Avoiding Surface tension: Why Microsoft closed a Book to open a Studio
The curving hinge of the Surface Book created an idiosyncratic profile that included a small gap at the juncture of its decks. But even that small bit of space turned out to be more than the space available for the 2-in-1 product in the Surface product…
BioLabs to open lab space for startups in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL There’s been a predictable script in the Triangle’s life sciences scene for years. Promising startups emerge from the labs at UNC-Chapel Hill ready to grow into full-fledged companies. But consistently they have to leave the town of Chapel…
Navalny app removed from online stores as Russian polls open
A woman prepares to cast her ballot at a polling station during the parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Russia has begun three days of voting for a new parliament that is unlikely to change the country’s political…
AT&T debuts first of three ‘connected learning centers’ in Dallas with plans to open 20 nationwide
AT&T’s effort to address the digital divide is underway with Thursday’s opening of a downtown Dallas education center aimed at assisting mostly low-income families left behind by gaps in affordable, reliable internet availability. The so-called…
Vanguard’s Beta Is Open On Playstation & Xbox
The Call of Duty: Vanguard beta is open to everyone from September 18-20, and Xbox and PC preorders can join Playstation starting September 16. Editor’s Note: A lawsuit has been filed against Activision Blizzard by the California Department of Fair…
Age of Empires 4 Stress Test Is Open To Everyone This Weekend
From Friday, September 17 through Monday, September 20, all PC players will have access to the Age of Empires 4 Technical Stress Test. All PC players can jump into the Age of Empires IV Technical Stress Test from September 17 through September 20.…
What stores and restaurants are open Labor Day? Here’s a list of businesses open or closed Monday
Consumers wanting to take advantage of the long weekend will find plenty of options for shopping and grabbing a bite on Monday. Unlike Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on Labor Day, a federal…
Stock futures open higher ahead of Big Tech hearing, Fed meeting
Stock futures opened higher Tuesday evening ahead of an eventful Wednesday, during which Big Tech executives will testify before Congress and the Federal Open Market Committee will release its July monetary policy statement. A host of quarterly corporate…
Stock futures open higher, recouping some losses
Stock futures rose Thursday evening following a tech-led selloff on Wall Street during the regular session. The three major indices ended the day lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posting their largest declines in four weeks. Apple (AAPL) – a…
Stock futures open slightly lower amid earnings, stimulus talks
Stock futures edged lower Tuesday evening as investors digested a batch of corporate earnings results, and eyed a rocky start to talks over another round of coronavirus-related fiscal stimulus in Washington. Tech shares fell anew during the regular…