Monthly Archives: October 2022

Shopping for stocking stuffers? This 3-in-1 iPhone, Apple Watch, and USB-C charger could be a hit.

TL;DR: As of Oct. 30, you can get the 3-in-1 USB-C, iPhone, and Apple Watch Cable for just $16.99 instead of $39.99 — that’s a 57% discount. If you want to grab a stocking stuffer that’ll get some love throughout the year, grab something that’s useful every day. This three-in-one cable has connectors for USB-C,…

Startup success: Laid-off tech workers are becoming their own bosses

If you’ve ever thought about quitting your job and starting something new, a survey from Clarity Capital about tech workers laid off during the pandemic found that might be a great idea, according to a report by Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag.com. Of 4,188 respondents, a staggering 1,007 reported starting their own company post-layoff. The top…

William Shatner was right, say 2 Blue Origin astronauts: space flights do trigger emotions of grief and sadness

Sharon and Marc Hagle kiss outside the Blue Origin capsule after arriving back on Earth. Blue Origin Blue Origin astronauts agreed with William Shatner’s feelings of grief after flying into space. The Star Trek actor said his Blue Origin spaceflight felt like a funeral and all he saw was sadness. Sharon and Marc Hagle said…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s power grab fueled a $6 trillion stock selloff and the yuan’s decline. These 4 charts capture the market meltdown.

President Xi Jinping’s successful consolidation of power rattled markets. Tingshu Wang/Reuters China’s President Xi Jinping has tightened his grip on power — and that has rocked markets. Investors dumped Chinese stocks in a $6 trillion blowout as Xi shut reformers out of decision making. These 4 charts show how deep the meltdown in China-linked assets…