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Chinese Tariffs Could Hit Consumers’ Pocketbooks To The Tune Of $3.2B

Chinese Tariffs Could Hit Consumers’ Pocketbooks To The Tune Of $3.2B
Chinese Tariffs Could Hit Consumers’ Pocketbooks To The Tune Of $3.2B
August 20, 2018  |  International

The tariffs put in place by the U.S. government on printed circuit assemblies and connected devices could result in U.S. consumers paying $3.2 billion more for...

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Iran Hopes New Regulations Will Attract Foreign Investors
Iran Hopes New Regulations Will Attract Foreign Investors
August 20, 2018  |  International

As Iran tries to pass anti-money laundering regulations to attract foreign investment, a top constitutional body is requesting changes to the measures. Get the Full...

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Johnson Controls Rolls Out Cortana-Embedded Smart Thermostat
Johnson Controls Rolls Out Cortana-Embedded Smart Thermostat
August 20, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Following on the heels of several months of delays, Johnson Controls rolled out its GLAS smart thermostat for pre-orders last week. Get the Full Story...

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DOJ Pressures Facebook To Break Messenger Encryption
DOJ Pressures Facebook To Break Messenger Encryption
August 20, 2018  |  Facebook

The U.S. Department of Justice wants Facebook to break the encryption in its Messenger app as part of a criminal investigation into the MS-13 gang....

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Currency Upheaval Prompts Venezuelan Shopping Frenzy
Currency Upheaval Prompts Venezuelan Shopping Frenzy
August 20, 2018  |  International

Venezuelans were jamming stores and gas stations late last week as worries about an overhaul of monetary policies could create financial havoc, preventing even basic...

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US Households Doing A Better Job Saving
US Households Doing A Better Job Saving
August 20, 2018  |  Economy

U.S. households are more prepared for a potential recession, with recent data showing people have been saving more of their take-home pay over the past...

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Capital One Eyes Blockchain For Authentication
Capital One Eyes Blockchain For Authentication
August 20, 2018  |  Banking

Capital One, the national bank, filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last June to use blockchain for securing user authentication methods...

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Millennials Bummed Over Social Security Prospects
Millennials Bummed Over Social Security Prospects
August 20, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

A new study shows that millennials are worried about their retirement, especially their chances of ever collecting Social Security (SS). The Transamerica Center for Retirement...

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Password Sharing Costs Streaming Services Millions In Revenue
Password Sharing Costs Streaming Services Millions In Revenue
August 20, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Younger users who are sharing their passwords to streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are costing these companies millions of dollars in revenue...

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