JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly leading the charge to save First Republic Bank and restore confidence in the bank. First Republic is facing its worst crisis in 15 years on the heels of three other banks collapsing. Silicon Valley Bank Read More
Samsung Max VPN Collects Your Private Data and Sells It
Users relying on Samsung’s Max VPN should look for other options to keep their data private and safe. Samsung includes and/or promotes its Max VPN service on its phones. As sharp-eyed Reddit user soboi12345 has pointed out, however, users’ data is not Read More
Seismic event or overblown rebrand: Local search experts weigh in on ‘death’ of Google My Business
Google’s recent rebranding and new profile management options may be a sign that it’s improving features for multi-location brands, while driving adoption with SMBs via profile controls in Search and Maps. Just over a month ago, Google announced that it would be Read More
Qualcomm: Phone Makers to Unveil iPhone-Style Satellite Tech
Qualcomm has said more phone manufacturers plan to roll out satellite connectivity, much like Apple’s latest iPhone. The iPhone 14 included a first for Apple’s phone: the ability to send an emergency SOS via satellite. According to PCMag, Qualcomm has revealed Read More
Ford Is Working on Self-Driving Repos
Ford has a novel idea for self-driving tech, with plans to use the it to automatically repossess cars from owners that default on their payments. Ford originally filed for a patent in 2021 describing a system that would enable a vehicle to Read More
Amazon Will ‘Go Big’ With Its Grocery Store Ambitions
Amazon is eyeing the grocery store market, with plans to “go big” on brick-and-mortar stores. Amazon already has some physical grocery stores, but the company is a relatively small player in the market. In an interview with The Financial Times, via Engadget, Read More
Helping Students Meet Their Basic Needs
More than 50% of all college students across the U.S. struggle to meet their basic everyday needs, which can ultimately affect their ability to succeed in school. In 2020 alone, nearly three in five college students experienced basic needs insecurity Read More
Getting Laid Off May Be the Doorway to a Better Job
The tech sector has been hit with a wave of layoffs, but it’s not all bad news, especially for the workers being laid off. Mass layoffs have become an almost daily occurrence. Over the course of 2022, the tech sector Read More
Meta’s Dual-Camera Smartwatch May Not Be Dead After All
Rumors of the demise of Meta’s dual-camera smartwatch may be greatly exaggerated, with a new leak suggesting the project is very much alive. Reports surfaced that Meta (then Facebook) had been working on their own version of a smartwatch for Read More
Amazon Agrees to Major Business Changes in the EU to Head Off Probe
Amazon has reached an agreement with the EU to make major changes to its business in exchange for heading off antitrust probes. Amazon was under fire for dealing unfairly with third-party sellers, preferring its own retail business over those of Read More