Mass IT outage: here’s a list of companies and operations affected
Passengers waiting at Barajas Airport in Madrid following the IT outage on Friday. A mass IT outage has hit flights, banks, retailers, and media outlets around the world. The issues appear to be linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Microsoft also acknowledged the issue in an X update early Friday, writing, “Our services are still…
Bob Newhart, comedy legend and star of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Elf,’ dead at 94
Comedy icon Bob Newhart, whose deadpan delivery made him a legend of television and the silver screen, died on Thursday, according to his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94. Known for his comedic timing, the “Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” star was one of the funniest men of the 20th century. The Emmy winner…
Netflix had another blowout quarter
Netflix reported second-quarter earnings after the stock market closed on Thursday. Netflix’s subscriber numbers grew more than expected during its second quarter, the latest sign that the company’s password crackdown is working. The streamer attracted 8.05 million new subscribers for the quarter, helped by shows including the third series of “Bridgerton” and “Baby Reindeer.” Analysts…
The new phase of the US-China tech war risks a whole lot of collateral damage
No matter the outcome in November, the leader who stays or moves back into the White House looks ready to risk all kinds of collateral damage as America strives to contain China’s ambitions for technological hegemony. Signs of an ugly new phase in the US-China tech war appeared on Wednesday after it emerged that the…
Starbucks could give a much-needed jolt to the EV market
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its 400 kW electric vehicle charging stations to 100 Starbucks locations across Interstate 5, a much-traveled US highway. Mercedes-Benz is bringing its fast electric vehicle charging stations to 100 Starbucks locations. The move is a win for both EV owners and Starbucks, which is likely hoping to convince drivers to stop in…
Tesla is hiring again. 10 engineers describe what it takes to work at Elon Musk’s car company.
Tesla has a lengthy hiring process. Tesla is hiring again after weeks of mass layoffs. “This is a pretty normal cycle at Tesla,” a former manager at the carmaker told B-17. “We trim down and then later on bring in new people. Rinse and repeat.” In May, Tesla removed over 3,000 job postings on its…
Running clubs are surging in popularity and all types of brands are lining up to sponsor them
Endorphins worked with the New York Mets. Running clubs are increasingly gaining popularity with those looking to exercise and meet new people in their communities — opening up new places for brands to advertise. For years, big fitness brands like Lululemon and Nike have hosted running clubs at their stores that attract athletes. But the…
Ex-CEO of company that helped Trump Media go public accused of securities fraud
Former President Donald Trump. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Patrick Orlando — the former chairman and CEO of the SPAC that helped take Donald Trump’s media company public. The SEC says Orlando “falsely represented” that his blank check company, Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), wasn’t planning to merge with a specific target.…
US-made Abrams are better than Russia’s best tanks in the war, Ukrainian commander says, and it’s not even close
A US-provided M1A1 Abrams tank at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Ukraine is operating a small fleet of US-made Abrams tanks, combat-proven vehicles that were built to destroy Russian armor. The war in Ukraine hasn’t really featured the kind of tank-on-tank engagements that the M1A1 Abrams was designed to win. And instead of leading massive…
