Bipartisan Tech Competition Legislation: S2992 Bill, Explained
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Apple Announces Launch of Apple Pay Later BNPL Service
The BNPL service, called Apple Pay Later, launch date was announced on June 6 at the company’s 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
DiDi Global Gets a Lifeline From Chinese Regulators — DIDI Stock Forecast
Chinese regulators are backing off of DiDi Global after a long battle. Now, DIDI stock is facing a revival. Here's what we know about the regulatory lifeline.
Elon Musk Plans to Cut Tesla Jobs by 10 Percent, Layoffs Are Coming
Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to layoff at least 10 percent of its employees and implement a hiring freeze. Does Tesla have a staffing issue?
Consumer Cellular May Be the Best Affordable Cellular Option
Consumer Cellular is one of the most affordable cellular phone service providers in the U.S. How does the cellular service work? Here's what we know.
Uber Stock's Valuation in 2022: Should You Buy the Dip?
While many tech stocks have rebounded from their lows, Uber and rival Lyft have sagged. What’s Uber’s valuation in 2022 and should you buy the dip?
After 8 Years, Facebook Disabled Its Nearby Friends Feature — Here's Why
On May 31, 2022, Facebook discontinued many of its features including Nearby Friends, Weather Alerts, background location, and location history. Here's why.
Netflix Stock May Recover, but It Might Not Be Easy
Netflix stock may recover and go back up, but it might not be an easy rebound.
Panasonic May Have Signed a Union Deal Behind Employees’ Backs
The U.S. filed a labor complaint in early May about Panasonic breaching union labor laws in Mexico. Now, Mexico has accepted America's probe request.
Best Tablets for Students — Devices Combine Laptop and Smartphone Features
Tablets offers more power than a cell phone, but more portability than a laptop. What are the best tablets for students? See if it's worth investing in a tablet.
Did Your Dark Mode on Facebook Disappear? Here's Why and How to Fix It
Users have reported that they can't access dark mode on Facebook. Is the feature gone? We explain why it's gone for some users and how to fix it.
Twitter Is “Committed” to Elon Musk Deal, Analysts Expect the Deal to Change
Twitter shareholders are expected to vote on Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition offer on Wednesday, May 25, but analysts think the deal will change.
Broadcom Wants to Acquire VMware — Will the Deal Go Through?
Broadcom is in talks to acquire VMware. Will the deal go through and what’s to come of VMware stock? Here's what investors can expect.
What Does the "LG IMS Has Stopped" Error Message Mean on Your Phone?
Over the weekend, LG phone users took to social media about an error message that kept showing up on their phones. What does “LG IMS has stopped” mean?
Virgin Hyperloop and The Boring Company May Be Switching to Moving Cargo Instead of People
Virgin Hyperloop and The Boring Company are working on hyperloops to transport people at high speeds. Are the projects finished?
Chatbots Are Being Used in the Latest Cyber Scams
Chatbots have been used in scams before, but this time, scammers are adding a twist. How do chatbot scams work?
LIV Golf TV's Broadcast Opportunities Look Limited
With the PGA Tour occupying NBC and ESPN, LIV Golf's TV broadcast opportunities look limited.
Verizon Is Raising Its Prices in 2022 — New Fees, Explained
Verizon announced it will begin increasing its administrative fees for consumer and business accounts beginning June 2022. Here's how much prices will increase.
Microsoft Plans to Double Its Budget to Increase Salaries, Retain Employees
Microsoft wants to retain its labor force so its doubling its salary budget, which will also help its workers with inflated consumer prices.
How 'Shark Tank' Reject Jamie Siminoff Amassed His Millions
Jamie Siminoff is the well-known creator of home security company Ring, which was sold to Amazon in 2018. What's Siminoff’s net worth?
Facebook Doesn't Giving Away Money Often — How to Stay Away From Scams
Is Facebook giving away money? Not usually, and Facebook giveaway scams can cost you money and lead to identity theft. Here's how to avoid the scams.
Is Squarespace Stock (SQSP) Overvalued After the Latest Rally?
Squarespace (SQSP) is on a steep upward ride. Does the rally suggest SQSP stock is overvalued?
Apple Discontinued Its Last iPod — Here’s Where You Can Still Buy One
Apple announced that the remaining iPod product is being discontinued. Where can you still buy an iPod and how much are they worth?
Internships Can Be a Great Building Block to Gain Tech Experience
With the spring semester about to end, many students will opt to do internships this summer. How can you intern in tech during the summer?
Spotify Launches Musical Island Called 'Spotify Island' on Roblox
Spotify and Roblox have joined forces to bring to you 'Spotify Island,' which is "a paradise of sound." What is Spotify Island? Here's what we know.
