Sales & Marketing news

• How to use Google Chromecast with your iPhone to stream videos, music, and more to a TV

  17-05-2021 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Your Chromecast is designed to connect to lots of devices, including iPhones.
  Maskot/Getty Images
  You can connect a Chromecast to your iPhone using the Google Home app.
  Once you've linked your streaming accounts to the Google Home app, you can control your Chromecast with your iPhone.
  To connect your iPhone to the Chromecast, they'll both need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Since its debut in 2013, Google has positioned its Ch
  
  Read more

• Israel's 'shocking disregard' for Palestinian civilians may be a war crime, human rights group says

  17-05-2021 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People inspect the rubble of destroyed residential building that was hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.
  AP Photo/Adel Hana
  Israel has bombed residential homes in Gaza without warning, killing civilians, Amnesty International said.
  The human rights group documented four such attacks, which it said "may amount to war crimes."
  At least 200 Palestinians have died, per authorities in Gaza. Ten Israelis have also been killed by indiscriminate rocket fire.
  See more storie
  
  Read more

• The 5 best air fryers we tested in 2021

  17-05-2021 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky
  While an air fryer can't exactly mimic deep-fried food, it can quickly roast, crisp, and bake.
  The Philips Turbostar is the best air fryer we tested because it works fast and doesn't dry out food.
  We also love multitasking appliances from Instant Pot and Breville that let you air fry and much more.
  Air fryers are wildly popular small appliances, but their name betrays them a bit since they do not truly fry food. An air fryer uses an electric heating element pai
  
  Read more

• This new speaker from a former Apple designer can customize sound for your specific room - here are our first impressions

  17-05-2021 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.
  Syng Cell Alpha speaker in a living room.
  Syng
  The Syng Cell Alpha is a "triphonic" speaker that creates an enveloping listening experience.
  The speaker comes from former Apple designer Christopher Stringer and DC Shoes co-founder Damon Way.
  The Syng Cell Alpha is now available for $1,799.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyFormer Apple designer Christopher Stringer has helped develop a number of game-changing pr
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How to add a video to Google Slides by embedding YouTube files or uploading videos from Google Drive

  17-05-2021 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can upload or embed YouTube videos and Google Drive video files to your Google Slides presentation.
  SolStock/Getty Images
  You can add videos to your Google Slide presentation from YouTube or Google Drive.
  To add a video to your Google Slides presentation, select "Video" from the Insert drop-down menu.
  Once you've added a video to your Google Slide presentation, you can move or resize it freely.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  If you're looking to make your Google Sl
  
  Read more

• Google's biggest conference of the year is going virtual - here's how to watch all the announcements

  17-05-2021 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the company's I/O developer conference in 2018.
  Robert Galbraith/Reuters
  This year's Google I/O developer conference is a virtual event with major announcements planned.
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai will deliver the Google I/O Keynote at 1 p.m. ET on May 18.
  We expect to see Google's Pixel 5a smartphone, new Pixel Buds, and new Android features.
  Google I/O, the tech giant's annual develop
  
  Read more

• Goldman Sachs is going through a massive transformation under CEO David Solomon

  17-05-2021 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
  Getty Images
  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is taking big steps to transform the bank.
  Goldman has been pushing into consumer banking and wealth management.But a slew of partners have jumped ship, and Marcus has seen a big talent exodus.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Goldman Sachs is going through some big changes under CEO David Solomon.The Wall Street bank has taken steps involving transparency and inclusion to change up its culture.
  
  Read more

• Ethan Allen stock is soaring as traders confuse its ticker with the identical one for ether

  17-05-2021 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  ReutersOne beneficiary of the 2021 crypto boom is furniture chain Ethan Allen, which shares an identical ticker symbol with ether.The furniture retailer has seen its stock climb 51% year-to-date while ether has more than quadrupled.Most of the online message forums for Ethan Allen are riddled with messages about ether.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of Ethan Allen have surged more than 50% year-to-date and are up nearly 200% over the past year, pot
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Operatives planned on hiring woman to go undercover to lure H.R. McMaster and FBI agents into saying bad things about Trump, new report says

  17-05-2021 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  National security adviser H.R. McMaster on Fox News.
  Fox News
  The New York Times reported that operatives who previously had ties with Project Veritas tried to go undercover to get H.R. McMaster fired, though the Times noted that it is unclear if Project Veritas was involved.Project Veritas denies involvement.
  The plan was to secretly record McMaster disparaging Trump to undermine him.
  McMaster, a former general, previously served as Trump's National Security Advisor.See more stories on Insider
  
  Read more

• GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 20 states making the cut this summer.

