Apple Might Make It Easier to Replace the Battery in Your Next iPhone
All batteries age, and the lithium ion battery in your iPhone is no exception. Overtime, the battery degrades, and, as such, can no longer hold as much of a charge as it could when new. After a few years of using the phone, you may notice you only get 70% or 80% of the time […]
2FA app Authy data breach exposes 33M users to potential phishing attacks
The 2FA app Authy breach exposed 33 million phone numbers, posing phishing attack risks. No accounts have been compromised yet. Twilio has already secured the endpoint and improved app security. On July 1, 2024, Twilio, the developer behind the popular two-factor authentication (2FA) app Authy, disclosed a data breach affecting user phone numbers. While the […]
The Best Ways to Hide Garbage Bins and Other Ugly Outdoor Features
If you’ve put any effort into making your yard and outdoor space beautiful—or at the very least, livable—you have probably encountered certain features or fixtures that stick out like sore thumbs, threatening to ruin your carefully curated aesthetic. These are your garden hoses, HVAC units, utility meters, plumbing pipes, and garbage bins, to name a […]
Five Things to Do a Year Before You Retire
Retirement is one of those milestones that seem far away until they’re suddenly right on top of you. After decades of working and saving for retirement (you did save for retirement, right?) you’re suddenly faced with actually retiring. And your final year before retirement could be really fun and exciting—work problems don’t matter so much, […]
How to Grill Safely (and Four Tools That Can Help)
The Fourth of July is the United States’ unofficial national grilling holiday—and if nothing else, charring meat outside with friends is worth celebrating. Whether you’ve hosted a few burger sessions already this summer, or you’ve wheeled in your very first charcoal grill, it’s important to brush up on your safety before you strike a match. […]
A Guide to Buying Your First (or Next) Kettlebell
So you’ve read about my favorite kettlebell exercises for beginners and you’d like to start doing them at home. Or perhaps you already have a few bells, and you’re thinking it’s time to get another—maybe something heavier, if you started out too light. The world contains multitudes of kettlebell options, from rainbow-colored competition bells to […]
It’s now a buyer’s market in Manhattan, new report suggests
Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman’s latest quarterly report.
Realtor.com parent sues CoStar Group, claiming theft of portal data
“Competitors should never be allowed to cheat and steal to get ahead,” Move, Inc. attorneys claim in a new suit alleging an ex-Realtor.com employee maintained access to the data while at CoStar.
My Favorite Tools for Managing Cords and Cables
Cable management is an important part of living in a technological world. They should be grouped, labeled, and organized so they don’t get all tangled up—but that doesn’t mean your organizers have to look industrial or boring. Here are some options for any room or situation. The best cord managers for bigger tech Until recently, […]
Why We Might Be in a ‘Silent Recession’
It’s hard to ever get a straight answer about whether or not we’re in a recession. A traditional recession is typically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, as measured by a country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It’s often accompanied by rising unemployment rates, falling consumer spending, and a decline in industrial production. […]
Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The homesellers object that the deals’ payout is “far too low” for the “massive” number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes.
Fewer homeowners constrained by mortgage lock-in effect
Two years ago, nine out of 10 mortgages had rates below 5 percent. Today, there are 5.8 million fewer sub-5 percent mortgages in the market and 1 in 4 borrowers has a higher rate.
9 ways to build unbreakable trust with your prospects and clients
Now more than ever, creating a positive perception around the service you provide is essential. Jonathan Pressman offers nine ways to make sure your brand is synonymous with integrity.
Have you thought about making moves? Tell us everything: Pulse
Whether it’s joining a team for the first time or taking a call from a recruiter, what moves are you thinking of making now?
Cool down debt, heat up investing with these tools of the trade
Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks with Tanisha Souza, CEO and president of Tardus, about financial freedom and how to get off the commission roller coaster ride.
