Arbitrage Life: Theres A Robot For That
Published on 09/04/2022A small robot with a clip-like hand and enough smarts to know which drinks are popular is part of an effort to make convenience stores even more convenient.
The Military Power of Pepsi
Published on 09/01/2022Turn and witness the military power of Pepsi! At one point Pepsi really did have a navy, though they probably can’t (and won’t) do it again.
ICYMI: Microsoft Blizzard Deal Under Scrutiny
Published on 09/01/2022Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games by giving it control of many more popular titles.
Toyota Invests in American Batteries
Published on 08/30/2022Toyota is investing billions in Japan and the US to boost production of batteries for EVs.
Twitter Gets Tweeted On
Published on 08/29/2022A recent bombshell whistleblower report from Twitter’s former head of security alleges that the social media company has been negligently lax on cybersecurity and privacy protections for its users for years.
Not the Teenagers
Published on 08/28/2022Teenagers are some of the most creative people on the planet. So of course, they have created a health issue that one state has decided to do something about and now you have to be over 21 to buy whipped cream in the state of New York.
I always feel like Amazon is watching me
Published on 08/25/2022From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere. And it appears the company doesn’t want to halt its reach anytime soon.
It's Raining Free Water
Published on 08/25/2022Is it true that all of the “fun things” are illegal? Maybe, if you consider collecting rainwater to be fun.
Playstation Litigation
Published on 08/24/2022A consumer rights advocacy group is suing Sony for charging a 30 percent commission fee on all digital purchases made through the UK PlayStation Store.
Vacation Town Crisis
Published on 08/23/2022Short-term rentals have become increasingly popular for second homeowners eager to offset the cost of their vacation homes and turn a profit while away. Even property investment companies have sunk hundreds of millions of dollars into the industry, hoping to pull a larger yield from tourists seeking their own kitchen, some privacy and a break from cookie-cutter hotel rooms.
Pig Parts Make a Whole Person
Published on 08/22/2022Man’s best friend is the dog. Science’s favorite animal seems to be the pig. Once again, we are utilizing pig parts to better the quality of human life, except this time instead of a heart, we will be exploring the eye.
Zuckerberg says VR "won't look depressing"
Published on 08/21/2022Earlier this week was supposed to be a celebratory time for the folks at Meta, as its reality-devouring project Horizon Worlds was now available in more countries. The occasion was marked by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself posting a “selfie” of his in-game avatar in front of a digital Eiffel tower.