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Americas News

PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Technology

PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. U...

Jess Weatherbed · 30 Apr, 2026
Your Taco Bell drive-thru menu is starting to take cues from you
Business

Your Taco Bell drive-thru menu is starting to take cues from you

Yum Brands plans to make more Taco Bell drive-thrus powered by AI, with a dynamic menu and other features.

Jordan Hart · 30 Apr, 2026
How Disney is pushing employees to use AI: streaks, 'max vibes' badges, and manager check-ins
Business

How Disney is pushing employees to use AI: streaks, 'max vibes' badges, and manager check-ins

Disney employees can earn virtual badges if they use AI. One engineer said they hadn't written code by hand "in months."

James Faris · 30 Apr, 2026
I'm a stay-at-home mom who makes up to $1,500 a week from side hustles while my kids nap. Here's a breakdown.
Business

I'm a stay-at-home mom who makes up to $1,500 a week from side hustles while my kids nap. Here's a breakdown.

A stay-at-home mom makes up to $1,500 a week from online side hustles such as focus groups, the Amazon Influencer Program, and affiliate marketing.

Tess Martinelli · 30 Apr, 2026
I'm 73 and raising 3 great-grandchildren. Money is tight, and I don't know if I'll live to see them grow up.
Business

I'm 73 and raising 3 great-grandchildren. Money is tight, and I don't know if I'll live to see them grow up.

Ira Brown, 73, raised her children, granddaughter, and now three great-grandchildren. She's unsure she'll live to see her great-grandchildren grow up.

Noah Sheidlower · 30 Apr, 2026
The 11-inch Apple iPad is back on sale at Amazon — save almost $50 now
Technology

The 11-inch Apple iPad is back on sale at Amazon — save almost $50 now

Find the best Apple iPad at Amazon. Save 14% on the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) at Amazon.

Aiden Runolfsson · 30 Apr, 2026
I switched my business to Claude, but kept my ChatGPT subscription as a backup. Here's how I use them both.
Business

I switched my business to Claude, but kept my ChatGPT subscription as a backup. Here's how I use them both.

A CEO of a small marketing company explains why he switched from ChatGPT to Claude — and why he thinks the alternative could win enterprise AI.

Agnes Applegate · 30 Apr, 2026
The Anker Solix C2000 power station is half off at Amazon right now — save over $700
Technology

The Anker Solix C2000 power station is half off at Amazon right now — save over $700

Find the best power station deal at Amazon. Save 50% on the Anker Solix C2000 at Amazon.

Leta Mohr · 30 Apr, 2026
Alaska's first-ever flight to Europe intensifies a long-running hub war with Delta
Business

Alaska's first-ever flight to Europe intensifies a long-running hub war with Delta

Customers flying from a key West Coast hub could see better prices as Delta and Alaska vie for international flights.

Taylor Rains · 30 Apr, 2026
Amazon now has AI-generated podcasts about its products with AI hosts. I'm loving it.
Business

Amazon now has AI-generated podcasts about its products with AI hosts. I'm loving it.

Just what you've always wanted! A podcast about diaper rash cream! Amazon now lets you generate AI podcasts for different products. I tried it.

Katie Notopoulos · 30 Apr, 2026
YouTube's picture-in-picture mode is rolling out to all users worldwide
Technology

YouTube's picture-in-picture mode is rolling out to all users worldwide

It will be available to everyone, not just Premium users.

Kenneth Abbott · 30 Apr, 2026
A $16 billion OpenAI and Oracle data center could decide whether Michigan power bills go up or stay put
Business

A $16 billion OpenAI and Oracle data center could decide whether Michigan power bills go up or stay put

Oracle and OpenAI's Michigan data center could generate $300M in savings, DTE Energy says, impacting electricity rates.

Ellen Thomas · 30 Apr, 2026