Upgrade, a provider of personal credit lines and other consumer financial products, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Uplift, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) vendor, for $100 million in cash and stock. It’s likely not the exit Uplift was hoping for — and a sign of serious consolidation in the BNPL space, which…
Jul 27, 2023THNData Breach / Cyber Attack The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved new rules that require publicly traded companies to publicize details of a cyber attack within four days of identifying that it has a “material” impact on their finances, marking a major shift in how computer breaches are disclosed.…
Making a budget last can be difficult whether you’re shopping for yourself or restocking the pantry for the whole family. Bulk shopping is one way to try cutting costs, and you can also cut down on errand trips if you get it all done in one place. The economical choice might be getting a Costco…
Today’s best Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) deals The gargantuan Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will soon arrive to dwarf all other tablets. Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the new slate features an enormous 14.6-inch OLED display that commands attention. It also packs the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip…
Starting your own business doesn’t mean buying retail real estate and hiring employees. Many of the best small businesses can be run right out of your home – some don’t even require you to leave your computer chair. Many of the best online businesses can be accomplished full-time without tons of startup capital. Not sure…
Starting your own business doesn’t mean buying retail real estate and hiring employees. Many of the best small businesses can be run right out of your home – some don’t even require you to leave your computer chair. Many of the best online businesses can be accomplished full-time without tons of startup capital. Not sure…
Looking to ride the tracks of increasing demand for longer distance train travel that’s being fuelled by climate-concerned consumers seeking to shrink the environmental impact of their trips, tree-planting search engine Ecosia and multimodal travel booking platform Omio have partnered to launch what they’re billing as a “tree-planting rail travel booking tool”. The idea is…
Jul 26, 2023THNMalware / Cyber Threat A deeper analysis of a recently discovered malware called Decoy Dog has revealed that it’s a significant upgrade over the Pupy RAT, an open-source remote access trojan it’s modeled on. “Decoy Dog has a full suite of powerful, previously unknown capabilities – including the ability to move victims to…
The 1990s were a strange time for Apple, marked by the launch of its first PDA, a failed gaming console, a wacky camera, and of course, the iconic iMac. But perhaps nothing is stranger than a pair of Omega Sports sneakers adorned with the Apple logo–and you can now own a pair. Sotheby’s Auction House…
When introducing the Galaxy Watch 6 during this week’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Dr. Han Pak, vice president and head of digital health, singled out one of the smartwatch’s digital health features. “This year,” Pak said, “we’re focused on sleep.” Really, you could say the same thing about the entirety of Galaxy Unpacked. As tech events…
