PayPal’s service in Russia has been suspended due to the conflict in Ukraine.
PayPal's domestic services in Russia were suspended in mid-2020. In addition, Xoom, the company's international money transfer service, has been suspended in Russia. The West's response to the invasion has…
Hulu will stop streaming NBC shows the next day and instead switch to Peacock.
Hulu to lose next-day feeds of NBC programming. Earlier reports had predicted this license move. Hulu's rights for these shows are valid through 2024, but NBC has power to cancel…
Volvo Updates the XC40 and Introduces a Single-Motor C40 Recharge
Volvo's electric XC40 and C40 Recharge SUVs are getting minor updates for 2023. New colors, wheels, and leather-free upholstery will be available. A single-motor, front-wheel-drive version of the C40 will…
A rock has hitched a ride in one of NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover’s wheels.
NASA's Perseverance rover has a rock stuck in one of its wheels. Rock was spotted as early as February, and it's been there for a while. The rover has been…
Amid the Ukraine conflict, TikTok will label content from state-controlled media.
TikTok will begin labeling videos that are from state-controlled media accounts. Label will appear at the bottom of videos when users search for them. The move is in reaction to…
The Federal Trade Commission is suing WW for collecting health data on children.
The US Federal Trade Commission has ordered WW International and its Kurbo Program app to remove any data gathered through a weight loss app. Children as young as eight used…
Bloomberg, CNN, and the BBC have all halted reporting in Russia.
Bloomberg, CNN and the BBC have stopped sending journalists to Russia. A new law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin makes propagating "false information" punishable with up to 15 years…
To store humanity’s limitless digital data, DNA is given an artificial upgrade.
It is both large and compacted, storing an incredible amount of info in tiny areas. DNA contains a four-letter alphabet, with different letter combinations representing various pieces of information. Only…
The FDA has approved the first contact lenses to treat allergies and itchy eyes.
Contact lenses contain Ketotifen, an antihistamine often used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Acuvue Theravision for use in contact lenses. The contacts deliver…
As Grocery Becomes a Focus, Amazon will Close Amazon Books and Pop-Up Stores.
The e-commerce behemoth will close a total of 68 locations. The closures will not affect grocery stores, although the dates they will close vary. Amazon was paying hefty rents on…