Square to buy ‘buy now, pay later’ giant Afterpay in $29B deal
In a blockbuster deal that rocks the fintech world, Square announced today that it is acquiring Australian buy now, pay later giant Afterpay in a $29 billion all-stock deal. The purchase price is based on the closing price of Square common stock on J.....»»
Ancient giant tortoise fossils found in Colombian Andes
Paleontologists have discovered giant tortoise fossils in Colombia dating back some 57 million years, the university leading the excavation said, with the findings key to understanding South America's prehistoric eras......»»
Sugar in baby food: Why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa
Nestlé has been criticized for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion......»»
The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect
The new law gives ByteDance an initial nine months to sort out a deal that would require to sell TikTok to a different entity. The post The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect appeared first on Phandroid. Followin.....»»
We may have spotted the first magnetar flare outside our galaxy
Not all gamma-ray bursts come from supernovae. Enlarge / M82, the site of what's likely to be a giant flare from a magnetar. (credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team) Gamma rays are a broad category of high-energy.....»»
Loved Fallout on Amazon Prime? Get Fallout 4 for PC for only $8
With the Fallout TV show being such a massive hit, now is the perfect time to revisit or play Fallout 4, and this deal will get you a copy for just $8......»»
These giant, prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth
Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a giant species of salmon that lived in the North American Pacific Northwest a few million years ago, sported a pair of front teeth that projected out from the sides of its mouth like tusks, according to a study published Apri.....»»
Investigating the stereotypes pre-service teachers associate with pupils with special educational needs
In the course of inclusion, teachers are increasingly instructing pupils with special educational needs. Stereotypes regarding these children and adolescents can influence how the teachers deal with them. The DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and.....»»
Giant virus discovered in wastewater treatment plant infects deadly parasite
The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human parasites. Researchers around Matthias Horn and Patrick Arthofer from the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna, in an intern.....»»
Save $100 on this Netgear mesh Wi-Fi system at Crutchfield
The Netgear Orbi AX6000 tri-band Wi-Fi system, which provides Wi-Fi 6 coverage for up to 7,500 square feet, is on sale from Crutchfield for a discounted $800......»»
You can pick up the Google Pixel 7 Pro for only $500 today
If want to buy a flagship phone but don't want to pay the prices of the current generation, this deal on the Pixel 7 Pro will snag you one for just $500......»»
Snapdragon X Plus will bring ARM to ‘even more’ Windows laptops, still said to beat Apple M3
While it’s still yet to debut, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite is looking like a big deal for ARM-powered Windows machines and, now, it’s getting a more affordable cousin in the Snapdragon X Plus. more….....»»
AMAZING DEAL knocks 30% off the Pixel 7a TODAY!
If you can’t wait for the Pixel 8a, then you might want to check out this amazing deal for the Google Pixel 7a which is 30% off right now! The post AMAZING DEAL knocks 30% off the Pixel 7a TODAY! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no se.....»»
Gone in a puff of smoke: 52,000 square kilometers of "long unburnt" Australian habitat has vanished in 40 years
Landscapes that have escaped fire for decades or centuries tend to harbor vital structures for wildlife, such as tree hollows and large logs. But these "long unburnt" habitats can be eliminated by a single blaze......»»
LG just knocked $300 off this 16-inch lightweight laptop
If you're looking for a very thin and ultraportable laptop, then this deal knocks a substantial $300 off the LG UltraPC......»»
Windows 11 Home usually costs $139 — but it’s only $30 today
Windows 11 Pro adds a lot of features you won't find on the Home edition, and while the upgrade will usually cost you $200, this deal knocks it down to $30......»»
This LIMITED TIME deal saves you 38% on this Ring doorbell bundle!
Amazon’s got a pretty awesome deal for a Ring bundle that includes the video doorbell and the flood light, so check it out! The post This LIMITED TIME deal saves you 38% on this Ring doorbell bundle! appeared first on Phandroid. If you w.....»»
Apple close to landing streaming rights for big soccer tourney, report says
Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with FIFA for the exclusive streaming rights to a revamped version of soccer's Club World Cup......»»
Buying a Steam Deck has never been cheaper
If you've been wanting to get a Steam Deck, Valve has a new deal for you -- buy one that's been refurbished and save money......»»
Subaru"s EyeSight gets AI infusion with advanced chips from Advanced Micro Devices for smarter, safer driving
Subaru will make its next-generation EyeSight driver-assist system safer and smarter with the help of advanced artificial intelligence chips from U.S. semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices......»»
The best noise-canceling headphones you can buy are 18% off
This deal from Walmart will let you snag one of the best headphones on the market for just $328, instead of the usual $400......»»