The name Dolby has become synonymous with entertainment. Since its founding more than 50 years ago, the company has outfitted movie theaters with its audio technology and played a major role in making stereo and surround sound technology ubiquitous in theaters and homes. Now Dolby is working to improve the […]
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Buffalo Wild Wings is getting a major redesign. Here’s a look inside
Your local Buffalo Wild Wings may look a little different in the near future. The sports bar, which was acquired by Inspire Brands earlier this year, debuted its new store design this week, showcasing a sleek, modern and community-focused look. Buffalo Wild Wings’ new design includes a more prominent bar […]
Japan court extends Ghosn detention by 10 days
A Japanese court on Sunday extended for 10 days the detention of ousted Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is facing new allegations of making the car maker shoulder $16.6 million in personal investment losses. The extension announced by the Tokyo District Court means Ghosn will remain in Tokyo’s main […]
Carlos Ghosn’s detention puts Japan’s justice system under microscope
Since his arrest on suspicion of falsifying financial reports, Nissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been sitting in a humble cell for more than a month, interrogated day in and day out, without a lawyer present. His case is drawing attention to the criminal justice system in Japan, where there […]
Death toll spikes in Indonesian tsunami, which leaves over 200 dead and 800 injured
A tsunami believed to be triggered by a volcanic eruption killed at least 222 people in Indonesia during a busy holiday weekend, sweeping away hotels, hundreds of houses and a group of people attending a beach concert. More than 800 people were reported injured after the tsunami hit around the […]
Tsunami strikes Indonesian coast, leaving dozens dead and nearly 600 injured
A tsunami killed at least 43 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra and injured hundreds following an underwater landslide caused by a volcanic eruption, the disaster mitigation agency said on Sunday. Some 584 people were injured and hundreds of homes and other buildings were “heavily damaged” in […]
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin moves to quell firestorm, says Trump never suggested firing Fed Chairman
President Donald Trump is adamantly opposed to the Federal Reserve’s rate hike campaign, but has never suggested firing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday, moving to defuse a controversy that could roil global markets even further. Late Friday, Bloomberg News, citing four unnamed sources, reported […]
Tumblr’s ban on adult content is pushing artists and sex workers to sites like Twitter and Patreon
Tumblr has long housed some of the most self-expressive, marginalized communities of the internet. The site welcomed LGTBQ and sex-positive bloggers, artists and creators, self-proclaimed nerds and those in need of support. Now, with a strict and poorly executed ban on adult content, Tumblr is alienating power users and pushing […]
Amazon’s Fire TV can do more than stream videos: Impress your family with these tricks
Amazon‘s Fire TV products are great for streaming movies and listening to music on your television. But there’s a lot more to them. Here are a few tips and ticks that will help you get more out of your new Fire TV. Ordering products on your TV st really useful […]
Here’s why a technician thinks Jim Cramer is ‘spot on’ about buying gold, and may surge 10% more
Gold is getting its shine back. The traditional safe-haven asset has rallied more than 3 percent this month, as investors sought shelter from a volatile stock market. The surge has even prompted praise from Mad Money’s Jim Cramer for gold’s “bull market.” Market uncertainties such as trade tensions and other […]