Child Tax Credit scams among ‘hottest’ cons this summer: Kurt the CyberGuy
Kurt Knutsson on what you should know about Child Tax Credit-related scams.
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee released from jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y.
Amazon will buy $120 billion from US suppliers in 2021 as expansion hits 'peak season'
Amazon is increasing its purchases of supplies and services by 20% this year from over 200,000 U.S. companies.
Reddit builds war chest now valued at $10B
Reddit on Thursday announced that it is now worth more than $10 billion.
Mortgage eClosings making refinancing easier than ever
Remote online notarization is allowing homeowners to refinance their mortgage without ever leaving their home. Here's how you can do it, and why now is a good time to refinance.
US government wants a greater role in how Americans access Internet
President Biden’s bid to inject government deeper into the private sector is getting its first big test in the broadband industry.
Samsung slashes prices in bid to boost foldable phone sales
Samsung is hoping cheaper but more durable versions of its foldable phones will broaden the appeal of a high-concept design that’s so far fizzled with consumers.
Microsoft protests government's decision to award Amazon cloud contract
Microsoft Corporation has filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) against a Department of Defense contract awarded to Amazon.com.
Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Alphabet Inc's Google stands out in offering employees a calculator that allows them to see the effects of a move. But in practice, some remote employees, especially those who commute from long distances, could experience pay cuts without changing their address.
Betting website DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online
Sports betting website DraftKings Inc. is buying the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the two companies said Monday.
Early Lordstown Motors investor Workhorse Group sold most of stake in startup
Workhorse was an early investor in Lordstown Motors, which was established in 2019 by Workhorse founder and former chief executive Steve Burns, an entrepreneur who had previously begun tech and marketing companies.
Barstool’s Portnoy aims to build ‘most forward thinking sports gambling company’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said that he is “trying to build the most forward thinking sports gambling company” out there.
Facebook's new prayer tool draws praise from faith leaders, concern over privacy
Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers.
Infamous DarkSide ransomware reborn as new cyber threat: reports
A new cyber gang is in town – and tapping into the best features of ransomware used in the Colonial Pipeline attack.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions
Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country.
How to show proof of your COVID vaccine on your phone
Your vaccine card could soon be required at many of the best restaurants, clubs and shows; store a scan of your card on your phone, and check if your state has a verified digital record system
Huawei reports biggest ever revenue drop as consumer growth engine stutters
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies reported its biggest ever revenue drop in the first half of 2021, after U.S. sanctions drove it to sell a chunk of its once-dominant handset business and before new growth areas have fully matured.
Yelp letting businesses mark whether they’re requiring vaccines
Business owners on Yelp are now able to help their customers know how they’re handling the coronavirus pandemic amid the spread of the delta variant.
Amazon postpones return to office date to 2022
Originally, the company anticipated that employees would be back in the office regularly right after Labor Day.



















