[ad_1] The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or … Read more
[ad_1] There’s a magical feeling in the air this time of year, but that magic costs money. Every year, the pressure looms large to spend more to create perfect holidays. This high-cost season can leave you with debt that sticks around. According to NerdWallet’s 2022 Holiday Shopping Report, 31% of 2021 U.S. holiday shoppers who … Read more
[ad_1] The few weeks since Elon Musk took the reins of Twitter have been filled with chaos – including a launch, takedown and relaunch of premium services as well as the unbanning of controversial figures. And this week, a new report showcases the impact the management change may be having on the social media giant’s … Read more
[ad_1] Planning to buy Apple’s shiny new iPhone 14 as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season? Good luck. The device is in extremely short supply both online and at the company’s retail outlets, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. “We believe demand for iPhone 14 units into the all-important Black Friday holiday weekend … Read more
[ad_1] It is increasingly common for professionals of all stripes to include a line in their digital signatures, below their name or title, indicating what gender pronoun they use. That may read something like “she/her/hers” or “they/them/theirs,” and specifies how an individual wants to be addressed other than by their name. For some people who … Read more
[ad_1] Elon Musk is taking another stab at verifying Twitter accounts, the social media company’s new owner announced on Friday. The revamped check system is the latest change the billionaire Tesla CEO has made to Twitter as he overhauls its policies and practices after buying the platform last month for $44 billion. “Sorry for the … Read more
[ad_1] Adidas is investigating a report that rapper-turned-fashion designer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, engaged in sexually harassing behavior while working with the German sports apparel company on his Yeezy shoe line. Adidas, which had partnered with Ye since 2013, terminated the deal last month over his antisemitic comments on social media. The company’s investigation … Read more
[ad_1] Black Friday marks a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, but inflation is weighing on consumers. Elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers. As a result, some shoppers are reluctant to spend unless there’s a big sale, and they’re being really selective with what they … Read more
[ad_1] Americans are fascinated with getting the most out of Social Security, but many retirees are making a strategic mistake that can cost them tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits, according to new research from economists at Boston University and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The analysis examines the issue of the optimal … Read more
[ad_1] The National Retail Federation estimates a record 166 million people will shop from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. Don Queen, who owns the store Classic Toys in Los Angeles, California, is gearing up for the holiday rush by stocking up his shelves with toys from the past. “It looks more prosperous than last year,” Queen … Read more