Monthly Archives: August 2022

OPPO takes a big step into the digital world by unveiling its Digital Avatar technology

We are living in an increasingly digital world.  If you’ve been paying attention, that shouldn’t come as any great surprise. Even prior to the pandemic, there was considerable interest in technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality. Amidst lockdowns and quarantine measures, that interest has only increased exponentially.  By now, you’ve probably heard all…

The 43 best sentimental gifts that’ll make anyone feel loved, from custom portraits to personalized jewelry

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon/Starry Maps Sentimental gifts are physical manifestations of precious memories, inside jokes, or personal connections between family and friends. When your gift speaks to a unique, shared moment, that is what makes it truly sentimental.  We’ve found 43 great sentimental gifts…

What is private equity? It’s like a private investing club, where you buy a piece of non-public companies

Private equity investing means taking a stake in a company or fund that isn’t public. Emir Memedovski/Getty Images Private equity involves investing in businesses or funds not listed on public stock exchanges.Private equity investments offer high returns, but are illiquid and have high minimums. Traditional private equity is only open to the wealthy, but newer forms…

More than 1,000 Fort Bragg soldiers have been living in barracks with mold problems, and the Army is scrambling to get them new places to live

Fort Bragg, NC. AP Photo/Chris Seward Over 1,100 soldiers have been living in mold-infested barracks at North Carolina’s Fort Bragg. The US Army said it plans to relocate all soldiers at at least one facility by the end of September. Soldiers in other barracks have reported mold problems and are concerned they won’t be relocated. …

Scammers are posing as fake recruiters, conducting staged interviews – and hiring – as part of an ID theft scheme. Here’s how to avoid getting swindled.

Tom Werner/Getty Images A recent MBA graduate went viral on LinkedIn after she was targeted in an online job hiring scam.  “This is an elaborate, calculated, and targeted crime,” she wrote in the post.  Here are some tips to avoid being swindled while on the job hunt.  When Narisa Kiattaweesup checked her email earlier this…

6 types of mortgages and programs that make it easier for first-time buyers to get a home

Kazi Awal/Insider First-time homebuyers have access to programs that don’t require 20% down. Rachel Mendelson/Insider You typically need a 620 credit score and a 3% to 10% down payment to get a mortgage. There are programs that help first-time homebuyers even if they don’t meet the usual loan standards. You may be eligible for a…

Upgrade your skin care regimen with the reVive Lux Soniqué and Soniqué Mini skin care devices

Get the gorgeous skin you’ve always wanted with the reVive Lux Soniqué & Soniqué Mini. These high-tech skin care devices use light therapy to deliver benefits like improved collagen production, redness reduction, and wrinkle treatment. Want a healthier, more youthful complexion? You’re not alone. A 2020 survey conducted by the New York Post reveals that…