If you have been good this year, you may be interested to know that Google today launched its annual Santa tracking feature, allowing Santa to be tracked in real time on his mythical journey to the North Pole as he prepares to deliver presents to kids around the world. Google’s Santa Tracker continues an 18-year tradition for the company, allowing excited children (and parents!) to keep up with the jolly gift-giver’s travels throughout December 24. On this day, Santa’s Village transforms… Source link
Read More »What was most popular cryptocurrency in Germany in 2021?
The use of cryptocurrency in Germany is increasing rapidly with Bitcoin and Ethereum being widely used in e-commerce to purchase goods. Cryptocurrencies in Germany are regularly transferred and traded and companies have invested their capital in the new digital currency. It is estimated that more than 2.1 million people – 2.62% of Germany’s total population – currently own cryptocurrency with Bitcoin as the leader. The majority of German cryptocurrency owners are in the 18-34 age group… Source link
Read More »Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio Buys Yandex NV, Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc, LPP SA, Sells …
Investment company Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio (Current Portfolio) buys Yandex NV, Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc, LPP SA, Unity Software Inc, Sea, sells Krka d.d., Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp, Delivery Hero SE, Network International Holdings PLC, Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC during the 3-months ended 2021Q3, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio. As of 2021Q3, Next Gen Emerging Markets Portfolio owns 39 stocks… Source link
Read More »Jags RB Ryquell Armstead said he had myocarditis
In October 2020, Ryquell Armstead’s second NFL season ended before it started thanks to reported complications from COVID-19. On Thursday — three days before his slated return to an active NFL roster — he revealed that he developed myocarditis as part of a severe bout with COVID-19 that left him unable to work out for almost an entire year. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Armstead on Wednesday from the Green Bay Packers practice squad after placing Carlos Hyde on injure reserve. Now… Source link
Read More »How Monty Williams, Devin Booker led Suns’ turnaround
PHOENIX — The smell of Champagne and cigars, the noise and rambunctiousness of the victorious Milwaukee Bucks met Monty Williams last July, running into the newly crowned Giannis Antetokounmpo in the hallway shortly after Williams’ Game 6 news conference. “Coach, let’s run it back next year,” Antetokounmpo said to Williams as the Phoenix Suns coach graciously congratulated the NBA Finals MVP. He barely had time to process the heartache before seeing the one-man force who nearly… Source link
Read More »CES 2022 seemingly falling apart: Google and GM join T-Mobile and others in opting-out
CES, the world’s largest technology show, appears to be in jeopardy due to rising COVID-19 cases in the United States. On Wednesday evening, exhibitor Lenovo announced that it would “suspend all on-site activity in Las Vegas,” following announcements from T-Mobile, Amazon, Meta, and others that they’d be ditching as well and despite CES organizers’ statements today that the show would go on. Intel says it will move to a “digital-first” experience with minimal on-site staff
Read More »Google cancels CES show presence amid omicron concerns – TechCrunch
Today started with big news from Lenovo, followed by Waymo and Intel. Now it seems that Google is extracting itself entirely from its in-person presence at CES. A spokesperson for the company tells TechCrunch: After careful consideration we have decided to withhold from having a presence on the show floor of CES 2022. We’ve been closely monitoring the development of the Omicron variant, and have decided that this is the best choice for the health and safety of our teams. We will… Source link
Read More »Potential DOJ suits against Apple and Google delayed amid budget woes
Another major concern for the department is the likely expense of a court battle with the two companies, each of which has a market value exceeding $1 trillion. That issue became more fraught this week when Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) torpedoed Democrats’ Build Back Better package, which would have given DOJ a $500 million boost for antitrust enforcement. Senate Democrats vow to hold a vote on the $1.7 trillion bill anyway in January. The department could also get extra cash in other… Source link
Read More »Cole Beasley vaxx decision is reminder of risk
Cole Beasley will miss Buffalo’s game Sunday against New England. It will likely determine which team wins the AFC East and secures the home playoff game that comes with it. The Bills receiver is on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list. Since Beasley is unvaccinated, he’s unavailable for 10 days and thus will miss the clash in Foxborough between the 9-5 Patriots and the 8-6 Bills, who began the season eyeing the Super Bowl but instead could miss the postseason altogether. And as the year winds… Source link
Read More »The 12 most important charts to watch in 2022
The gears powering the markets and the economy Lots of data made huge swings in 2021 as large swaths of the economy reopened, quickly sending the stock market and GDP to new record highs. As we look forward to the new year, there are two big-picture questions: Which positive trends will persist? And what are the opportunities for further growth? With that in mind, here are the charts to watch in 2022: 1: Jobs: There were 148.6 million workers employed through November, according to the BLS’s… Source link
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