Is eBay Stock Outperforming the Dow? eBay has outperformed the Dow over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Sep 15
45% of GameStop’s Sales Now Come From This 1 Business Line GameStop's CEO just bought $20.4 million in company stock. Barchart · Sep 15
In 1983, Atari dumped 14 truckloads of games like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Atari 2600 and others in a landfill in New Mexico. In 2014 more than 800 of them were sold for more than $100,000 Atari’s 1983 disposal of video-game cartridges and computer equipment at an Alamogordo, New Mexico landfill became one of gaming’s most famous stories. A 2014 excavation recovered about 1,300 cartridges, including E.T.,Pac-Man and Asteroids. The discovery helped distinguish the broader Atari dump from the legend surrounding E.T.and turned some discarded cartridges… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Scalpers Reportedly Ruined the Pre-Orders for GTA 6 PS5 'Limited-Edition Controllers' Selling on eBay Within hours of Sony opening pre-orders for its GTA 6 limited-edition DualSense controllers, eBay listings surfaced in the US and UK at roughly double the official price. International Business Times UK · Sep 12
Atari Landfill Excavation: 1983 dump myth confirmed; buried games become collectibles In 1983, Atari's infamous decision to bury truckloads of video games became an iconic tale in gaming history. A 2014 dig at the Alamogordo landfill unearthed around 1,300 cartridges from the Atari 2600, showcasing the magnitude of this disposal. Remarkably, some of these games, including an E.T. cartridge, have since… The Times of India · Sep 12
GameStop Insider Lawrence Cheng Doubles Down on Stock with $1 Million Purchase GameStop’s strong Q2 showing and insider buying spree have reignited fresh investor optimism. Is the meme stock finally worth buying? Barchart · Sep 11
Two Hair Dryer Brush Recalls Offer Refunds, but XR-8801 Brushes Sold Elsewhere Still Have No Remedy Wantefully and DHASUWT hair dryer brushes sold on Amazon are recalled with refunds, but XR-8801 brushes sold on Walmart.com and eBay still have no remedy. Medical Daily · Sep 11
Flyboss Baby Bouncers Collapsed in 191 Reports, Including 115 Head Strikes, and Regulators Say to Discard Them The CPSC received 191 reports of Flyboss bouncers collapsing, including 115 in which a baby's head hit the surface. No refund is offered. What to do? Medical Daily · Sep 11
GameStop’s Comeback Case Is Getting Interesting, But eBay Still Looks Stronger GameStop's Q2 revenue fell nearly 20% as software and hardware sales slumped, though Collectibles grew 57%. Analysts favor eBay, GameStop's cleaner, more profitable holding, over GME shares. MarketBeat · Sep 10
EBay probes how banned gender-test kits were available in India, listings removed EBay has launched an internal review of its safeguards after Reuters found gender-prediction kits being offered for delivery to India, where prenatal sex determination is illegal. The marketplace removed nine listings, including SneakPeek and Peekaboo products. The findings come as Indian authorities also seek Google action against search results promoting… The Economic Times · Sep 8
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Can Run Desktop Apps by Voice but Its Riskiest Cyber Skills Stay Locked Down OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra introduces advanced task automation, enabling AI to navigate apps and complete tasks via voice. Its powerful cybersecurity features are restricted to select testers for safety. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
Hanuman Ansh: The saint linked to Apple, Google, Facebook and eBay A film about Neem Karoli Baba has surprised box offices, sparking renewed interest in the Indian saint. Richard Alpert, later Ram Dass, introduced Baba to millions of Americans through his book. Steve Jobs sought spiritual direction in India but the guru had already passed away. Larry Brilliant became a key… The Economic Times · Sep 2
A former eBay CEO bought a 1,530-acre California fishing ranch for $12.6 million; seven years later, she sold it for $17.9 million Meg Whitman, the former chief executive of eBay, has sold her vast California fishing ranch for $17.9 million, marking the latest chapter in the history of a property that she and her husband bought seven years earlier for about $12.6 million. The 1,530-acre ‘Spring Creek Ranch’ sits in the Fall… The Times of India · Sep 2
Dear GameStop Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 8 With GameStop’s core business still under pressure, its Sept. 8 earnings could show whether the company is finally turning a corner or merely riding investment gains. Barchart · Sep 1
Barchart · Aug 31 eBay Just Gave GameStop Stock a Boost. Here's What to Know. GameStop shares rally as eBay investment drives Q2 net income higher. Here’s why GME shares still aren’t worth buying today.
Digital Camera World · Aug 31 Used camera gear is one of the most popular sellers on eBay Japan, second only to this category Cameras are the second most-popular secondhand items exported from eBay Japan sellers, a new report shows
The Economic Times · Aug 31 GameStop expects lower quarterly sales on store closures, France exit The videogame retailer expects quarterly net sales in the range of $780 million to $800 million on a preliminary basis, compared with $972.2 million reported a year ago.
Windows Central · Aug 27 So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers Xbox Series X25 preorders went live today, and judging by community feedback it did not go well. Meanwhile scalpers seem to have come out laughing.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 26 Mad scientist makes LEDs in his backyard — semiconductor wizard who made his own RAM turns his attention to using bathroom eBay laser to etch sapphire wafers Mad scientist makes LEDs in his backyard — semiconductor wizard who made his own RAM turns his attention to blinkenlights
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 How I Shop with Millie Mackintosh: ‘It reminds me to get enough sleep!’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The former reality star and author talks family heirlooms, organic veg and splurge-worthy jeans with the Filter
The Conversation · Aug 24 When is selling clothes or other items online a hobby vs a business? These are the tax rules It’s now easier than ever to sell your unwanted clothes or household items online in Australia. Many popular sites, from eBay, Depop and Facebook Marketplace to newly arrived competitors like Vinted, have either scrapped or limited their seller’s fees, depending on the location, value and number of items sold.
Frugal Gardening · Aug 24 7 Red Flags That an Online Seed Listing May Be a Scam A packet of seeds can look like a tiny promise in an envelope, especially when the listing shows a rose with rainbow petals, a sunflower shaped like a teddy bear, or a flower that appears to glow from the inside. The problem starts when that gorgeous picture has more to…
TechRadar · Aug 24 I asked ChatGPT how much my box of forgotten old tech was worth — I ended up selling it for $130 ChatGPT turned a shelf of forgotten games and gadgets into a potential resale haul
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance
Ideal Home · Aug 22 Sorry Vinted and eBay, IKEA is launching a brand new marketplace where you can buy and sell old furniture – everything we know so far The platform is launching following success in Norway and Spain