Hershey CEO: Expect a Halloween candy shortage this year, as candy makers struggle to meet demand amid labor and supply issues

Children receive treats by candy chutes while trick-or-treating for Halloween in Woodlawn Heights on October 31, 2020 in New York City. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Hershey CEO Michelle Buck said there will likely be a shortage of Halloween candy this year.  The company was not able to ramp up seasonal production due to supply and…

6 people explain how they broke into tech from industries like nursing and teaching — and landed salaries over $100,000

John McBride, a former intensive-care-unit nurse, is now a software engineer at VMWare. John McBride The tech industry is a popular choice for workers seeking stable, high-paying jobs. But making the switch to a new career may not be as easy as some workers make it seem. Six tech workers in jobs like engineering and…

How to turn on Chrome OS Developer Mode to get root access to your computer and add new features

Google Chromebook AP The Chrome OS has a Developer Mode that gives you root access to the operating system of your Chromebook.  To enable Developer Mode, restart your laptop pressing the Esc, Refresh, and Power keys, then Ctrl+D. Developer Mode may void your warranty and make you susceptible to malware. If you feel constrained by…

I’m a longtime New Yorker who moved to LA — and it was the best decision ever. Here’s how I made friends, lowered my cost of living, and found happiness.

Daniel Zahler realized New York didn’t work for him anymore — so he left. Daniel Zahler Daniel Zahler is a Harvard-trained healthcare consultant who previously worked at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. He moved to LA for a better quality of life after spending 12 years in New York City. Zahler struggled to find a community…

Twitter warns of ‘record highs’ in account data requests

Twitter has published its 20th transparency report, and the details still aren’t reassuring to those concerned about abuses of personal info. The social network saw “record highs” in the number of account data requests during the July-December 2021 reporting period, with 47,572 legal demands on 198,931 accounts. The media in particular faced much more pressure….

These smartwatches easily replace your luxury mechanical watch

Love your luxury mechanical watch but wish it had some tech-forward features? Maybe you’d like quick access to boarding passes and navigation features for your yacht or plane. Well, the luxury smartwatches below are pretty fancy, merging design and cutting-edge tech. They’re so cool that you won’t even miss your traditional timepiece. Related: 10 Smart wearables you…

Purrble companion kids’ well-being teddy brings calmness and comfort to anxious minds

If your little one suffers from anxiety or tantrums, the Purrble companion kids’ well-being teddy might be the answer to bring them calmness. Disguised as a fluffy teddy, it emits a gentle, soothing purr that brings comfort to young ones in times of need. Plus, the dynamic heartbeat allows your child to feel more relaxed…