Scientists create a four-winged robot insect that flies with grace
Bee+ is more poised than its two-winged counterparts. It’s difficult to make an insect-like flying robot — realistic four-winged bots are typically too heavy, while lighter two-winged models tend to fly erratically. USC researchers have edged one step closer to the dream machine, however. They’ve created Bee+, a four-winged bot (pictured at right) that flies […]
Gmail’s log of all of your purchases pops up in the privacy debate
It could probably use a redesign. As we become ever more aware about the data companies are tracking about us, we’re even more concerned about how they’re using it. During I/O 2019, Google highlighted efforts to streamline the way people can view and manage the data it stores about their activities, but a CNBC report points out one oddly-designed […]
US carriers say they’ve stopped selling location data
The FCC still has to determine if they broke the law. You might not have to worry quite so much about carriers selling your phone location data to less-than-diligent third parties. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) have provided responses to FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s request for an update on the practice, with […]
Google is shutting down the Jump VR platform in June
The company will start deleting data and users on June 28th. Google’s Jump VR platform will go offline by the end of June, and it has started telling users to download their data before it shuts down completely. The tech giant launched Jump back in 2015 to simplify the creation of 3D 360-degree videos using […]
When it comes down to it, there’s no excuse for not maxing out your 401(k)
Uncle Sam doesn’t give out too many freebies when it comes to tax time, except in the form of retirement plans. Surprisingly, not many people take advantage of them. Only 41% of people contribute to a 401(k) when they have the option to do so. A 401(k) allows annual contributions up to $19,000. If you […]
5 Financial Numbers You Need to Know
Sometimes it’s really hard to know how you’re doing at managing your money. There’s a lot to keep track of and many milestones to achieve to become financially successful, so it can feel exhausting to try to figure out if you’re on track. The good news is, when you boil down everything down to the […]
What to Do If You Know You’ll Outlive Your Retirement Savings
Outliving retirement savings is a huge concern for many Americans, and the worry is not unfounded. According to a Northwestern Mutual survey, 21% of Americans have no retirement savings at all and another 10% have less than $5,000 saved. For some, it may be possible to get back on track by boosting retirement contributions and […]
Millennials are coping with death on $600 ‘grief retreats’ where they dance, meditate and swim in lakes
There’s no manual for navigating grief. The new Netflix NFLX, -1.35% dramedy “Dead to Me” follows Jen (Christina Applegate), a widow from Laguna Beach, who is grappling with grief after her husband is killed in a hit-and-run. She finds herself at a retreat in Palm Springs with her support group sipping margaritas poolside, hitting on […]
Stocks to Watch: GrowGeneration Corp (OTCQX:GRWG) Up +9.88%
At close of market on Thursday, GrowGeneration Corp (OTCQX:GRWG) stock finished trading at +9.88%, bringing the stock price to $3.56 on the OTCQX Marketplace. The stock price saw a low of $3.38 and a high of $3.74. The company’s stock was traded 603 times with a total of 419,940 shares traded. GrowGeneration Corp has a […]
Stocks to Watch Now are Hostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK), 3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
The price of Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) went up by $0.13 now trading at $13.54. Their shares witnessed a 37.32% increase from the 52-week low price of $9.86 they recorded on 2018-10-29. Even though it is still -8.57% behind the $14.7 high touched on 2018-08-03. The last few days have been rough for the stock, […]