Thursday, April 21, 2022

End of an era as Netflix faces stagnation challenges

Having lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade, Netflix faces the new challenge of stagnation from a position of strength.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/end-of-an-era-as-netflix-faces-stagnation-challenges

United Airlines loses $1.4B in 1Q, but expects profit in 2Q

United Airlines reported Wednesday that it lost $1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2022 but said it expects to return to profitability in the current three-month period as post-pandemic travel ramps back up.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/united-airlines-loses-1-4b-in-1q-but-expects-profit-in-2q

Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid

As tempting as access to Elon Musk's wealth may be, Twitter is not eager to be ruled by a billionaire known for shooting from the hip with little regard for the consequences.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/twitter-analysts-wary-of-musk-takeover-bid

Reversible fuel cells can support grid economically, study finds

A major challenge for producers of electricity from solar panels and wind turbines is akin to capturing lightning in a bottle. Both solar and wind increasingly generate electricity amid little demand, when market prices are too low to cover costs. At noon on sunny days, for example, wholesale power prices in areas with high quantities of solar and wind occasionally fall below zero.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/reversible-fuel-cells-can-support-grid-economically-study-finds