Paying $115B for Stripe or $77B for Coinbase might be quite rational
It's hard to overvalue a startup when the public market is willing to double its valuation the moment it starts to trade. CoinDesk reported yesterday that crypto trading startup Coinbase is being valued at $77 billion on private exchanges......»»
Inflation: How financial speculation is making the global food price crisis worse
UK households, like those in many other countries, are struggling to make ends meet. More than half of households have only £2.66 per week left after paying for bills and essentials, according to figures from the supermarket chain Asda......»»
Twitter is now having trouble paying some employees on time
Employees hit with overdraft fees after paychecks fail to show up on schedule. Enlarge / Payslip (credit: tattywelshie) Twitter is investigating why some staff in Europe have not received their November salaries in a tim.....»»
Tim Cook wants Apple to buy Manchester United soccer team
A report from the UK claims that Tim Cook is keen on Apple buying Manchester United, one of the UK's most famous and successful sports teams.Britain's Daily Star tabloid newspaper is reporting that Apple is considering paying $6.9 billion for the Pre.....»»
Foxconn apologizes to rioting workers, appears to be paying bonuses
Following riots at its iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, Foxconn has apologized and said pay problems were a "technical error."Hundreds of workers from the Zhengzhou rioted on Wednesday, protesting about food and conditions in the COVID lockdown measures, a.....»»
Highest-Paying Slot Games That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Online casinos are more popular than ever. But in these challenging times, it only makes sense to be careful where … The post Highest-Paying Slot Games That Give You More Bang for Your Buck appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Online ca.....»»
Tears For Twitter: A Clever Raspberry Pi Project
If you haven’t been paying attention to twitter, you might feel a tiny bit lost on this one. I’ll recap simply, without getting political. Many people are leaving the platform based on how the process of Elon Musk taking ownership have u.....»»
There are "new" Apple Car rumors floating around - but beware
A new interview claims to have secrets about the long-rumored Apple Car — but if you've been paying attention, you already know what's in it and that some of it is crap.Apple Car rumors stretch reality to the extremeIt probably isn't easy being a p.....»»
Epic Games accuses Google of paying Activision $360 million to stop rival app store, Activision denies claim
Court filings from this week shed more light on Epic's claims that Google paid other companies to prevent them from starting independent app distribution channels. Such alternative app stores would circumvent Android's Google Play Store and its 30 pe.....»»
A Polestar-tuned Polestar 2 is the best Polestar
The chassis department just couldn’t help itself. Enlarge / You can tell this Polestar 2 is a bit more special than most Polestar 2s by the great big stripe and the large number two. (credit: Roberto Baldwin) Polestar.....»»
A Polestar-Tuned Polestar 2 is the best Polestar
The chassis department just couldn’t help itself. Enlarge / You can tell this Polestar 2 is a bit more special than most Polestar 2s by the great big stripe and the large number two. (credit: Roberto Baldwin) Polestar.....»»
Silicon Valley"s greatest minds misread pandemic demand. Now their employees are paying for it.
In the early months of the pandemic, Facebook only grew bigger and more central to our lives. With lockdowns spreading, countless people began shopping, socializing and working on Facebook and other online platforms. As CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in Ma.....»»
Twitter to debut gray "official" check mark to verify government accounts, media and major brands
Twitter said Tuesday evening that to resolve ambiguity about which accounts on its platform have been identity-verified — as opposed to those simply paying $8 a month for a blue check mark on their profiles — the company will introduce a new, gra.....»»
Medibank won’t pay the ransom for data stolen in breach
Australian health insurance provider Medibank has announced it won’t be paying the ransom to the criminal(s) who stole data of 9.7 million of its current and former customers. “Based on the extensive advice we have received from cybercrim.....»»
PayPal to add Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Pay, and Wallet support
PayPal has announced that it will bring new Apple-centric ways of paying for those using PayPal and Venmo.Image Credit: PayPalThe announcement came as part of Paypal's third-quarter 2022 earnings results. Read more........»»
Hulu set to hike prices for Hulu + Live TV bundle in December
Hulu has begun sending out emails informing customers that they will soon be paying more for its popular Hulu + Live TV bundle."The price of Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads) will increase from $75.99/month to $82.99/mon.....»»
Burglars steal more gold when the price is high—new research
Are criminals rational? In his groundbreaking work of 1968, Gary Becker argued that they are. The American economist, who would go on to win the Nobel prize in economics in 1992, theorized that individuals engage in crime only if the returns are grea.....»»
Kia EV6 vs. Niro EV: Why you’re better off paying more
The Kia EV6 has made headlines, but the Kia Niro EV offers a similar experience. So which is better? You should probably pay more for the EV6......»»
Want a blue check mark on Twitter? It may soon cost you $19.99 a month
Twitter is considering offering verified accounts to users who are willing to pay $19.99 a month for a subscription service, and it may take away the coveted blue check marks of existing users if they don't start paying for the product within 90 days.....»»
Being a verified user on Twitter is about to lot more expensive
According to a recent report, it has been suggested that verified users on TikTok might need to start paying for a subscription to maintain their status. The post Being a verified user on Twitter is about to get a lot more expensive first appeared on.....»»
What’s Causing That Ticking Noise in My Engine?
From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying attention to your car’s sounds can help you spot minor issues before they become costly problems. Monitoring your vehicle’s powertrain health is no different — here are some possible causes behind.....»»