Snapchat says the Pixel 6 is ‘the fastest phone to make a Snap’
At today’s Pixel event, Google dove into the details about the Pixel 6 series devices and outlined a brand new feature that will make sending Snaps even…
Wyze captures the banality of suburban life in its newest video doorbell ad (and it’s not pretty)
The typical sell for a video doorbell is: “You need to see what’s going on at your front door from your phone so no one steals your…
Sinclair TV stations experienced a massive outage during ransomware attack
Sinclair, the broadcast group that runs some of the most popular local channels across the US, experienced a nationwide outage during a ransomware attack on October 16th…
Senators call on Facebook to shelve Novi cryptocurrency project
Senate Democrats called on Facebook to end its digital wallet and cryptocurrency project in a letter to chief executive Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday, saying that the company “cannot…
End of the hospital ward? NHS boss says Covid has shown patients should be treated in single rooms
Historically, large hospital wards were made up of around 30 beds – but modern wards typically include around six. Mr Powis told the committee: “I feel that,…
How Britain’s vaccine programme went from world-beater to laggard in less than a year
Meanwhile, the Cabinet Office, which is responsible for public information campaigns, is about to launch a new push to get the public to have a third vaccine,…
‘Electric cars will not solve all our problems’: Government’s £26bn plan to cut greenhouse emissions
However, the Government did not provide any extra measures to help support energy efficiency measures for homeowners, after the failure of its Green Homes Grant last year. …
EXCLUSIVE Biden to tap No. 2 official to head U.S. auto safety agency -source
Traffic is seen on a highway ahead of the July 4th holiday, in New York, U.S., July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Files WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – President…
U.S. says Credit Suisse to pay $475 mln to resolve Mozambican scandal charges
A Credit Suisse sign is seen on the exterior of their Americas headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, September 1, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo…
Wall Street rises as investors bet on positive earnings season
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid J&J raises 2021 profit forecast…
Family of four seriously hurt as explosion destroys house in Ayr
Chris McNicol, 40, said he had helped pull a boy from the rubble following the explosion after running to the scene. “I just got my trainers on…
Halliburton posts Q3 profit as drilling rebounds, eyes jump in customer spending
The company logo of Halliburton oilfield services corporate offices is seen in Houston, Texas April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Richard Carson Oct 19 (Reuters) – U.S. oilfield firm Halliburton…
Fed’s Bowman says U.S. labor market could struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman gives her first public remarks as a Fed policymaker at an American Bankers Association conference in San Diego, California, U.S., February…
Facebook to pay up to $14.25 mln to settle U.S. employment discrimination claims
A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The company and law firm names shown above are generated…
U.S. workers face layoffs as U.S COVID-19 vaccine mandates kick in
Oct 19 (Reuters) – Thousands of unvaccinated workers across the United States are facing potential job losses as a growing number of states, cities and private companies…
Wall Street rises as earnings whip up risk appetite
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid J&J raises 2021 profit forecast…
U.S. Treasury will hold IMF chief accountable for integrity changes -official
WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – The second-ranking U.S. Treasury official told senators on Tuesday that the agency would hold International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva accountable…
Google announces Pixel 6 phone with new chip, subscription service
A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S., May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Paresh Dave Oct 19 (Reuters) – Alphabet…
China Evergrande shelves stake sale, Kaisa clattered by downgrade
The company logo is seen on the headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China September 26, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song Deal to sell 51% in…
Italy’s Chinese feel penalised by COVID Green Pass rules
PRATO, Italy, Oct 19 (Reuters) – One of Italy’s largest Chinese communities says it is being unfairly penalised by the government’s mandatory COVID-19 health pass and has…
Top Mexican official defends metro rail role as deadly collapse probe moves forward
MEXICO CITY, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard on Tuesday defended his role in building a metro rail during his time as Mexico City…
Four G20 leaders not expected at Rome summit -diplomats
Leaders of Russia, Japan and Mexico confirm G20 absence Chinese President also highly doubtful in Rome G20 summit important stepping stone to climate talks ROME, Oct 19…
Top U.S. and Brazil diplomats discuss ‘unprecedented’ migration
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) meets with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Franca (L) on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly in New York,…
FBI raids Washington, New York homes linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – FBI agents on Tuesday raided homes in Washington and New York City linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire with ties to…
Comcast, Walmart team up to sell smart TVs with the media firm’s software
The Comcast NBC logo is shown on a building in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Oct 19 (Reuters) – Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O)…