugh out loud when reading something funny. If that hypothesis is true, it means scientists might one day be able to use communicative sounds to better understand dolphins emotions and behaviors.Another possibility is that some dolphin sounds could serve additional unknown purposes, beyond just communication, the researchers write.For now, Delles vocalizations remain a mystery. His perplexing solo babble shows just how much scientists still have to learn about bottlenose dolphins.We still have some way to go before we fully understand why dolphins make the various sounds in their repertoire, says Thea Taylor, who serves as managing director at the nonprofit Sussex Dolphin Project in England and was not involved with the research, to Live Science.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Animals, Biology, Denmark, Dolphins, Mammals, Social Sciences, Sound Recordings, Water, wildlife

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IO Interactive "ceases collaboration" with MMA fighter Conor McGregor "effective immediately""We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications," the studio saidImage credit: IO Interactive News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on Nov. 25, 2024 IO Interactive has cut ties with Conor McGregor after a woman who accused the MMA fighter of rape won her civil case against him.The studio said that in light of the recent ruling, it had made the decision to "cease its collaboration" with McGregor with immediate effect.IO had based Hitman's The Disruptor on McGregor, and had several missions and a DLC pack featuring the character."In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately," the studio said in a statement posted to X/Twitter."We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr. McGregor from our storefronts starting today."

Justin Carter, Contributing EditorNovember 25, 20242 Min ReadImage via Ubisoft.At a GlanceThe Barcelona unions aim to reverse Ubisoft's 'sudden' RTO change, which they warn will make complications for all employees.GamesIndustry reports that unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona studio, which works on mobile games and supports titles such as Rainbow Six Siege, filed a lawsuit against the French publisher in October over its controversial return-to-office (RTO) mandate across all its global studios.Ubisoft first announced its RTO policy in September, which calls for employees to work in-person for three days a week. The change was soft-launched at its Montreal office last year and was divisive, with several Montreal workers feeling management went back on remote work promises made during the height of the COVID pandemic.The unions are teaming with Spain's labor group Confederacin General del Trabajo (CGT) to demand Ubisoft reverse the RTO policy, and aim to secure protections for Barcelona staff to continue remote work under a collective agreement.In an email to GamesIndustry, the unions alleged that prior to filing the lawsuit, management did not approach them to negotiate, despite their willingness to bargain. They further claim the RTO choice was made "suddenly and without transparency," and would lead to logistical problems as a result of the influx of returning workers.Since September, developers from Ubisoft's various France-based studios have gone on strike, with encouragement from the French game union STJV. In mid-October, Ubisoft Milan employees also went on strike, and voiced fears about RTO potentially forcing them to quit.Ubisoft Barcelona is the first studio to sue over the RTO policy, and marks the newest string of lawsuits to hit Ubisoft this year. Earlier in November, a pair of California players sued the publisher for unceremoniously delisting The Crew back in March. And in October, a separate pair of players took the company the court for allegedly sharing user data with Meta through its account linking system.Game Developer has reached out to Ubisoft regarding the lawsuit, and will update when a response is given.Read more about:UbisoftUnionizationLawsuitsAbout the AuthorJustin CarterContributing Editor, GameDeveloper.comA Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.See more from Justin CarterDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

