Monthly Archives: August 2022

Intel is licensing out patents in a bid to cobble together some cash

Intel has transferred over 5,000 patents to the intellectual property licensing group IPValue. The deal is apparently set to include inventions relating to microprocessors, application processors, logic devices, computing systems, memory and storage, connectivity and communications, packaging, and semiconductor architecture, design and manufacturing. In a press release, IPValue said it will license the new portfolio…

Hackers really aren’t letting schools enjoy the summer holidays

Summer holidays may still be in full swing, but hackers aren’t resting – with schools and universities around the world under attack. Check Point Research (CPR) has examined the state of cybersecurity in the education and research sector, finding it has been under increasing attack throughout the year, and is under more pressure than other…

If Trump is convicted for violating the Espionage Act and two other federal laws, he could face up to 33 years in prison, legal experts say

Former President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File Trump may have violated three federal laws following the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago. Trump could serve up to 33 years in prison, if he is charged and convicted, legal experts say. Prosecutors would have to build a strong legal case against the former president. Former President Donald…

Oil prices drop as positive signals on Iran nuclear talks raise the prospect of a massive supply influx

Iran’s oil export revenues have jumped, a state news agency reported. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Oil prices dropped Tuesday as signs of progress on the Iran nuclear talks raised hopes for a big supply boost.  Brent crude fell as much as 2.8% to hit a six-month low, and US oil dropped back below $90 a barrel….

I can only afford one: a house or a wedding — how do I decide, especially if my partner disagrees?

Edgar Barragan Juarez/Getty Images For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader asks how to decide where to spend their hard-earned savings: wedding or house. Our columnist walks them through a checklist to help understand their priorities and make a choice. Got a question…

Michael Cohen’s advice for Trump’s current legal team: ‘Lawyer up’

Donald Trump; Michael Cohen. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images; AP Photo/Jonathan Carroll, FIle Michael Cohen is telling former President Donald Trump’s current legal team to “lawyer up.” Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, told Insider that Trump’s attorneys “are going to need representation.” The FBI raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last week as part of a probe into his handling…

Liz Cheney faces Republican voters in Wyoming: A timeline of her metamorphosis from rising GOP star to anti-Trump conservative

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) speaks with former Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Connecticut) at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 7, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Liz Cheney faces the biggest test of her political career in the Aug. 16 Wyoming GOP House primary. Once seen as potential House speaker, the congresswoman was ousted from…

T-Mobile vs. AT&T: You’ll get better coverage with AT&T, but T-Mobile offers cheaper ‘premium’ data and more perks

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. T-Mobile and AT&T retails stores in New York City. Les Shu/Insider T-Mobile is less expensive overall while providing more “premium” data that isn’t slowed down.   T-Mobile also delivers faster data speeds than AT&T. You could justify paying more for AT&T for…