admin [ad_1] About three months ago, I bought a flip phone and turned off my smartphone for good. I am part of a trend — interest in old-fashioned flip phones is up — but I don’t feel trendy. When I flip my phone open in a hallway of the middle school where I’m the principal, one … Read more
[ad_1] Google’s Pixel brand, like Samsung’s Galaxy line, includes smartphones, tablets, wireless earbuds, and smartwatches. Google is always innovating, so you can be sure that updates to these devices, including through new Android releases, will continue to add more features, make improvements, and plug any security issues. If you’re interested in Google Pixel deals, check … Read more
[ad_1] It felt like magic: As I moved my head and eyes across the computer screen, the cursor moved with me. My goal was to click on pictures of targets on the display. Once the cursor reached a target, I would blink causing it to click on the target—as if it were reading my mind. … Read more
[ad_1] Vue International, Europe’s largest independent cinema operator, is finalising a fresh debt restructuring after the Hollywood actors’ strike halted the release of a string of blockbuster movies. Sky News has learnt that UK-based Vue, its shareholders and lenders are in the process of organising the company’s second debt-for-equity swap in 18 months in a … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re into sim racing, then you’ll be familiar with the ongoing temptation to upgrade your rig, making it more realistic with every new addition. The latest addition to my GT Track racing sim, is the Moza GS V2P GT Wheel, bolted to the Moza R12 wheelbase via their quick-release system. Out of the … Read more
[ad_1] Nintendo Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s series of post-launch content finally wrapped up on January 11 with the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero‘s epilogue. Now, having played through it, I find it to be a fittingly odd end to one of the weirdest generations of the Pokémon series ever. Instead of adding … Read more
[ad_1] Nikki Haley has made Steph Herold feel excited about a presidential candidate “for the first time in a long time.” The former South Carolina governor speaks to Ms. Herold’s concerns about fiscal responsibility and military preparedness. Ms. Haley brings years of political experience to the job. Perhaps most important, she “doesn’t dis or talk … Read more
[ad_1] When Alex, my elder child, who identifies as nonbinary, was ready to apply for college in 2022, I felt ill-equipped to help them navigate the process. I was raised in a low-income household and had been unprepared to figure out how to make my own college experience affordable. I have been a single parent … Read more
[ad_1] RESEARCHERS have built an AI tool that “shatters” a long-held belief that the fingerprints on each finger of a person are unique. The study, conducted by engineers at Columbia University, could be key to ‘reviving cold cases’. 1 Police investigators have used fingerprints to link criminals to a crime since 1902Credit: Columbia University The … Read more
[ad_1] Derek Malcolm / Digital Trends I was sitting at my gate in Las Vegas’ Harry Reid airport waiting to board my red-eye home to Toronto after four days at CES 2024 when my brain’s last functioning cell was jolted back to life by a mishmash of airport intercom announcements. One was a general reminder … Read more
[ad_1] A dog owner who posted a bizarre XL Bully rap singing ‘No Rishi can’t put me down’ refuses to muzzle her 40kg hound in public – and was once convicted under dangerous dog laws. Mandy Hughes – whose TikTok videos protesting new laws banning XL Bullies have gone viral – has vowed to go … Read more
[ad_1] Rebecca Kelly, chief executive and founder of VenueScanner Starting a business often comes with finding the right balance — not every up-and-coming entrepreneur has the leeway to quit their day job right off the bat. For Rebecca Kelly, founder and chief executive of event technology service, VenueScanner, it was juggling the 9-5 with the … Read more
[ad_1] A CONSUMER champion has accused big high street brands of “leaving customers in the dark” about key upgrades to their smart appliances. Producers of household gadgets such as washing machines, dishwashers and TVs are not informing Brits how long it will be before they abandon the products by stopping vital tech updates, Which? has … Read more
[ad_1] Even in 2024, Netflix can still surprise us by taking a lesser-known show and transforming it into a hit. This week’s example is Loudermilk, a comedy that languished in obscurity during its three-season run. Yet, after only one week, it’s already one of the most popular shows on Netflix. That’s a big win for … Read more
