The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday issued rules requiring that all mobile phones — including smartphones — sold in the U.S. be compatible with hearing aids. The news comes two years after the FDA made hearing aids available to all Americans without a prescription. The FCC has not yet issued a specific timeline for compliance, […]
Archives for 18th October 2024
Yankees vs. Guardians schedule: Complete dates, times, TV channels for 2024 AL Championship Series games
The two best teams in the American League are set to play for the pennant, with the Yankees and Guardians clashing in the AL Championship Series. After finishing the regular season with the best record in the AL, the Yankees breezed past the Royals in four games in the ALDS. Giancarlo Stanton (4 RBI) and […]
General Catalyst reportedly to back Saudi Arabian startup
Despite Saudi Arabia’s record of human rights abuses, some investors are warming up to investing in the country’s startups. General Catalyst is planning to invest in Lean Technology, a Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup, the firm’s first investment in the Middle Eastern nation, the Information reported. Other Saudi Arabian startups that U.S.-based investors recently backed include […]
Yankees vs. Guardians: Biggest takeaways from New York's dramatic Game 3 loss
The New York Yankees put up a fight but ultimately fell short of extending their series lead over the Cleveland Guardians in a dramatic 7-5 walk-off loss Thursday night. After taking the first two games of the series, the Yankees will now look to avoid letting Cleveland even the series on Friday night at Progressive […]
Amazon indicates employees can quit if they don’t like its return-to-office mandate
AWS CEO Matt Garman has harsh words for remote workers: return to the office or quit. The Amazon executive recently told employees who don’t like the new five-day in-person work policy that, “there are other companies around,” presumably companies they can work for remotely, Reuters reported on Thursday. Amazon’s top boss, Andy Jassy, told employees […]