The acquisition occurs as online shopping and demand for electronics and affordable computing has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Expect RadioShack.com to relaunch soon.
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From Painfully Slow to Lightning Fast: SpaceX’s Starlink Makes Rural Internet Usable
Rural Americans have long dealt with slow internet. But in interviews, SpaceX Starlink beta testers in Montana, Idaho, and elsewhere report speedy service that has transformed the way they use the web.
Netflix Price Hike: Standard Plan Now $14, Premium Tier Increases to $18
The standard Netflix plan is now $1 more per month, while the premium tier is $2 more pricey. The basic plan remains the same at $8.99.
U.S: Iran and Russia Obtained Voter Registration Data to Interfere in U.S. Election
‘If you receive an intimidating or manipulative email in your inbox, don’t be alarmed and do not spread it,’ the U.S. Director of National Intelligence said on Wednesday.
Quibi Is Shutting Down After 6 Disappointing Months
Like its content, Quibi’s time in the spotlight was brief. ‘Quibi is not succeeding,’ founder Jeffery Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman acknowledged today.
Netflix Ends Free Trials in the U.S.
The company may have gotten as much mileage as possible from the free trials, but Netflix still plans on handing out content freebies here and there in order to entice new sign-ups.
Facebook to Ban Holocaust Denial, Citing Rise in Anti-Semitism
‘My own thinking has evolved as I’ve seen data showing an increase in anti-Semitic violence,’ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in reversing a company policy that allowed Holocaust denial on the social network.
Amazon: Nearly 20,000 Employees Caught Covid-19 Out of 1.3 Million Workforce
While the number is high, the case count only represents 1.4 percent of the company’s total workforce in the U.S. Amazon refrained from stating how many workers later died.
Facebook Is ‘Making Us Sick,’ Alleges Ex-Company Director
‘These algorithms have brought out the worst in us. They’ve literally rewired our brains so that we’re detached from reality and immersed in tribalism,’ a former Facebook director for monetization tells US lawmakers.
Tesla: Our Next-Gen Battery Tech Will Help Create a $25,000 Electric Car
Tesla plans on incorporating the new battery tech and manufacturing methods in 12 to 18 months with full utilization in three years.