Articles by Jacob Elyachar
Instagram Is Estimated To Be Worth More Than $100 Billion, Bloomberg Reports
Bloomberg recently revealed Instagram’s total value as a standalone company. The financial news organization believed that Instagram is worth over $100 billion since Facebook acquired it back in 2012.
Beluga Whales Will Have A New Sanctuary In Iceland
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and the Sea Life Trust are building a new sanctuary for beluga whales in Iceland. The first two beluga whales are expected to move into the facility in 2019.
Tom Holland Announces ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Sequel On Instagram Page
Tom Holland surprised Marvel Cinematic Universe fans when he posted the upcoming ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ sequel title to Instagram. The second solo film is called ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home.’
Microsoft And Razer Team Up To Develop A Keyboard And Mouse For Xbox One
Plans have leaked regarding a potential collaboration between Microsoft and game manufacturer Razer Inc. The two companies are working on building a keyboard and mouse for Xbox One users.
Furious Fans Fume At Nintendo Regarding ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ Missing Features
Fans are unhappy with several changes that Nintendo made to its latest ‘Mario Tennis’ game, ‘Mario Tennis Aces.’ They complained about the short tennis matches and the game’s difficult Adventure Mode.
230,000 Gallons Of Crude Oil Spills Into Iowa River Following Train Derailment
Transportation company BNSF is in the process of cleaning up a gigantic oil spill that happened in Iowa over the weekend. It was reported that 230,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into the Little Rock River.
Facebook Brings Kid-Friendly App Messenger Kids To Peru And Canada
Facebook is expanding its Messenger Kids app to Canada and Peru. The Messenger Kids app will come in two different languages and give kids a chance to connect with family members on social media.
Sign Language Icon Koko The Gorilla Passes Away At 46-Years-Old
The Gorilla Foundation released a tragic news regarding their beloved gorilla, Koko. The 46-year-old gorilla, who mastered over 2,000 English words in American Sign Language, died in her sleep.
Uber Backup Driver Watched ‘The Voice’ Before Autonomous Vehicle Killed Pedestrian, Police Say
The Tempe Police Department released a 318-page report that focused on a March 2018 accident that involved an Uber autonomous car crashing into a pedestrian. It turned out that the backup driver was streaming ‘The Voice.’
April The Giraffe Could Be Pregnant Again With Her Fifth Child
April The Giraffe could be pregnant for the fifth time. Zookeepers at the Animal Adventure Park gathered 30 days of her feces and will send it to another zoo’s laboratory to determine if she’s pregnant.
Lyft Partners With The American Cancer Society To Give Cancer Patients Free Rides
Lyft and the American Cancer Society announced a new partnership that would help cancer patients in different parts of the country. The Road to Recovery initiative will give out free rides for patients and caregivers going to medical appointments.
Tesla Sues Former Employee For Allegedly Hacking Company Data And Leaking It To Media
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against former company technician Martin Tripp. The company accused Tripp of allegedly stealing vital company information and leaking it to both the press and third parties.
Microsoft Reveals Rebranded Microsoft News, Redesigned App For iOS And Android
Microsoft released a newly rejuvenated Microsoft News platform. It is expected to give news aficionados numerous opportunities to connect themselves to current events through the MSN website and an app for Android and iOS users.
Thieves Steal $100K Worth Of Apple Products From Georgia Best Buy
A brazen group of thieves decided to pull a Mission Impossible-inspired heist when they stole from a Georgia Best Buy. The thieves ran off with various Apple products, including iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks.
Google Launches New Podcast App For Android Products
Google introduced the Google Podcasts app for its Android phone users. The app allowed customers to listen to their favorite podcasts and introduce them to recommended and trending podcasts.
Former NASA Scientist Laments That He Was Right On Global Warming
NASA’s former climate scientist James Hansen revealed in a new interview that he lamented being right on correctly predicting global warming. He also took several world leaders to task for failed global warming policies.
Amazon Teams Up With Marriott To Bring Alexa To Hotels
Amazon is bringing Alexa exclusively to Marriott International hotels as part of the company’s Alexa for Hospitality program. Guests will have the opportunity to use Amazon’s digital assistant to enhance their visit.
Disney, Nintendo To Team Up To Launch New Contest Centered On Nintendo Switch
Disney and Nintendo are seeking families of four to appear on a special collaborative project ‘Nintendo Switch Family Showdown’ will feature 4 families compete in various Nintendo-themed games to win prizes.
Microsoft Acquires Social And Educational Video Startup Flipgrid
Microsoft just announced that it acquired startup company Flipgrid. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company specializes in incorporating video elements in various classrooms around the world so that it could help educators build their students’ love for learning.
The World’s Oldest Sumatran Orangutan Dies In Australia Zoo At 62-Years-Old
The Perth Zoo in Australia was forced to say farewell to its oldest Sumatran Orangutans, Puan. She spent a majority of her life at the zoo and has over 54 descendants living around the world.
Disney Warns Epilepsy Patients That ‘The Incredibles 2’ Causes Seizures
The Walt Disney Company released a warning about a certain scene in its blockbuster sequel 'Incredibles 2.' There is an animated sequence that could startle moviegoers who deal with epilepsy and other photosensitivity issues.
‘Pokémon Go’ Users Can Finally Trade Pokémon With Their Friends
‘Pokemon Go’ developer Niantic Labs revealed a new way where trainers can build friendships inside the game. Some of the game’s rewards for building friendships included trading Pokémon.
Sea Level Flooding Could Threaten Over 300,000 Homes In The United States, Study Says
The Union of Concerned Scientists released a study that showcased 16 states could be in danger of constant flooding due to rising sea levels. They also predicted that the constant flooding could last 30 years.
Retired Astronaut Believes That NASA, SpaceX And Blue Origin Rockets Could Not Transport Humans To Mars
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield mentioned that he is not comfortable with the idea of NASA and aerospace firms Blue Origin and SpaceX transporting people to Mars. He believed that there are too many risk factors.
Former Florida Police Officer Gets 8 Years In Prison For Not Telling Ex He Had HIV
A former Greenacres police officer was sentenced to eight years in prison. The 41-year-old is serving time in prison for not disclosing to his former sexual partner that he contracted HIV.
Celebrated NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Retires From The Space Agency
Celebrated astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson announced her retirement from NASA. She spent over 32 years with the space agency and broke numerous records during her time as a space explorer.
Oprah Winfrey Signs Contract With Apple To Create Original Content
Media icon Oprah Winfrey has signed an undisclosed deal to collaborate with Apple. The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host will create exclusive content for the technology company’s vast content library.
McDonald’s To Stop Using Plastic Straws In The United Kingdom And Ireland
McDonald’s UK and Ireland announced that it would be incorporating paper straws into all its restaurants starting in September. Australia, France, and Sweden are among the countries that would also get paper straws.
The U.S. Government Criticizes NASA In Scornful Report, Hearing Regarding Overbudgeted Projects
The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee grilled some of NASA’s top leaders on Capitol Hill. Both parties discussed reasons why the space agency was behind on critical projects that often went overbudget.
Kellogg’s Issues A Recall For Honey Smacks Cereal Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The Kellogg Company has voluntarily recalled more than 1.3 million boxes of its Honey Smacks cereal over a possible salmonella contamination. The tainted cereal made at least 73 people in 21 states sick.
