Monthly Archives: October 2022

Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks

The stock prices of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash slid on Tuesday after the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to how workers should be classified. The prospective guidance is intended to “combat employee misclassification,” the federal agency said in a statement. Soon after, Uber’s share price dropped by more than 10% to $24.61, while Lyft’s…

3 of the best Amazon beauty deals we’re excited about on Prime Day 2

Our favorite Amazon beauty deals for the first day of the Prime Early Access Sale: T3 SinglePass Ceramic 1” Straightening and Styling Iron —$126 $180 (save 30%) SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand and Renew Complex Serum Bundle — $109.99 $169 (save 35%) Shark HyperAir Blow Dryer with concentrator, styling brush, clips, and mat — $169.99 $247.97…

Nintendo’s new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition OLED Switch is available for pre-order now

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition is available for pre-order at Amazon and Target for $359.99 as of Oct. 11. Its official release date is Nov. 4. A buzzy fall gaming season continues with the release of a new special-edition Nintendo Switch console. Initially announced in early September, the…

AWS launches new instances to turbocharge AI training

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched EC2 instances it says are specifically optimized for deep learning training. The new Amazon EC2 Trn1 instances are powered by AWS Trainium chips, a second-generation ML chip designed by AWS, following on from its AWS Inferentia chips. The cloud giant claims these new instances are well-suited for large-scale distributed…

Mark Zuckerberg showed his full avatar, which now has legs, in real-time for the first time after Meta was slammed for poor graphics

Mark Zuckerberg showed full avatar at Meta connect event Facebook Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg debuted the new metaverse avatars at the company’s Connect conference. Zuckerberg’s avatar featured legs, which he said was “probably the most requested feature.” The company also announced a new $1,499 Quest Pro virtual reality headset, and new partnerships. Mark Zuckerberg debuted…

The Banking CMO Report Preview

Our Banking CMO Report synthesizes interviews with 10 CMOs at some of the largest and most innovative banks, credit unions, and neobanks in the US and Canada. Through our exclusive interviews, we provide insights into how CMOs define their roles and responsibilities; how trends are shaping their strategic priorities; and how a changing consumer and…

If you need money for a home renovation, here’s how to choose between a home equity loan and a HELOC

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. Borrowers can use the money from a home equity loan or a…

A leaked voicemail revealed Joe Biden’s message to his son Hunter as he struggled with addiction. Recovery groups hope it can inspire others to show empathy.

President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta This week, a private 2018 voicemail from President Joe Biden to his son Hunter was leaked. The message revealed a concerned father pleading for his son to get help amid his drug addiction struggles. Recovery advocates told Insider they hope it inspires others…