BGC Partners Appoints Shawn McLoughlin as CEO of BGC Financial, Americas

The existing CEO will continue to oversee important projects at BGC, which includes the FENICS product.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/bgc-partners-appoints-shawn-mcloughlin-as-ceo-of-bgc-financial-americas/

These are the NFL players protesting today amid Trump criticism

Rather than taking a knee, most NFL players opted for a show of unity Sunday, locking arms ahead of their games amid criticism from President Trump who slammed players opting to protest during the national anthem.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/these-are-the-nfl-players-protesting-today-amid-trump-criticism/

AirPods are hopelessly basic, and I still can't get enough of them

I finally caved. After nearly a year of inwardly mocking anyone and everyone I saw wearing AirPods, I walked into an Apple Store and handed over $172 so I could have my own set.

And, even though I hated myself a little bit for it, I don’t regret it one bit. 

SEE ALSO: Why you’ll be forced to buy a case for your iPhone X

First off, yes, they still look completely ridiculous. I won’t pretend they don’t. But I have long hair that almost always covers my ears, so most of the time they are far less visible than any other buds I own. 

And, as silly as they look — and as much as it pains me to say it — they do feel pretty great. I have abnormally small ears and EarPods were already about the only earbuds that fit comfortably without falling out constantly. At $159 AirPods cost more than five times as much as basic EarPods so, naturally, they feel that much more comfortable.  Read more…

More about Tech, Gadgets, Apple, Headphones, and Airpods

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/airpods-are-hopelessly-basic-and-i-still-cant-get-enough-of-them/

'Star Trek: Discovery' barely achieves liftoff

The following contains spoilers about the premiere of “Star Trek: Discovery.”

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/star-trek-discovery-barely-achieves-liftoff/

Barclays Joins CLS Blockchain Consortium in Search of Swift Alternative

Barclays has become the latest major financial institution to join the foreign exchange-focused blockchain consortium CLS.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/barclays-joins-cls-blockchain-consortium-in-search-of-swift-alternative/

Uber CEO admits 'we've got things wrong' in open letter

Uber is in conciliatory mode, at least in London. 

SEE ALSO: Uber’s problems in London are Uber’s problems everywhere

After Transport for London (TfL) stripped the car-riding app of its licence to operate in the UK capital, the CEO Dara Khosrowshahi penned an open letter in the Evening Standard in which he acknowledges mistakes were made and apologises for them. 

“While Uber has revolutionised the way people move in cities around the world, it’s equally true that we’ve got things wrong along the way. On behalf of everyone at Uber globally, I apologise for the mistakes we’ve made,” he said. 

“We will appeal this decision on behalf of million of Londoners, but we do so with the knowledge that we must also change. As Uber’s new CEO, it is my job to help Uber write its next chapter.” Read more…

More about London, Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, Licence, and Business

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/uber-ceo-admits-weve-got-things-wrong-in-open-letter/

Merkel's power dented as German far-right party wins seats

The co-founder of the first far-right party to win seats in Germany’s parliament in almost 60 years has warned that it is ready to “take back our country and our people.”

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/merkels-power-dented-as-german-far-right-party-wins-seats/

John Oliver slams big businesses in hilariously shouty 15-minute rant

Many of John Oliver’s recent rants have had a Trump-themed focus, but this week he’s set his sights elsewhere: big businesses.

In particular, the giant corporations that gobble up any smaller companies that stand in their way, thereby gradually eating up the competition until customers have nowhere else to go.

SEE ALSO: John Oliver hammers Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Arpaio in blistering rant

The highlight? Oliver ranting twice about AT&T, despite the fact they may be merging with his own parent company TimeWarner.

“That’s right, fuck you AT&T!” he yells at one point. “Even if you do take over, you’ll NEVER BE MY REAL DAD!” Read more…

More about Business, Uk, Funny, United Airlines, and At T

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/john-oliver-slams-big-businesses-in-hilariously-shouty-15-minute-rant/

First Bitcoinization of a Sovereign State is Happening Now

What Bitcoinization means for Venezuela

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/first-bitcoinization-of-a-sovereign-state-is-happening-now/

Premarket: 4 things to know before the bell

Here’s what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.

from WebHits.io Blog http://blog.webhits.io/premarket-4-things-to-know-before-the-bell/