How many toys will parents buy for their children this Christmas?
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz believes consumers pressured by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before skimping on Barbies and Hot Wheels.
A neighborhood in India fears being blamed for a distant atrocity
The attacker killed during Australia's Hanukkah celebrations last week was from a Muslim region whose residents have long moved abroad in search of a better… Read More »A neighborhood in India fears being blamed for a distant atrocity
Riot Games is making an anti-cheat change that could be troublesome on older PCs
But Riot says it is considering rolling out the BIOS requirement to all players Valorant's highest competitive ranking levels (Ascendant, Immortal and Radiant), where there… Read More »Riot Games is making an anti-cheat change that could be troublesome on older PCs
To secure money for Ukraine, Europe had to resort to a messy compromise
The European Union came up with an eleventh-hour deal to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc's decisiveness.
LG TVs' unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least AI problem of smart TVs
But Copilot will still be integrated into Tizen OS, and Samsung seems keen to push chatbots to TVs, including launching Perplexity's first TV app. Amazon,… Read More »LG TVs' unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least AI problem of smart TVs
Nearly a third of San Francisco is losing electricity
At least 125,000 of the 414,000 customers lost service on Saturday.
Switch 2 pub disables Game Key Cards after cheaper cartridge options leak
The Switch 2's data-free, downloadable Game Key Cards have proven controversial with players concerned about long-term ownership and access issues with their purchases. But they… Read More »Switch 2 pub disables Game Key Cards after cheaper cartridge options leak
Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla Pay Deal is reinstated by the Delaware Supreme Court
A state judge had declared the package invalid, saying shareholders had not been properly informed about it. Friday's ruling approved the plan, which is now… Read More »Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla Pay Deal is reinstated by the Delaware Supreme Court
How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Children in Retirement
By trying to help adult children, parents can harm their own retirement security. Here's how to stop the money flow.
TikTok signs deals with investors to avoid US ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to remain active in the United… Read More »TikTok signs deals with investors to avoid US ban
Robert Mnuchin, stock trader turned art dealer, dies at 92
He was a major player in the block trading boom and left Wall Street for the art world. In 2019, he won a Jeff Koons… Read More »Robert Mnuchin, stock trader turned art dealer, dies at 92
How Europe's new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade
In many countries, CBAM is also accelerating interest in renewable energy and greener industrial processes. Some see it not as a threat, but as an… Read More »How Europe's new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade
From AI to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025
President Trump's trade policies, inflation and rising stock prices have shaped business and the economy this year.
US and Venezuela block GPS signals from the Caribbean to thwart attacks and increase the risk of flying
Military mismanagement between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.
Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to get refunds
I hate to admit it, but I've spent a lot of money online this holiday shopping season. And it's not surprising that some of those… Read More »Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to get refunds