[ad_1] Robin Garbutt, 57, has spent 12 years in prison after being convicted of killing his wife Diana (Picture: PA) A former postmaster languishing behind bars for more than a decade for murdering his wife claims he was put there using evidence collected from the faulty Horizon IT system. Robin Garbutt, 57, has spent 12 … Read more
[ad_1] The big attraction that investors have to Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY) is its huge 13.2% dividend yield. That’s an impressive number, but the dividend backing it has been cut multiple times over the past decade. If you buy Annaly thinking that you can live off the income, you might end up suffering a “pay … Read more
[ad_1] TAYLOR SWIFT fans have been duped by AI deepfakes of the Cruel Summer singer promising them high-end dish wear. The Internet scam promises Swifties free Le Cruset products for the low shipping fee of $9.96. 1 Watch out for a sinister Taylor Swift ‘deepfake’ The video is a deepfake of Swift using AI voice … Read more
[ad_1] It’s hard to explain the feeling and energy surrounding CES. There are fresh ideas and new products everywhere you turn. With so much happening, and thousands of companies competing for attention, manufacturers have to do something really intriguing to have any chance of standing out. But it’s possible – every year we recognize a … Read more
[ad_1] Management at Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has failed to learn the risks of ‘going woke, going broke.’ Commentary The silly and “Woolie” thinking behind Australian retail giant Woolworth’s (and later Aldi’s) decision not to sell Australia Day merchandise in the lead-up to Australia’s national day, the 26th of January, is both appalling and unpatriotic. … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 13, 2024 12:01 am ET Listen to article (1 minute) HERZOGENAURACH, Germany—A former professional soccer player, Bjørn Gulden says that when he took over Adidas just over a year ago, it felt as if the German sports giant was losing by four goals at halftime. Morale was down after the collapse of … Read more
[ad_1] NASA has finally found a way to open a canister containing a sample of a mysterious asteroid named Bennu. The sample was collected last September but malfunctioning fasteners on its container prevented scientists from accessing it for almost five months. 7 NASA scientists celebrate after finally opening a container housing asteroid samplesCredit: SWNS 7 … Read more
[ad_1] Luke Larsen / Digital Trends I’m a father of two, and my back hasn’t been the same these past few years. At CES 2024, I took a seat in Razer’s new Iskur V2 gaming chair — and I could really feel the difference in support on my lower back. The best feature is the … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Elon Musk denied using illegal drugs on Sunday, claiming “not even trace quantities” of drugs or alcohol were found in his body over three years of random drug tests, after a report in the Wall Street Journal detailed how the Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder’s drug use worries colleagues in leadership positions at … Read more
[ad_1] The Post Office could be facing a £100m bill and insolvency after claiming tax relief for its compensation payments to sub-postmasters, a tax expert has claimed. Dan Neidle, the head of non-profit organisation Tax Policy Associates, said the Post Office claimed £934m tax relief for its compensation payments, and suggested it could be “unlawful”. … Read more
[ad_1] AMAZON Fire Stick owners have discovered that they’ve been using the gadget wrong for years, and it’s causing a nightmare behind their TVs. Tech savvy TikToker and singer @danrappaport revealed that Amazon Fire Stick’s don’t actually need to be plugged into a wall socket – which can get rid of some unnecessary wires. 1 … Read more
[ad_1] The Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11 isn’t the mainstay tool it once was, but it’s still incredibly useful. With the right know-how, you can use Command Prompt commands to perform a wide range of tasks in Windows — and many of them aren’t easy to do with a mouse. To help you … Read more
[ad_1] Emily Blunt Was Worried She Wouldn’t Understand The “Oppenheimer” Script In case you haven’t seen it, Emily Blunt’s performance in Oppenheimer is being hailed as one of her best yet. However, despite the film’s massive success, Emily recently confessed she had concerns about whether she’d be able to understand the script when she was … Read more
[ad_1] The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that it was expanding its scrutiny of Boeing, increasing oversight of the company with an audit of production of the 737 Max 9, a week after a panel in the body of one of those planes was blown out during flight. Later Friday night, the F.A.A. said … Read more
