A new patent shows that Apple is still working on its foldable iPhone’s design.
Daily Archives: July 8, 2020
Facebook expands Instagram Reels to India amid TikTok ban
As scores of startups look to cash in on the video content void that ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps has created in India, a big challenger is ready to try its hand. Instagram said on Wednesday it is rolling out Reels — a feature that allows users to create short-form videos (up to […]
True Thompson, 2, Shows Off Her Cool Summer Style At KarJenner Family’s 4th Of July Bash
Khloe Kardashian’s daughter True Thompson is only two-years-old, but that didn’t stop her from rocking the perfect summer ‘fit to celebrate Independence Day with her family and friends.
New OECD data sheds light on multinationals profit-shifting to cut taxes
Data indicates corporations tend to book profits in low tax financial hubs rather than where they really do much of their business
Amazon’s Alexa app now works hands-free on Android and iOS devices
Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices via a new update. All you need to do is open the Ale…
Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead
Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have died in several days of flooding. By Wednesday morning, parts of Nagano and Gifu in central Japan were flooded […]
Trump wants tax breaks to lure baseball fans back, but incentive could misfire with attendance still barred
The president is pushing tax incentives for sports leagues that have not been able to reopen because of the pandemic.
Watch: Jay Leno drives the subscription-only ‘car of the future’
The future of motoring is promising a lot: e-scooters everywhere, more environmentally friendly drivetrains, autonomous features, and now, vehicles that you “own” by paying a monthly subscription fee. In general tech, this isn’t a new idea at all. Netflix, Strava, Amazon Prime, Spotify and many others all sell their products on subscription models. But it is […]
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Pushes for Schools to Reopen
The president’s push for a return to classrooms comes as the number of cases tops 3 million in the U.S. Some governments are backtracking on tracing apps.
Stocks retreat as US coronavirus outbreaks threaten recovery
Gold hovers near nine-year high while European shares fall for second day
Zimbabwe Health Minister Obediah Moyo sacked amid graft scandal
Moyo, accused of illegally awarding multi-million-dollar contract for medical supplies, removed ‘with immediate effect’.
Considering a haircut? This is what it’s like now
The easing of lockdown is celebrated with a trip to the stylist, where — amid the Perspex screens — a sense of normality is restored
UK set to nominate Liam Fox for top WTO job
Brexit-supporting former trade secretary will present himself as someone who can build bridges with US
UFC 251 Full Fight Video: Watch Jose Aldo TKO Renato Moicano
Jose Aldo faces Petr Yan for the vacant UFC bantamweight title at UFC 251
AirAsia in trading halt after auditor flags ‘going concern’ doubts
Shares in Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd were halted on Wednesday after its auditor said there were material uncertainties that cast doubt on the budget carrier’s ability to continue as a going concern.