Man set up fake ISP to scam low-income people seeking gov’t discounts, FCC says
FCC: Entity refused refunds in terms of service and threatened to sue its victims. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jeffrey Coolidge) An Ohio man created a fake broadband provider in order to scam low-income consumers who thoug.....»»
How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?
Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving social problems with science. But little was known about the trust levels across the diverse range of scientific fields and perspectives......»»
Meta-analysis reveals having a dialect or accent may disadvantage applicants in recruitment processes
People who speak a regional dialect or who have an accent may be at a disadvantage in personnel selection processes. This is the result of a new meta-analysis carried out by researchers at Freie Universität Berlin, the Neu-Ulm University of Applied.....»»
Amazon deals: TVs, laptops, headphones and more
Today's best Amazon deals include discounts on laptops, TVs, tablets, coffee makers, and even a handful of Apple products......»»
Amazon deals: TVs, laptops, headphones and more
Today's best Amazon deals include discounts on laptops, TVs, tablets, coffee makers, and even a handful of Apple products......»»
Best gaming chair deals: Save on Corsair, Razer, and more
Every gamers needs a proper gaming chair. If you don't have one yet, now's the time to buy one with the discounts from the gaming chair deals we've gathered......»»
Samsung Spring Sale: Get up to $915 off smart ranges today
You can get discounts of up to $915 if you buy a smart range from Samsung's Spring Black Friday sale, but you need to hurry as the offers will likely end soon......»»
Crutchfield is having a huge sale on Onkyo home theater receivers
If you've always wanted to purchase an Onkyo home theater receiver, certain models are on sale from Crutchfield with eye-catching discounts of as much as $580......»»
Pretax charges drop Sonic Automotive"s Q1 net income
The company said $7 million in pretax charges contributed to a 12 percent dip in first-quarter net income......»»
Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record
Asbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue......»»
Blowout deals: grab a 24-inch iMac for $799 while supplies last
Apple resellers are clearing out iMac inventory this week, with staggering discounts on the M1 24-inch iMac that knock up to $700 off.Kicking off the sale, Amazon-owned Woot has the standard model with a 7-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB.....»»
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as Southeast Asia bakes
Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year......»»
Continental fined $107M over role in diesel-emissions scam
German prosecutors issued the fine over the company’s participation in the scam via selling more than 12 million engine control units that automakers, including Volkswagen Group, used to manipulate emissions......»»
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year......»»
Lithia Q1 net income down 28% as "normalization" returns to profit per vehicle
Lithia Motors said it sold 188,119 new and used vehicles, with gross profit per vehicle dropping 22% to $4,346 in the first quarter......»»
Group 1 net income falls nearly 7% in Q1 as company ramps up acquisitions
Group 1's net income fell, while revenue and new- and used-vehicle sales grew......»»
Ford Q1 net income falls 24% to $1.3 billion; revenue rises despite lower production
Ford cited a strong performance from its commercial vehicle unit, which earned $3 billion before interest and taxes, as the reason revenue increased while shipments declined.....»»
GoldenEar subwoofers are up to $755 off for a limited time
Upgrade your soundbar with deeper and more accurate bass by buying a GoldenEar subwoofer, which are on sale from Crutchfield with discounts of up to $755......»»
Virtual reality can motivate people to donate to refugee crises regardless of politics
Political conservatives who watched a documentary on Syrian refugees with a virtual reality headset had far more sympathy for the people depicted in the film than those who viewed the same film on a two-dimensional computer screen......»»
Computer game helps students get better at detecting fake news
A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and elsewhere......»»
OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80
Crutchfield has a big sale on OTC hearing aids with many popular brands heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend......»»