Yearly Archives: 2021

The U.S. stock market is headed for ‘giant crash’ followed by a new depression — here are the only 3 assets he likes as protection

Kiyosaki: The U.S. stock market is headed for ‘giant crash’ followed by a new depression — here are the only 3 assets he likes as protection Expert predictions for a U.S. stock market correction are common these days. But thanks to high inflation rates, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki is calling for something much worse. “Inflation rips off the poor. Inflation makes rich richer,” he tweeted last week. “Prepare: Giant crash then new depression.” It’s not the first time… Source link

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Google Pixel 6 appears to fall short of expected 30W charging speeds

When Google released the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, it boasted about the devices’ fast-charging capabilities. Plugging a Pixel 6 series device into its $25 30W Fast Charger — which isn’t even included in the box — is supposed to take full advantage of the phone’s fast charging speed, juicing it up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. We all can agree that this is an impressive spec, but unfortunately, it may not be totally realistic. Android Authority put the Pixel 6’s fast… Source link

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Don’t expect relief from supply chain, inflation woes next year, either

Better grab those Oreos while you still can, and while they’re still relatively cheap. With global supply chains ensnared by bottlenecks, Mondelez International (MDLZ) expects next year to be nearly as bad as the current one. The snack giant’s CFO addressed the labor and truck shortages mentioned in Mondelez’s third-quarter earnings results — and came around to a dispiriting conclusion.  Although some economists had predicted shipping bottleneck relief could arrive by year’s end, “quite… Source link

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Congress passes Biden infrastructure plan, the largest climate change investment in U.S. history

GLASGOW, Scotland — When the House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late Friday night, it took the largest congressional action to confront climate change in U.S. history. The bill contains $150 billion for clean energy advancement and adaptation to the effects of climate change, surpassing the 2009 economic stimulus package, which spent $90 billion on clean energy development and deployment. The new package also includes $73 billion for modernizing the U.S…. Source link

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Why You Should Delete Google Chrome On Your Phone

A stark new warning for billions of Google Chrome users, as the browser is exposed harvesting very sensitive phone data without users realizing. This latest privacy nightmare should give you a reason to delete Chrome on your phone. Last month, Facebook’s app was exposed tracking the movements of iPhone users, tapping into the device’s accelerometer at all times. Facebook is the world’s greediest data harvester, and this sensitive information can be used to monitor behaviors,… Source link

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The burger wars that 59% of you know nothing about

An Original Impossible Burger, left, and a Cali Burger, from Umami Burger, are shown in this photo in New York, Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) For people of a certain age, (as in this writer), the phrase “burger wars” means McDonalds (MCD) versus Burger King (QSR). Over the years, that rivalry was diffused with the addition of Wendy’s (WEN), Jack in the Box, Sonic, Carl’s Jr., etc. and then updated and upgraded more recently with Shake Shack (SHAK) versus In-N-Out Burger,… Source link

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House Passes Historic Infrastructure Bill in Win for Biden

(Bloomberg) — The House on Friday passed the biggest U.S. infrastructure package in decades, marking a victory for President Joe Biden and unleashing $550 billion of fresh spending on roads, bridges, public transit and other projects in coming years. Most Read from Bloomberg The vote was 228-206 and sends the legislation to Biden for his signature. Thirteen Republicans supported the bill and six Democrats voted against it, a sign of the intra-party strains that nearly derailed the… Source link

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Google Messages app prepares to send videos through SMS via Google Photos to retain quality

In the latest APK Insight report by 9to5Google, the default SMS/RCS app for Android: Google Messages may be receiving a new feature that lets users send videos over Google Photos in cases where RCS is not available. The beta version of Google Messages 10.4 reveals a new settings preference called “Google Photos: Share sharper clarity video in text (SMS/MMS). The outlet was able to enable the feature to appear in the settings menu of the app. Source: 9to5Google Based on the description… Source link

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Chris Pratt reacts to backlash over ‘healthy daughter’ post

Chris Pratt received backlash for a social media post about his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Chris Pratt was aware of the backlash against the social media post he shared about his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, this week. At least that appears to be the case, based on a message he shared Friday. “I went to bed last night really kind of upset and depressed,” Pratt said Friday in his Instagram Story, “and I woke up feeling crappy and I didn’t want to work… Source link

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