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EngadgetThe Morning After: Apple's new iPad Pro is thinner than an old iPod nano
The biggest news stories this morning: Google announces the $499 Pixel 8a early, Apple’s M4 chip arrives with a big focus on AI, Nintendo to announce Switch successor before March 2025.
- TechCrunch
Xona Space Systems closes $19M Series A to build out ultra-accurate GPS alternative
For decades, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has maintained a de facto monopoly on positioning, navigation and timing, because it’s cheap and already integrated into billions of devices around the world. The startup plans to launch a satellite constellation in low Earth orbit that would act as a commercial GPS alternative. Xona was founded in 2019 by seven Stanford graduate school alumni; most met during grad school.
- Engadget
Bluesky plans to launch DMs for users
Bluesky should launch a DMs feature in the next couple months, among other updates.
- Yahoo Finance
The meme stock surge doesn't appear to be the ominous signal it has been
The recent meme stock moment might be thought of as an indication that exuberance has once again gone too far. But this time, a closer look at seven key meme stocks shows that it might be a perfectly good sign for the market.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Savings interest rates today, May 8, 2024 (up to 5.15% APY)
Looking for the best savinsg interest rates available today? Here’s a look at where to find the highest rates and whether now is a good time to open a savings account.
- TechCrunch
Google Wallet is now available in India
Google on Wednesday launched its digital wallet in India with local integrations, nearly two years after the app was relaunched as a digital wallet platform in the U.S. As TechCrunch exclusively reported last month, Google Wallet will operate in India alongside the existing Google Pay app, which will remain the company’s payments app in the country. Google had replaced its Pay app with Wallet in the U.S. in February.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock buybacks hit highest level since 2018
Stock buybacks are soaring in another sign that companies are feeling better about the macroeconomic outlook.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best Mother's Day flowers to order online in 2024 — get yours before it's too late!
Treat Mom to one of these bouquets from 1-800-Flowers, The Bouqs Co., FTD and more — each of which have been tested and reviewed.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The 25 best gifts for your sister-in-law that'll cement you as her favorite family member
Treat your SIL to these finds from Sephora, Anthropologie and more.
- Yahoo Sports
NBA fines Nuggets G Jamal Murray $100K for tossing heat pack, towel on court vs. Timberwolves; no suspension
Murray tossed a heat pad onto the court during gameplay vs. the Timberwolves.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
19 best gifts for your wife that are sure to steal her heart
We have the perfect gift for your wife, whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
8 pairs of sandals everyone will be wearing this summer — and they're all comfortable enough to walk in
Hunter, Coach, Lucky and more: Why settle for last year's styles? Our trendy picks start at just $30, and they won't kill your feet.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The 25 best gifts for grandma that she'll cherish on Mother's Day and beyond
Spoil her with something sweet and sentimental.
- TechCrunch
After a $20M Series A funding, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production
Lipids are fatty, waxy or oily compounds that, for instance, typically come in the form of fats and oils. As a result they are heavily used in the production of beauty products, as well as in fashion, and food industries. It’s now raised a $20 million Series A financing led by EQT Ventures.
- Yahoo Sports
What's wrong with the Denver Nuggets? | Devine Intervention
Dan Devine and Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves after Monday night’s game 2.
- Yahoo Finance
Whole Foods CEO: The chain is investing in value and technology — with help from Amazon
Value, quality, and convenience are what consumers are seeking, per Whole Foods' CEO.
- TechCrunch
Tesla is Luminar's largest lidar customer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that lidar sensors are a "crutch" for autonomous vehicles. Tesla accounted for "more than 10%" of Luminar's revenue in the first quarter of 2024, or a little more than $2 million, the lidar-maker revealed Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings report. Luminar reported that its revenue fell 5% from the fourth quarter of 2023, which it mostly attributed to "lower sensor sales to non-automotive customers."
- Autoblog
These states have the highest rates of road rage gun violence
ConsumerAffairs recently studied road rage in the United States, finding that an alarming number of drivers in some places resort to firearms for problem resolution.
- Yahoo Finance
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
This 'lightweight but powerful' Electrolux stick vacuum is over 50% off at Amazon — zap it up for $143
'Saves my sanity when it comes to dog hair,' wrote one fan of the 2-in-1 appliance, which has a built-in handheld vac.