Massachusetts Wants To Pull the Plug On Robinhood
Regulators in Massachusetts are seeking to revoke Robinhood's broker-dealer license in the state, after accusing the company of failing to properly account for fractional shares traded by customers on its platform. They also say the company "continue.....»»
Apple is the only company that can pull off an iPhone SE
As Apple gears up to release another iPhone SE, it's worth thinking why other companies haven't adopted this deceptively simple sales strategy.....»»
Mastercard and Visa Block in Russia Does Not Stop Domestic Purchases
Consumers will still be able to use Mastercard and Visa-branded cards for domestic transactions in Russia, the country's state-backed payments network has said, reducing the impact of the US firms' decision to pull services over the invasion of Ukrai.....»»
WeWork says it is finalizing plans to divest its Russia operations
WeWork said Monday that it is planning to divest its operations in Russia, one week after its CEO said the real estate company's "assets do incredibly well" there and he didn't think it would need to pull out of the country......»»
Study identifies ways that lawyers could make their written documents easier for the average person to read
Legal documents, such as contracts or deeds, are notoriously difficult for nonlawyers to understand. A new study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) cognitive scientists has determined just why these documents are often so impenetrable......»»
Russia mulls legalizing software piracy as it’s cut off from Western tech
Proliferation of software-as-a-service may make it harder to pull off, though. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) With sanctions against Russia starting to bite, the Kremlin is mulling ways to keep businesses and t.....»»
Charge it! The best USB charging hub for all your devices
A USB charging hub lets you plug in several devices to power up at once. Some plug directly into a wall outlet while others connect to your laptop. We looked at portable charging hubs and power strips that have both USB ports and power sockets. Here'.....»»
Group of state attorneys general launch investigation into TikTok and its effect on young people
Attorneys general from eight states, including Massachusetts, California, Florida, and Kentucky, are investigating TikTok to find out if its design and the way it is promoted can have a negative effect on the wellbeing of children, teens, and young a.....»»
Is a Disney Plus free trial still available?
While Disney may have pulled the plug on the Disney Plus free trial, here are all the ways to watch the House of Mouse streaming service for free......»»
Instagram just killed the IGTV app — now it’s up to TikTok
It's curtains for Instagram's IGTV app as the company pulls the plug on the video-sharing platform......»»
Intel and AMD reportedly pull chip sales to Russia
Chip sales to Russia have been suspended due to new US government export restrictions on semiconductors......»»
Under pressure: A new theory helps predict when soft materials will fail
Researchers led by a team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced a major theoretical and experimental breakthrough that allows scientists to predict, with an unprecedented precision, when a soft material will crack and fail......»»
How ads with dogs and cats affect consumer behavior
Researchers from University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of South Carolina, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines how pet-related experiences affect people's consumption-relate.....»»
Researchers discover abnormally strong light absorption in graphene
Scientists from University of Regensburg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Moscow institute of Physics and Technology, and University of Kansas have discovered abnormally strong light absorption in graphene. The effect arises from the conversio.....»»
Inside “Project Tinman”: Peloton’s plan to conceal rust in its exercise bikes
Company insiders say execs hatched a scheme to cover up corrosion, avoid costly recall. Enlarge / A Peloton stationary bike for sale at the company's showroom in Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images) A.....»»
New study advances knowledge of the battle between viruses and human cells
In the long-term battle between a herpesvirus and its human host, a University of Massachusetts virologist and her team of students have identified some human RNA able to resist the viral takeover—and the mechanism by which that occurs......»»
Ending the debate: New research solves long-standing Antarctic climate change mystery
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst definitively resolves a long-standing discrepancy in the geologic record that pitted studies of marine ice-sheet behavior against those that reconstructed past conditions on land. The resear.....»»
Alfa Romeo wants to offer more products, reengage with dealers
Alfa Romeo hopes to get a spark later this year from the Tonale plug-in hybrid, a compact crossover that marks the first step toward going fully electric by 2027......»»
Stellantis recalls plug-in hybrid minivans on fire risk
An internal investigation found 12 incidents of fires in vehicles from the 2017 and 2018 model years, the automaker said Friday in a statement......»»
Quarter Round vs. Shoe Molding [A Clear Winner?]
Making a smooth curve in projects can be a difficult mold effect to pull off. The quarter round and shoe mold are two popular methods of attaining this curvature. Having a unique curve in a room can change the entire feel of the project or space. I.....»»
Meta Renews Warning to E.U. It Will Be Forced to Pull Facebook
The company's latest comments highlight the increasing tension between the social media company and lawmakers over the ownership of user data. Meta Platforms Inc. has once again threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe if it.....»»