Biden to pick FTC"s Chopra to steer CFPB
Rohit Chopra, whose consumer advocacy views align with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has been an outspoken critic of some dealership business practices while serving as a member of the FTC......»»
Biden moves to crack down on Shein and Temu, slow shipments into US
Rapid growth of Temu and Shein threatens US businesses and consumers, Biden says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The Biden administration has proposed rules that could make it more costly for Chinese.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: upgrade time?
Looking to pick up a new Apple Watch but can't decide between the Series 9 or Series 10? Here's a breakdown of what to consider......»»
Video: Mars rover trials
Rover trials in a quarry in the U.K. showing a four-wheeled rover, known as Codi, using its robotic arm and a powerful computer vision system to pick up sample tubes......»»
BepiColombo"s best images yet highlight fourth Mercury flyby
The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has successfully completed its fourth of six gravity assist flybys at Mercury, capturing images of two special impact craters as it uses the little planet's gravity to steer itself on course to enter orbit around Merc.....»»
Biden set to block Nippon"s takeover of U.S. Steel, report says
U.S. Steel warned earlier that a failure to merge with Nippon Steel would put thousands of U.S. union jobs at risk......»»
Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: Is "shrinkflation" the worst business practice ever?
Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is "shrinkflation" in action, a pricing strategy used by manufacturer.....»»
PlayStation Plus vs Xbox Game Pass: Which one should you pick in 2024?
Here is a detailed comparison between PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass to see which is a better service. The post PlayStation Plus vs Xbox Game Pass: Which one should you pick in 2024? appeared first on Phandroid. Gaming consoles are th.....»»
Best Labor Day TV sales in 2024: LG, Samsung, TCL and more
Labor Day has officially started, and if you're looking to pick up a new TV, there are a lot of excellent sales you can take advantage of......»»
Researcher discusses two measures that predict effective managers
Good managers are hard to find. Most companies pick managers based on personality traits, age, or experience—and according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, they may be doing it wrong......»»
Amazon slashes Apple"s M3 iMac to $1,099, matching record low price
Labor Day Apple sales are heating up, with Amazon going all out with its latest M3 iMac 24-inch price drop. Pick up the all-in-one-desktop for just $1,099.99.Amazon has issued steep price cuts on iMacs.The month-end deal applies to Apple's standard M.....»»
Samsung"s ViewFinity S9 5K monitor just received a hefty 48% price cut at Amazon
Amazon is slashing 48% off the 27-inch 5K display from Samsung, making it hundreds of dollars cheaper than Apple's Studio Display.Save 48% on the 5K display.To pick up the deal, head over to Amazon, where Labor Day price cuts are in effect now. Save.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden’s COVID “pressure” campaign
Facebook is "ready to push back" on government takedown requests, Meta CEO says. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) After years of bickering with the Biden administration about vacci.....»»
What makes a supercluster?
By eye, it's impossible to pick out the exact boundaries of the superclusters, which are among the largest structures in the universe. But that's because they are not defined by their edges, but by the common motion of their components......»»
Canada to slap tariffs on EVs, steel from China
Canada, an export-driven economy that relies heavily on trade with the U.S., has been closely watching moves by the Biden administration to erect a much higher tariff wall against Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, steel and other products......»»
Ecobee 3 Lite vs. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: Which is the best smart thermostat?
Should you pick the the cheaper Ecobee 3 Lite, or is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced a smarter investment? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
The Dell XPS, our pick for the best desktop, is on sale today
The Dell XPS Desktop is a powerful PC that was just marked down to $1,200. This price and configuration is only available when you order through Dell......»»
Telco fined $1M for transmitting Biden deepfake without verifying Caller ID
Lingo Telecom signed calls with A-Level attestations despite not verifying them. Enlarge / President Joe Biden leaving the White House on August 16, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Moneymaker ) A ph.....»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Brazil fishermen turn to mobile app to combat pollution scourge
Brazilian activist and fisherman Alexandre Anderson uses one hand to steer his boat, and the other to film an oil stain spreading over Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay......»»
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in August 2024, stream this one
A classic story is given an unforgettable film adaptation in our pick for the one (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch in August......»»