Autonomous or driverless cars have been the focus of a great deal of attention in recent years and they’ve been the subject of heated debates in countries around the world. But in California, this technology is exempt from traffic tickets,…
Economy
“Ad-Free Amazon Prime Video? It’ll Cost You – Pay an Extra $2.99 Starting January
As of January 2021, Amazon Prime Video viewers have been informed that they will be required to pay an additional $2.99 each month on top of their current subscription in order to avoid advertisements and commercials. Prime Membership already includes…
“Appeals Court Upholds Lifeline for Apple Watch!
A Field of Dreams for Apple Watch In a legal battle that has recently been waged in the US Court of Appeals, Apple entrenched itself in a battle to overturn a ban that had been placed on their Apple Watch.…
“Why Boomer Wealthmay Not Be as Lucrative as it Seems: Dispelling the Myth of the ‘Wealth Transfer'”.
The transfer of wealth from the Baby Boomer generation to their heirs could be far less than anticipated, according to recent research. This could have significant implications for the US economy in the years to come, as Baby Boomers are…
“Risky Business Ahead: Unpacking the 2024 Economy
The global economy is ever-changing, and with that comes uncertainty around what to expect from the 2024 economy. Will there be rising housing prices, surging inflation, or higher interest rates? To gain insight, economists, investors, and policy makers are examining…
“Happy Holidays! Americans Spend Big Despite Financial Fears and Soaring Costs
As the holiday season drew to a close, it appeared Americans had put aside some of their financial anxiety and higher costs to ramp up spending. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights &…
Can Workers Change the AI Game? Making Their Mark in 2020 – But Will it be Enough?
In 2020, workers and labor unions leveraged both techniques and public opinion to gain a voice in the AI policy conversation. From landmark labor legislation to a simmering social media campaign, this year’s concerted effort to ensure that workers have…
Ban Alert: U.S. Blocks Apple Watches with Patented Pulse Readers
The United States has recently placed a ban on importing certain versions of the Apple Watch, after finding that the devices could infringe on patents related to the device’s built-in pulse-reading technology. The ban, which was announced by the U.S.…
“2023: Affordable Homeownership Just Out of Reach
The housing market is a constantly evolving industry. As the cost of living goes up, the availability of affordable real estate goes down. That has been the case with the housing market in the past few decades, and it’s now…
“Ikea: Avoid the Wait-Red Sea Diversions Delay Products
Ikea, the world’s biggest furniture retailer, is warning customers of delays to their orders due to the diversion of ships in the Red Sea. The unprecedented congestion in the Red Sea is causing delays for good that were typically shipped…