Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the founder of infamous private military contractor Blackwater, has just released a new version of its “privacy-first” UP Phone that will be made in the US — at some point. The original UP Phone was described by the company as “the ultimate privacy-focused…
It’s been a tumultuous summer for markets, but investors have mostly ploughed through the volatility and pushed stocks steadily higher — but one top bank is warning not to get comfortable. The S&P 500 is up 8% year-to-date, and the benchmark index is cruising near record highs in the late summer stretch. Solid earnings, a…
Passwords still seem to be the most popular method of ensuring that the right person is using the right app or service, despite the slow adoption of passkeys, which are considered more secure. And because we should be using different ones for each device and/or app, the best way to track all of them is…
When a Trump-branded phone on a Trump-branded mobile network launches sometime this year (if all goes according to plan), US regulators will face what’s become a recurring conundrum in Donald Trump’s presidency: how to regulate a product with ties to the head of state. Six Democratic lawmakers are confronting key federal agencies with that very…
Dear Roker Report, Are we in for a ride this season? However, can I put a slightly different slant on how things could actually play out as opposed to the more general view seemingly being aired at this time? The populist talk is that the signings we’ve made “could be just enough for us to…
Dear Roker Report, Can I perhaps offer a different perspective on the saga that’s beginning to cause some ripples — that being Dan Neil? There’s quite a bit of speculation building that the skipper may leave before he runs his contract down and could then leave for free, and there’s also a lot of sentimentality…
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – “The international conflicts we have going on could funnel back down to not only the United States, but here in Texas.” That concern is exactly why Texas DPS Sergeant Adrian Briseno is pushing for residents to use iWatchTexas, an app that could help stop any potential threats from being acted on….
Marc-André ter Stegen has turned down a proposal from AS Monaco, signaling that, despite FC Barcelona’s openness to parting ways, he is not ready to leave the Catalan club just yet, according to the Spanish press. Barcelona’s top brass, including new manager Hansi Flick, are undergoing a sweeping reshuffle this summer. The goalkeeping department is…
Gav says… Our start is obviously very favourable. According to a bunch of different analytic websites, Sunderland actually have the most appealing start to the season of any club in the Premier League, which I suppose is a good thing. On the flipside, you look at Burnley’s first five games and can’t help but feel…