Monthly Archives: July 2022

Daily Crunch: After raising $50M, room service startup Butler Hospitality folds

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DDR5 memory frequency world record broken, but not by who you might expect

The memory frequency record has just been smashed using an Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Apex motherboard, an Intel Core i9-12900K processor, and an unspecified brand and type of DDR5 RAM. The person behind the achievement is a little-known Hong Kong-based overclocker called “Lupin_No_Musume”, who managed to acheive speeds of 10,552 MT/s (5,275.9 MHz) according to results posted…

Amazon is offering up to $257 in credits to use on Prime Day — here’s how to claim every promotion

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Amazon Prime Day kicks off in just a few days. The annual shopping event will take place on July 12 and 13. Before the sale starts, Amazon is giving you the opportunity to earn credits to put toward…

Financing options and grants that can make homeownership easier and more affordable if you’re disabled

Disability income can be used to qualify for a mortgage. anandaBGD/Getty Images Conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA mortgages all have low or no down payment options, making them an affordable choice for disabled homebuyers. Renovation mortgages enable borrowers to make updates to their home to increase accessibility. There are a variety of grants and other…

The 20+ best early kitchen deals for Prime Day 2022, including discounts on Ninja, Instant Pot, Nespresso

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Isabel Fernandez/Insider Amazon Prime Day 2022 is set for July 12 and 13. It’s a great time to stock up on countertop appliances, cookware, and kitchen essentials, especially since we don’t usually see deals this good until the holidays. As Prime…

AOC mocks Brett Kavanaugh for skipping dessert at DC steakhouse amid protests outside: ‘The least they could do is let him eat cake’

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Kevin Dietsch and Zach Gibson/Getty Images Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh left through the back door of a DC steakhouse amid protests outside. “Poor guy. He left before his soufflé,” said AOC, mocking media coverage of the protest. She pointed out that…

Ally review: Earn high interest rates and contact live customer support 24/7

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Wimbledon enters its final rounds with defending champ Novak Djokovic set to face Nick Kyrgios — here’s how to live-stream every match

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has won 25 straight matches on the tournament’s grass courts, dating back to 2018. Alastair Grant/AP Images Wimbledon 2022 is airing on ESPN, ESPN+, and ABC through July 10. The women’s final airs 9 a.m. ET…