KFC has teamed with Cooler Master to make a PC that heats up fried chicken, Engadget reported. While not available on the mass market, the bucket-shaped computer is the result of a viral marketing campaign on Twitter. Marketing creates value in customers’ eyes, with surprising results. […]
An electric car made by a Chinese auto manufacturer may sell for just $10,000, CNN reported. The small vehicle will retail for $17,500, with a federal tax credit of $7,500, bringing the price down to a very affordable range. Electric cars are popular for their energy efficiency. […]
A Blockbuster store in Oregon will host three nights of sleepovers, Engadget reported. The location, said to be the last Blockbuster video store in the world, will offer guests 1990s movies, candy, and more, with proceeds going to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The company fell out of popularity with the rise of Netflix. […]
The “laissez-faire”-based Ayn Rand Institute received a $1 million government loan, Reuters reported. The Russian-American author decried government dependence and championed self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Rand’s philosophy also eschewed charity and selflessness. […]
An Arlington man plans to cash in on the Washington Redskins name change, CBS News reported. For several years, he’s filed numerous trademarks for team names to sell to team owner Dan Snyder. Patent law protects many kinds of intellectual property. […]
More employers are keeping tabs on their work-from-home employees during the pandemic, NPR reported. Surveillance measures include keystroke-monitoring software and geopositioning software so companies can make sure employees are at home and working. But this comes with a cost. […]
Fifty-four percent of Americans want to work primarily from home after the pandemic ends, “Newsweek” reported. Doing so would require a delicate work-life balance involving domestic and professional tasks. But is multitasking real? […]
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to a spike in workplace video conferences and meetings. Many Americans are working by using popular software programs to hold video calls. One of our professors is here to help first-time users of video conferencing technology. […]
Last week on Wall Street, oil prices dipped into negative numbers, “The New York Times” reported. The anomaly occurred when contracts for May oil futures collapsed. Where does so much oil come from and how is it processed? […]
Canceled basketball tournament games have led to a national chicken wing surplus, “The Washington Post” reported. The economy has slowed due to the spread of coronavirus and plummeting wing prices are an unexpected side effect. Rightsizing inventory is crucial for businesses. […]
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