Monthly Archives: September 2022

FCC proposes action against scam text messages

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules to help tackle the issue of scam text messages, including the use of the same technology used to power caller ID authentication standards. The regulator says ‘robotext’ campaigns are becoming increasingly problematic, reporting a surge in complaints from the American public. It says malicious actors…

You won’t believe the price of Audio-Technica’s new headphones, but you’ll want them

There are products we consider some of the best over-ear headphones, and then there are limited edition sonic works of art – which is what we have here.  Audio-Technica has been in the business of audio for 60 years now, and the Japanese hi-fi specialist is no stranger to cheap wireless over-ear propositions (see also…

The State of the Creator Economy

In “The State of the Creator Economy,” we detail the latest trends in the creator economy, including monetization strategies, popular social platforms, and recent growth. Simply enter your information to get a copy of this exclusive PDF and to start receiving the eMarketer Retail newsletter, which covers today’s most important trends in the world of commerce. Read…

Trump almost fired Ivanka and Jared Kushner as his senior aides through a tweet: book

President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and his daughter Ivanka Trump served as senior White House aides. Alex Wong/Getty Images Trump almost fired Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner through a tweet. That’s according to a forthcoming book by the NYT’s Maggie Haberman. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were Trump’s senior aides throughout his presidency. Then-President Donald…

The Bank of England is urgently buying bonds to stabilize markets and stop a financial disaster. Here’s what happened, and what it means for investors.

A trader. Scott Olson/Getty Images The Bank of England plans to buy as many government bonds as needed to stabilize markets. News of the UK government’s spending plans tanked the pound and sent long-term bond yields skyward. Here’s why the BoE is taking action, and what it means for investors and markets. The Bank of…

Chipotle’s Chippy robot is starting to make tortilla chips at a California location —here are all the other robots taking over fast food

Miso Robotics More fast food chains than ever are testing robots and AI to cut costs. Advanced technology can decrease the number of workers needed for food preparation and service. Robots are being used to take orders, prepare food, and even deliver it to customers.  Some fast food and fast casual chains are integrating robots…

GM delays return-to-office plan to 2023, just days after it said staff would be required to come back this year

General Motors CEO Mary Barra. Nic Antaya / Stringer / Getty Images GM pushed back its return-to-office plans, just days after telling staff they’d have to come in. On Friday, the company told staff to expect to return at least three days a week this year.  But a memo sent the following Tuesday said the…

Trump spoke about his years-long crusade to block a wind farm near his Scottish golf resort with UK PM Theresa May: book

Then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Links on June 25, 2016 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Trump asked UK Prime Minister Theresa May about one of his private golf courses, per a new book. Trump spoke about his years-long effort to block an offshore wind farm near one of his…

Trump told Rudy Giuliani to ‘go wild’ and ‘do anything you want’ in seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election: book

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani looks on as then-President Donald Trump speaks. Joshua Roberts/Getty Images Trump told Giuliani he could “go wild” in challenging the 2020 results, per a forthcoming book. In “Confidence Man,” NYT reporter Maggie Haberman detailed how Trump placed his faith in Giuliani. “My lawyers are terrible,” Trump reportedly said of…

Grimes says she couldn’t afford a house in Austin without Elon Musk’s help

Grimes told Vanity Fair that dating Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, made her feel “trapped between two worlds.” John Shearer/Getty Images Grimes said she wouldn’t be able to afford a house in Austin without Elon Musk’s help. The singer, who describes herself as a “successful artist,” has two children with Musk. The average house…