For Every 10 Minutes You Don't Touch Your Phone, A Child Could Have Clean...
Right now, 1463 people are going without something they probably consider essential — their cellphones. But another 768 million, according to UNICEF, live daily without access to a much more important...
View ArticleConsole-Based Gamers Are Spending More Money On In-Game Purchases
Gamers are spending more money making in-game purchases while playing console-based games, presenting an important new monetization opportunity for console game developers.Here are the key data points:...
View ArticleThis Amazing Video Reveals How Smart Crows Really Are
Crows can solve some puzzles just about as well as 5 to 7-year-old children, found a Mar. 26 study in PLOS ONE that tested what researchers call the "Aesop's Fable Paradigm."In the ancient Greek tale...
View ArticleThis Mysterious Whale Can Hold Its Breath Longer Than Any Other Mammal
The mysterious Cuvier's beaked whale is already known for its ability to dive to extreme depths, and now it has set a new record.On Wednesday, scientists announced that the Cuvier's broke the record...
View ArticleTime Spent Watching Traditional TV Is Flat, As Watching On Non-TV Devices...
Young adults watch nearly as much television via non-TV devices as they do via traditional television sets, according to a recent Morgan Stanley survey shared with BI Intelligence. Older adults still...
View Article5 Ways To Get Job Recruiters To Come To You
It's easy to be overlooked as a job seeker.When you apply for a role advertised by a company, you're probably competing against dozens, if not more, for the position. On top of that, you're likely...
View ArticleMany Consumers Still Don't See The Value Of Tablets
A majority of U.S. consumers who don't yet own a tablet still say they won't buy one this year. And most of them say it's because they're happy with their PC or laptop.Roughly 53% of consumers who...
View ArticleKing, The Maker Of Candy Crush, Had The Worst IPO Debut This Year (KING)
King, the maker of hit game Candy Crush Saga, officially debuted on the New York Public Stock Exchange today. King's stock closed down 15.56% from its IPO price of $22.50 a share. It was one of the...
View ArticleThis Rapidly Expanding Grocery Chain Is Shockingly Cheaper Than Walmart
The German grocery chain Aldi has the cheapest prices compared to Wal-Mart and Kroger, according to a new study.Cheapism, a product review site, purchased 37 items from each of the three chains'...
View ArticleCharlotte Mayor Allegedly Boasted About His Obama Connection While Accepting...
Democratic Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Patrick Cannon allegedly promised he would use a meeting with President Barack Obama to press for streetcar project funding that was a major concern for someone who...
View ArticleTwitter Users Want A More Relevant, Streamlined Experience
Slowing user growth at Twitter has the social network scrambling to make the service more appealing to users new and old. Twitter should start by streamlining the service, and doing a better job of...
View Article10 Undergraduate Business Degrees That Are Worth The Money
An undergraduate business degree from the University of California, Berkeley has the best return on investment, according to a ranking from salary-tracking website PayScale.In compiling its ranking,...
View ArticleWarner Bros. Releases A Mysterious Teaser Trailer For Disaster Movie ‘Into...
Warner Bros. released a teaser trailer for a new disaster movie "Into the Storm" today.The film stars stars Richard Armitage ("The Hobbit") and Sarah Wayne Callies ("The Walking Dead,""Prison Break")...
View ArticleHere's The Epic Real-Life Inspiration For Tolkien’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’
One of the most epic tales in modern literature, J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" has enthralled readers for nearly 60 years with triumphant themes of courage and friendship but also destruction...
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo Not Commenting On Anti-Tesla Bills In New York
The office of Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo did not respond to multiple requests from Business Insider on Tuesday and Wednesday asking about his position on a pair of bills that would ban auto...
View ArticleThe Worst Mistakes Women Make When Negotiating A Raise
Because women continue to face subconscious biases, they have to be especially strategic about how they ask for a salary increase."Discrimination...can emerge when women act in ways that aren’t...
View ArticleUS Senate Panel May Soon Release 'Scathing' Report On CIA Interrogation Program
A US Senate committee will vote next week on whether to declassify its report on a CIA interrogation program, potentially shedding light on some of the most objectionable tactics of America's war on...
View ArticleAnyone Who Thinks Stocks Will Go Up If The Economy Grows Should Read This...
I'm cautious about the stock market these days.Yes, stocks could keep going up, especially if the Fed keeps frantically pumping out money. But most valid valuation measures suggest that stocks are...
View ArticleEvery Guy Should Invest In A Decent Pair Of Shoe Trees — Here's Why
Quality dress shoes are expensive, but they can last for decades, especially if they are cared for properly.That's where shoe trees come in. Some men look at the wooden shoe inserts as an unnecessary...
View ArticleLAX Baggage Handlers Are Accused Of One Of The Biggest Thefts In The...
More than a dozen baggage handlers who work at Los Angeles International Airport have been accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from travelers' luggage in what might be the biggest...
View Article