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Apple’s Foldable Phone Display Is About to Hit Mass Production

March 13, 2026

A new source claims that the iPhone Fold’s key component, a smooth‑edge screen from Samsung, will start large‑scale manufacturing in May. This update follows a previous post that said the whole device would go into production by July. Earlier this year, Samsung showcased a prototype of its lat

finance

Dow Climbs After Unexpected Inflation and GDP News, Micron Scores Big on Earnings

March 13, 2026

The stock market opened higher today as the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up, thanks to surprising inflation figures and strong GDP data that suggested a resilient economy. Investors found comfort in the numbers, which implied that growth could continue without overheating. Meanwhile, technolo

technology

New Code, New Challenges: How AI Changed a CS Grad’s Job Hunt

March 13, 2026

Kiran Maya Sheikh, who earned her computer science degree from UC Irvine with a strong GPA, thought the path to a stable tech career would be straightforward. She imagined landing a role at a major company and earning a comfortable salary, just as many of her peers did. When ChatGPT launched in l

business

Haven Reaches 1, 000 Customers With Unified Finance Tool

March 13, 2026

A new milestone shows that more companies want one place to handle all their money matters. Haven, a software service that mixes bookkeeping, tax filing and reporting, has now helped 1, 000 businesses across the United States. The jump in users signals that firms are tired of juggling differen

finance

Gold, Oil and Market Fear: What the Numbers Really Say

March 13, 2026

The market is buzzing with chatter about a possible crash, but the real story is more nuanced. Gold prices are holding steady at $1, 980 per ounce, a level that shows investors are still wary of inflation. Oil is trading near $70 a barrel, its lowest point since last summer, which could signal

finance

Money Talk for Families: Simple Rules Everyone Can Use

March 13, 2026

Keeping money secrets in a household can hurt everyone. When couples split responsibilities, one person may handle all the bills while the other deals with investments. If an unexpected event happens, the less involved partner may not know where assets are hidden or how to protect them. A yearly

crypto

Kraken Moves Into the Fed’s Inner Circle

March 13, 2026

Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a

politics

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

March 13, 2026

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

crypto

Mastercard Teams Up with Borderless. xyz to Push Stablecoins into Everyday Payments

March 13, 2026

Borderless. xyz, a global network that helps businesses use stablecoins, has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program. The program already includes big names such as Binance, Circle, PayPal, Ripple and others. It aims to make cross‑border transfers, business‑to‑business payments and worldwide payo

politics

AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

March 13, 2026

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an