Major applicants for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States are changing their applications to comply with the cash repayment model required by securities regulators. Investment manager BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest have updated their S-1 registration statements for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission … [Read more…]
Samsung has announced that it will begin mass production of two new QD-OLED panels for PC monitors. The first display shows an Ultra HD resolution with a diagonal of 31.5 inches, compared to 27 inches in QHD on the second… which, however, can reach up to 360 Hz. This novelty is likely to lead to … [Read more…]
A McDonald’s store sign in Austin, Texas, October 30, 2023. Brandon Bell |Getty Images McDonald’s plans to open more than 8,800 locations and add 100 million members to its loyalty program by 2027. The goals are part of the fast food giant’s long-term plans to increase sales across its already sprawling restaurant footprint. McDonald’s announced … [Read more…]
The Competition Bureau has received an order forcing Rogers Communications to provide it with documents related to an investigation into its Infini wireless plans. The federal organization is investigating whether Rogers offers unlimited wireless data plans that are capped by reducing bandwidth – resulting in a significant slowdown in data speeds – when a certain … [Read more…]
Microsoft has added many new features to Windows 11 over the past year, but the company is still working on some that haven’t shipped yet. Below that is a new Advanced Settings panel for Windows that allows power users to take more control of their operating system and improve their workflows. The new panel is … [Read more…]
In this image from February 11, 2022, small figures can be seen in front of the Spotify logo displayed. Portal/Dado Ruvic/Ilustration/File Photo acquire license rights STOCKHOLM, Dec 4 (Portal) – Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT.N) said on Monday it will lay off around 1,500 employees, or 17% of its workforce, to cut costs after cutting … [Read more…]
Alaska Airlines announced plans Sunday to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The combined airline will retain the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands, but with a single operating platform, Alaska Airlines said in a news release. The company would serve 138 destinations, including nonstop flights to airports in the Americas, Asia, Australia … [Read more…]
Tesla plans to begin delivering its much-delayed and highly anticipated Cybertruck pickup truck to customers on Thursday, moving into one of the automotive industry’s most lucrative but competitive segments. With its stainless steel body and sharp edges, the Cybertruck sets itself apart from the pickup trucks from Ford Motor, General Motors and Ram that dominate … [Read more…]
In a recent TikTok video, a nurse discouraged her viewers from enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans in a PSA. The video, posted by Christy (@christyprn) on November 21, has garnered over 128,900 views and sparked a lively debate among commenters about the pros and cons of these private health insurance alternatives. In the video, Christy … [Read more…]
SANTA CLARA – In the evolving semiconductor industry, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said the company’s next processing node could outperform rival Taiwan Semiconductor’s (TSMC) future chips. As the two tech giants work to advance smaller semiconductor nodes, they are at the forefront of innovation and plan to mass-produce advanced chips in the coming years. Intel … [Read more…]