Staff writer for PCWorld Michael Simon breaks down Samsung's decision not to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S9 and what else the company might have up its sleeve. He also discusses Huawei's problems with its Mate 10 phone, as well as Apple's attempts to win back consumer trust.
Samsung has decided to debut its new flagship phone at next month's MWC instead of CES. The South Korean electronics company also continued to tease a foldable phone, which is expected to debut later this year. The U.S. government is attempting to stop the Huawei Mate 10 launch, citing security risks. AT&T has already cancelled the phone, and Verizon might be next.
According to a new poll, only 53% of Americans trust Apple with their data, while 32% don't at all. Apple has promised new parental controls in response to a letter from shareholders asking for more help.
The USO is hosting a 72 hour streamathon on Twitch called #OperationPlayItForward, and is tapping into Gen Z superstars and gamers to raise money for the organization through the power of the esports community. The goal here is to help support both the new generation of troops and their families. Director of Global Gaming Operations at USO Callum Fletcher and Former UFC Lightweight Champ and Twitch Partner Jens Pulver, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Rich Rosenblum, Co-Founder and President of crypto trading firm GSR, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he explains why investors are rushing to Ethereum and breaks down the advantages it holds over other digital assets.
One NFL team says it is using data to help it win off the field. The Seattle Seahawks say they want to be a source of inspiration for other organizations that want to reap the rewards of a data-driven culture and aim to show the unlikely role data can play in professional sports operations. Seattle Seahawks Director of Business Strategy and Analytics Paimon Jaberi joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Disney saw misses on both its top and bottom lines for its fourth quarter. The entertainment giant also fell just short of Wall Street expectations for new Disney+ subscribers. CFRA Research media and entertainment analyst Tuna Amobi joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to break down what this means for the future of Disney.
With the shortage of shipping containers and truck drivers, the global supply chain is taking a beating just ahead of the holiday season. As retailers gear up to meet higher demand, DHL Express is adding capacity, both in infrastructure and aviation. Greg Hewitt, U.S. CEO at DHL Express, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to provide some additional details on the ramped-up investments.
A jam-packed Freitag pod with Carlo and Baker: new Covid hotspots, Kyle Rittenhouse trial, Belarus making trouble for Europe, red-hot housing market, and how to manage a PR crisis the right way.