[ad_1] Plug it Forward is a new not-for-profit organisation based out of SA that has the great objective of getting more electric vehicle chargers installed at small businesses, helping EV adoption. The concept of paying it forward (The idea of repaying kindness with kindness), has been around for decades, but this new EV focus is … Read more
[ad_1] Even though it’s known for its big-budget originals like Stranger Things, Netflix also has a wide variety of anime titles for you to choose from. With a healthy mix of original productions and established favorites, Netflix has plenty of excellent anime to watch across movies and TV, as well as covering every genre longtime … Read more
[ad_1] Carl Icahn ranks as one of the most famous activist investors in the world — and one of the most successful. His net worth currently totals close to $5.8 billion. Although Icahn has money in dozens of stocks, his top position, by far, is in his own Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP). He owns … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images I’m searching for the best dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to buy for my portfolio. The great news is that the UK’s leading stock indices are packed with brilliant bargains at the start of 2024. Here are three I’m targeting for my Stocks and Shares ISA when … Read more
[ad_1] GOOGLE fans are fuming after the company announced that 17 free perks will shutdown next month. The tech giant revealed big changes to its Google Assistant voice-powered service on Thursday. 1 Google says the 17 features disappearing are ‘underutilised’ Google Assistant is used on millions of Google Nest speaker devices, as well as apps … Read more
[ad_1] Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you want a powerful gaming laptop, you should be ready to make a huge purchase because you’re not going to get fast performance from a machine that you can buy for cheap. You should be on the lookout for discounts though, such as Best Buy’s offer for the … Read more
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[ad_1] Bill Gross.REUTERS/Jason Reed Bill Gross has warned investors to tread carefully in today’s treacherous market. The billionaire “Bond King” said they shouldn’t cash out but should avoid the riskiest assets. Gross argued that asset values increasingly reflect “new fundamentals” like Fed policy and momentum. Investors should exercise caution in today’s perilous market, Bill Gross … Read more
[ad_1] We’ve reviewed EcoFlow portable battery products on techAU before, but at CES 2024, they announced a new product that takes their product lineup into a whole new category. The DELTA Pro Ultra is the world’s most powerful smart hybrid whole-house battery generator and backup system. EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra is a residential power backup … Read more
[ad_1] The Premier League has a full slate of games today, and the early game is Chelsea vs Fulham. It’s a game soccer fans won’t want to miss, and it kicks off at 7:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Saturday January 13. USA Network has the television coverage, which means the game will be available to watch … Read more
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a challenge by Starbucks to a judicial decision that required the coffee chain to rehire seven employees at one of its cafes in Memphis, Tennessee, who a federal agency determined were fired for supporting unionization. The justices took up a Starbucks appeal of a lower court’s ruling … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 12, 2024 12:27 pm ET After a year of right-sizing, employers are looking in the mirror and concluding there is still fat to lose. Companies including Amazon, Citigroup, Xerox, Google and BlackRock this month have announced plans to trim their workforces. Some of the companies now cutting jobs conducted larger-scale layoffs over … Read more
[ad_1] ARCHEOLOGISTS have used lasers to uncover a previously undiscovered settlement deep in the Amazon rain forest. The lasers have revealed a civilization dating back 2,500 years in the Upano Valley site, located along a stretch of the eastern Andes Mountain range, per Live Science. 1 Scientists have uncovered an ancient civilization in the Amazon … Read more
[ad_1] iRobot Kiss those dirty floors goodbye because the iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum is on sale and ready to tackle those messy areas! This super-affordable model is loaded with features typically only seen in more expensive models, and now it is even cheaper. When surveying Roomba deals, this sale is not quite as good … Read more
[ad_1] At the beginning of the week, Nick Saban was the football coach of Alabama and Kalen DeBoer was getting his Washington team ready to play for the national championship on Monday night. By Friday afternoon, Saban was a retiree planning a life of golf at his new home in Florida, and DeBoer had a … Read more
