Monthly Archives: September 2022

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022): Amazon’s new cheap tablet is here with three siblings

The new Amazon Fire HD 8 has been launched; this 2022 update on Amazon’s middle-sized tablet family replaces the 2020 model, and has four different tablets in all. That’s right, Amazon has launched four tablets: there’s the standard Fire HD 8, a Plus model, a Kids’ Edition version and a Kids’ Edition Pro device, because…

Vodafone combines connectivity and services into a single SMB subscription

Vodafone is bundling communications, collaboration, and security tools into a single subscription for SMBs, promising a ‘first of its kind’ package that will provide businesses with greater flexibility and simplicity than managing multiple services. The Vodafone Pulse Connect proposition combines business-grade broadband, unlimited calls, the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, along with security from Lookout…

Trump’s push for a special master in the Mar-a-Lago case is backfiring and exposing weaknesses in his defense

The legal team of former US President Donald Trump, led by M. Evan Corcoran (C), along with Lindsey Halligan (L), James Trusty (Center-R), and Chris Kise (R) at the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse. on September 20, 2022. Alex Kent/Getty Images Trump pushed hard for a special master to review the Mar-a-Lago documents, and got one. But…

Putin escalated his invasion of Ukraine after a string of his supposed partners snubbed him over the war

President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. OZAN KOSE/Getty Images Several world leaders with strong Russian ties have recently rebuked Putin over his war. It demonstrates that even semi-allies are willing to snub him over his aggression in Ukraine.  India’s Modi, China’s Xi, and Turkey’s Erdoğan have all made stinging public comments.  Russian President…

3 Retail & Ecommerce Trends to Watch in 2022

The pandemic and changing consumer preferences have fundamentally altered the payments & commerce ecosystem, and retailers and brands will need to adapt to retain fickle consumers. The companies that continue to digitize the shopping journey, while promoting sustainability and reducing friction, will win in 2022. As the new year is starting, we’ve compiled three trends…

Patagonia’s founder, who just gave his company to a non-profit, loves saving money. From eating cat food to living in beach shacks, here are some of the wackiest examples.

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has had a frugal lifestyle since his early days as a climber and surfer. Getty Images Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has had a frugal lifestyle since his early days as a climber and surfer. This includes eating cat food and taking soda bottles from trash cans to redeem for money. Even…

European Commission eases coal sanctions on Russia to avoid harming ‘energy security’

Kirill Rudenko The European Commission pulled back sanctions on Russian coal to allow supplies to continue moving to other countries. Before, the Commission had said EU operators were not allowed to provide shipping services for Russian coal.  Global coal prices hit record highs in September as the impact of the Ukraine war and EU energy…