Category: Brazil
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Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect to practically everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 survey by Review.org. But when was the last time you updated your phone? If it’s been…
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How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed, and good deals, according to new research from Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and discounts or promotions (63%) as the top three contributors to positive shopping experiences.…
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PF investigates if Bolsonaro Faked Vaccine Card to Enter the US
On Wednesday (3), former president Jair Bolsonaro was the target of an action by the Brazilian Federal Police, which is investigating the alteration of vaccination cards.
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The Two Largest Economies in Latin America Surprise with Growth Greater than Expected
Brazil and Mexico surprised investors with stronger-than-expected growth, according to data released on Friday (28), indicating that the largest economies in Latin America are holding up amid high interest rates and accelerating inflation. The economic activity of Brazil (GDP) rose 3.3% in February, according to the country’s central bank, about three times the increase of…
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29 Years Without Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna died on this day in 1994 in a car accident during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola. 29 years have passed, but the driver remains alive in the memory of millions of people around the world. How can we not remember him and that fateful day every May 1st? When you imagine…
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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Telegram App. What Do School Attacks Have to Do With It?
A federal judge in Brazil ordered the temporary suspension of the messaging app Telegram on Wednesday (26), citing the platform’s alleged failure to provide all requested information to the Federal Police regarding neo-Nazi chat groups. The measure is seen as part of the country’s effort to combat the rise of school violence. The judge also…
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Reverse ATMs Dispense Cash and Skip Cards
As stores, restaurants, and various other types of businesses try to become completely cash-free, a new type of ATM is increasingly being installed in businesses across the country. The “reverse ATMs” dispense cards with stored value. The businesses that are avoiding cash—a trend accelerated by the pandemic—are led by amusement parks, casinos, and sports stadiums,…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…
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Biden Promises $500 Million to End Deforestation in Brazil
President Biden promised on Thursday (21) $500 million to combat deforestation in Brazil and more than $1 billion to help developing countries move away from fossil fuels and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The donation needs to be approved by the U.S. Congress. The $500 million would be delivered over five…
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During Visit to Brazil, Russian Chancellor Says There Is Interest in Ending War
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, thanked Brazil for its efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine and stated that the Russian government is interested in resolving the conflict as quickly as possible. Lavrov met on Monday (17) with Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. Since the…