Monthly Archives: August 2022

Bumble experiments with group chats, polls, and video calls for its new social networking feature, ‘Hive’

Dating app maker Bumble revealed more of its plans to strengthen its social networking features during last week’s Q2 earnings, which saw the company’s shares slump over its lowered financial outlook despite delivering a revenue beat. Now, new images show what Bumble has been developing as part of the larger revamp of its “Bumble BFF” friend-finding…

Some Xiaomi phones have serious security flaws

A flaw discovered in some Xiaomi phones could have cost users their hard-earned money.  Cybersecurity experts from Check Point Research (CPR) found a flaw in the devices’ mobile payment mechanism, which threat actors could have used to sign fake payments, essentially stealing people’s money.  “We discovered a set of vulnerabilities that could allow forging of…

Apple will pay $30.5 million to California employees who weren’t paid while they had their bags searched at work, after a judge OK’d a settlement in the 9-year case

REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer Apple will pay $30.5 million to thousands of store workers to settle a lawsuit over unpaid wages. Workers said they lost out on wages while waiting for their bags to be searched for stolen goods at the end of each shift.  The settlement comes amid a recent wave of unionization efforts by Apple…

A historic climate-fueled drought in Europe revealed ominous, centuries-old ‘hunger stones’ warning of hardship

A child stands on one of the “hunger stones” revealed by the low level of water in the Elbe River in 2018. REUTERS Carved boulders used to record historic droughts have emerged in Europe’s shrinking rivers. A growing body of research links intensifying droughts in many parts of the world to climate change. Researchers say…

Seeking nominations for the top executives in influencer marketing

Dunkin’ partnered with Charli D’Amelio. Dunkin In our second annual list, Insider is recognizing the leading executives in influencer marketing. We want to hear from you on who is building the best and most creative partnerships with creators. Please submit your nominations through this form (or below) by August 22. Influencer marketing has officially gone…

Markets have misinterpreted the most recent statements from the Fed – and its likely the central bank will push rates past 4%, former New York Fed president says

Chairman of the Federal Reserve nominee Jerome Powell testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee November 28, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Markets have misinterpreted the Fed’s recent statements, former New York Fed President William Dudley said. Dudley thinks markets are wrong for expecting…

Inflation has slammed Americans’ wallets at the grocery store — but restaurants could be a surprising winner

McDonalds, Burger King, Cheesecake Factory, and Applebee’s have recently told investors in earnings calls and presentations that customers have greater incentives to eat out right now. Alys Tomlinson/Getty Images US consumers are experiencing the steepest food inflation in more than 40 years.  The inflationary gap between restaurants and grocery stores hasn’t been this large since…

Local Florida reporter says Marco Rubio refuses to take his questions but goes on Fox News where they ‘handle him with kid gloves’

Michael Putney / Marco Rubio WPLG News 10 / Getty Images A local Florida news reporter said Sen Marco Rubio refused to answer his questions at an event.  Michael Putney added that he has welcomed Rubio on his show every week for the last two years.  “You got a problem with me, tell me to…