Monthly Archives: September 2022

Nokia’s new phone is like a 3310 with earbuds built into the back – and I love it

At TechRadar, we pride ourselves on comparing, critiquing and testing some of the best small smartphones in the world – 5G mini-beasts with ever impressive snapper lenses, video resolutions, audio chops and ecosystem enhancements to make our collective lives that little bit easier (and hopefully more sociable) with every new iteration.  And this phone is…

Hardee’s mocks MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell after he said the FBI seized his cell phone at their restaurant

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell walks on the hallway at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones Hardee’s took to Twitter to mock Mike Lindell after the MyPillow CEO said he was approached by FBI at a restaurant.  According to Lindell, agents confiscated his phone as part of…

Retail investors keep buying the dip in stocks, but a retest of the June market low would spark selling, according to VandaTrack

Getty Images / SOPA Images Retail investors are buying the dip in stocks despite Tuesday’s inflation shocker, Vanda Research says.The research firm said retail investors purchased more than $2 billion of stock during Tuesday’s rout.But any retest of the June stock market low could test the nerves of retail and lead to selling, Vanda said. …

Mike Pence says the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade doesn’t necessarily threaten rights to same-sex marriage and birth control

Former Vice President Mike Pence gestures during the “Politics and Eggs” breakfast gathering, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Manchester, N.H. Charles Krupa/AP Pence doesn’t think the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade threatens other civil rights. Justice Thomas thinks SCOTUS should “reconsider” past decisions on same-sex rights and contraception. The court’s majority “made…

Seeking nominations for the top brands for micro influencers to work with

Emma Cortes is a full-time micro influencer based in Seattle. Holly Phan Photography Micro influencers have fewer than 100,000 followers on a given social media platform.  We want to hear from you on the top brands these creators should work with. Submit your nomination through this google form (or below) by September 21, 2022. Despite…

Some Gen Zers are hoping for a housing market crash so they can afford to buy a home

A young adult in their home. Getty Images Inflation and interest rate hikes have made housing unaffordable for many Americans. As demand fades, the housing market could be bracing for a crash or correction. Data from ConsumerAffairs shows that of all age groups, Gen Z is most hopeful for a crash. As homebuyer activity becomes…

A worker at a virtual reality center reportedly opened an exploding package that criticized Mark Zuckerberg and the Metaverse

Sujata Jana / EyeEm / Getty Images Boston Police responded to reports of an exploding package at Northeastern University on Tuesday. CNN reported that the package contained a note criticizing Mark Zuckerberg and academia’s ties to virtual reality. One university staff member was taken to the hospital with minor injuries to his hands, the school…

What is Apple’s Dynamic Island? Here’s what you can do with the new interactive notch on the iPhone 14 Pro

Apple’s Dynamic Island is a redesigned interactive notch. Apple When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Dynamic Island is an interactive notch that surrounds the iPhone’s front camera and FaceID sensor.  It doubles as a hub for alerts, notifications, and app shortcuts, and can change in appearance. …