Lush Cosmetics quitting social media until platforms are safer for consumers
Lush Cosmetics says it will deactivate its Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok accounts on Friday until the social media platforms take action to provide a safer environment for users.
Texas Gov. Abbott, Samsung announce $17B chip factory coming to Taylor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Samsung announced Tuesday the company would be building a $17 billion semiconductor chip factory in Taylor, Texas
Samsung plans to build $17 billion chip-making plant in Texas
Samsung plans to build a roughly $17 billion chip-making plant in Taylor, Texas, according to people familiar with the matter, a mega investment by the South Korean tech giant, as the Biden administration pushes for an expansion of U.S. semiconductor production.
MarketWatch deletes tweet about 'average Americans' paying $90 for wine, $5 for gas
MarketWatch on Saturday said it had deleted a tweet that implied $5 for a gallon of gas, a $90 bottle of wine and $200 concert tickets were typical purchases for "average Americans" in the current economy.
Ted Lasso's Sudeikis helps raise funds for prosthetic limbs
Jason Sudeikis recently returned to his hometown of Kansas City to host Thundergong!, an annual benefit concert for a charity that helps amputees who lack proper health coverage pay for prosthetic limbs.
GoFundMe says Rittenhouse fundraising OK now that he is acquitted
GoFundMe issued a statement following the verdict acquitting Kyle Rittenhouse, saying that since he was found not guilty fundraising pages for him are now allowed on the site, more than a year after they pulled all Rittenhouse fundraisers from their platform
Pentagon awards hypersonic missile defense contracts to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
The Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency tapped contractors Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to develop a defense system capable of intercepting hypersonic missiles, officials said on Friday.
Meta under investigation by coalition of states over Instagram's effects on kids
Attorneys general from several states announced Thursday they have joined forces to investigate Meta over Instagram's effects on children
Apple will allow customers to self-repair iPhones, Macs
Starting early next year, Apple will let some iPhone users fix their own phones, marking a significant shift for the company which has long shied away from the idea.
PlayStation chief calls out Activision Blizzard’s response to sexual misconduct claims against CEO
PlayStation Chief Jim Ryan on Wednesday criticized Activision Blizzard Inc. for what he deemed an inadequate response to allegations that chief executive officer (CEO) Bobby Kotick had known about sexual misconduct allegations at the video game publishing giant for years.
Astroworld tragedy: Travis Scott, Drake, Apple and Live Nation hit with $750M lawsuit
Travis Scott, Drake and Live Nation have been hit with another lawsuit stemming from the tragic events that took place at Scott’s popular Astroworld music festival, Fox Business has learned. The lawsuit also names Apple, which livestreamed the concert.
Rep. Kim Schrier failed to properly disclose purchase of more than $500,000 of Apple stock
Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., was more than two months late in disclosing the purchase of half a million dollars worth of stock in Apple.
Toshiba plans to split into three firms, shareholder reaction in focus
Japan's Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday to break up into three independent companies by spinning off two core businesses - its energy and infrastructure business as well as its device and storage business.
Sony slashes PlayStation 5 production target amid chip shortage, supply chain challenges: report
Customers looking to get their hands on the highly sought after PlayStation 5 could have even more trouble this holiday season as Sony Corporation has reportedly lowered its internal production target for the popular gaming console.
Sony cuts PlayStation 5 production outlook due to component snag: report
Sony Group Corp has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Graham: Biden FCC commissioner nominee would be a 'complete nightmare'
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., blasted the Biden administration Tuesday for nominating Gigi Sohn as FCC commissioner, which he said would be “a complete nightmare.”
Netflix to test short-form video feature 'Kids Clips'
As Netflix continues to look for new ways diversify itself amid growing competition, the streaming behemoth is setting its sights on a space that has been dominated by TikTok and Instagram Reels: short-form videos.
Astroworld: Travis Scott emote pulled from Fortnite video game in wake of festival tragedy: report
Emotes are mannerisms and dance moves characters can perform in the online game and Scott’s "Out West" emote has reportedly been removed from the game’s item shop.
US charges Ukrainian, Russian nationals over cyberattack
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a suspect from Ukraine and a Russian national over a July ransomware attack on an American company, according to indictments made in court filings on Monday, and has seized $6 million in ransom payments.
Nintendo's profits decline following last year's pandemic boost
Japanese video game maker Nintendo's profit dropped 19% in the first half of its fiscal year from the previous year, when it received a big lift as people stuck at home by the coronavirus pandemic turned to its products.


















