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Dave Portnoy's Big Win: Turning $600K into $2.7 Million on UConn Victory

In the high-stakes world of sports betting, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy just made headlines with a massive win, turning a bold $600,000 bet on UConn to win the NCAA men's championship into a whopping $2.7 million.

Unlocking Wealth: Top 5 FinTok Tips You Can't Miss

In the whirlwind world of social media, TikTok has emerged as a powerhouse for bite-sized, viral content. Not just for dance challenges or cooking hacks, TikTok, affectionately dubbed 'FinTok' by the financially savvy, is revolutionizing the way Generation Z approaches money management.

Elon Musk launches brain electrode company Neuralink

The idea of Elon Musk in creating Neuralink is to improve memory or give humans added artificial intelligence. This could be achieved by developing neural lace technology that would implant tiny electrodes into the brain.

Amazon acquires e-commerce platform Souq.com

Amazon executives did not disclose the value of the deal to which Goldman Sachs refer to as the "the biggest-ever technology M&A transaction in the Arab world."

Snapchat parent company's IPO gains just disappeared

Analysts are concerned over Snapchat's sudden growth, valuation and hype for the past weeks and claim its IPO gains as overpriced.

Mercedes-Benz recalls almost one million cars after 51 fires reported

The incident was due to an issue with an engine part that can cause an electrical fire and conditions would occur during the starting of the car.

Japan and Airbus welcome new agreement on industrial partnerships

Airline company Airbus welcomes new agreement on industrial partnerships with Japan.

Snapchat share price soars on market debut

The firm's valuation of $30 billion is the biggest record for a US tech company since Facebook in 2012.

Australian Tech Firms Are Heading Toward Singapore Industry

Australian tech companies are heading to Singapore to support their businesses. Some tech companies are expecting Singapore to be one of the startups landing pads established by the Australian government to help companies access the global business network.

Google unveils AMP to fasten loading time of news article on mobile devices

Google introduces AMP project to fasten the loading of news articles on mobile screen. Unlike the traditional web pages, AMP pages consume less power.

Enter the Movi: The Live Streaming Camera that has 9 Cameras in 1

Livestream the company, will be releasing their Movi camera in April. The camera, called Movi, will allow consumers up to 9 different virtual camera angles to capture live performances and talks and edit them in real time.

Oakley Glasses: Intel’s Radar Pace Empowered Athletic Smart Glasses

Intel’s Radar Pace Technology has been successfully incorporated in Oakley branded smart glasses, are capable of analyzing athletic performances and coaching thereto. The glasses have been represented before the audience of Consumer Electronics Show, 2016. Unlike Google Glass, the Radar Pace technology instructs the wearer doing everything just by talking.

The world’s first true hoverboard is now available to pre-order for $20 K

Spacecraft company Arca Space announced the world's first true hoverboard, the ArcaBoard. The fan-powered board can lift a person one foot off the ground.

Sensor Laden Intelligent Lighting System Supersedes LEDs

Intelligent lighting, an automated mechanism that allows the lights to move and create complicated color effects in a bid to thematic color changes, have driven away traditional lighting systems from the market. The intelligent, networked, sensor laden lights are going to form the central nervous system of every building and eventually approaching towards changing the existing communication modules through adoption of this technology.

Researchers are developing robotic hand-worn to help the blind to “see”

Researchers at the University of Nevada and the University of Arkansas team up to develop a robotic glove-like device that can help the blind to recognize the objects around them. The researchers team received $820,000 of NRI grant to develop this technology.

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American Dream Deferred: Wealth Gap Deepens Among Millennials

A recent study found that there is a fresh wave of class conflict and animosity due to the widest wealth difference of any generation between affluent millennials and the rest of their age group.

Could You Qualify for SNAP Benefits?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the food stamp program, also known as supplemental nutritional assistance, which is a vital tool for helping low-income families and individuals buy nutritious food.

Forget Stocks, Crypto Now Directly Impacts Housing Prices

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Bond Yields Drop as Job Growth Slows

After the April jobs data revealed weaker-than-expected payroll growth and an unexpected tick higher in the unemployment rate, U.S. Treasury rates fell on Friday.

Will Apple Keep Buffett Smiling? Doubts Emerge Over Company's Dominance

Even as late as 2020, four years after his investment colossus began to build a sizable stake in the business that produces iPhones, Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway was still using a flip phone.

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Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree a Precursor for War? Part II of II

The idea of a nation acquiring large gold reserves in preparation for military endeavors is not without historical precedent. Prior to World War I, European powers increased their gold reserves, and a century later, Russia's central bank doubled its gold holdings in the years before its invasion of Ukraine. This same strategic stockpiling of gold could be inferred from China and its pre-war positioning for a Taiwan incursion.

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