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Rent Too Damn High? Blame YieldStar, a Secret Algorithm from Housing Hell

Rents across the country have skyrocketed thanks in part to a rental algorithm called YieldStar that takes the human element out of housing and hikes prices on behalf of landlords — a handy tool for real estate owners and a dystopian and never-ending nightmare for tenants. As ProPublica reveals in a shocking investigation, the software touts… Continue reading Rent Too Damn High? Blame YieldStar, a Secret Algorithm from Housing Hell

Certain Kids Can Get Heart Attacks From Gaming, Doctors Say

Image by Getty Images A grim new study found that kids with rare, pre-existing heart conditions can suffer severe — and even deadly — cardiac events as a result of playing videogames. Published in the journal HeartRhythm and conducted by an international team of researchers, the study examined 22 cases in which children between the ages… Continue reading Certain Kids Can Get Heart Attacks From Gaming, Doctors Say

Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV prioritizes a luxurious ride

Cadillac has finally provided more details for the Celestiq, and it’s evident the EV prioritizes luxury over raw power. The custom-built sedan is now known to include a dual-motor 600HP powertrain, all-wheel drive and a 111kWh Ultium battery pack. The combination delivers a 0-60MPH sprint in 3.8 seconds with an estimated 300-mile range. That makes… Continue reading Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV prioritizes a luxurious ride

Smart buoy ‘hears’ the sea to protect whales against ship collisions

Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions — the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a technological way to minimize those deaths, however. Reuters reports Chile’s government and the MERI Foundation have deployed the first smart buoy from the Blue… Continue reading Smart buoy ‘hears’ the sea to protect whales against ship collisions

Exclusive: Amazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.

Amazon churns through workers at an astonishing rate, well above industry averages. According to a tranche of documents marked “Amazon Confidential” provided to Engadget and not previously reported on, that staggering attrition now has an associated cost. “[Worldwide] Consumer Field Operations is experiencing high levels of attrition (regretted and unregretted) across all levels, totaling an… Continue reading Exclusive: Amazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.

Fossil’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year’s model

Fossil is acting on its promise to release Wear OS 3 watches, but you might want to temper your expectations. The fashion brand has introduced its first Wear OS 3 model, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, and the name says a lot about it — it’s a refresh of last year’s smartwatch that focuses on… Continue reading Fossil’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year’s model

Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans

Comcast’s recent speed upgrades now extend beyond the high end. The cable giant is increasing speeds for most of its Xfinity tiers across the US. The entry-level Performance Starter (aka Connect) plan is bumping up from 50Mbps to 75Mbps, while the biggest relative gains come to regular Performance (Connect More) customers climbing from 100Mbps to… Continue reading Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans

Vietnam holds lot of promise but investors need to prioritise due diligence rigour

As investors spot big promise in opportunities in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing market Vietnam, they need to pay more attention to thorough due diligence in order to protect their investments, according to experts. “When an investor makes a decision too fast and bypasses the necessary vetting process, it can often lead to adverse consequences,” said Vy… Continue reading Vietnam holds lot of promise but investors need to prioritise due diligence rigour

Thailand’s latest unicorn LINE MAN Wongnai eyes IPO in next few years

Thailand’s freshly minted unicorn, LINE MAN Wongnai, has started working on an initial public offering (IPO) and is looking to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in the next few years, chief financial officer In Young Chung told DealStreetAsia in an exclusive interview. The Bangkok-based food delivery app has not filed for an IPO… Continue reading Thailand’s latest unicorn LINE MAN Wongnai eyes IPO in next few years