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Tim Cook to host fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to host a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, according to a report from BuzzFeed. Cook will host the event as a private citizen, not in his capacity as Apple’s chief executive. He will be joined … Continue reading
Kanye comes for Apple, demands Tim Cook cut Tidal deal with Jay Z
Yes, it’s that time again: Kanye West is using Twitter to talk to tech moguls and, like before, he’s pretty amped. But this time, he’s taking aim at the real king of tech: Tim Cook. SEE ALSO: Is Kanye West … Continue reading
In housing, tech employees get yet another advantage
Tech employees already get free food, free dry cleaning and free beer. Now, they also get deals on housing. New hires at Google and other Silicon Valley companies are often offered home loans with no money down and a host … Continue reading
Granddaughter gave her grandparents a heartwarming photoshoot to celebrate 63 years of marriage
True love can last a lifetime. Joe Ray, 86, and Billie Wanda Johnson, 83, have been married for 65 years, and their feelings for each other are as strong as ever. In 2014, to celebrate 63 years of marriage, their … Continue reading
‘Game of Thrones’ will end after eighth season, HBO confirms
All shows must die — even Game of Thrones. HBO programming executive Casey Bloys confirmed at this weekend’s Television Critics Association press tour that GoT‘s shortened eighth season will be its last. SEE ALSO: The ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 … Continue reading
Report: New Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch will be unveiled very soon
If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, you might want to put your wallet away and wait just a little longer. Samsung is reportedly planning to announce the Gear S3, the successor to the Gear S2 and Gear … Continue reading
This ultimate ‘Star Trek’ history holds clues for the next show
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a Star Trek fanStar Wars, not surprisingly, is much more my speed. Still, like every geek of a certain age, I watched reruns of what we now call The Original Series (TOS) as a child, … Continue reading
Best ‘Counter-Strike’ plays of the ELeague semifinals: Virtus.pro vs. Mousesports
Virtus.pro and Mousesports both got second chances at the ELeague finals, beating out the other contenders in the last chance qualifiers and making it through the quarterfinals. The two Counter-Strike teams fought Friday night for a place in the grand … Continue reading
One university is incorporating ‘Pokémon Go’ into its curriculum
For students at the University of Idaho, the first day of class may involve choosing between Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle. Next fall, the school will introduce “Pop Culture Games,” a physical education class designed to “teach students about leading active … Continue reading
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ sales surge after Chelsea Clinton shout out
Bill Clinton loves Police Academy. And Chelsea Clinton loves A Wrinkle in Time, as we found out in her speech at the Democratic National Convention this week. Now, more people might love the classic children’s book, too. Sales of A … Continue reading