[ad_1] US flight safety regulators are to intensify their scrutiny of Boeing in the wake of the mid-air panel blowout a week ago aboard one of the company’s planes. The announcement was made by a top Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official who is working on the investigation into the scare aboard the Alaska Airlines flight … Read more
[ad_1] What lies 1,000 metres beneath the North Sea could help the climate of the atmosphere above. And I’m on my way down to see it. The rattly lift drops at 10 metres per second, the speed of a sprinter, ruffling the air and flapping my shorts as it plunges down. Yes shorts. I wear … Read more
[ad_1] NASA has shown off its new quiet supersonic aircraft, the X-59. Created along with Lockheed Martin, the aircraft is designed to reduce the sonic boom created by traveling faster than the speed of sound to what the agency calls a “sonic thump.” Supersonic flights over land are currently forbidden due to the noise disturbance … Read more
[ad_1] Powerful winter storm takes aim at Midwest – CBS News Watch CBS News Blizzard warnings are in place in seven Midwestern states, and thousands of flights have been canceled nationwide, as a strong storm front is expected to bring heavy snow to the region this weekend. There is also concern that bitter temperatures will … Read more
[ad_1] The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a case brought by Starbucks challenging a federal judge’s order to reinstate seven employees who were fired at a store in Memphis amid a union campaign there. Starbucks argued that the criteria for such intervention by judges in labor cases, which can also include measures like … Read more
[ad_1] About 42% of enterprise-scale companies report having actively deployed artificial intelligence in their business and of those, 59% have accelerated their rollout or investments in the technology, according to IBM’s Global AI Adoption Index 2023. Enterprise-scale refers to companies with more than 1,000 employees. “More accessible AI tools, the drive for automation of key processes, … Read more
[ad_1] Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet with an unusually extreme climate where one half of the planet is thought to be covered in lava. The planet HD 63433 d is tidally locked, meaning one side of it always faces its star while the other half always faces out into space, creating a huge difference … Read more
[ad_1] social media Although Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti escaped unhurt in Thursday’s road accident, this mishap snowballed into a big controversy as the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) tried to politicize the whole episode. Hours after former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti escaped unhurt in a road accident, her party termed this mishap a … Read more
[ad_1] Lee Castleton was forced to declare bankruptcy following the High Court case – GABRIEL SZABO/GUZELIAN A sub-postmaster who features prominently in ITV’s Mr Bates drama was pursued through a civil court by the Post Office purely “to defend the Horizon system” instead of recovering his debt, internal emails have revealed. Lee Castleton, 55, was … Read more
[ad_1] For more than a decade, Apple was the stock market’s undisputed king. It first overtook Exxon Mobil as the world’s most valuable public company in 2011 and held the title almost without interruption. But a transfer of power has begun. On Friday, Microsoft surpassed Apple, claiming the crown after its market value surged by … Read more
[ad_1] Artifact, the news aggregator-turned social network from Instagram’s founders is shutting down. On Friday, the startup announced via a blog post it had made the decision to “wind down operations” of the app launched over a year ago, saying that the market opportunity wasn’t big enough to warrant contained investment. The team had rapidly … Read more
[ad_1] A WOMAN has been charged with murder after the death of a seven-year-old boy. Papaipit Linse, 42, was arrested after the schoolboy tragically passed in Pembrokeshire, Wales. 1 The boy was found dead at an address in HaverfordwestCredit: Athena Dyfed-Powys Police was called to Upper Market Street in Haverfordwest shortly before 10.45am on Wednesday. … Read more
[ad_1] Cathie Wood and her Ark Invest funds loaded up on Tesla (TSLA) Thursday as TSLA stock fell below its 200-day moving average, extending recent losses. X The TSLA dip and subsequent Cathie Wood buys Thursday were followed by Tesla’s decision to cut China vehicle prices on the Model 3 and two Model Y variants. … Read more
