How Bezos’ latest plan to protect forests could backfire
Jeff Bezos’ $2 billion plan, announced last week, to plant trees and restore landscapes across Africa and the US has already raised red flags for some conservation…
Controversial Bitcoin tax provision passes Congress with infrastructure bill
On Friday, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature. But while the measure makes historic investments in…
Apple will accept app updates during the holidays in a break from tradition
Apple will continue to accept App Store app submissions through the holidays, marking a shift from the company’s approach in the past. Typically, Apple doesn’t let developers…
Google’s parent company briefly hits $2 trillion valuation
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, briefly hit a market cap of $2 trillion. The tech behemoth’s market cap is currently at a comfortable $1.98 trillion, but crept over…
Google explains why the Pixel 6’s fingerprint scanner may be sluggish
There’s a lot to rave about with the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but their fingerprint scanners are not among those things. Since the Pixel 6…
New Trailers: The Power of the Dog, Moonfall, Morbius, The Book of Boba Fett and more
I have noticed this irritating thing where more and more trailers have a scene to introduce the trailer. It is already an introduction! You are wasting precious…
Fully’s standing desks, chairs, and more are discounted ahead of Black Friday
There are countless brands that make standing desks, but Fully makes some of the best. And now through November 30th, the day after Cyber Monday, you can…
The Israeli army is using facial recognition to track Palestinians, former soldiers reveal
The Israeli military has deployed an extensive facial recognition program to track Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to a new report by The Washington Post….
Buy two games and get one free at Target or Amazon
Clear off some room on your bookshelf because Target and Amazon are having a “buy two, get one free” sale on video games. This sale is unfortunately…
Rivian will start selling electric vans to non-Amazon companies in 2023
Rivian says it will start taking orders for its electric delivery vans in 2022 and will deliver them to fleet customers in “early 2023,” calling into question…
Peloton finally adds a pause button for its on-demand classes on its bikes
Peloton has announced that it’s finally added a pause button for its on-demand classes for its Bike and Bike Plus devices, allowing users to temporarily pause workouts…
Teenage killer of boy unmasked as he is jailed for trying to decapitate friend
Grzeszcz, who was 14 at the time of the attack, was publicly named for the first time on Monday, after a High Court judge lifted reporting restrictions…
Army ‘only as good as its leadership’, says Ben Wallace after dressing down senior officers
In October this year Brig Jasper De Quincey Adams, the commander of 7th Infantry Brigade – the famous Desert Rats – was stripped of his command following…
Crypto assets are helping illegal activity, BoE’s Bailey says
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey in London, Britain February 25, 2019. Kirsty O’Connor/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew…
U.S. offers reward of up to $10 million for information on REvil ransomware group
A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration picture taken February 28, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo/File Photo Nov 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of…
U.S. has seized $6.1 mln tied to Russian ransomware operator -Justice Dept.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland removes his face mask to announce charges against a suspect from Ukraine and a Russian national over a July ransomware attack on…
Poor report cards likely at China’s Big Tech after regulatory crackdown
A logo of Tencent is seen at its booth at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu…
Italy antitrust starts proceedings to fine Google over restrictive clauses
Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo MILAN, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Italy’s antitrust regulator has started…
Spotlight on Zynga’s ad business as Apple’s privacy update stings
The Zynga logo is pictured at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco, California April 23, 2014. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo Nov 8 (Reuters) – Zynga Inc’s (ZNGA.O) ad…
Blizzard-hit SoftBank launches buyback after $10 bln Vision Fund loss
Vision Fund unit reported $10 bln investment loss Shares in e-commerce firm Coupang lost a third during quarter Ride-hailer Didi valued 40% below acquisition cost SoftBank will…
McAfee to be taken private by Advent-led group in $14 billion deal
Nov 8 (Reuters) – McAfee Corp (MCFE.O) said on Monday a consortium led by U.S. private equity firm Advent International will take the cyber security company private…
Emile Smith Rowe: England call up Arsenal midfielder for first time for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino
Emile Smith Rowe has been called up to the England senior men’s squad for the first time. Arsenal’s 21-year-old attacking midfielder joined the England squad at St…
Eddie Howe: Newcastle appoint former Bournemouth manager as replacement for Steve Bruce
Eddie Howe has been confirmed as the new head coach of Newcastle on a contract until summer 2024. Howe, who has been out of work since leaving…
Health officials under fire over ‘off-the-scale wrong’ Covid admission claims
Health chiefs have come under fire for claims that the NHS has had 14 times as many Covid-19 admissions as the service did this time last year….
Health officials under fire over ‘off-the-scale wrong’ Covid claims
Health chiefs have come under fire for claims that the NHS has had 14 times as many Covid-19 admissions as it did at this time last year….