A year after launching a pilot program testing a four-day workweek at companies in the U.S. and Canada, employees’ average hours continued to fall as companies found new ways to save time. New research from 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit... Read More
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With the NBA increasingly likely to give consideration to its first expansion in two decades in the near future, a pair of major cities are expected to be at the front of the line. Per commissioner Adam Silver, Las Vegas and Seattle will be among... Read More
A notice on its website says that Stitcher is being discontinued so its owner, SiriusXM, can incorporate podcasts into its own subscription businesses. SiriusXM acquired Sitcher in 2020 for $320 million. At the time, the company... Read More
YouTube has long been acutely aware of how important advertising revenue is. As an ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platform, YouTube depends on money from ads to continue being able to offer its video hosting services for free. That’s why The... Read More
Zuckerberg’s Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has teased a new app that is set to take on Twitter by offering a rival space for real-time conversations online. The app is called Threads and it is expected to go live Thursday, according... Read More
Verizon is at it again, expanding 5G upgrades to more cities and states in recent months. Over 200 million people across the U.S. can get connected to 5G Ultra Wideband. June saw a large increase in places receiving upgraded connections for... Read More
A picture is worth a thousand words — as long as it doesn’t get deleted. Apple announced it will permanently do away with the My Photo Stream album next month. The feature automatically stores pictures taken in the last 30 days. Due to... Read More
The Excelsior Pass Plus and NYS Wallet Apps will be decommissioned by New York State on July 28. According to the New York State website , the app will no longer be available due to reduced demand for access to digital COVID-19 test and vaccine... Read More
New spray sprinkler regulations as passed down by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, New York, go into effect June 26. The standards were adopted on Dec. 28, 2022, and require lawn spray sprinklers to align... Read More
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced that civil service exam application fees will be waived for all New York State civil service exams from July 1, 2023, to December 2025. This decision is part of the FY 2024 Budget to modernize New... Read More
Fireworks displays are planned across Long Island. Here is a list of some of them. Please check before heading out as dates and times are subject to change. Long Island FunFest June 24 Time: 9:30 p.m. Location: Suffolk County... Read More
Men can’t always prevent health conditions like cancer or heart disease, but you can lower your risk with healthy habits. Things like avoiding cigarettes and vaping, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive alcohol, eating... Read More
Drivers, start your engines. Another player is reportedly set to enter the world of live sports streaming. The Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand is reporting that Roku is set to be announced as the new lead broadcast home of ABB FIA Formula... Read More
FDNYSmart Safety Tips for Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-Ion batteries are used in various devices. These batteries are commonly used in cell phones, laptops, tablets, electric cars, and scooters. Lithium-ion batteries store a large... Read More
Travelers will be spending more out of pocket to park at major area airports starting this week. Port Authority officials say demand for airport parking has increased significantly. They’re urging travelers to book their parking in advance to... Read More