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PNC not interested in bank acquisitions, CEO says
American Banker - 11 Sep 2019 18:38
The Pittsburgh company is sticking with its plan to grow though expanded lending and branch openings in new markets, William Demchak told investors and analysts Wednesday.
Harlem's tallest development project being put on the market
New York Post - 11 Sep 2019 04:25
A development project that has topped out as Harlem's tallest is already being put on the market -- thanks to tax benefits set to expire at the end of 2028. The 125th Street buildings will include the historic Loew's Vic...
'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' 4K Blu-ray Review: Beautiful Carnage
Forbes - 11 Sep 2019 13:17
Extreme violence has never looked or sounded better
Research: Changing Your Mind Makes You Seem Intelligent
Harvard Business Review - 11 Sep 2019 14:25
And being stubborn makes you seem confident.
California Senate passes bill to tighten 'gig' worker rule
Reuters - 11 Sep 2019 10:43
The California State Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make it much more difficult for gig economy companies like Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc to classify workers as independent contractors rather t...
Victoria's Secret owner fights back with 'inclusivity' plan
New York Post - 11 Sep 2019 03:50
Shares of L Brands -- owner of Victoria's Secret -- bounced 3.8 percent on Tuesday after management promised change is coming to the out-of-favor lingerie maker. But details of the turnaround plan were as skimpy as the r...
Christian Yelich's Apparent Injury Leaves Brewers Holding Their Breath
Forbes - 11 Sep 2019 02:38
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and reigning National League Most Valuable Player Christian Yelich left the Brewers' game Tuesday night at Miami after suffering an apparent knee injury.
Control's content roadmap teases Alan Wake expansion
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 20:20
Control is getting a photo mode in the fall and a free new mode in December. Then in 2020, it'll get expansions with a potential Alan Wake crossover.
U.S. Government Bonds Fall as Bond Supply Grows, Recession Fears Dim
Wall Street Journal - 11 Sep 2019 18:26
The weakening comes as a Labor Department report shows producer prices unexpectedly rose last month.
The Ratings Game: White Claw, Truly and other hard seltzers could take a hit from Sober September
Market Watch - 11 Sep 2019 13:45
A UBS survey shows that many members of the key demographics for hard seltzer consumption intend to take a month off for Sober September
The best new iPhone 11 accessories money can buy
Fast Company - 11 Sep 2019 11:37
Welcome the iPhone 11 with the best new cases, wireless chargers, AirPod holders, and techy accessories. Yesterday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 11 during an event at the company’s Cupertino, California, campus. And while...
British magazine The Face is back and available in the US
New York Post - 11 Sep 2019 05:03
The Face, the avant-garde music, style and pop culture magazine from London that last published in Britain in 2004, is back in print and available in the US as of this week. It is being relaunched with an entirely new bu...
Video game retailer GameStop closing 180 to 200 stores globally
USA Today - 11 Sep 2019 04:56
GameStop is closing between 180 and 200 underperforming stores globally by the end of this fiscal year, officials announced Tuesday.
When My Money and Your Money Becomes Our Money
Wall Street Journal - 11 Sep 2019 04:05
There are a lot of reasons for couples to combine their finances. And a lot of reasons why it can be difficult.
Why McDonald's Just Struck Its Third Tech Deal Of The Year
Forbes - 11 Sep 2019 02:10
Your drive-through experience at McDonald's may be about to get more pleasant. The company said it had agreed to buy Apprente, a two-year-old Silicon Valley startup.
Video: Publishing indie games the Devolver Digital way
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 23:25
Devolver Digital has redefined what it means to be an indie publisher with an eclectic portfolio that spans every game genre imaginable.
5G uses less power than 4G at peak bitrates, but more for basic tasks
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 22:02
New research reveals that early 5G devices are capable of delivering superior power efficiency to 4G models, though usage and network conditions play roles.
Sleeping on the job? New Apple Watch, but still no sleep tracking
USA Today - 11 Sep 2019 21:43
Apple Watch Series 5 lacks a built-in app for monitoring the zzzz's. But you can still track your sleep on the watch through third party apps.
iOS 13 reveals iPhone-tethered Apple AR glasses with a controller
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 19:36
Code in new Apple developer releases lays bare Apple's plans for stereo AR glasses, suggesting that iPhones will handle their processing and visuals.
Google's VideoBERT predicts what will happen next in videos
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 18:25
Google's novel new AI model, VideoBERT, can predict next actions and events in videos after training on mostly unlabeled data.
Apple will add HomePod multi-user, radio, and noise features after iOS 13
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2019 17:44
Two collections of new HomePod features will arrive after iOS 13, including a radio feature in late September and bigger tweaks later in the fall.
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro launch is proof that the smartphone industry is going through a massive change (AAPL)
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2019 17:40
Apple Apple's iPhone 11 Pro launch seemed to be heavily targeted at professional videographers and photographers, a sign that the firm is looking to niche markets to boost iPhone sales as the global shipments decline ind...