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How to watch Sweden vs Spain and live stream World Cup 2022 qualifier from anywhere
A mere three months after the two sides went head-to-head in the group stage of EURO 2020, these two sides tonight face each other once again in a potentially pivotal World Cup qualifier in Stockholm. Read on for your full guide to getting an Sweden vs Spain live stream and watch this World Cup 2022 qualifier […]
Apple M1X MacBook Pro might drop as early as October
Apple might be set to announce their newest MacBook Pro models featuring the enhanced Apple M1X chip and mini-LED backlighting as early as October. The reports first appeared in Digitimes, indicating that the ongoing chip shortage had pushed back the intended September launch to at least October and maybe even November. We've been expecting a […]
Labor Day sales 2021: deals now live on appliances, TVs, laptops, and more
The Labor Day sales 2021 'officially' start next week (Sept 6) but that hasn't stopped a plethora of the top retailers from offering up a ton of juicy early deals. Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, and Walmart are just some of the retailers that have already launched their events – all of which we've rounded […]
The Wheel of Time season 1: release date, trailer, cast, plot and more
The Wheel of Time is gearing up to be Amazon Prime's big fantasy show for 2021 – and, after a two-year wait, we've finally received our first proper look at the TV series. Not only that, but it has a confirmed release date, too: November 19, 2021. Released on the show's official social media accounts […]
7 essential collaboration tools for business
Most businesses require teams of employees to keep things humming along—but working in a group requires collaboration, which comes with many potential pitfalls. Inefficient collaboration can lead to wasted time, increased mistakes, and decreased morale. Fortunately, there are many tools your workplace can implement to keep your team communicating effectively and working together smoothly. In […]
Horizon Forbidden West release date, trailer, news and rumors
The PS5 hasn't had a ton of must-own first-party exclusives so far, but that could all change when Horizon Forbidden West releases. Scheduled to release on Sony's current-gen machine as well as on PS4, the game was reportedly set to launch in 2021, but during Gamescom 2021 Sony confirmed it'll now be released in February […]
Horizon Forbidden West release date, trailer, news and rumors
The PS5 hasn't had a ton of must-own first-party exclusives so far, but that could all change when Horizon Forbidden West releases. Scheduled to release on Sony's current-gen machine as well as on PS4, the game was reportedly set to launch in 2021, but during Gamescom 2021 Sony confirmed it'll now be released in February […]
Drought leaves Afghans hungry as economic collapse looms – U.N.
September 2, 2021 (Refiles to insert missing word ‘amid’ in lede paragraph) By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Many Afghans were struggling to feed their families amid severe drought well before Taliban militants seized power last month and millions may now face starvation with the country isolated and the economy unravelling, aid agencies say. “In […]
Motor racing-Hamilton hopes to benefit from the boos
September 2, 2021 By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton is braced for a barrage of boos from Max Verstappen’s Orange Army at the first Dutch Grand Prix in 36 years but the seven times world champion hopes to turn it to his advantage. Some 70,000 fans will be at Zandvoort every day this weekend […]
Oil stocks push European bourses higher, SOBI leads gains
September 2, 2021 By Sruthi Shankar and Ambar Warrick (Reuters) -European shares closed higher on Thursday as expectations of improving economic growth supported oil stocks, while drugmaker Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI) was the top performer on the STOXX 600 after accepting an $8 billion takeover offer. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3%, with oil […]
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi pledges action on bill in response to Texas abortion law
September 2, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives in coming weeks will debate and vote on legislation stopping states from enacting restrictive anti-abortion regulations like the one just approved by Texas, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday. Saying in a statement that the Texas statute “delivers catastrophe to women in Texas, […]
Palestinian president says he’s ready for confidence-building
September 2, 2021 CAIRO (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he was ready to take confidence-building measures and restore calm in the Palestinian territories though Israel’s actions had made a two-state solution impossible. Abbas spoke as he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah in Cairo, days after he […]
Botify raises $55 million to optimize search engine indexing
Botify has raised a $55 million Series C funding round led by InfraVia Growth with Bpifrance’s Large Venture fund also participating. The company has created a search engine optimization (SEO) platform so that your content is better indexed and appears more often in search results. Existing investors Eurazeo and Ventech are also investing in the […]
Fintech startup Jeeves raises $57M, goes from YC to $500M valuation in one year
Last summer, Jeeves was participating in Y Combinator’s summer batch as a fledgling fintech. This June, the startup emerged from stealth with $31 million in equity and $100 million in debt financing. Today, the company, which is building an “all-in-one expense management platform” for global startups, is announcing that it has raised a $57 million […]
7 reasons you still need a business phone system
With so many modes of communication in play in the modern business environment, especially the recent growth in video conferencing, it’s tempting to think phone lines are less relevant. But a professional business phone system remains an important tool for most businesses today. Business phone systems have diversified. While traditional PBX and IP PBX services […]
This WhatsApp security flaw could have let hackers access all your chats
A security vulnerability in popular messaging app WhatsApp’s image filter function, enabled cybersecurity researchers to read sensitive information from the memory of the app. According to a report by Check Point Research (CPR), malicious users could exploit the vulnerability by applying specific image filters to a specially crafted image. As per recent estimates, WhatsApp clocks […]
Treat your electric car to a Labor Day deal with free charging all weekend
Summer is ending, but there's still plenty of time for a road trip. That's the message Electrify America is sending with its four days of unlimited charging across its entire network for the Labor Day holiday. This Labor Day deal starts on Friday, September 3 and extends through Monday, September 6, and is offered to […]
Palestinian president says he’s ready for confidence-building
September 2, 2021 CAIRO (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he was ready to take confidence-building measures and restore calm in the Palestinian territories though Israel’s actions had made a two-state solution impossible. Abbas spoke as he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah in Cairo, days after he […]
China warns U.S. climate co-operation at risk over political tension
September 2, 2021 By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has warned the United States that political tension between Beijing and Washington could undermine efforts by the world’s top two sources of greenhouse gas to co-operate in the fight against climate change. The United States, which has resumed its role in global […]