Buy now, pay later loans are contributing to a record-breaking holiday shopping season. Economists fear they could also obscure and exacerbate gaps in Americans’ financial well-being. Loans, which allow consumers to pay for purchases in installments, often interest-free, have become very popular due to the high prices and interest rates. Retailers have used them to … [Read more…]
Save up to 75% on a variety of PlayStation games – weigh in at launch
Good news! There are plenty of great PlayStation games on sale through January, and this is the perfect opportunity to pick up a title to keep you busy over the holidays. We’ve scoured the discounts to bring out some titles that deserve your attention. Here you are! Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5)$89.99 $53.99 Hogwarts legacy (PS5)$89.99 … [Read more…]
Figma called company-wide PTO employees to town hall to tell them the Adobe deal was dead – Fortune
If Adobe had merged with Figma, software newcomer Dylan Field’s 10 percent stake would have been worth $2 billion. David Paul Morris-Bloomberg/Getty Images Every year between Christmas and New Year, Figma gives all employees two weeks of vacation to enjoy the holidays. This year’s companywide PTO looked even brighter as many of the software company’s … [Read more…]
Falsification of safety tests: A Toyota subsidiary stops deliveries
Japanese automaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, announced on Wednesday the temporary delivery of all its vehicle models after an independent investigation found numerous facts about “faking” of its safety tests. Daihatsu admitted last April and May to falsifying crash test results for six of its models, and an independent commission was set up to … [Read more…]
The “ВЫЗОВ” prize, a Russian challenge for the Nobel Prize? – Future
For more than a decade, Futura has regularly followed the work of Russian physicist, chemist and crystallographer Artem Oganov, who some believe would not be a surprise if he eventually won a Nobel Prize. A pure product of the prestigious Lomonosov Moscow State University, it is also a representative of the equally renowned Russian school … [Read more…]
Electric vehicles: Ottawa increases pressure on manufacturers
The new rules announced in Ottawa on Tuesday will further increase the pressure on manufacturers to deliver at least 20% of electric cars to dealers within two years and 100% by 2035. • Also read: Electric vehicles: Ottawa advances transition with new credits “It is a credit system that involves financial penalties. “It’s like handing … [Read more…]
The Nubia brand officially introduces the Z60 Ultra smartphone with an under-screen camera – Lesmobiles
The Nubia smartphone range includes several rather high-end phone models. It is a subsidiary of the Chinese brand ZTE. This is now offered by the new high-end smartphone Z60 Ultra, which is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, multiple rear photo sensors and a 5th generation under-screen camera. You can find all the … [Read more…]
Bird, electric scooter rental pioneer, files for bankruptcy – Financial Times
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Bird Global, the company that pioneered on-road electric scooter rentals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida, five years after becoming the fastest startup ever to reach a so-called “unicorn” valuation of over $1 … [Read more…]
Our selection of the best video games of 2023 to give as a Christmas gift, for all ages, tastes and budgets – Le Figaro
THE FIGARO SELECTION – Le Figaro has selected for you the most remarkable video games of this year, which was rich in quality titles. It’s a year to remember for all video game fans. From Baldur’s Gate 3 to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Resident Evil 4, … [Read more…]
Ubisoft's Avatar game is already on sale, a more difficult second part for the FF16 DLC… Here's the summary of today's JV news! – jeuxvideo.com
Gaming News Ubisoft’s Avatar game is already on sale, a more difficult second part for the FF16 DLC… Here’s the roundup of today’s JV news! Published on December 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m Share: On December 20, 2023, the JV editorial team will offer you a summary of all the latest news about video games … [Read more…]