Summary List Placement More Americans than ever tested positive for COVID-19 this week, with nearly 90,000 new cases reported on Thursday, a single-day record. The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus is also at its highest in months, just days after President Donald Trump insisted the US was “rounding the corner” in its fight […]
Continue ReadingSummary List PlacementThis is a preview of The Global Small Business Neobanks research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more fintech coverage with Fintech Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing finance news and analysis to your inbox. Neobanks — digital-only banks with industry-leading capabilities that don’t operate physical […]
Continue ReadingSummary List PlacementThis is a preview of The Smart Speaker research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more technology coverage with Connectivity & Tech Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing connectivity news and analysis to your inbox. The smart speaker has been a runaway success in the handful […]
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon have to spend a few more Washingtons to watch your favorite Netflix content in the US. The standard plan — HD resolution, with up to two simultaneous streams — is going up from $13 a month to $14 a month. If you’re fancy and use the premium 4K tier, you’ll now have to […]
Continue ReadingVICTORIA — The B.C. Utilities Commission is challenging B.C. Hydro to disclose what it knows about the stability risks to the multibillion-dollar Site C hydroelectric dam. The commission publicly posted six dozen questions to Hydro last Friday, highlighting many holes in a Site C project update filed back on July 31. The most pointed questions […]
Continue ReadingAs a person born in 1997, I heard about Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters Pompom String Lights, $, available at Urban OutfittersUltra Mini Portable ProjectorIt’s a mini-movie theater in the palm of your hand…who wouldn’t want this? These gadgets project in HD 1080p widescreen format, connect directly with USB drives, and are perfect for traveling with. […]
Continue ReadingOne of the most popular and fun celebrations of the season, Halloween has long held ground somewhere between horror and happiness. This year, all of that has been binned somewhat by the COVID-19 pandemic. But that by no means should stop you from taking advantage of some of the safe, fun things that are available […]
Continue ReadingSummary List PlacementInsider Intelligence publishes thousands of research reports, charts, and forecasts on the Connectivity & Tech industry. You can learn more about becoming a client here. The following is a preview of one Connectivity & Tech report, the Enterprise Video Conferencing Report. You can purchase this report here. The first half of 2020 saw […]
Continue ReadingCaptain Obvious here, coming to you live from 2020 with the news that loungewear is on the verge of completely taking over. Thanks to a growing consumer preference for comfy duds, the cozy category was on the rise even before our worlds got turned upside down in March. With nary an office commute in sight […]
Continue ReadingSummary List Placement McDonald’s Black franchisees filed a class action suit against the fast-food giant, following in the footsteps of former franchisees who allege the chain sent them on “financial suicide missions.” On Thursday, a federal civil rights class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of current Black McDonald’s franchisees in the US District Court […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Facebook recently announced an overhaul to Messenger, which includes several new visual elements. One of them is the addition of new themes, which change the background and emoji of […]
Continue ReadingSummary List Placement After posting gangbuster Q3 results, Google parent Alphabet held its usual earnings call to discuss numbers and take questions from analysts. While most of the questions focused on search, ecommerce, and the recent Justice Department lawsuit, one question around hardware sparked a particularly intriguing response from CEO Sundar Pichai. Asked about Google’s […]
Continue ReadingSummary List PlacementThis story was delivered to Insider Intelligence eMarketer Briefing subscribers earlier this morning. Insider Intelligence analyzes this industry and several others to provide in-depth analyst reports, proprietary forecasts, customizable charts, and more. Learn more about what we offer. Google’s net US digital ad revenues will decline this year for the first time since […]
Continue ReadingSummary List Placement Amazon said on Thursday that it expects another $4 billion in COVID-related expenses this quarter. That’s on top of the $7.5 billion it’s already recorded as COVID-related costs this year, like buying face masks for its employees and building an in-house testing lab. But Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky clarified during Thursday’s earnings […]
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