Norton's Doing What With My Computer??
Published on 01/05/2022Norton 360, one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. Norton’s parent firm says the cloud-based service that activates the program and allows customers to profit from the scheme — in which the company keeps 15 percent of any currencies mined — is “opt-in,” meaning users have to agree to enable it.
Used Cars: No Longer Affordable Alternative
Published on 01/04/2022The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished.
It's a 3D House!
Published on 01/03/2022One Virginia family received the keys to their new 3D-printed home in time for Christmas. The home is Habitat for Humanity's first 3D-printed home in the nation, according to a Habitat news release.
That Sounds Like More Vacation with Extra Steps
Published on 12/29/2021So your flight has been canceled. Now what?
Wizards of the Coast Making Changes to D&D
Published on 12/28/2021In pursuit of their relatively recently asserted goal to make the beloved tabletop RPG “as welcoming and inclusive as possible,” Wizards of the Coast has removed a plethora of supposedly ‘problematic’ lore – specifically negative racial stereotypes of any kind – from a number of Dungeons & Dragons guide books.
NASA Wondering What Christians Think About Aliens...
Published on 12/28/2021Between heaven and Earth, where do aliens fit in? That’s the question that NASA hopes theologians at the Center for Theological Inquiry (CTI) in Princeton, New Jersey, can answer.
Science is a Girl's Best Friend
Published on 12/23/2021It’s that time of year again! Children laughing and playing, the sound of happy couples, and probably most noticeable it’s proposal season. Thinking about proposing, but you don’t have a ring? Read this first.
And the Latest Investment Vehicle is... one you build out of Lego.
Published on 12/21/2021What should you invest in? That's a complicated question with many different answers. We can’t claim any real expertise in the area of smart investments - but a new study from the Higher School of Economics in Russia suggests a new kind of investment. It's an investment type we hadn’t heard about before, but one we know a little more about. This investment? LEGO.
Holiday Mugs and Shots!
Published on 12/21/2021As the holiday season unfolds, various cultures globally embrace their unique traditions, often celebrating with special beverages that warm the soul and evoke a sense of festivity. From spicy mulled wines to creamy eggnogs.
Bank Customers Have Had Enough!
Published on 12/20/2021The banking industry appears to have overdone it on overdraft fees. After decades of raking in billions of dollars from mostly poor Americans short of cash in their accounts, the biggest banks — under pressure from lawmakers and regulators — are slowly decreasing their reliance on the widely unpopular practice.
Food For Thought
Published on 12/15/2021Kellogg's is in the news again, and no this is not about a limited-edition holiday cereal. No, Kellogg is in the news because they have decided that replacing their 1400 striking cereal plant workers who have been on strike since October 5th of this year may be what they need to do instead of working with the Unions.
Gig Workers Having Issues With the EU
Published on 12/14/2021A new European Union plan to improve conditions for the growing number of gig economy workers could mean millions more of them are classified as employees entitled to benefits, the latest setback for digital platforms that rely on independent contractors to deliver food and offer rides.