Anker, a company best known for its smartphone power adapters and USB cables, has ventured into a new market with the launch of its Solix line of products. The Solix line is aimed at providing power to homes even when the grid goes down. The products include a home solar energy storage system that is
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A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order that will prevent Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, at least for now. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint seeking to get the restraining order and a preliminary injunction. Microsoft and Activision announced the planned acquisition in January 2022, and
After 10 years, the CEO of Logitech, Bracken Darrell, has resigned from the company in pursuit of another opportunity. The resignation is effective immediately, but Darrell will stay at Logitech for the next month to ensure a smooth transition. Logitech’s Business During the Pandemic Logitech is a well-known name in computer accessories such as keyboards,
According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is in discussions to create its first live-streamed sporting event – a custom, talent-driven golf tournament in Las Vegas. The event would feature stars from other sports content on the service, such as Drive to Survive and Full Swing. Although talks are still in the early stages, a
The Relay for Reddit app developer has outlined how the app might survive the increased API fees that have left many third-party Reddit apps facing closure. In a post, Dave said there was no possibility of continuing the free version of the app and that a monthly subscription price of $3 or less might be
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has announced a new minimum wage of $17.96 per hour, effective from July 12th, for food delivery workers. This is a significant victory for gig economy workers in the city and will increase their current minimum wage of $7.09 per hour. The new pay
Bethesda has unveiled new details about its upcoming game Starfield, which is set to be released on September 6th. The game is a new IP for Bethesda and has been described as “Skyrim in space” by game director Todd Howard. During the reveal, Bethesda showcased the game’s cities and settlements, skill trees, upgrades, and space
Porsche has unveiled its latest all-electric concept car, the Mission X, which it describes as a “conceptual reinterpretation” of the hypercar. The car has a squat, compact design with bubbly fenders and chunky corner details. The design extends to the roof, giving it a unique look. Its doors sweep forward and up, so when you
In the next few days, Reddit’s version may be a shadow of itself as hundreds of subreddits have pledged to go dark, with thousands more planning to follow. The protests are happening over API changes that will force many third-party apps, such as Apollo and rif is fun for Reddit, to shut down. The community
Password managers have become increasingly popular as people try to manage the multiple passwords they have for different websites and services. While third-party password managers have been known to be more secure, built-in password managers by Apple, Google, and Microsoft are becoming more secure and easier to use. However, one area where built-in password managers