Science & Technology

Samsung is reportedly developing a rival to Apple's AirDrop file-sharing service.The service is called Quick Share, and could arrive with the upcoming Galaxy S20, expected to launch in February.Quick Share would allow Galaxy phone owners or Samsung device owners who are near each other to share photos, contacts, and other files.The new feature also appears…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted a crude meme showing a man with a very strong right arm, titled: "PornHub awards first user to reach one million videos watched."The masturbation joke was already there, but Musk went right ahead and added: "Guess he's not left-handed."His followers appeared to respond with disbelief at the fact that a…

Mario Tama/Getty ImagesHere's what you need to know before the markets open. 1. Global stocks climb on China tariffs cuts, US jobs data, and Wuhan coronavirus vaccine hopes. "The economic threat of the coronavirus has probably been overblown," one analyst said. 2. Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff seeks compassionate release from prison due to terminal kidney…

Getty ImagesHere's what you need to know before markets open. 1. Stocks are sinking on fears of the deadly virus in China — 'Markets are worried about this spreading to more cities.' Investors are bracing for a wider outbreak of the mysterious coronavirus as hundreds of millions of people travel across Asia to celebrate Chinese…

The comedian and actor Dave Chappelle on Tuesday endorsed 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang."Dave is one of the most important voices in our country today and I'm thrilled he has thrown his support behind this campaign," Yang said in a statement.Chappelle is set to perform two shows in South Carolina later this month to…

Audio Accessories Batteries & Charging Cameras Computers Gaming Fitness Headphones Home Theater Laptops Printers & Scanners Smart Home Smartphones Storage Tablets TVs Women’s clothing Women’s shoes Women’s handbags & accessories Men’s clothing Men’s shoes Men’s accessories Mattresses Bedroom Bathroom Cleaning Closet & Laundry Garage Entertaining Furniture Home Decor Holiday Decor Gardening Office Safety Smart Home…

Brendan McDermid/Reuters Stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors shrugged off the spread of the deadly coronavirus from China. The first confirmed US case of the SARS-like disease was diagnosed, heightening fears of an outbreak.  "There isn't any case reported in Europe yet but it is only a matter of a time," one analyst said. Germany's…

There are more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the oceans, and companies are racing to find solutions.More than $30 trillion in global investments are driving companies to innovate alternative forms of plastic.Around the world, scientists and entrepreneurs are pioneering plastic alternatives, with the goal of creating materials that can be recycled over…

BI Prime Kabbage; Goldman Sachs; TD Ameritrade; Brex; Ruobing Su/Business Insider This story requires our BI Prime membership. To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content. Business Insider asked executives at nine of the largest financial firms to define the word…

David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president for devices and services. Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Although the rise of virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa has made it easier to use connected household products, smart home devices are still generally "too complicated," David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president for devices and services, said in an interview with Business…