Daily Archives: 20 December 2022

Two Charged in Ring Camera Hacking Spree Used to ‘Swat’ Police

The Department of Justice said on Monday that two men have been charged in a scheme that involved hacking Ring security cameras outside homes, drawing and sometimes taunting police, and then broadcasting the antics on social media. Bloomberg / Contributor I Getty ImagesRing cameras. Amazon bought security company Ring in 2018, and the product quickly…

TikTok’s New Tool Will Expose Information About Its Algorithm

From viral pranks to out-of-the-ordinary recipes, it can sometimes be shocking to see how relevant certain videos are when they pop up on your For You Page — with most TikTok users just chalking it up to some sort of mysterious algorithm. But now the social media platform is pulling back the curtain on its…

7 Expert-Backed Rules to Follow to Understand Customer Needs

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. User research is an essential foundation for understanding customers’ needs. Its insights should inform every decision made about the product and the business, as well as fuel new business ideas. Research can be conducted at any stage of product development, from early concept to post-launch. However, research…

The Value of Digital Credentials Could Surpass Degree Programs Sooner Than You Think. Here’s Why.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Pre-pandemic trends have shown S&P organizations losing standing to new disruptive market competitors, making it difficult to continue doing business the same way for long periods of time. Disruption is here to stay. For employees, the challenge becomes adapting to new processes and techniques faster than ever…

Amazon Will Open 19 Renewable Gas Stations

This story originally appeared on Environment + Energy Leader Amazon has entered into an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for the energy company to build 19 renewable natural gas stations nationwide. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. recently announced the opening of another renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station that will provide an anticipated 1.4 million…

Fortnite Developer Epic Games Fined in Record-Breaking $520 Million Settlement Over Children’s Privacy, ‘Dark Practices’

In two separate settlements, the Federal Trade Commission will fine Epic Games, the developer behind the extremely popular battle royale game Fortnite, a total of $520 million related to issues over children’s privacy and what the agency characterized as “misleading credit card charging practices.” Chesnot / Contributor I Getty ImagesGamer playing Fortnite in 2018 in…

How a Family Turned the Tragic Death of Their Son Into an Online Legacy

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On July 3rd, 2020, Bradi Nathan got the call no parent wants to receive: her son, Jack, had passed away at the age of nineteen. The prior evening, Jack had been at a friend’s birthday party and swallowed, what he thought, was a Percocet. The pill was…

How This Technology Will Transform Commercial Real Estate in 2023

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 3D digital twins have started to enter the real estate market and vocabulary, slowly moving from technical tools used in the operational processes to a more people-facing role. They become commercial tools of high value that stand as a commitment to innovation, adaptability and sustainability. In 2023…

8 Essential Real Estate Questions To Ask Potential Franchisors

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are many reasons why entrepreneurs may want to buy a franchise. Making a brand successful is a tremendous amount of work in today’s world. Competition for consumer dollars is fierce. It can be challenging to elevate a brand and achieve profits. These profits will stem from…

Cruise Ship Rescues 22 Stranded People From a Raft After Their Engine Breaks

An accidental search and rescue occurred when a cruise ship found and saved 22 people floating through the ocean on a raft and brought them on board to safety. The Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas cruise ship was headed for the Bahamas last week when passengers spotted a raft floating on rough seas somewhere…