Microsoft vs FTC: Fight!
Published on 12/27/2022Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant’s planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard.
Side Effects Include: Cancer
Published on 12/27/2022Side effects can include increased chance for losing money, broken bones, butterfly wing eyes, gummy bear bone syndrome, and cancer. The FDA is making a recall on a blood pressure medication based on one of the previously mentioned side effects.
It's Mr. White Christmas, It's Mr. Snow
Published on 12/26/2022It’s time for Mr. Snow. In some cities it’s time for Mr. 10 below and with freeze warnings, power grids and water are suffering. So if you’re traveling, you’d better watch out and think twice before driving or flying.
The Arbitrage Life: The Grinch Who Was in the HOV Lane
Published on 12/23/2022The Grinch came early for an Arizona driver who tried to pass off an inflatable figure of the Dr. Seuss character as a passenger.
Age: It Really is Just a Number
Published on 12/23/2022Don’t trust “I’m 18” or “I’m 21” in South Korea until June of 2023.
TikTok Closer to Being Banned
Published on 12/22/2022TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Watch Your Digital Step
Published on 12/21/2022You may want to think twice before posting that angry status update about your coworkers or job on Facebook.
It's Electric- And Classic?
Published on 12/21/2022Despite derision from some purists about the converted cars resembling golf carts or remote-controlled cars, electric powertrain conversions are becoming more mainstream as battery technology advances and the world turns toward cleaner energy to combat climate change.
Space News: Weather Satellite Launched and Insight Goes Silent
Published on 12/21/2022A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit Friday.
Amazon Making Major Changes
Published on 12/21/2022Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices when buying products and, for Prime members, more delivery options, European Union regulators said Tuesday.
Fortnite to Pay Up for Consumer Violations
Published on 12/20/2022The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday.
Toys Aren't Just for Kids Anymore
Published on 12/20/2022Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort. But all the stresses from the health crisis accelerated and solidified the trend.