Workbrew makes open-source package manager Homebrew enterprise-friendly

A trio of former GitHub executives and engineers have founded a new startup that brings the benefits of one of the most popular open-source package managers to the enterprise. Workbrew, as the startup is called, emerges from stealth today with the mission of mitigating the risks of”shadow IT” practices, giving company admins and security teams … Read more

Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the Valdai Club on Nov. 7, 2024 in Moscow, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Global stocks fell and investors fled to safe-haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world’s two largest nuclear powers: Russia and … Read more

Commodities are a good option right now for investors

Circle Squared Alternative Investments’ Jeff Sica is anticipating positive market indicators following Trump’s election win. It may be time to scoop up commodities, as higher inflation potentially looms under a Trump administration and the out-of-favor asset class underperforms stocks for a second year. The Bloomberg Commodity Index, a leading gauge, is down 2% this year … Read more

Get ready for Black Friday

Black Friday is upon us once again, and the internet’s awash with gonzo deals on the world’s most sought after tech. Naturally, you’re too busy living your actual life to check if the deals on offer are as good as they’re made out to be. That’s why Engadget employs a crack team of spreadsheet nerds … Read more

Josh Brolin Says Stepmom Barbra Streisand Helped Him Stay Sober

Josh Brolin with his father James and stepmom Barbra Streisand in 2010. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Josh Brolin credits stepmom Barbra Streisand with helping him stay sober. The Dune actor, 56, spoke about his relationship with Streisand, 82, during his Wednesday, November 18 appearance on “The Howard Stern Show.”  Host Howard Stern congratulated Brolin on his … Read more

Bumrah’s Threat Looms Over Australia in Test Series

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian batters reveal their concerns about Jasprit Bumrah’s unorthodox bowling and his ability to dominate in big matches. Bumrah’s Unorthodox Action Poses Challenges Jasprit Bumrah’s unique bowling action has been a puzzle for batters worldwide, and Australian players are no exception.  Known for his toe-crushing yorkers and ability to … Read more

Furious row at UN as Russia blocks peace move

In a move strongly condemned by the UK and US, Russia has vetoed a draft UK-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the veto a “disgrace”. But Russia accused the UK of meddling in Sudanese affairs without involving Sudan itself. Sudan’s 19-month civil war is … Read more