LG’s new ‘invisible’ speakers could revolutionize car audio

LG Display has unveiled a ground-breaking new “invisible” speaker technology for automobiles, with a flat panel system that can easily be placed in headrests as well as car dashboards. Developed as a direct replacement by the South Korean tech giant for traditional speakers in vehicles, the Thin Actuator Sound Solution system does away with the regular protruding voice coils,…

Google Drive malware is targeting governments around the world

A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Mustang Panda is targeting government organizations and researchers around the world with three malware variants hosted on Google Drive, Dropbox, and similar cloud storage solutions. Trend Micro researchers recently spotted the new malware campaign, targeting mostly organizations located in Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Myanmar, and the Philippines.  Mustang Panda…

The gender gap in financial services is narrowing, but it’s far from closed

The news: US banks are making progress on closing the gender gap in the financial industry, but there’s still work to be done, especially at the leadership level. This is according to a recent study by DBRS Morningstar, which looked at women in leadership roles at 28 banks in the US. Read the original article on Business Insider…

Bob Chapek’s Disney angered Scarlett Johansson, Florida’s governor, and more in his two-plus years as CEO

Chapek. Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Disney announced Sunday that Bob Iger would return as CEO, replacing his successor Bob Chapek. It followed two-plus years of controversies and questionable decisions during Chapek’s tenure. Last week’s earnings might have been the final straw for Disney’s board. Bob Chapek, a former Disney parks executive, succeeded Bob Iger as CEO…

The US economy can stick a soft landing, but these 4 steps need to happen, says Goldman Sachs

Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The US economy has a “feasible if challenging path to a soft landing” next year, Goldman Sachs said.  “The initial steps along this path have been successful, but there is much further to go in 2023.” Unlike the current consensus, analysts at the bank don’t expect a recession.  The…

I’m a full-time Airbnb host in the Las Vegas desert. Here’s how my husband and I set up a 6-property business we love without knowing anything about Airbnb.

Rob and Sandi Croft. Courtesy of Rob and Sandi Croft Sandi Croft and her husband own tiny homes, teepees, and a wagon that they rent out on Airbnb. Their first tiny home grabbed the attention of HGTV, and they’ve been steadily growing ever since. Croft enjoys offering these unique living experiences on the Sandy Valley…

The viral GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker is currently discounted to an all-time low of $130 off ahead of Black Friday

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon/Insider Black Friday is only days away, and the early deals are already flying on tech, kitchenware, and more. We’re jumping on this sale from GE: 25% off one of our favorite small appliances, the GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker….

Flights just before Christmas cost 39% more this year and it might only get more expensive

The Fourth of July holiday was one of the busiest travel weekends in the US since 2000. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The average round-trip domestic airfare around Christmas costs $463 this year, according to Hopper. Blame higher prices on rising jet fuel prices, fewer scheduled flights, and pent-up travel demand. The Friday before Christmas is shaping…