Bob Iger will face yet another challenge as Disney (DIS) CEO — activist investor Nelson Peltz. On Wednesday, Disney announced Nike executive chairman Mike Parker will take over Susan Arnold’s position as chairman of the board, and also recommended shareholders vote against Peltz in his efforts to win a seat on the company’s board. “While senior leadership of The Walt Disney Company and its Board of Directors have engaged with Mr. Peltz numerous times over the last few months, the Board does… Source link
Read More »Google strikes back in search antitrust lawsuit
Courts have unsealed Google’s motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit over its search engine — one that could fracture a core Google service in order to increase online competition. In a motion for summary judgment filed on December 12th, the company argues that the complaint misrepresents its agreements with browser developers and Android phone makers, unfairly punishing its success. “Requiring Google not to compete vigorously — or requiring browser developers to alter their product… Source link
Read More »Global PC shipments collapsed 28% in Q4: Gartner
The pain in the PC industry is only getting worse, as sales continue to decline after explosive growth during the height of the pandemic. According to research firm Gartner, worldwide PC shipments declined a staggering 28.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022, the largest decline since the company began tracking shipments in the mid-1990s. That drop is especially stunning considering consumers tend to spend more on electronics like laptops and desktops during the holidays. “The anticipation of a… Source link
Read More »Google Meet emoji reactions are finally here
The emoji don’t stay static like they do on Zoom, though. A line of reactions used during the call will instead float up the left side of the screen and will burst if multiple people use the same ones. Small emoji badges will also appear in the upper-left corner of your video tile, so you’ll get to see who reacted with what. While I haven’t gotten the chance to try it out myself yet, it seems like a fun way to liven up typically routine meetings. Reactions in Google Meet mobileImage:… Source link
Read More »Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home
Disney (DIS) Tokyo, Japan – December 14, 2012: Minnie Mouse in the red coat waving her hand in daytime Parade at Tokyo-Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan. Shares of media giant Disney rose in after hours following the announcement of Mark Parker as chairman of the board. Parker has been executive chairman of Nike and has been a member of the board of Disney for the last seven years. Share of Nike stayed flat in after-hours. Parker will succeed Susan Arnold, who will not stand for re-election due to the… Source link
Read More »Dana White confirms he won’t be punished or step down as UFC president following domestic violence incident
UFC president Dana White said Wednesday at media day for UFC Vegas 67 that he would not step down from his position or be punished after being caught on video slapping his wife, Anne, at a nightclub during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He asked people not to defend him and said his punishment is the stain on his reputation that will follow him for the rest of his life. “I’m sure you guys have seen the TMZ video [of the slap] and have seen my interview,” White said in… Source link
Read More »Bears don’t go QB in first round, but rival Packers do
The offseason is here for over half of the league, which means a whole lot of fans will be turning their attention to the 2023 NFL draft and the leadup to it. There are a handful of quarterbacks who might go in the first round, but a pair of defensive linemen have a great chance to get the festivities started with the first overall pick. Here’s a mock draft for you that will undoubtedly be torn to shreds by the time the draft rolls around. Charles McDonald’s second 2023 NFL mock draft is… Source link
Read More »Apple’s VR headset won’t save the company from its iPhone dependence
This article was first featured in Yahoo Finance Tech, a weekly newsletter highlighting our original content on the industry. Get it sent directly to your inbox every Wednesday by 4 p.m. ET. Subscribe Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 Apple’s mixed-reality headset won’t replace your iPhone Apple (AAPL) is expected to unveil its first mix-reality headset. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Cupertino-based company will unveil the highly anticipated hardware, dubbed the Reality Pro, ahead of its… Source link
Read More »How to install Google One VPN on MacOS
Getty Images I’m a big advocate of using VPNs, especially when on the go and connected to networks you aren’t confident you can trust. When you use a VPN, all the data that leaves your machine is encrypted and anonymized. Adding a VPN is especially important when you’re transmitting sensitive data and don’t want a third party to intercept that information and use it against you. I’ve been using the Google One VPN on Android since its release and have been exceptionally pleased with the… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo strategy for Jan. 11
Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies host the Spurs on Wednesday night. We have a solid eight-game slate for Wednesday night, one that features some higher-end players at guard and forward in particularly appealing matchups and a pair of mid-salary centers that could well overdeliver in terms of return on investment. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each position for your Yahoo Fantasy lineups, as well as a good trio of candidates that… Source link
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