Monthly Archives: August 2022

‘Take that Elon Musk:’ Ford CEO takes a dig at Tesla’s delayed Cybertruck compared to the success of the electric F-150 Lightning

Jim Farley and Elon Musk Associated Press Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to diss Tesla’s Cybertruck during a press conference on Wednesday. The F-150 Lightning has gained popularity, while the Cybertruck has been repeatedly delayed. Tesla vehicles represent about 75% of the US EV market.  Ford CEO Jim Farley took the opportunity to brag about…

What is alt text on Instagram? How to add the image-description element and make your photos accessible

You can improve on Instagram’s automatic alt-text feature by adding your own, more descriptive text in Advanced Settings. fizkes/Getty Images Alt text on Instagram is the description that identifies the content of an image and allows screen readers to describe your photos to blind or visually impaired users. Instagram uses object recognition technology to automatically describe…

What is an Ethernet cable? Here’s how to connect to the internet without Wi-Fi and get a speedier connection

Ethernet cables, which connect your devices directly to your internet router, can speed up your connection. Professor25/Getty Images An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than Wi-Fi connections, and are usually more stable. You’ll need to connect one end of the Ethernet cable to…

Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump, Jr. have all been deposed by NY’s attorney general’s office — now what?

Donald Trump, left, his son Donald Trump Jr., center, and his daughter Ivanka Trump speak during the unveiling of the design for the Trump International Hotel, in Washington, Sept. 10, 2013. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Donald Trump was deposed Wednesday by the NY Attorney General’s office — and kept his promise to plead the Fifth. The…

A group of doctors, backing Fetterman, accused Dr. Oz of ‘disgusting’ attacks on a stroke vicim and promoting dubious medical treatments

Dr. Val Arkoosh speaking at a Fetterman campaign event outside City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Charles Davis/Insider Doctors supporting John Fetterman accused his opponent, Mehmet Oz, of betraying the medical profession. “We take a pledge to do no harm,” Dr. Marcelle Shapiro said. “It is clear that Dr. Oz has violated his pledge.” Oz, a…

Daylight banking review: Mobile platform that supports the LGBTQ+ community

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Daylight is a fintech banking platform. Daylight banking; Insider The bottom line:…

Humble Bundle’s Choice membership is a great way to build a massive library of PC games for cheap — here’s why it’s worth $12 a month

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. PonyWang/Getty Images Humble Bundle sells affordable video games and contributes part of its proceeds to charity. Its subscription service, Humble Choice, offers a new selection of games every month for members to keep.  It’s a value-packed membership that we recommend highly…

Dow jumps more than 500 points as cooling July inflation drives hopes for a Fed ‘pivot’

Average US gas prices fell in July. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images The Dow surged more than 500 points and the Nasdaq soared nearly 3% after the July CPI report.  Headline inflation cooled to 8.7% from 9.1% in June and came in below expectations.  Investors are pricing in expectations the Fed will ratchet down the…

Glaciers in Switzerland melted so much that they revealed 2 long-lost bodies and a plane wreck from 1968

A view of the Aletsch Glacier, on August 25, 2021. On August 3, debris from a plane crash was found on the glacier. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images Glacial melt in the Swiss Alps has unearthed human remains and the wreckage of a historic plane crash. Rising temperatures due to climate change are causing glaciers…