Monthly Archives: July 2022

21 fascinating books being adapted to movies and shows this year that you should read first, from “The Summer I Turned Pretty” to the “Game of Thrones” prequel

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Read the books before catching their screen adaptations starring actors like Dakota Johnson, Florence Pugh, Ana de Armas, and more. Amazon; Rachel Mendelson/Insider Every year, beloved books and series get turned into movies and TV shows. Below are 21 popular books…

Elon Musk responds to viral shirtless photos of him on vacation: ‘Maybe I should take my shirt off more often’

Elon Musk. Andrew Kelly/Reuters Elon Musk was spotted on a yacht while vacationing in Mykonos, Greece, this weekend. Shirtless photos of the billionaire on his trip quickly went viral. Musk responded by saying, “Maybe I should take off my shirt more often.” Elon Musk was spotted on vacation this weekend, and the internet can’t stop…

Even though your grocery and gas bills are higher, Hasbro says people are still buying toys and games

Toymaker Hasbro found consumers were willing to pay more for some toys and games. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Toymaker Hasbro reported better-than-expected quarterly profits on Tuesday’s earnings call. The home of Transformers, Play-Doh, and Power Rangers found higher prices didn’t deter consumers. Hasbro expects inflationary pressures will continue through the holiday season. Even with the cost…

Russia’s Nord Stream 1 pipeline will resume gas flows on time – but at reduced levels, report says

A sign with the words “Nord Stream” stands in front of the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 1 Baltic Sea pipeline and the transfer station of the OPAL long-distance gas pipeline. Stefan Sauer/Picture Alliance/Getty Images Russia will resume gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on schedule, sources told Reuters.  The pipeline…

Joe Manchin says he wants Congress to pass climate programs after he tanked passage of climate programs

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) talks on the phone as he walks through the Senate subway on his way to a lunch meeting with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol on June 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty Images After blocking passage of climate initiatives, Manchin says he wants Congress to pass new climate initiatives….

Bill de Blasio drops out of crowded House race: ‘Time for me to leave electoral politics’

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Chris Sommerfeldt/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped out of a crowded House primary. In a video message, de Blasio said it’s clear voters are looking for “another option.” “Time for me to leave electoral politics…

CTV and digital advertising: how Connected TV is one of the fastest growing channels in 2021

CTV is among the fastest-growing channels in digital advertising. We estimate CTV investments in the US grew by 40.6% year over year in 2020, to more than $9 billion.  Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research….

Security flaws in a popular GPS module could allow hackers to track vehicles

Millions of vehicles worldwide could be susceptible to remote tracking and sabotage due to security flaws in a popular GPS module sold on Amazon and other online marketplaces. On Tuesday, cybersecurity firm BitSight disclosed it found six “severe” vulnerabilities in the MV720, a hardwired GPS tracker produced by Chinese electronics manufacturer Micodus. According to BitSight,…