Music streaming pioneer Napster has been acquired by tech startup Infinite Reality for $207 million, with plans to transform the service into a social platform that connects artists with fans and streamlines monetization. Napster’s CEO Jon Vlassopulos announced the move in a blog post, stating that the internet is evolving from desktop to mobile to … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is back in charge, and it’s showing in the company’s stock prices. Despite a 30% decline since the start of the year, Tesla’s stock rebounded on Monday after Musk held an all-hands meeting with employees. In a move to reassure investors, Musk told employees not to sell their shares and promised … Read more
YouTube has reached an all-time high, capturing 11.6% of total TV viewing in February, according to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge Report. The video giant surpassed Disney, which had previously held the top spot, due to a surge in creator-driven content. Disney’s decline was attributed to the absence of NFL playoff games and College Football Playoffs, … Read more
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s picks for leading two key health agencies. Dr. Makary and Dr. Bhattacharya, both vocal critics of the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been confirmed to lead the FDA and NIH. Their appointments are expected to shape the implementation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda to … Read more
A rare sunrise solar eclipse is set to occur on Saturday, March 29, visible from eastern Canada and the northeastern US. This partial solar eclipse will be visible from approximately 800 million people in the viewing area. However, witnessing this celestial event requires proper eye protection. The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, … Read more
Music streaming service Napster has been sold to tech commerce company Infinite Reality for $207 million. The startup aims to transform Napster into a social music platform where artists can connect with fans and better monetize their work. According to CEO Jon Vlassopulos, the internet is evolving rapidly, but music streaming services have remained stagnant. … Read more
GameStop’s (GME) stock surged over 6% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the approval of a plan to buy bitcoin with its cash holdings. The company’s board has unanimously approved an update to its investment policy, adding bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. This move comes about a month after CNBC reported GameStop was exploring … Read more
A 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has died under investigation, authorities in Costa Rica said. Miller Gardner was found dead in his hotel room on Friday morning with no air passages obstructed and traces of vomit. The Quepos and Parrita office of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department is investigating the … Read more
Chinese officials have spoken out against the sale of ports in the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, sending shares in the Hong Kong-based conglomerate that owns the ports plummeting. The move is seen as a sharp criticism of the deal, which could potentially scupper it. CK Hutchison plans to offload 46 ports … Read more
Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal was severely beaten at the hands of Jewish settlers outside his home in Hebron, West Bank. Ballal said he started filming before returning home and trying to block settlers from entering his house. However, they attacked him, hitting him with guns. “I feel, when they attack me, I will lose my … Read more