Monthly Archives: August 2022

Upper90’s strategy of cutting checks with credit and equity may be more relevant than ever

When Billy Libby and Seamless co-founder Jason Finger launched Upper90 in 2018, they wanted to solve a problem: founders giving up too much equity too early because they needed money to build capital-intensive businesses. They thought if they wrote checks that combined debt and equity, founders could get the capital they needed while keeping more…

Google Cloud announces upcoming regions in Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand

Fresh off of an expansion to Mexico, Google today previewed the launch of new Google Cloud regions concentrated in Asia-Pacific (APAC), specifically Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand. When they come online, they’ll bring Google’s total number of cloud regions to 34 — short of Azure’s more than 60 but ahead of AWS’ 26. In the…

1Password 8 puts desktop features on its mobile app – but is it enough?

1Password’s latest app update bridges the gap between its mobile and desktop versions. Central to the 1Password 8 update are significant customization and ease of access enhancements, including a personalized home tab for quick tool access, redesigned Watchtower user interface, and the Collection feature, which migrated from the desktop app to mobile. There are also…

What’s in Trump’s search warrant? A grab-bag of potential federal charges, predicts 1 expert

The Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla.; former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Aug. 5, 2022, in Waukesha, Wis. Wilfredo Lee/AP, left; Morry Gash/AP, right. In drafting its search warrant, the DOJ knew it had only one chance to enter Mar-a-Lago, said one ex-fed. The warrant would cast the widest net possible,…

‘Texting between iPhone and Android is broken:’ Google puts Apple on blast for converting Android texts to green bubbles and ‘blurry’ compressed videos

Sundar Pichai (left) and Tim Cook. Getty/Business Insider Composite Google took a jab at Apple over how it converts texts and media from Android users to iPhones. Google is calling for Apple to adopt RCS, a new standard for converting media between devices. Users have long bemoaned the green bubbles and blurry videos that come…

The 4 most important things to consider before buying your first electric car, according to experts

The Tesla Model Y. Tesla More drivers than ever are thinking about buying an electric car.  Experts say potential buyers should think about where they’ll plug in and whether they qualify for any incentives.  Aspiring EV owners should also examine their driving habits before taking the plunge.  You’ve set your sights on the perfect electric…

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards card review: Earn a $200 bonus and 1.5% cash back everywhere with no annual fee

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37 creative corporate gifts to thank your employees or coworkers for all their hard work

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Surprise your employees or coworkers with elevated and thoughtful corporate gifts like flowers, personalized clothes, Milk Bar sweets, and more. Uncommon Goods/Goldbelly Whether you manage a lean team of five or oversee thousands across offices nationwide, you know that your employees…

The Department of Education agreed to wipe out $6 billion in student loan debt — find out if you qualify

The Department of Education will eliminate the debt of students from over 150 schools, including DeVry University. J Pat Carter/Associated Press The Department of Education agreed to a $6 billion settlement to cancel debt for 200,000 borrowers. Borrowers will receive a full discharge of their loans, a refund, and credit repair. An additional 60,000 borrowers…