A man wearing Abbott’s Lingo biosensor. Courtesy of Abbott Abbott Laboratories announced Thursday its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Lingo is available in the U.S. starting at $49. Lingo is part of an emerging class of consumer-friendly biosensors that people can use to learn how their bodies respond to food, exercise, sleep and stress. These devices,…
Emerging markets have been making headlines this year, with growing economies, populations and consumer demand all garnering the attention of investors — but not all EMs are created equal. China in particular has been of concern, given uncertainty over how its economy will perform looking ahead. George Boubouras, managing director for research, investment and advisory…
U.S. Women’s National Team and San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan announced she will be retiring as she and her husband Servando Carrasco are expecting their second child. Morgan, 35, will play one final game for the San Diego Wave on Sunday against the North Carolina Courage at home, she announced in a video posted…
Honor launched the Magic V3 foldable smartphone in international markets as it steps up its challenge to Samsung. Honor Honor launched the Magic V3, its latest foldable smartphone, in international markets on Thursday as the Chinese tech company ramps up its challenge to Samsung in the fast-growing market. The handset, which has a screen that…
As the football season kicks off with a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, CNBC’s Jim Cramer drafted his annual fantasy portfolio, equating his favorite stocks with top players in the National Football League. “If you play fantasy football, you’ve probably already drafted, so good luck to your team,” he said….
The crowd was roaring like it’d just seen a knockout in a heavyweight fight. But this was not that. It was Week 1 of the 2018 season, and the New York Jets were at Ford Field in Detroit to play the Lions. The matchup was highly anticipated, a prime-time game on national television, because of…
Hackers are increasingly using online ads for malicious purposes. Often, it’s happening through routine Google searches. These schemes are dubbed malvertising, and cyber criminals are striking more often and with increased sophistication. In fall 2023, cybersecurity software firm Malwarebytes tracked a 42% increase month-over-month in malvertising incidents in the U.S. All types of brands are…
A National Football League team today is a $6.5 billion business. That is the average value of the NFL’s 32 franchises, according to CNBC’s Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations. Pro football teams have been a lucrative asset for owners in the most popular U.S. sports league: The returns they have seen on their initial investments…
Croix Bethune’s head-turning rookie season came to an abrupt end when she suffered a torn meniscus while throwing out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game last week. The injury will require surgery and will land Bethune on the season-ending injury list, the Washington Spirit said Wednesday. Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez said the injury…
Flight delays in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Truckers led down unsafe routes in Richmond, Vermont. And power grid disruptions throughout Ukraine. These troubles stem from a global communication system highly reliant on GPS satellites and the signals they transmit for essential functions. To ensure that U.S. infrastructure won’t fall apart — even if the nation’s GPS…
