Snapchat on Tuesday introduced its first parental control center, nearly 10 months after an executive from the company told Congress it was developing tools aimed at helping parents keep their teens safe. The new tool, called Family Center,... Read More
Sunday Night Football will look slightly different for the 2022 NFL season. Mike Tirico will replace Al Michaels as the lead play-by-play man this fall, with Cris Collinsworth staying on as color analyst, and Melissa Stark joining the broadcast as... Read More
The Long Island Nets, NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, will host a 3v3 youth basketball tournament during the team’s Hoop Fest Celebration at Jones Beach, on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 3v3 basketball tournament is open to youth ages... Read More
Highlights: -Inflation happens when prices rise for essential goods and services in an economy. It can be caused by multiple factors, including surges in demand and supply chain issues. -Inflation reached decade highs in the last 12 months... Read More
We’ve all been there. You have that one neighbor that doesn’t maintain their yard or has an obnoxiously loud dog, or maybe they blast music and host parties until 3 in the morning. Whatever the annoying quirk of that neighbor may be, just know... Read More
Helping Your Child Cope As summer comes to an end, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. It’s an exciting time but for many children it comes with a fresh wave of anxiety, especially when it’s one of those transition years –... Read More
Alphabet has reportedly placed a bid for “NFL Sunday Ticket.” The NFL is looking for $2.5 billion annually for the out-of-market games package. While YouTube has maintained its primary use as a video platform, Google has explored adding a... Read More
Amazon Prime Video is releasing the biggest update to the user interface in a decade. The roll-out, which began yesterday, includes a primary navigation menu that is now vertically oriented and situated on the left side of the page, directing users... Read More
States rolled out 988 as the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, similar to how people can call 911 for emergencies. All phone service providers will be required to connect callers who dial 988 to the lifeline starting July 16. The... Read More
Amazon.com is pausing the construction of six new office buildings in Bellevue and Nashville to reevaluate the designs to suit hybrid work. (https://bit.ly/3PvFMeD) The pausing and delay of construction will not affect Amazon’s hiring plans,... Read More
Netflix named Microsoft as its partner for its ad-supported service. The “Stranger Things” streamer, which has been struggling to retain and add subscribers, announced in April that it was planning on rolling out an ad-supported tier... Read More
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discusses the ongoing bids for NFL media rights, why the NFL could switch to a streaming service, and what the switch could do to linear television ratings and ad dollars. Apple, Disney and Amazon have made bids... Read More
U.S. senators are urging support for a universal charging standard for smartphones and mobile devices after the European Union recently agreed on new rules. In a letter sent Thursday to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Senators Edward J. Markey... Read More
Direct Plus Loans, aka parent PLUS loans, which allow parents to sign up for federal student debt on behalf of their child, can be a beast. They’re tied up in societal expectations (parents should take care of their child’s every need, and kids... Read More
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or not, the chances of flight cancellations and delays are soaring as the busy summer travel season creates long waits and crowds. But as U.S. airports work to combat the chaos, some are offering an option to allow... Read More