Twitter could sell usernames via online auctions
A new report suggests Twitter could be about to auction off the usernames of dormant accounts in a bid to generate revenue for the company......»»
Student "slave auctions" illustrate the existence of a hidden culture of domination and subjugation in US schools
In an otherwise normal football season, two California high schools abruptly canceled the remainder of their games for the same reason. Players on both teams participated in troublesome acts of racism......»»
T-rex in Singapore as experts decry "harmful" auctions
Dinosaur fans got a glimpse of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton as it went on display in Singapore Friday before an auction next month, as experts slammed the big-money bone trade as "harmful to science"......»»
Factory-sealed original iPhone sells for $39,340 at auction
An original iPhone that was still factory sealed has fetched $39,339.60 when the hammer fell during LCG Auction's 2022 Fall Premier event.[LCG Auctions]LCG's 2022 Fall Premier Auction ended on October 16, with bids for a variety of items closing afte.....»»
If you kept an original iPhone in the box, it might be worth $30,000
A 2007 iPhone sealed in its original packaging is up for auction, and is expected to sell for $30,000 or more.Image credit: LCG AuctionsLCG Auctions is holding its 2022 Fall Premier Auction until October 16. Among the many lots is an original iPhone.....»»
Auctions prepare for EV influx
As more automakers commit to EV lineups, a cautious wholesale auction industry examines what else it needs to do to handle the expected electric influx......»»
ACV Auctions files U.S. antitrust lawsuit, alleging Manheim, ADESA, other auctions are shutting it out
ACV claims its rivals worked to prevent it from gaining necessary access to AutoIMS, a remarketing platform widely used by commercial consignors in the industry......»»
Former Apple retail employee auctions "Sam Sung" business card for charity
A former Apple Store employee who used the name "Sam Sung" has put an old business card and employee t-shirt up for auction in the name of charity.The auction, listed on eBay as an "Apple Sam Sung business card," consists of a framed employee T-shirt.....»»
RIAA Takes Down ‘Infringing’ .ETH Domain Auctions from OpenSea
The RIAA is no stranger to sending takedown requests. In most cases, these notices target pirated content but more recently the group has been defending its members against "infringing" Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain name sales on OpenSea. The NF.....»»
Wholesale used-vehicle prices fall in June, with smaller increases forecast for second half of 2022
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, which tracks vehicles sold at Manheim's U.S. auctions, fell 1.3 percent in June compared with May......»»
How tech can boost dealers" used-vehicle acquisition odds
Several retail technology companies are boosting their own capabilities to help dealerships buy cars directly from the general public, bypass traditional auctions and digitize the trade-in experience......»»
A Rare 1957 Mercedes Roadster Just Sold At Auction For A Stunning Amount
An original 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster with all black body-on restoration was just sold for a hefty sum at Mecum Auctions' Indy 2022 event. An original 1957 M.....»»
Apple takes on data brokers and auctions with new ‘Privacy on iPhone’ ad campaign
Apple is launching a new worldwide ad campaign today that yet again emphasizes the company’s focus on privacy. This time, Apple is taking on the topic of data brokers wugs a new ad called “Privacy on iPhone.” In addition to a 90-second ad that.....»»
KAR focus on online car auctions after sale of ADESA U.S.
KAR Global CEO Peter Kelly is banking on using the money made on the sale of ADESA U.S. to Carvana to amplify the compnay's online auction offerings......»»
Chrome’s “Topics” advertising system is here, whether you want it or not
Nightly Chrome canary builds can now track user interests and run ad auctions. Enlarge / The Privacy Sandbox settings. (credit: Google) Google is on a quest to kill the third-party web cookie, which is often used by advertise.....»»
11 conspiracy theories about search, Google and Big Tech
From your phone is spying on you to Google manipulating ad auctions, here are some of the juiciest conspiracy theories. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Google Misled Publishers and Advertisers, Unredacted Lawsuit Alleges
Google misled publishers and advertisers for years about the pricing and processes of its ad auctions, creating secret programs that deflated sales for some companies while increasing prices for buyers, according to newly unredacted allegations and d.....»»
Post Office Auctions $8 Million Worth of Mail Annually, Has No Idea What It"s Selling
Whether its Pokemon cards, swords, or gift cards, the USPS Mail Recovery Center can accommodate all your shopping needs. From a report: Every year, the United States Postal Service auctions millions of dollars worth of undeliverable mail, an amount t.....»»
India’s 5G auctions to be delayed further due to extended trial period
India's telecom companies have asked for more time to properly test 5G and there are a few other roadblocks as well......»»
The IRS Has Seized $1.2 Billion Worth of Cryptocurrency This Fiscal Year
The U.S. government regularly holds auctions for its stockpile of bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and other cryptocurrencies it seizes and then holds in crypto wallets. "In fiscal year 2019, we had about $700,000 worth of crypto seizures. In 2020, it was.....»»