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AMTD Digital: How a small Hong Kong firm's shares soared
A little-known Hong Kong company has seen its stock market value soar in recent days, for no apparent reason. AMTD Digital made its New York debut last month, priced at $7.80 a share. This week, the firm's shares have been on a rollercoaster ride, closing on Wednesday at $1,100. The meteoric rise in AMTD Digital's value has seen it likened by some commentators to "meme stocks", shares ... Read more
2022-08-04 03:32:12
Risky Business: Parents, Beware When You Make Your Kids Into Influencers
Kids are being exploited online every day -- sometimes at the hands of their parents. Rachel Barkman's son started accurately identifying different species of mushroom at the age of 2. Together they'd go out into the mossy woods near her home in Vancouver and forage. When it came to occasionally sharing in her TikTok videos her son's enthusiasm and skill for picking mushrooms, she didn't think ... Read more
2022-08-03 21:21:44
OnePlus 10T Gets a Little Faster by Sacrificing a Lot
The new OnePlus phone gets an incredibly potent processor, but makes too many sacrifices for it. The OnePlus 10T is the most pointless phone of 2022. Harsh? Perhaps. But the 10T is a confusing mess that I don't think OnePlus should have bothered with. Based on the excellent OnePlus 10 Pro, it's supposed to be a top-end smartphone that packs an even more powerful processor to deliver the best perf ... Read more
2022-08-03 21:20:45
Does Your Next Phone Really Need 5G? How to Decide
5G has become standard in most new smartphones, but you can still get worthwhile 4G phones at a discount. 5G was once synonymous with premium prices, but it's become the norm in most new phones -- even those that cost less than $300 in some cases. But you might be wondering whether 5G is a necessary in a new a phone. Maybe you're getting a great deal on a refurbished device from a couple of y ... Read more
2022-08-03 21:19:56
How You Can Save up to $200 on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 Ahead of Launch
Commitment-free reservation promotion bags you a discount on Samsung's latest devices ahead of the next Unpacked event. We now know that the next Samsung Unpacked is a week away: The company confirmed an Aug. 10 date for the media event. We're expecting to see several new devices unveiled, including the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phones and the next-gen Galaxy Watch 5 we ... Read more
2022-08-03 21:19:15
Samsung Unpacked Date Is on Aug. 10: This Is What To Expect
The next Samsung Unpacked is next week, where we could see new versions of Z-series foldables and more devices. Samsung's next Unpacked event is scheduled for Aug. 10, where we expect several new versions of the company's flagship foldables and smartwatches. The event invitation seen above, showing a Z Flip foldable phone, seemingly supports a previous leak from tipster Evan Blass, which suggest ... Read more
2022-08-03 21:18:36
How to Pick the Best Keyboard Case for the New 2021 iPad Pro
It's Apple versus Brydge versus Logitech in the battle to make your new M1 iPad feel more like a laptop. The 2021 iPad Pro is a year old, but it's still a beast with its M1 processor, gorgeous display and optional 5G. But just like before, it doesn't come with an iPad keyboard. That's where keyboard cases come in. If you're looking to use your iPad Pro the way it's intended, then you'll need a ke ... Read more
2022-08-03 03:47:44
MacBook Air M2 Review: Better Camera and Bigger Screen Outshine a Faster Chip
With a faster chip, bigger screen, new design and better webcam, this new M2 MacBook from Apple is the biggest change to the Air line since its launch. Even though it costs $200 more than its immediate predecessor, I still think the new M2 version of Apple's MacBook Air is a great default starting place when you begin your laptop search. In the 14 years since the MacBook Air line launched, I've o ... Read more
2022-08-03 03:47:00
Tinder: CEO Renate Nyborg to leave dating app after one year
Tinder chief executive Renate Nyborg is leaving the firm less than a year after becoming the boss of the dating app. Her exit was one of a number of management changes at Tinder announced by parent company Match Group. Tinder's plans to adopt new technology, including virtual currencies and metaverse-based dating, are also being reviewed in the strategic shake-up. The announcements came as Matc ... Read more
2022-08-03 03:44:34
Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Get a ThinkPad T16 For Half Price
Many of Lenovo's latest laptops are deeply discounted, from the new flagship X1 Carbon Gen 10 to a power-packed Legion gaming laptop with GeForce RTX graphics. Whether you've returned to the office or are working from home, upgrading to a new laptop can help increase your productivity and performance. If you're getting by with an outdated laptop that's lost a step or two, check out these discount ... Read more
2022-08-02 19:50:54