Security researchers have warned of a sharp rise in fraud and identity theft campaigns targeting shoppers ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2022, which kicks off on July 12. The latest data from security firm Check Point shows the volume of Amazon-related phishing emails has spiked by 37% month-on-month, with further increases likely as the event…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
The expected arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S23 isn’t all that far off now – it should be showing up around January time – and the latest prediction from those in the know is that the phone series could use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets exclusively. That comes from the usually reliable industry analyst…
Shutterstock; Rachel Mendelson/Insider An employee at student-loan company Nelnet told Insider that servicing loans is an “awful business.” They found the emotional burnout from spending hours fielding calls from struggling borrowers to be severe. “It’s normal to take time after some calls to literally cry,” the employee said. Student-loan company workers might hate the industry…
Harriet Hageman walks on stage to introduce former President Donald Trump at a rally on May 28, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming. Chet Strange/Getty Images Trump has endorsed Harriet Hageman to defeat his critic, Rep. Liz Cheney. Hageman is a longtime lawyer in Wyoming and a former Never Trumper who once supported Cheney. The closely watched…
Luggage starts to pile up at Pearson International Airport on June 10 2022. Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images. An Air Canada flier told Insider she didn’t check a bag due to disruption at airports. The passenger was then made to check her carry-on, which the airline misplaced, she told Insider. The woman’s story is…
Mary Meisenzahl/Insider Sam’s Club and Costco both have food courts where they sell hot dog and soda combinations for just $1.50 They have similar menus, though Costco sells churros and Sam’s Club has more drink options. Costco wins because of a more flavorful hot dog and better ordering system. Costco is well known for its…
Lockheed Martin The Concorde was a supersonic commercial airliner, flying passengers at 1,350 miles per hour. High costs, safety concerns, and loud sonic booms forced the plane to retire in 2003. Several companies are trying to reintroduce supersonic air travel with new ultra-high-speed jet concepts. The age of supersonic commercial air travel started in 1973…
President Joe Biden Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images Biden faces growing pressure to nix some of Trump’s tariffs on China. Economists argue removing tariffs would yield relief for Americans during a punishing stretch of inflation. “Even if it is a small effect, it’s an effect in the right direction and it’s worth doing,” an ex-Treasury official said….
Ukraine has used Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drones against Russian forces. Petras Malukas/Getty Images Ukraine’s vice-prime minister and digital transformation minister said his forces still need drones. Mykhailo Fedorov told Insider the Ukraine military knew how to use unmanned aircraft effectively. Experts have said Ukraine’s drones were becoming increasingly ineffective against Russia. Ukraine still needed…
Associated Press Elon Musk’s mom, Maye Musk, tweeted “we could have women presidents who don’t want to go to war.” It was in response to a tweet by Elon, saying that the future of war is drones. “They care about their children,” Maye added. Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s mom, model and dietitian Maye Musk, responded…