“A Supersonic Ballet”—Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck Still Optimistic After Shaky Booster Capture
What happened with Rocket Lab's booster-catch attempt, and how does the company compare to SpaceX? Was Rocket Lab stock affected by the launch?
Apple Employees Upset Over Company’s Updated Work From Home Policy
Apple is transitioning from having corporate employees working fully remotely to working in the office a few days out of the week–and they aren't happy about it.
EU Hits Apple With Monopoly Accusation Over Contactless Payments
Is Apple a monopoly? The EU says at least part of it is. Here’s the deal on the latest of many anticompetitive accusations against Apple.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Millions per Year and Thousands per Day
Tim Cook has been Apple's CEO since 2011. What’s Cook’s salary at Apple and how much does he make every day? The gap between average worker and CEO pay is significant.
You Can Remove Your Personal Information From Google: Here’s How
You can get a lot of information on people through Google Search. Google is changing that, however. Here's how to get your personal information removed.
Peacock Gained Millions of Subscribers in Q1, Netflix Suffered Losses
NBC, in its bid for a piece of the streaming market, developed the Peacock platform. How many subscribers does Peacock have right now?
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Weighs In on Elon Musk News
What’s Biz Stone’s net worth? As Elon Musk takes over Twitter, learn more about this co-founder of the social media network and what he’s doing now.
Amazon Is Losing Money In 2022—Here’s Why
Amazon (AMZN) posted disappointing earnings, causing its stock to plummet. Why is Amazon losing money in 2022?
Can Elon Musk Fire Twitter's Board—and Will He?
Elon Musk is readying to be the official Twitter Inc. owner. What’s that mean for Twitter board members?
Free Speech, Eradicated Bots, and Open Algorithms — Elon Musk's Twitter Plans
"What will Elon Musk do with Twitter now?" is a question everyone wants an answer to. Here are a few ways the billionaire plans to change Twitter.
Why IBM's Current Dividend Increase Is More of a Token Dividend Raise
IBM had raised its dividend for the 27th consecutive time. What does IBM’s dividend increase amount to and can it maintain its dividends?
Twitter's User Base Will Likely Shift Amid Musk's Acquisition
Many prominent personalities have said that they will leave Twitter. Why are people getting mad at Twitter and leaving the platform?
Twitter Employees, POC Worry About Racism With Elon Musk at the Helm
Now that Elon Musk will be running Twitter, users are concerned about how he will treat his Black employees given Tesla's history of discrimination.
Is Microsoft’s GitHub Open Source? No, and Here's Why It Isn't
Many people get confused when trying to figure out whether Microsoft-owned developer platform GitHub is open source or not. It isn't and here's why.
Twitter Makes Most of Its Money From Advertisements — Here's How
Twitter is one of the top social media platforms in the world and Elon Musk is close to buying it. How does Twitter make its money?
Jack Dorsey Regrets Making Twitter a For-Profit Company — Could It Become a Nonprofit?
If Elon Musk wanted to, he could technically make for-profit Twitter become a nonprofit, but the process isn't easy or common, especially for a company of its size.
Starlink Could Be Worth It, Depending on a Few Things
Starlink provides satellite internet, connecting people who live where there are limited alternatives available. Is Starlink worth it, though?
Ring Is One of the Many Companies Shaq Has Invested In
Shaq has a broad investment portfolio and was an early investor in home security doorbell manufacturer Ring. How much did he make from it?
Elon Musk Will Acquire Twitter for $44 B–Should You Buy Twitter Stock Before the Deal Closes?
Elon Musk and Twitter sealed the deal for $44 billion. With Musk soon becoming the new owner, we're looking into whether it's worth buying Twitter stock now.
Ukraine Will Receive 121 Phoenix Ghost Drones — Details About the Manufacturer
The U.S. is donating over 100 drones to Ukraine to help fight against Russia. Who's the manufacturer of the Phoenix Ghost drones and what are they capable of?
Elon Musk May Start a New Social Media Platform in Lieu of Twitter Takeover
It seems increasingly likely Elon Musk's Twitter takeover attempt will be unsuccessful — will he start a new social media platform to compete? Many Republicans hope he will.
The Differences Between Meta Quest and Oculus Quest
Meta Quest 2 is the latest version of the device that previously sold as Oculus Quest. What can you do with Quest 2, other than playing games?
Customers Rage as Smart Home Company Insteon Shuts Down Services Abruptly
What happened to Insteon? The smart home technology company shut down its services abruptly on April 15, angering customers.
What to Expect from the iPhone 14 Amid Leaks and Rumors
The iPhone 14 is rumored to release sometime in September 2022 with many new upgraded features including satellite connectivity. Here's what you can expect.
Apple Retail Workers Fight for a Union — Demands, Explained
Apple retail workers in New York City are signing on for a union. What are the Apple union demands? Why are workers seeking unionization?