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Party's over: Airbnb bans events permanentlyAirbnb has made permanent its pandemic-era prohibition of parties at the properties rented out globally through its app, saying Tuesday the rules have been effective against problematic events.... Read more
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Netflix 'actively' working on ad-supported subscriptionNetflix is "actively" working on building its cheaper, ad-supported deal, the company's French team said on Tuesday, but added there was no clear timeline.... Read more
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Blockchain tech can help small businesses launch and grow, says expertBlockchain technology can give small businesses and entrepreneurs new avenues for funding their ventures and create opportunities for growth, according to a report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.... Read more
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Labor Department warning opens divide on crypto in 401(k) plansLawmakers and investor advocates are ringing alarms over the idea of allowing cryptocurrency into 401(k) and other retirement plans, especially after a turbulent month that saw some projects implode and other cryptocurrencies go into free fall.... Read more
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Facebook, Instagram take down posts offering abortion pillsFacebook and Instagram have started taking down posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to get them after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.... Read more
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Variability in total cost of vehicle ownership across vehicle and user profilesThe widespread penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as the leading technological pathway for cutting levels of carbon emissions from road transport activity. Although the up-front purchase costs are often the focus for consumers, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of EVs relative to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs)... Read more
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Siemens investing in Volkswagen's Electrify AmericaThe German industrial company Siemens will invest more than $100 million in a network of electric vehicle charging stations in North America operated by Volkswagen.... Read more
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Japan's Toshiba shareholders approve 13 nominations to boardToshiba shareholders approved 13 nominated directors to its board Tuesday, as the Japanese technology giant struggles to restore its one-time glory and set a clear leadership direction.... Read more
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When should tech entrepreneurs showcase their product prototypes?The timely acquisition of financial resources is imperative for new ventures. However, technology ventures often suffer from concerns about their viability and thus struggle to acquire external funding. Developing and demonstrating a product prototype is a mechanism that can help these ventures to demonstrate technological feasibility and galvanize the resources... Read more
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Despite strong summer start, Europe's aviation industry fretsAir traffic is booming this summer, but after European vacations are over will passenger demand hold up?... Read more
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Amazon diversity struggles: 2 key Black executives leave as white workers still dominate top jobsAmazon, the nation's second-largest private employer, is losing two top Black executives in a serious blow to yearslong efforts to diversify its senior ranks.... Read more
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China's Xi calls for stronger fintech oversight, securityA high-level Chinese government meeting led by President Xi Jinping has called for stronger oversight and better security in financial tech, state media reported, with the sector hit hard by a regulatory crackdown.... Read more
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American Airlines testing face-scanning at DFW AirportAmerican Airlines said Wednesday that customers with PreCheck can go through security checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with a face scan and phone app instead of showing their driver's license or passport.... Read more
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Should you take your consumer gripe to the Better Business Bureau or Twitter?Is the Better Business Bureau still relevant to consumers in an age of almost instant response on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram?... Read more
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California does not need to choose between post-pandemic economic growth and reducing carbon emissionsSurprisingly, environmental leader California has a smaller "green economy" than the average U.S. state and would need to add many thousands of environmentally friendly jobs to catch up. The good news is it's on track to do just that, according to a new analysis released today by the UCR School... Read more