Chris Kerr, News EditorNovember 25, 20242 Min ReadImage via IATSEAt a GlanceAccording to IATSE, it marks the first successful unionization attempt at a motion capture studio in the video game industry.Staff at 2K's Motion Capture Studio in Petaluma, California, have voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).The vote took place on Friday, November 22. According to IATSE, it marks the first successful unionization attempt at a motion capture studio in the video game industry.15 workers (71 percent) voted in favor of the move, while six voted against the decision.Employees at the Petaluma studio filed for the union election in October last year. In response, 2K said it respected the rights of workers seeking a vote but suggested unionization wasn't the best way forward."We know the needs of our workforce are diverse, and that our industry faces new challenges as we continue to evolve and grow," said a company spokesperson at the time. "We feel that we are best served addressing these challenges and changing needs together through our existing feedback channels rather than through a union."IATSE International president Matthew D. Loeb claimed the formation of the 2K MoCap Union is a historic milestone that proves "collective action is the best way to secure fairness, equity, and respect in the workplace.""Their courage will inspire others in the industry to follow suit. This outcome also demonstrates what can be achieved when workers exercise their right to organize, a right that we will continue to fight to defend and expand," added Loeb.The union will now begin negotiations with 2K management to secure a contract that "reflects their contributions to the company's success.""Positive change" and protection in the age of AIRyan Kwok, a motion capture tools engineer at the studio, said the union will be seeking "positive change" in the face of widespread layoffs and the rise of generative AI."I felt inspired to see so many of us rally together to equip ourselves with the means to create positive change at our studio. The state of the industry is severe. Why must workers take the fall when corporations overextend and collapse? On top of that, AI stands to dramatically change the way games will be created if protections for human creatives are not secured in the present," said Kwok."Im optimistic that Take-Two will recognize that we are investing in this studio, just as they have. We hope to bargain in good faith to make this studios processes more transparent, democratic, and equitable for all of us."A huge number of workers at major companies including Microsoft, Embracer, and Sega have unionized in recent years in the hopes of securing better working conditions in a volatile industry.Read more about:UnionizationTop StoriesAbout the AuthorChris KerrNews Editor, GameDeveloper.comGame Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, andPocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.See more from Chris KerrDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

Since the beginning of November, Amazon and other retailers have been releasing a steady drip of early Black Friday deals. However, now that were officially just a few days out from the main event, it feels like there are more deals than ever and theyre getting better by the day.RelatedSurprisingly, some of the best deals currently available are on Apple devices. Right now, for instance, the latest AirPods Pro and second-gen Apple Watch SE have already dropped to their lowest prices to date. There are also steep discounts to be had on iPads, MacBooks, Apple Pencils, MagSafe-compatible chargers, and other accessories.To make sorting through the various discounts easier, weve organized the deals below based on category. Its always possible some of these items will drop further in price on Black Friday, though, which is why we recommend you bookmark this post and check back on November 29th.The best AirPods and Beats dealsApple AirPods Pro 2$154$25038% off$154$154$25038% offThe second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apples original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning.Read our review.Beats Studio Pro$160$35054% off$160$160$35054% offCompared to their predecessors, the Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They were the first Apple headphones to support lossless audio over USB-C, too, and probably are your best option if you frequently switch between iOS and Android devices. Read our review.TheBeats Studio Buds Plusare on sale at Amazon,Best Buy, andTarget for $129.99 ($40 off), which is one of their better prices to date. The wireless earbuds offer significant improvements over their predecessor, delivering superior sound, active noise cancellation, and battery life. Admittedly, they dont silence your surroundings as well as Apples second-gen AirPods Pro, but they do offer native support for both iOS and Android features. Plus, Beats offers a translucent option that looks way slicker than the AirPods Pro. Read our review.The original AirPods Maxwith a Lightning port are down to $399 ($150 off) at Amazon and Target which is just $5 shy of their lowest price to date while the updated USB-C model is going for$499.99($51 off) at Amazon. Both pairs of headphones offer the same luxe, comfortable design, with terrific sound, ANC, and a natural-sounding transparency model. However, the updated model supports USB-C charging and comes in a few extra colors. Read our original AirPods Max review.Beats Solo 4$100$20050% off$100$100$20050% offWith lossless USB-C audio, 50-hour battery life, Find My, spatial audio, and more comfy ear cups, the Beats Solo 4 gained significant quality-of-life improvements over their eight-year-old predecessors. They still deliver that bass-rich Beats sound, too. Read our review.The best Apple Watch deals2022 Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) $149$24940% off$149$149$24940% offThe latest SE borrows a few features from the Series 8, including the same chipset and Crash Detection feature, but its an otherwise subtle upgrade from the last-gen SE. Read our review.Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS)$329$39918% off$329$329$39918% offThe Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger, wide-angle OLED display with up to 30 percent more screen area. Its also thinner and lighter than its predecessors. Read our review.You can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with an Ocean BandAmazon, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. The new black model is also on sale for $20 more at Amazon and Best Buy. The rugged wearable offers better performance than the original Ultra thanks to Apples S9 SiP, which lets you take advantage of the newer double tap feature. It continues to offer a wide range of features thatll appeal to outdoorsy types as well, including robust water resistance, sensors for measuring dive metrics, a battery that lasts for days, and the brightest display of any wearable in Apples lineup. Read our review.The best iPad deals13-inch iPad Pro M4 (Wi-Fi, 256GB) $1099$129915% off$1099$1099$129915% offThe newest iPad Pro comes in either an 11- or 13-inch configuration with Apples M4 processor. Both models also feature an OLED display, a much thinner and lighter build, new horizontal placement for the front camera, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. Read our review.$1099 at Amazon$1099 at Best Buy2022 Apple iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi)$250$34928% off$250$250$34928% offApples 10th-gen iPad is the successor to the older ninth-gen model. In exchange for its revised design, landscape-oriented webcam, USB-C port, larger 10.9-inch screen, and faster processor, it ditched the headphone jack and home button. Read our review.The older 2021 iPad is also on sale with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage at its all-time low of $199.99 ($129 off) at Best Buy and Target. The last-gen iPad remains a great tablet for entertainment, even if it offers a smaller, 10.2-inch display, lacks USB-C, and runs on Apples slower A13 Bionic chip. Its still fast enough that you can comfortably use it for a range of tasks, from streaming and video chatting to browsing the web. As an extra perk, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can still use a pair of wired headphones.The best Mac deals13-inch MacBook Air with M2 (2022)$749$99925% off$749$749$99925% offThe 2022 MacBook Air is a thin, lightweight device powered by Apples M2 chip. The M2 model touts an improved 1080p webcam and a better display than its predecessor, while retaining features like long battery life and MagSafe charging. Read our review.$749 at Amazon (256GB SSD, 16GB RAM)$749 at Best Buy (256GB SSD, 16GB RAM)13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 (2024) $844$109923% off$844$844$109923% offThe MacBook Air M3 is a jack-of-all-trades, with a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency. It also now supports dual displays with the lid closed, and the storage speed is noticeably faster. You dont need to think about if this laptop will meet your needs it just will. Read our review.$844 at Amazon (16GB / 256GB SSD)$849 at Best Buy (16GB / 256GB SSD)The 15-inch MacBook Air M3 is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for an all-time low of $1,044 ($255 off). The laptop is nearly identical to its 13-inch sibling, except that it offers a larger screen and better speaker array. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip is on sale with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage starting at $1,399 ($200 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The new laptop addresses almost every complaint we originally had with its predecessor, offering double the base memory and a third Thunderbolt 4 port that lets you connect an external display to either side. It also comes with other perks, including an upgraded 12MP webcam with Center Stage, a new Desk View mode, and an optional nano-texture display. Read our review.The base 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip, which offers the same features as its 14-inch sibling, is currently on sale atAmazon and Best Buywith 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $2,199 ($300 off). Compared to the 14-inch model, though, its more powerful and featuresThunderbolt 5ports.You can buy the new M4-powered iMac at Amazon for an all-time low of $1,149 ($150 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. That discount is available on the base model, which comes