[ad_1] THE new year has begun and it’s time for a digital clean-up to start 2024 off on the right foot. While it may seem daunting to tackle online rehab, experts agree that deleting one unused account a week can help tamp down potential security risks. 1 Experts encourage users to delete one unused online … Read more
[ad_1] Bluetooth SIG Since its inception, Bluetooth has been used to transmit audio wirelessly and privately between a single headset or speaker and a device like a phone or tablet. But Bluetooth is now poised to get a big upgrade — one that adds an entirely new dimension to how we use our wireless headphones. … Read more
[ad_1] VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A giant bronze canopy at the centre of St Peter’s Basilica will get its first major makeover in more than 260 years to restore its lustre in time for Holy Year celebrations in 2025, the Vatican said on Thursday. Experts will spend 700,000 euros ($770,000) to clean up and repair … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 12, 2024 1:47 pm ET Federal air-safety regulators said Friday that they would ramp up inspections of Boeing’s manufacturing facilities after grounding roughly 170 Boeing jets in the wake of an emergency landing last week. The Federal Aviation Administration, which has said it was investigating the aircraft maker after the Jan. 5 … Read more
[ad_1] There were a record 2,349 construction firm collapses in the calendar year 2023 — accounting for nearly 28% of all Australian business failures. Going forward in 2024, the construction industry faces the continued pressure of higher relative interest rates, disruptions in supply chains, higher materials costs and labour shortages. There’s a risk construction quality … Read more
[ad_1] The process of ordering a cab, playing music on Spotify, watching a video or ordering takeout probably involves unlocking your phone, opening an app and scrolling to the desired result. During CES 2024, tech giants and startups alike provided a glimpse at how that might change. They envision a future in which you can … Read more
[ad_1] A former Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an unarmed 24-year-old man in his car in 2019 was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Friday. Andrew Lyons, one of two deputies who fired a barrage of bullets at Ryan Twyman in a parking lot in south Los Angeles, pleaded no contest to … Read more
[ad_1] As parents, one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon your children is the knowledge and means to secure their financial future. In an ever-evolving economic landscape, teaching them about financial planning from a young age can set the foundation for a lifetime of fiscal responsibility and success. This guide aims to provide … Read more
[ad_1] APPLE has quietly upgraded the number of items that can be tracked in its Find My app on an iPhone or iPad. Customers can now track up to 32 other Apple products via the Find My app, up from the previous total of 16. 1 Once the items are added to the app, users … Read more
[ad_1] Instagram has cut 60 technical program manager positions, eliminating a layer of management at the company, according to a new report from The Information. The impacted employees have two months to apply for other jobs at the company. After the two-month period, their employment will be terminated if they are unable to secure a … Read more
[ad_1] Illustration: Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (Getty Images) Some companies let you know that the figures on their income statements represent thousands of dollars. Some even comport them in the millions. But for behemoths like JPMorgan Chase, it’s dollar sign-B for billions. And America’s largest bank is raking in a … Read more
[ad_1] The fintech business founded by Antony Jenkins, the former Barclays chief executive, has secured $50m in a fresh injection of capital from investors. Sky News has learnt that 10X Banking Technology recently closed its first funding round since 2021 with new money understood to have been provided by existing shareholders in the company. 10X … Read more
[ad_1] The Security and Surveillance Industry: State of Play ‘We need to recruit at least 30,000 engineers for the security sector with school leavers, the military and security guards all providing fertile recruiting ground’ stated recently Simon Banks, Chairman for Skills for Security and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). While companies have largely overcome … Read more
[ad_1] Who could have predicted that Trapped, a 2002 thriller starring Charlize Theron and Kevin Bacon, would begin 2024 near the top of the most popular movies on Netflix? It’s the Netflix effect all over again. During weeks without an original film, Netflix subscribers always seem to find a new favorite, even when the film … Read more