Category: Business

These days, everyone and their ex-boyfriend has a podcast. But do they actually make money with it? There are plenty of ways to make money podcasting, from placing ads to selling merch. The most popular podcasters make millions, but even hobbyists can make some extra cash. Take David Weinberger co-host of Shonen Flop, for example. “We […]

Dive Brief: Shell USA, the U.S. division of London-based fuel giant Shell, has acquired electric vehicle (EV) charging company Volta for $169 million, according to a Wednesday announcement. The deal has already been approved by Volta’s board of directors and is expected to close in the first half of this year after shareholder approval, according […]

Last week, Reed Wilen, an elite gamer who uses the handle “Chicago” in Rocket League, a popular vehicular-soccer game, encountered a strange and troubling new opponent. The player seemed like a novice at first, moving their rocket-powered vehicle in a hesitant and awkward way. Then they caught and balanced the ball perfectly on the hood of […]

Filling key IT roles is tough these days, especially in the cybersecurity area. Cengage CTO Jim Chilton shares valuable advice on overcoming top challenges. Attract and retain cybersecurity talent Attracting talent is a significant industry challenge – resulting in the 700,000 open U.S. cybersecurity jobs today. One shortsighted action many organizations take is requiring a traditional four-year […]

Are you ready for some (postseason) football? Playoffs for the NFL season are here. And The Super Bowl is right around the corner, scheduled for Feb. 12, 2023. If you’re like a lot of sports fans, you might have cut the cord a while back. With streaming services popping up all the time and television […]

Chief technology officer is a role that won’t always be consistent across every organization. While CPOs, CFOs, and even CEOs generally have similar roles and responsibilities, the CTO’s job can vary widely depending on how much they participate in product development, R&D, and selling the business as a whole. At highly technical startups, a CTO […]

With every passing year, the increasing digitization of society makes it a little bit easier for people living with disability to gain their independence. That being said, there are still huge barriers in the way of success when it comes to disabled entrepreneurs. According to advocacy group the National Disability Institute, while there are a growing number […]

When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look? Probably not as good as you’d like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Ask one of these companies to […]

Amazon was hit with an unusually forceful safety citation by federal investigators in the US today. The findings appear to back up what some workers at the company have long alleged: that the online retail giant’s warehouse and fulfillment facilities are designed for speed over safety, causing lower-back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders at high rates. […]

A cryptocurrency is a new form of digital money that has become increasingly popular. It can be used to purchase goods and services, investments, and speculative trading. However, it also carries some risks due to its decentralized nature and potential for fraud or scams. In this article, we will discuss what you need to know […]