HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank
The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money......»»
Apple financial partner Green Dot slapped with millions in fines over hidden fees
Green Dot Bank, an Apple financial partner for Apple Cash and other services, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve over its tax-preparation service. The penalty is unrelated to its role in any Apple services.Green Dot Bank is Apple's par.....»»
New Ally CEO Michael Rhodes says he"ll play to bank"s auto strength
Ally Financial's new CEO Michael Rhodes said during the second-quarter earnings call July 17 that he would continue to prioritize Ally strengths such as its auto business rather than "emerging opportunities.".....»»
Bridging the "valley of death" in carbon capture
Mitigating the effects of climate change has become a major focus worldwide, with countries and international organizations developing various strategies to address the problem. Lowering CO2 emissions is at the top, with carbon capture technologies b.....»»
Ally Q2 net income slips 11%; auto income down 19%
Ally Financial's net income fell 11 percent in the second quarter as the bank set aside more money in case of losses, experienced higher expenses and drew less net revenue from financing......»»
I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal
You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features......»»
All four of Google’s Pixel 9 phones get lined up and shot (by regulators)
A taller Pixel Fold, a "small Pro" Pixel 9, and lots more early details. Enlarge / Now I'm going to show you a series of photos of Pixel Folds, and you just tell me if you recognize any of them from the bank earlier today, okay?.....»»
Researchers achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
Silicon, the cornerstone of modern electronics, photovoltaics, and photonics, has traditionally been limited to surface-level nanofabrication due to the challenges posed by existing lithographic techniques. Available methods either fail to penetrate.....»»
Silicon photonics light the way toward large-scale applications in quantum information
In a significant leap forward for quantum technology, researchers have achieved a milestone in harnessing the frequency dimension within integrated photonics. This breakthrough not only promises advancements in quantum computing, but also lays the gr.....»»
Restructuring middle managers—findings from a case study of a major bank
Middle managers play an important role in an organization undergoing structural change. They are the ones who must implement the changes, but conversely, as employees, they will be subject to the very changes they put in place. This can often put the.....»»
Deals: Apple’s current iPad 10 down at $319, Apple Pencil from $69, 13-inch M2 iPad Air $729, AirPods Pro 2, more
Today’s Apple deals are now up for grabs down below. We have a solid offer on the iPad 10th Gen for folks looking to score a casual current-generation Apple tablet without breaking the bank. That deal joins new all-time low pricing on the most affo.....»»
Tim Cook, Eddy Cue, and Sam Altman hobnob at annual Sun Valley media retreat
Apple's Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have returned to the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley retreat, known for being where billionaires make significant deals.Tim Cook at Sun Valley 2024 (Source: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Tim Cook is a regular at the.....»»
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue once again attend Sun Valley ‘summer camp for billionaires’ [Gallery]
Apple CEO Tim Cook is once again in attendance at the Sun Valley Conference in Idaho. Cook was pictured arriving at the event – which is commonly referred to as a “summer camp for billionaires” – alongside Apple’s services boss Eddy Cue......»»
DMS company Tekion sells Buick-GMC dealership near Calif. headquarters
Gilroy Buick-GMC, about 60 miles from Tekion Corp.'s Silicon Valley headquarters, was one of two stores the firm bought to test its dealer management system technology......»»
How Drones Are Revolutionizing Search and Rescue
As drones get less expensive and computer vision systems improve, rescuers are getting help from artificial eyes in the sky.....»»
Looking for Bargains? Bank of America Suggests 3 Value Stocks to Consider
Looking for Bargains? Bank of America Suggests 3 Value Stocks to Consider.....»»
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops mostly beat MacBook Air, but not MacBook Pro
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chip claim to match or beat Apple Silicon machines. Tests show that they (mostly) beat the MacBook Air, but not last year’s MacBook Pro models. Comparativ.....»»
The 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today!
If you’re looking for a new foldable phone that won’t break the bank, then the 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today. The post The 2024 Motorola Razr phones are available for pre-order today! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Apple Silicon Macs are staying in use longer than Intel Macs
The transition to Apple Silicon reshaped Apple's hardware landscape and influenced user behavior, extending the lifespan of Macs and altering upgrade cycles.Apple Silicon Macs are staying in use longer than everBefore 2020, Apple relied heavily on In.....»»
A reduction in Iberian pork preservatives is achieved thanks to a yeast
In the face of European regulations mandating salt and nitrite reductions in food, a team from the University of Cordoba has tested the potential of a yeast as a natural preservative in Iberian pork loin from the Pedroches Valley. The findings are pu.....»»
Fifth Third Bank settles CFPB forced auto loan insurance case for $5M
Fifth Third Bank has agreed to pay restitution to auto borrowers and a $5 million civil penalty to settle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allegations it mishandled the "force-placed insurance" it applied to thousands of customer cars, the agency.....»»