Former Twitter Security Head Tweets Before Congress
Published on 09/13/2022The former security chief at Twitter told Congress that the social media platform is plagued by weak cyber defenses that make it vulnerable to exploitation by “teenagers, thieves, and spies” and put the privacy of its users at risk.
Retrospective: The Queen and the Presidents
Published on 09/12/2022Horseback riding with Ronald Reagan. Yachting with Bill Clinton. Sipping tea with Joe Biden. Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at age 96, had met every American president since Dwight Eisenhower, with the exception of Lyndon Johnson, who did not visit Britain during his presidency.
ICYMI: Yay iStuff!
Published on 09/09/2022Apple’s latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery — all at the same prices as last year’s models, despite inflationary pressure that has driven up the cost of many other everyday items.
Arbitrage Life: ICYMI, Shrinkflation is an Official Word
Published on 09/09/2022Finding out that shrinkflation, adorkable, subvariant and even pumpkin spice are now officially in the dictionary might make you exclaim “Yeet!” ICYMI, those are five of the 370 words and phrases that Merriam-Webster added to its dictionary this month, the publisher announced Wednesday.
525,600 Minutes... Waiting for my Apartment
Published on 09/08/2022Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
My Moon is in Gatorade... I mean...
Published on 09/07/2022Sorry I was grumpy. I'm an asparagus and my moon was in gatorade. If you're a firm believer in zodiac personalities this blog post is not for you.
ICYMI: Space Coast Boost
Published on 09/06/2022A decade ago, Florida’s Space Coast was in the doldrums. Nowadays, the county’s unemployment rate is under 3%, and the Space Coast is humming with jobs and space launches.
Arbitrage Life: Theres A Robot For That
Published on 09/05/2022A small robot with a clip-like hand and enough smarts to know which drinks are popular is part of an effort to make convenience stores even more convenient.
The Military Power of Pepsi
Published on 09/02/2022Turn and witness the military power of Pepsi! At one point Pepsi really did have a navy, though they probably can’t (and won’t) do it again.
ICYMI: Microsoft Blizzard Deal Under Scrutiny
Published on 09/02/2022Microsoft’s plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, transforming the Xbox maker into something like a Netflix for video games by giving it control of many more popular titles.
Toyota Invests in American Batteries
Published on 08/31/2022Toyota is investing billions in Japan and the US to boost production of batteries for EVs.
Twitter Gets Tweeted On
Published on 08/30/2022A recent bombshell whistleblower report from Twitter’s former head of security alleges that the social media company has been negligently lax on cybersecurity and privacy protections for its users for years.