with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of storage. We wish the base model came with more than a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, but its otherwise a good desktop machine with a great 24-inch display and speedy performance. It even supports Apples Center Stage feature and comes with the same 12MP webcam as the M4 MacBook Pro. Read our review.The best deals on Apple-compatible chargersAnker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 8-in-1$56$10044% off$56$56$10044% offA Qi2 pad on the front and a party in the back, with three AC outlets and four USB ports. It can deliver up to 67W through a single USB-C port or divided between its two USB-C and two USB-A ports. Read our MagSafe / Qi2 charger buying guide.$56 at Amazon$56 at Anker (with code WS7DV2NMENHH)$91$91$13030% offThe Satechi 3-in-1 has a sturdy aluminum frame and folds flat for travel. Its included 45W power adapter allows simultaneous charging of a Qi2 phone, wireless earbuds, and Apple Watch (with fast-charging). If you want a basic Qi2 charging puck, the Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (Pad) is our favorite on the market. Its currently on sale at Amazon for Prime members without an AC adapter for an all-time low of $19.19 (about $5 off) a price Anker is matching with offer code WSPEV2OTG3CH. Prime members can also buy the charger with anadapter for $26.99 ($3 off). The magnetic charging pad supplies a maximum of 15 watts of power to compatible iPhones and comes with a five-foot USB-C cable.ESRs Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is on sale for $21.83 ($14 off) at Amazon, which matches its best price to date. The charger delivers up to 15 watts of power to MagSafe-compatible iPhones specifically the iPhone 12 and newer phones and can be mounted to either your car vent or dash. Bear in mind, however, that youll have to buy your own power adapter.Ankers Qi2-certifiedMagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1)is available for an all-time low of $82.49 (about $28 off) fromAmazon and Anker with promo code WSTDOZTVE2. The charger is a good option for travelers thanks to its foldable, lightweight design, one that can deliver up to 15 watts of power to MagSafe-compatible phones. Its also capable of charging an Apple Watch and a pair of AirPods simultaneously.$110$110$13015% offThe latest version of Belkins 3-in-1 BoostCharge Pro stand uses Qi2 for 15W wireless charging and a refined design allowing the attached phone to tilt. It also comes with a compact 36W USB-C power adapter.Nomad Stand One Max (third-gen, Qi2) $135$15010% off$135$135$15010% offNomads updated 3-in-1 Stand One Max adds Qi2 support for charging compatible iPhones at 15W. It can simultaneously charge AirPods and fast-charge an Apple Watch.$135 at NomadOther Apple dealsApple AirTag (four-pack)$73$9926% off$73$73$9926% offApples AirTags are unobtrusive, waterproof, and tap into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating. Read our review.You can buy Apples official iPhone 16 Clear Case with MagSafefrom Amazon starting at$37 ($12 off), which is its best price yet. Apple designed the polycarbonate case so that it works well with the iPhone 16s newCamera Control button. The company also added a glossy scratch-resistant coating, likely after many complained about how last yearsFineWoven casesscratched easily.While not technically a part of a Black Friday sale, you can also save money on various Apple Pencils. The Apple Pencil (USB-C), for instance, is currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $69 ($10 off), which is $4 shy of its best price to date. The stylus is compatible with Apples current iPad lineup and supports tilt sensitivity, along with the nifty hover feature when used with the latest iPad Pro models. However, while it does magnetically attach to the side of your iPad for easy storage, it doesnt offer wireless charging.Apple Pencil Pro $99$12923% off$99$99$12923% offThe Apple Pencil Pro offers a slate of new features, including Find My support so you can find the stylus when it gets lost. It also touts new creative capabilities, like squeeze gestures and a Barrel Roll gyroscope.The second-gen Apple Pencil is also on sale for $79.99 ($49 off) at Amazon and Target. Unlike the USB-C Apple Pencil, Apples older stylus offers wireless charging and pressure sensitivity. Its not, however, compatible with newer iPads including the 10th-gen iPad, M2 iPad Air,andM4 iPad Pro though it does work well with older tablets.The Apple Studio Display is down to an all-time low of $1,299.99 ($300 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The 27-inch display boasts impressive 5K picture quality and pixel scaling for macOS computers, along with great speakers. However, be mindful that while it is a decent monitor, it lacks a variable refresh rate and features like HDR, which are features youd expect to find in a display this expensive. Read our review.