In recent news, two of the largest cell phone carriers in the United States, Verizon and AT&T, are now charging customers with older unlimited plans a new fee. The fee is an $20 addition to the existing unlimited plans, making it so that customers have to pay more each month in order to keep their… Continue reading Verizon and AT&T are charging a new fee to customers on older unlimited plans
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Now You Can Pay Thousands of Dollars to Look Like Minecraft Steve
In the gaming world, there are many characters who have become iconic figures. Some of these characters have even crossed into the real world; a notable example of this is Minecraft Steve. Minecraft Steve is an iconic character in the popular sandbox game, Minecraft. Nowadays, people are willing to pay thousands of dollars in order… Continue reading Now You Can Pay Thousands of Dollars to Look Like Minecraft Steve
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered supplement maker Maven Labs to pay a $600,000 fine in what is described as the first case involving hijacked Amazon reviews. The FTC alleged that Maven Labs misled consumers by using fake Amazon reviews – a tactic known as ‘astroturfing’. The commission alleged that Maven Labs used fake… Continue reading orders supplement
If you’ve raised venture capital, you have to pay yourself
Raising venture capital for a new business is an exciting stage for any entrepreneur. Often, it means the launch of your business is moments away. It’s essential to understand the importance of paying yourself, when you’ve managed to secure venture capital (VC). Whether you have taken a salary prior to the VC entry or are… Continue reading If you’ve raised venture capital, you have to pay yourself
PayPal adds Apple Pay support for small merchants using Advanced Checkout
PayPal has recently announced the launch of an exciting new feature for small business owners: Advanced Checkout, which provides support for Apple Pay. This new feature is designed to simplify the process of taking payments from customers, allowing them to pay with their Apple devices while still collecting funds directly through PayPal. With the Advanced… Continue reading PayPal adds Apple Pay support for small merchants using Advanced Checkout
Celebrities don’t want to pay Elon for a blue check
In the world of online celebrities, having a blue verification checkmark on social media is a status symbol for those who want to be taken seriously. Although there are a few different companies that offer this service, the most popular is ElonMuskVerified.com, which is run by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. While many influencers and celebrities… Continue reading Celebrities don’t want to pay Elon for a blue check
Apple Pay Later is finally rolling out for a chosen few across 45 US states
Apple Pay Later is finally launching to millions of customers across 45 US states! The tech giant Apple was one of the first to embrace digital payment technology and they just announced that they’re rolling out their ‘Apple Pay Later’ feature to select customers across the US. This revolutionary payment feature promises to bridge the… Continue reading Apple Pay Later is finally rolling out for a chosen few across 45 US states
StellarFi lands
StellarFi, a FinTech startup, has raised $15M in a venture round to help people build and enhance their credit scores. This recent development is the next step for the company to assist people around the world with their financial goals. The company wishes to aid people in increasing their credit scores by helping them pay… Continue reading StellarFi lands
The ugly economics behind Apple’s new Pay Later system
Apple recently rolled out its new Pay Later system, a new type of credit system that has quickly become popular. The system allows users to purchase iPhones, iPads, and other Apple products without any upfront payments, instead paying a fixed cost over monthly installments. On paper, the new system seems like a great way for… Continue reading The ugly economics behind Apple’s new Pay Later system
Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot gamble might have worked – and Google will pay the price
In July 2020, Microsoft launched its Bing AI-powered chatbot, known as Zo. As one of the industry’s most ambitious AI projects to date, many were skeptical as to whether or not the chatbot would be successful. Microsoft made a calculated gamble and, to the surprise of most, it appears to have paid off. Microsoft’s newfound… Continue reading Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot gamble might have worked – and Google will pay the price