  17-05-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
  Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images
  Some Republican governors have decided Americans make too much from expanded unemployment benefits.
  After a surprisingly dismal jobs report, they're moving to end federal jobless aid early.
  That also includes eliminating programs benefiting gig workers, freelancers, and the long-term unemployed.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.Alabama
  Gov. Kay Ivey.
  Brynn Anderson/APGov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday that the stat
  
  Read more

• Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals Aon stake, slashes Chevron and Wells Fargo

  17-05-2021 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warren Buffett
  Getty Images / Michael BucknerWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested in British insurer Aon last quarter.Buffett's company also boosted its Verizon and Kroger stakes. Berkshire reduced several positions including Chevron, Wells Fargo, and Merck.See more stories on Insider's business page.Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new bet on Aon in a portfolio update on Monday. It also revealed that it took a knife to several positions and virtually eliminated its Wells
  
  Read more

• Biden expresses support for Middle East cease-fire amid mounting pressure from top Democrats

  17-05-2021 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden after stepping off Marine One on May 17 in Washington, DC.
  Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
  Biden on Monday expressed support for a cease-fire in the Middle East amid pressure from Democrats.
  His administration had previously not explicitly pushed for a cease-fire.
  Biden's stance on Israel is exposing a rift in the Democratic Party.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden on Monday expressed support for a cease-fire in the Middle East after avoiding push
  
  Read more

• Texas is the biggest GOP-led state to end federal unemployment benefits, cutting off an estimated 1.3 million from $8.8 billion in aid

  17-05-2021 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
  Bob Daemmrich/Pool Photo via AP
  Texas has become the biggest GOP-led state to halt its participation in federal unemployment benefits.
  Gov. Greg Abbott announced it was opting out of federal programs effective June 26.
  According to one analysis, over 1.3 million workers will be impacted.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Texas is joining at least 19 other GOP-led states in ending its participation in federal unemployment benefits early.On Monday, Gov. Greg Abb
  
  Read more

• Realtors reveal the 5 things they wish sellers knew before listing their home amid a hectic real estate market

  17-05-2021 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A for sale sign on a single family home in Vallejo, California.
  David Paul Morris/Getty Images
  It may be a seller's market right now, but realtors say there are still some pitfalls to avoid.
  Be thorough when you disclose issues with the house, a Silicon Valley realtor warned.
  Austin and Seattle realtors say to make sure to have a solid plan of where you're going next.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  If you've been paying attention to the real estate market over the past several mon
  
  Read more

• Companies like Clorox, General Mills, and Whirlpool are sounding the alarm on price hikes for products like trash bags, breakfast cereal, and household appliances as production costs increase

  17-05-2021 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images
  Americans are continuing to feel the pinch from rising prices on a number of staple products.
  Certain food items, household products, appliances, cars, and homes are all seeing prices surge.
  The Federal Reserve has said that it believes the price spikes are temporary.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Americans are likely to experience some sticker shock as prices for key products spike due to rising demand and supply chain snags.The Wall Street Journal
  
  Read more

• Cryptocurrency fraud is rampant. Here’s how to protect yourself as a crypto investor.

  17-05-2021 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The photo shows physical imitations of cryptocurrency
  INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images
  A new FTC report says that cryptocurrency fraud is the most costly type of fraud for Americans in their 20s and 30s.
  There are ways to protect yourself, from not participating in fake giveaways to researching.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Federal Trade Commission released a report on Monday warning that cryptocurrency fraud and scams are on the rise as more investors put their money int
  
  Read more

• Hedge-fund titan Dan Loeb exited his Palantir trade, made a big bet in a newly public company, and trimmed big tech stocks in the first quarter of 2021

  17-05-2021 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty Images/ Larry Busacca
  Dan Loeb exited his Palantir position in the first quarter, selling 2,356,991 shares of the big data company, securities filings show.The Third Point chief also trimmed back his shares of Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook.Loeb told investors in a letter earlier this month that his fund returned 11% in the first quarter of 2021.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Billionaire investor Dan Loeb exited his Palantir trade, made a large b
  
  Read more

Follow @sales_mrktinguk on Twitter!