This Simple Hack Will Get You Into Costco Without A Membership Card
TikTokers have found a way to beat the system at the warehouse chain.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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May 2023
Ford to keep AM radio in cars after pressure from lawmakers
Ford has reversed its decision to build new vehicles without AM radio after pressure from lawmakers. CEO Jim Farley wrote in posts on Twitter and LinkedIn Tuesday that AM radio will be included on all 2024 Ford and Lincoln Motor vehicles, a decision the executive came to “after speaking with policy leaders about the importance […]
Ford to keep AM radio in cars after pressure from lawmakers by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
How Internet Brownouts Can Threaten Your Business — and 8 Ways to Minimize Their Impact
Let’s explore internet brownouts, what causes them and how to stop them from severely impacting your business.
Ford tries zagging in the EV arms race
Ford CEO Jim Farley called it a “personal bullet train.” Doug Field, the automaker’s chief advanced product development and technology officer, described it as “groundbreaking.” Ford’s next-generation full-sized SUV EV might turn out to be both — if the automaker’s claimed advances in physics and energy loss translate into the real world. Ford’s next-generation EV […]
Ford tries zagging in the EV arms race by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
Chrome makes it easier to customize the appearance of your browser
Google Chrome is releasing a new update that makes it easier to customize and personalize your browser’s look, the company announced on Tuesday. For years, Chrome has had a “Customize Chrome” option at the bottom right of your screen, and now the company is introducing a new side panel to make the customization process easier. […]
Chrome makes it easier to customize the appearance of your browser by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Fans Are Trying To Sell Rainwater From Taylor Swift’s ‘Rain Show’ Concerts For Hundreds of Dollars
The listing came after Swift performed in the pouring rain for hours on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Why a Strong Chief Financial Officer Is Crucial for Your Franchise — and What to Look for When Hiring One
A successful private equity transaction for your franchise business means bringing on the right strategic thought partner.
28 years later, Windows finally supports RAR files
It’s 1999, and my friends and I are surfing warez sites using Internet Explorer on our 98SE gaming rig. Finally we push past the scams and porn to find a list of files on an FTP server, labeled “.rar, .r00, .r01, r.02…” But what the hell are these? “Oh, it’s segmented. You have to download […]
28 years later, Windows finally supports RAR files by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
Virgin Orbit’s launch business sold for parts to Vast, Stratolaunch, and Rocket Lab
Virgin Orbit, once valued at $3.7B, has been chopped up for parts. The company has concluded the auction for some of its assets, which were put up for sale as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Altogether, the three winning bids come to around $36 million dollars. The winning bids were submitted by Rocket […]
Virgin Orbit’s launch business sold for parts to Vast, Stratolaunch, and Rocket Lab by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown in the U.S.
Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing is now beginning to roll out to U.S. subscribers and other markets, after a delayed launch. The streamer had originally planned to introduce “paid sharing” to U.S. subscribers in the first quarter of this year, but pushed the start date back to the summer, after seeing cancellations in markets where […]
Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown in the U.S. by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch