Lightyear, a U.K. fintech startup that promises consumers commission-free trading on U.S. and European stocks, is officially extending into Europe from today. To power the expansion, which will see Lightyear land in 19 new markets including the Baltics and much of Western Europe, London-based Lightyear has also raised $25 million in a seres A round…
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A major populist but controversial piece of UK legislation to regulate Internet content through a child safety-focused frame is on pause until the fall when the government expects to elect a new prime minister, following the resignation of Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader last week. PoliticsHome reported yesterday that the Online Safety Bill would…
South Korean messaging giant Kakao confirmed today it will remove an external payment option after Google blocked the South Korean company behind KakaoTalk from issuing updates. The South Korean company continued using an external payment link in its Android app against Google’s new in-app payment rules. While the app’s updates were suspended on June 30,…
College can be scary and overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to get a little help with your academic tasks. Knowing which websites can help you with various aspects of college life, especially when it comes to assignments, can make all the difference. We’ve collected 12 websites that will help you along the way…
Less than 10 minutes into Netflix’s The Sea Beast, we’re treated to a battle of absolutely epic proportions. The crew of the monster hunting ship the Inevitable takes on a sea beast known as the Brickleback. There are harpoons, there are heroic deeds, and there are many, many tentacles. The sequence, which lasts about eight…
TL;DR: Through July 14, you can get a Smart Neck Massager for just $19.99 instead of $59.99 — that’s a 66% discount. If you wake up with a crick in your neck, you’re not alone. Neck pain is incredibly common, with estimates that about one in three people suffer from it at least once a…
TL;DR: As of July 14, you can get an EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner + Cartridge for just $99 instead of $128 — that’s a 22% discount. The summers may be hotter than normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck sweating it out. You also may not have to decide between a…
TL;DR: As of July 14, you can get a DIY Building Block STEM Drone for just $49.99 instead of $129.95 — that’s a discount of 61%. Your child might have something to learn from their toys. When you and your little one are walking through the toy aisle, it might be worth it to delay…
Tuca & Bertie has never shied away from exploring difficult topics. In Seasons 1 and 2, the cartoon/buddy comedy navigated questions of mental health, codependent relationships, coming of age, and sexual assault. With the premiere of Season 3, Lisa Hanawalt’s audacious animated series introduces another seldom-covered topic on television: menstrual health. The recently premeried Season…
TL;DR: As of July 14, you can get a MILANO Stovetop Espresso Maker and EZ Latte Milk Frother Bundle Set for just $49.50 instead of $55 — that’s a discount of 10%. It doesn’t have to take a fancy digital coffee maker to brew a beautiful cup of coffee. In fact, you could make a…