Steve Aoki thrilled to get a rare Shohei Ohtani card
Steve Aoki experienced an unforgettable moment when he unearthed a Shohei Ohtani rookie card during a livestream event with Hardscope. This particular card, of which only 99 exist, is valued at an impressive $40,000. Aoki was engaged in unboxing with fellow influencer Matcrackz for the debut episode of Hardscope’s new collectibles series. At around the […]
Padres owner José E. Feliciano takes a jab at the Dodgers with a ‘dinosaurs’ comment before NL Wild Card Game 2
New Padres Owners Take a Jab at the Dodgers SAN DIEGO — The new ownership of the Padres has only been in place for a few weeks, but it seems they’ve quickly grasped one of the unofficial requirements of their role in San Diego: take a poke at the Dodgers whenever they can. During a […]
Padres defeat Cubs in NL wild card series with 4-1 victory in Game 2, move on to NLDS
SAN DIEGO — There’s something about revenge that seems sweeter at a packed stadium, especially with 47,513 fans brandishing yellow towels. One year after the Chicago Cubs knocked the San Diego Padres out at Wrigley Field, the Padres turned the tables on Wednesday night at Petco Park. They triumphed 4-1 in Game 2, clinching the […]
Chicago White Sox surprise Houston Astros to gain 1-0 advantage in American League Wild Card Series
Astros Make History as Lowest Seed in Playoffs The Houston Astros entered the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs with the lowest win-loss record in postseason history. On Tuesday night at Daikin Park, they did not disappoint—unfortunately for them. Facing a win-or-go-home scenario in their final game of the regular season, the Astros secured a spot […]
Cubs and Padres NL Wild Card preview: Four important factors, matchups, and prediction for 2026 playoff rematch
October baseball has a unique way of rekindling old rivalries, and this time, the location has shifted. Just a year after the Chicago Cubs knocked out the San Diego Padres in the 2025 National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field, these two teams are set to face off again on Tuesday night at Petco […]
QR code apparel transforms your T-shirts into a digital business card.
A T-shirt has always been a reflection of someone’s personality—be it a favorite band, a sports team, or a quirky phrase. Now, there’s a new twist: it could lead to an entire digital profile. ShareAScan, a startup, is introducing QR code clothing that links physical apparel to evolving digital content. By scanning a QR code […]
Visa Takes Steps to Fix Meme Coin Credit Card Rewards Gap
In brief Visa is taking steps to address a loophole in Crossmint checkouts, where meme coin purchases via credit cards were incorrectly processed under a code intended for digital media. This action follows a dispute from Chase, which claimed that one transaction was misclassified and ineligible for rewards; the New York Attorney General’s office is […]
Disrespectful Manager Made Employee Use Personal Credit Card for Company Costs, but Years Later It Paid Off Significantly
Sometimes, careless decisions can lead to unexpected expenses down the line. Take, for instance, a manager who brushed off an employee’s reasonable question about payment methods. The employee followed through and ended up charging a company expense to his personal credit card, only to find that this small action would become quite significant years later. […]
DoppelCart counterfeit stores take your credit card information and banking codes
Google general counsel addresses the rise of AI-fueled phishing Halimah Delaine Prado, who serves as Google’s General Counsel, has shed light on the surge of AI-based phishing scams that are emerging from what she’s termed as China’s “outsider enterprise.” These scammers are leveraging artificial intelligence to craft incredibly realistic fake websites that impersonate well-known brands […]
Card Installment Usage Rises by 13 Percentage Points While BNPL Remains Steady
Credit Card Installment Plans Gain Traction Over BNPL Credit card installment plans are positioning themselves as a significant player in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) landscape, offering the card industry new advantages. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report titled “The Pay Later Data Shift: Credit Card Installments Take the Lead” reveals that, as of March […]