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Could Consumer Demand for RVs Predict the Next Recession?
Economists and journalists are showing substantial interest in a somewhat random consumer product: recreational vehicles (RVs). According to the Wall Street Journal, investors often analyze

Multi-Currency Card Now Available in US
A debit card that facilitates automatic transfers between different currencies recently launched in the United States. The TransferWise debit card can send and receive money

Two Ohio Counties Sue Drug Companies Over Opioid Problems
Two counties in Northern Ohio are suing drug manufacturers, the first case in a series of lawsuits that will test the legal responsibility of pharmaceutical

‘Smart Diaper’ Aims to Help Parents Care for Infants
Pampers is giving babies a Big Brother. Lumi, a new wearable device that attaches to a child’s diaper, tracks an infant’s activities and needs. Launching

Was FaceApp Data Scare Underplayed or Overwrought?
The FaceApp photo filter, which uses AI to digitally age a photo subject’s face, went viral after a number of celebrities used the app to

Users Give Thumbs Up for Instagram’s Like-Hiding Test
Instagram began hiding “like” counts from some Canadian users in May. According to recent news reports, people seem to love it. “Without seeing the likes

Is Dust Harming Your Health?
Researchers are trying to figure out how dust affects human health. Their findings so far? It’s complicated. Gabriel Filippelli, a professor of earth sciences, wrote

Libra Skepticism Expressed During House Hearing
A Facebook executive in charge of rolling out the social media company’s new cryptocurrency appeared before the House Financial Services Committee last week. Its members

A Primer on Uber’s Passenger Ratings
Uber passengers have been able to rate their drivers for years, giving them influence on a driver’s eligibility to stay behind the wheel. Starting this

Facebook Aims to Suppress Dodgy Health Information
Facebook is “down-ranking” posts that moderators believe contain health misinformation. “Misleading health content is particularly bad for our community,” wrote Facebook product manager Travis Yeh