6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)

‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app

Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower prices

World - Financial Times - October 15

Trial begins for suspect charged in Cash App founder's death

Nima Momeni's murder trial began this week in San Francisco. He's accused of stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee to death in April 2023. Momeni pleaded not guilty to first degree murder last spring.

Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia

Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Door Knocking Is Tough These Days. Harris’s Team Is Betting on Apps.

As technology like doorbell cameras makes it easier to avoid unsolicited visitors, the Harris campaign is leaning on data-capturing apps to supplement the traditional work of canvassing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Apple Headset Stalls, Struggles to Attract Killer Apps in First Year

Many of the most successful virtual-reality software developers haven’t built apps for the Vision Pro headset, leading some users to opt out.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App

Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.

Chick-fil-A to launch entertainment app with kid-friendly content

Chick-fil-A app will feature original animated and cooking shows, scripted podcasts and other content.

Chick-fil-A Launches Its Family-Friendly Entertainment App

The restaurant chain will release content reflecting its G-rated corporate ethos in November, available to customers on site and at home.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Explosive testimony from sister of man accused of stabbing Cash App founder

The defendant's sister delivered stunning testimony last week in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more ...

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Fitness App Strava Reveals Biden, Trump Locations, a French Newspaper Says

Le Monde says the secret movements of many world leaders are easily tracked through an app many of their bodyguards use.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Donald Trump's Ground Game in Michigan Is Mostly Glitchy Apps and Vibes

"It’s what happens when you let a bunch of grifters take over,” a Trumpworld source said. Still, the polls remain even.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2

Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Apple to buy Pixelmator, the iPhone image editing app with AI features

Pixelmator said there "will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time."

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app

The Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won’t block access

Tech - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Canada Orders TikTok’s Business to Close, But Won’t Block App

Following other countries’ lead, including the United States, the government cracks down on the video-sharing app over national security concerns.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Canada shuts down TikTok's Canadian offices, but allows app to remain

Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.

Trump claims he will ‘protect’ women — women need to protect themselves from Trump

Donald Trump’s infantilization of women, declaring "I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not," is simply confirmation that he does not view women as capable, intelligent or equal.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

How AI groups are infusing their chatbots with personality

OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have developed teams focused on improving ‘model behaviour’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

At London Pen Shows, Collectors Seek ‘Art of the Highest Quality’

For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

Johnson: Election ‘should be about policy’ over personality

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, just days away, should come down to policy. “Look at the record of these two candidates, this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

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