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What Elon Musk's Dance With Twitter Really Means

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s great Twitter turnabout — in which he disclosed his massive stake in the social media company, got a seat on its board, publicly floated drastic changes and then turned down the board role — all happened in a week.

Technics EAH-AZ60 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds

My first stereo system was a full-on Technics rig, right down to the turntable and cassette deck, so I've always harbored a fondness for the brand. And while the recent comeback of Technics to the hi-fi scene has had a decidedly high-end spin—its SU-R1000 Digital Integrated Amplifier costs $9,499—they've also branched out into accessible gear like wireless all-in-one speakers and headphones.

Tidal Waves

Streaming giant Tidal continues upping its sound quality game. But can the company stem the tide of its many hi-res challengers?

To Trinitron and Beyond

Man, oh, man. Can this really be happening? Over these many years, I have purchased all manner of excellent Sony products: radios, televisions, tape recorders, receivers, amplifiers, turntables, Betamax, CD, DVD, Blu-ray, Mini-disc, headphones, boomboxes, speakers, soundbars, videogame consoles, phones, camcorders, cameras—you name it. But will my next Sony purchase be...a car?

A Modern Classic

The loudspeaker landscape is dotted with so-called classics. Legends like the Klipschorn, the Quad ESL, and the JBL L100 have remained in production for decades or enjoyed successful reboots not just because they appeal to our nostalgia, but because they remain bonafide audiophile-grade products.

Bigscreen Sound

My listening room has seen components from three different South Korean audio manufacturers over the past year, and in each case the performance, build quality, and aesthetics of the product have been uniformly superb. But what really impressed me about them is the extent to which each used software and/or circuitry developed in-house rather than purchased off-the-shelf. Call me slow, but I think something special is going on south of the 38th parallel.

TV Trends of CES 2022

After going fully online in 2021 due to the global pandemic, CES 2022 was an in-person event, with both manufacturers and attendees required to provide proof of vaccination and don masks prior to entering the show floor.

Big-Time Bass

JVC RS2000 4K projector

4K All the Way

Sony's Projector

TWITTER SAYS IT'S TESTING AN ‘EDIT' BUTTON

Twitter tweeted that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.

IF YOUR BANK MERGES, SHOULD YOU SHOP AROUND OR STAY PUT?

Bank mergers and acquisitions happen regularly and can lead to streamlined services and better offerings for consumers, but they can also sometimes create challenges like less access to branches or customer service difficulties.

YELLEN CALLS FOR CRYPTO REGULATION TO REDUCE RISKS, FRAUD

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and ward off fraudulent or illicit transactions.

US ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAX CREDITS ENDING FOR NEW TOYOTA BUYERS

Toyota customers soon won’t be able to get U.S. federal tax credits for buying electric or hybrid vehicles.

CHINESE HACKERS REPORTEDLY TARGET INDIA'S POWER GRID

India’s power sector has been targeted by hackers in a long-term operation thought to have been carried out by a state-sponsored Chinese group, a U.S.-based private cybersecurity company detailed in a new report.

TESLA SELLS 310,000 VEHICLES IN 1Q, DESPITE LOGISTICS ISSUES

Tesla delivered 310,000 vehicles in the first quarter, up roughly 68% from the same period in 2021, the company said.

META: RUSSIAN INVASION DRIVING MORE DISINFORMATION ONLINE

Hackers aligned with Russia broke into the social media accounts of dozens of Ukrainian military officers and were working to upload videos of defeated and surrendering Ukrainian soldiers when the plot was disrupted, according to a report Thursday from Meta that details a troubling increase in social media disinformation this year.

ELON MUSK JOINS TWITTER BOARD AFTER AMASSING MASSIVE STAKE

Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after revealing that he’d become the social media platform’s largest shareholder with a 9% stake.

AIRLINES REDUCE CANCELLATIONS, BUT US FLIGHT PROBLEMS LINGER

Air travel in the United States improved after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida, technology problems at the busiest domestic airline and labor problems at another carrier.

ANGRY BIRDS

Iconic franchise returning to the mainstream

TWITTER SAYS IT'S TESTING AN ‘EDIT' BUTTON

Twitter tweeted that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.

AMAZON'S FIRST US UNION OVERCOMES HURDLES, FACES NEW ONES

When a scrappy group of former and current warehouse workers on Staten Island, New York went head-to-head with Amazon in a union election, many compared it to a David and Goliath battle.

ELON MUSK JOINS TWITTER BOARD AFTER AMASSING MASSIVE STAKE

Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after revealing that he’d become the social media platform’s largest shareholder with a 9% stake.

FACE SCANNER CLEARVIEW AI AIMS TO BRANCH OUT BEYOND POLICE

A controversial face recognition company that’s built a massive photographic dossier of the world’s people for use by police, national governments and — most recently — the Ukrainian military is now planning to offer its technology to banks and other private businesses.

GM, HONDA PLAN TO CO-DEVELOP AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

General Motors and Honda are planning to co-develop some affordable electric vehicles that will use GM’s next-generation Ultium battery technology.

AMAZON BROADBAND PROJECT READY TO BLAST OFF

Amazon has deals with three rocket companies to help launch communications satellites that the online retail giant says will help provide fast, affordable broadband to millions of underserved people around the world.

5 SUVS TO HELP YOU SAVE AT THE PUMP

As of this writing, the national average fuel price is $4.24 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. Up 20% from a month ago, gas prices aren’t likely to taper or deflate unless crude oil supply improves or consumer demand softens. Until that happens, costly fill-ups are hitting Americans who are already grappling with inflation.

Warren Buffett Buying Spree Goes on, HP Soars on 11.5% Stake

Shares of HP Inc. jumped nearly 15% Thursday after Warren Buffett’s company snapped up more than 11% of the printer and computer maker over the past week in another uncharacteristic tech investment from the billionaire.

UK Plans Rules for Some Cryptocurrencies Amid Global Effort

Britain has unveiled plans to regulate some cryptocurrencies as part of a broader plan to become a global hub for digital payments, coming as authorities in the U.S. and Europe are racing to draw up rules for crypto.

Suddenly, Twitter's Biggest Stakeholder Is Tesla's Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acquired a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder while joining other critics in questioning the social media platform’s dedication to free speech and the First Amendment.

US SEEKS NEW LITHIUM SOURCES AS DEMAND FOR BATTERIES GROWS

The race is on to produce more lithium in the United States.