Monthly Archives: September 2022

Larry Page’s flying car startup Kitty Hawk is shutting down

Heaviside was Kitty Hawk’s last eVTOL in development. | Image: Kitty Hawk Kitty Hawk, the ambitious “flying car” startup funded by Google co-founder Larry Page, is winding down, which the company confirmed in a brief post on LinkedIn earlier today. According to a report from Insider, sources inside the company said Kitty Hawk had already…

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet might be a victim of its own success

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service has hit a bump in the road after building up momentum for the first half of the year. Starlink, the ISP arm of SpaceX, saw its speeds worldwide slow down as the service gains in popularity, according to internet speed measurement company Ookla’s latest quarterly report. (Note: Ookla and Mashable…

This Chromebook lets you do your own memory and storage upgrades

Google collaborated with third-party company Framework to create a customizable and upgradable Chromebook laptop. As a company, Framework specializes in developing Do-It-Yourself (DIY) laptops that people can upgrade themselves with nothing more than a screwdriver, the parts the company provides, and a bit of patience. Now with the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition, customizable laptops have…

New York AG Letitia James is asking the feds to investigate Trump after finding his business practices ‘plausibly’ violated federal law

Former President Donald Trump. Brandon Bell/Getty Images NY AG Letitia James said her office will ask federal prosecutors to probe Trump’s business practices. James’ office filed a sprawling civil lawsuit against the Trumps accusing them of fraud and seeking $250 million in penalties. The AG said she believes the conduct outlined “also violates federal criminal…

Meta is reportedly putting some workers onto a ’30-day list’ that gives them a month to find a new role at the company — or leave

AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Meta reportedly puts some workers on a “30-day list” that leaves them a month to find a new role at the company. It only used to impact low-performers, but became more widespread, The Wall Street Journal reported. In July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company plans to shrink several teams over…

How to invest in communications stocks, a sector that’s huge, highly diversified, and growing — offering something for almost every type of investor

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. Communications stocks include phone and internet firms, media companies, and more. thianchai…

Bridgeway Credit Union review: Local Southern institution with a free checking account

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. Bridgeway Credit Union is recognized as a minority depository institution by the…