https://apple.news/AG7njk26EQ1OxxWLqvPGk4Q After 35 Years Starbucks Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement It's most valuable brand asset is also one of its biggest problems. The Starbucks white cup with its green logo of a two-tailed mermaid is one of the most iconic features of any brand. It doesn't even have the word Starbucks in it, but you … Continue reading Starbucks FINALLY moving to reusable or customer cups
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How Amazon has made enemies in Washington DC
Compare and contrast Amazon (and Facebook) to how Apple handles itself on the Hill https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-washington-biden-carney-antitrust-11646763777? Amazon’s Washington Strategy Wins Few New Friends in the Biden Era The president’s 2020 election seemed to herald better days in the capital for the tech giant. Instead, it faces a multifront battle with the U.S. government. By Dana Mattioli, March … Continue reading How Amazon has made enemies in Washington DC
If you use Apple products, you should subscribe to Apple One
If you know five other people -- related or not, living under your roof or not -- who also use Apple products, you can spend only $30/month to cover all six of you for six Apple subscription services (accessed with their individual Apple IDs). It's a deal. The analysis for one person may not make … Continue reading If you use Apple products, you should subscribe to Apple One
Russian sanctions threaten to boomerang
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/596962-efforts-to-decimate-russian-economy-threaten-to-boomerang Efforts to decimate Russian economy threaten to boomerang BY SYLVAN LANE - 03/06/22 12:00 PM EST Efforts to decimate Russia's economy to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine could have serious and unpredictable implications at home for the U.S. and its allies. The Russian economy has begun to crumble after the U.S., United Kingdom, European Union … Continue reading Russian sanctions threaten to boomerang
10,000 new jobs authorized for the IRS to resolve problems caused by Congressional underfunding
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/03/03/irs-tax-backlog-hiring/? IRS rushes to hire 10,000 workers but giant backlog expected to persist through 2022 The agency does not expect to resolve its backlog of 24 million tax returns until the end of the year By Jacob Bogage and Lisa Rein, March 3, 2022 at 10:50 p.m. EST|Updated March 3, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. EST The Internal Revenue Service plans to … Continue reading 10,000 new jobs authorized for the IRS to resolve problems caused by Congressional underfunding
Gen Z taking careers to handle the climate crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/06/gen-z-climate-change-careers-jobs ‘No point in anything else’: Gen Z members flock to climate careers Colleges offer support as young people aim to devote their lives to battling the crisis Hundreds of protesters march to the White House calling for climate action, including a Civilian Climate Corps. Photograph: Allison Bailey/Rex/Shutterstock Supported by About this content Angela Lashbrook. Mon 6 … Continue reading Gen Z taking careers to handle the climate crisis
Manage the costs of your streaming services — cable & more
https://www.wsj.com/articles/netflix-amazon-rising-subscription-costs-how-to-cope-11645803843?mod=djemptech_t Cope With the Rising Cost of Digital Subscriptions, From Netflix to Amazon Prime Cancel new sign-ups right away, go month-to-month and scrutinize the bundle PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHAYA HOWELL/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Nicole Nguyen Follow Feb. 27, 2022 9:00 am ET Inflation is everywhere. You’ve probably seen higher costs for beef, electricity and rent. Now it’s … Continue reading Manage the costs of your streaming services — cable & more
Can Facebook monopolize the metaverse?
https://www.vox.com/recode/22933851/meta-facebook-metaverse-antitrust-regulation Can Facebook monopolize the metaverse? The company’s new direction is already sparking antitrust concerns. By Shirin Ghaffary and Sara Morrison Feb 16, 2022, 6:30am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)SHARE All sharing options This story is part of a Recode series about Big Tech and antitrust. Over the … Continue reading Can Facebook monopolize the metaverse?
Even financial experts can drown in the costs of caring for family members
https://www.wsj.com/articles/caregiving-costs-expensive-11645282825? Caring for Older Relatives Is So Expensive That Even AARP’s Expert Filed for Bankruptcy Unexpected costs can accumulate over time and overwhelm even most experienced of nation’s 53 million family caregivers By Clare Ansberry | Photographs by Alyssa Schukar for The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2022 8:00 am ET Amy Goyer is AARP’s family … Continue reading Even financial experts can drown in the costs of caring for family members
5 good reasons to file your taxes early
If you are comfortable with managing your own financial matters, preparing your tax return using available software and then e-filing with any taxes due not payable until the filing date for that year is definitely the way to go. This article explains why. https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/general/top-5-reasons-to-file-your-taxes-early/L9JXuiMNG Top 5 Reasons to File Your Taxes Early Written by a … Continue reading 5 good reasons to file your taxes early
Why Apple, Amazon and Google are uniting on smart home technology
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-apple-amazon-and-google-are-uniting-on-smart-home-tech-matter-explained-11645240134? Why Apple, Amazon and Google Are Uniting on Smart-Home Tech: Matter Explained The new standard, arriving this year, provides a common language so all your devices can communicate with each other By Shara Tibken, Updated Feb. 19, 2022 11:03 am ET If you think about smart-home gadgets at all, you probably think about energy-saving thermostats … Continue reading Why Apple, Amazon and Google are uniting on smart home technology
Ageism in the self-checkout lane
http://www.nextavenue.org/ageism-in-the-self-checkout-lane/? Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane It's time to raise awareness about how technology frustrations and lack of human interaction can be detrimental to older adults By Robert Laura, February 15, 2022 There's a new form of ageism taking root and it appears to be an unintended consequence of both technology and a shrinking labor market. … Continue reading Ageism in the self-checkout lane
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