This week Microsoft’s Surface Duo dual-screen went on sale. Like many other folding devices, the Duo has been marketed as a product for busy workers on the go. But now, months into a pandemic where many workers are still in place (if they are lucky enough to have a job …
Read More »Core consumer price index sees the fastest monthly increase since 1991
Text size Three figures to start your day: Core Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in July It is the fastest monthly increase since 1991. The CPI follows a course of consumer goods and is a frequently cited measure of inflation in the US. The core CPI excludes liquid food and …
Read More »Spotify is also making video podcasts now
Image: LIONEL BONAVENTURE / AFP (fake pictures) As part of its hard pivot for Podcast King, Spotify is now bringing video podcasts to its platform, complete with seamless multitasking support if you prefer to listen instead. Video podcasting support will start with just a handful of Spotify programs the company …
Read More »Nick Cannon officially apologizes for his anti-Semitic comments
Photo: Cindy Ord (fake pictures) Nick Cannon apologizes to his “Jewish brothers and sisters” for his controversial comments done on your podcast, Cannon class. The episode, which featured former Public Enemy member Richard “Professor Griff” Griffin, found Cannon discussing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Griffin was removed from Public Enemy in 1989 …
Read More »Apple is really podcasting
Image: Apple As part of its ever-expanding list of servicess, Apple is betting on original podcasting with its recently announced daily news show, Apple News Today. The daily news podcast was part of a series of new offerings that Apple announced in a blog post on Wednesday and follows a …
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