Lifehacker.com
One of the key questions of investing is, naturally, what exactly to invest in. You know it should be a mutual fund, right? And you’ve heard that “low cost” and “diverse” are good. But what does that actually look like? Spend a little time on personal finance… more…
Thetakeout.com
Dear Salty: I’m a new mom, and it’s been a while since I could go out for a long dinner with my girlfriends (who are also mostly moms of young kids). We finally got a dinner on the books last Thursday at a tapas restaurant and made a reservation for five of u… more…
Engadget
After a promising start, AR startup Meta 's assets have been sold to an unknown buyer, reports TechCrunch and other sites. Meta fell on hard times in September after a promised $20 million investment from a Chinese company fell through over trade tensions bet… more…
Engadget
Social media companies are gearing up for battle against India's proposed internet guidelines that require them to actively monitor content. The new IT rules -- which arrive amidst looming general elections -- dictate that the likes of Facebook and Twitter mu… more…
Engadget
Alphabet's Loon knows it needs to land carrier deals if it's going to turn internet balloons into a viable business, and that means tapping industry veterans who know how to make those deals. To that end, it just formed an advisory board that will help it fin… more…
Engadget
Yesterday, Google announced that it would be paying $40 million for intellectual property related to smartwatches from one of its closest partners: Fossil Group. As part of the deal, a portion of Fossil's own R&D workers who were supporting that IP will join … more…
Engadget
It's been almost two years since Pandora launched its on-demand music streaming service. In that time, the company has done a solid job of fixing some of the issues that cropped up at launch and even adding some features the competition hasn't got to yet (lik… more…
Engadget
Esports is growing up. The stages and broadcast packages are becoming more glamorous to entice viewers and traditional advertisers. Teams are investing heavily in merchandise, coaching staff and training facilities. Players, meanwhile, are commanding higher s… more…
Engadget
Microsoft is putting its massive balance sheet to good use by pledging $500 million to help address the housing crisis in the greater Seattle area. According to The New York Times, it's the most ambitious effort by a tech company to solve housing and homeless… more…
Wired
Its execs have been arrested. Its gear is banned in places. And countries are reconsidering relationships with the company. How much trouble is Huawei really in? more…
Wired
A new study shows that doctors wrote more prescriptions, and more people overdosed on opioids, in counties where drug companies spent more money. more…
Wired
PG&E’s electrical equipment likely caused California’s massive Camp Fire. That’s particularly maddening because science knows full well how to stop that. more…
Wired
OK, so it was never great in the first place. But the rise of rank nationalists could finally—perversely—spark an era of progress and cooperation for all humanity. more…
Wired
Desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, but also pump hypersaline water back into the environment. That's especially troubling because desal has become extremely popular. more…
Wired
India's government has proposed rules that would require encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp to decrypt data, threatening the security of users globally. more…
The Verge
Ford and Volkswagen are exploring working on EVs, AVs, and mobility services. The partnership comes at a time of immense change in the auto industry. more…
The Verge
The Federal Communications Commission is reopening its system for certifying devices for sale in the US, averting a potential delay in releasing phones or other electronics during the government shutdown. more…
The Verge
The legendary Motorola RAZR might be making a comeback as a $1,500 foldable screen smartphone. It could launch as early as February as a Verizon exclusive, courtesy of new parent company Lenovo. more…
The Verge
Denon DJ has announced a new four-channel standalone DJ unit called the Prime 4. It’s the first standalone unit with the ability to play four decks of tracks using only two platters, which is something DJs have wanted for some time. more…
The Verge
Google employees are leading a protest against forced arbitration today on social media — and they’re teaming up with employees at Facebook and Uber more…