Microsoft is working on its own game streaming service
Play full-quality games on ‘any’ device. Microsoft isn’t going to let Sony’s PlayStation Now go unanswered. The company has announced that it’s developing its own game streaming service, which promises “console-quality gaming on any device.” In other words, expect Xbox-level visuals and gameplay on everything from your laptop to your phone. It’ll take advantage of […]
Better Buy: AT&T, Inc. vs. Verizon
Telecom investors haven’t seen a reward from the announced T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S) deal. It still appears that AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) would be two of the biggest beneficiaries if the merger goes through. Nonetheless, both companies’ stock prices are down since T-Mobile and Sprint announced their plans to […]
3 Great Stocks for Your IRA
Tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs are a great way to save money for retirement. Right now there’s an opportunity to stash three great dividend-paying stocks in your individual retirement accounts while investors are taking a short-term view of their futures. If you have money to invest in your IRA, take a close look at ExxonMobil Corporation […]
3 Dividend Stocks That Give Their Investors Several Raises Each Year
The best dividend growth stocks have long histories of increasing their dividends once each year. However, a small handful of companies do even better than that by raising their payouts every single quarter like clockwork. Three such income-growth gems are Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP), and Noble Midstream Partners (NYSE: […]
3 Growth Stocks for Forward-Looking Investors
The secret to successful investing is found in the future. Past performance is no guarantee of upcoming returns, so you need to forget about the rearview mirror in favor of a forward-thinking telescope. The farther into the distant future you can see, the better. So we asked a few of your fellow investors here at […]
Next-gen Apple Watch to reportedly ditch physical buttons
Apple is reportedly making some physical changes to its Apple Watch design sometime in the next year. The wrist wearable’s existing button and digital crown could be tweaked as soon as this fall, according to “a source with direct knowledge of Apple’s plans” speaking to Fast Company. In place of clicking buttons, the next-gen Apple […]
‘Starfield’ could be ‘Skyrim’ in space
It’s Bethesda’s first completely new franchise in 25 years. So it’s not all sequels and ports. Bethesda revealed its next big single player project, Starfield. It centers around, er, outer space, has an aesthetically pleasing logo and the company wants us to get really hyped about it. And so it should: This is Bethesda’s first […]
A DC-themed Snapchat Lens could get you into Comic-Con
That’s one way to get people creating their own Snapchat lenses. You’re not completely hosed if you missed your chance to attend San Diego Comic-Con… if you’re willing to dabble in some augmented reality art. Snap and DC Comics have launched a DC Super Heroes Challenge that asks you to create a DC-themed Lens championing […]
Volunteer program pairs retired tradespeople with seniors to help them with home repairs
‘Seniors have their pride and it’s hard to ask for help,’ says one recipient Kamloops’ United Way is putting retired tradespeople back to work in a new program that helps seniors with repairs and odd jobs. The program pairs retirees with seniors who need help around the house. Kristi Rintoul, the United Way’s senior manager […]
Singing in the rain? This 85-year-old runs in it
Ann Steylen completed the 10K in rainy Blue Nose Marathon last month When you’re 85 years old and it’s cold and pouring rain outside, you might not feel like running a 10K. Not Ann Steylen. Last month at the Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax, Steylen was the only runner in the female 80-plus category for […]