Chris Morris
Chris Morris is a veteran journalist with more than 35 years of experience at many of the internet's biggest news outlets. In addition to his activities as a writer, reporter and editor, Chris is also a frequent panel moderator and speaker at major conferences, including CES and South by Southwest.
His leadership roles have included serving as Director of Content Development at CNNMoney.com and Managing Editor at Yahoo! Finance. Chris has also written for Fortune, Fast Company, Inc., AARP, and CNBC.com, covering everything from consumer technology and theme parks to the craft beer industry—and a few things much stranger than that.
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News • Aug 22
Some US soldiers are reenlisting for up to 6 years to get 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI
The eagerly anticipated title is due out on November 19.
News • Aug 22
Some US soldiers are reenlisting for up to 6 years to get 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI
The eagerly anticipated title is due out on November 19.
Real Estate • 65511 views
Mark Zuckerberg buys a castle in Ireland — the dining room is a 'brisk walk of four and a half minutes' to the kitchen
The Meta founder is thought to have paid between €20 million and €30 million for the 440-acre estate.
Real Estate • 65511 views
Mark Zuckerberg buys a castle in Ireland — the dining room is a 'brisk walk of four and a half minutes' to the kitchen
The Meta founder is thought to have paid between €20 million and €30 million for the 440-acre estate.
Investing • Aug 22
High school dropout is now Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, and he says one advantage helped him
James Dacombe is just 25, but employs more than 140 people across two continents and two companies.
Investing • Aug 22
High school dropout is now Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, and he says one advantage helped him
James Dacombe is just 25, but employs more than 140 people across two continents and two companies.
Life • Aug 21
Disney World killed the Disney Springs parking hack — 3 legal ways to still skip the $35 fee
There are plenty of ways to resort-hop at the Orlando theme park legitimately.
Life • Aug 21
Disney World killed the Disney Springs parking hack — 3 legal ways to still skip the $35 fee
There are plenty of ways to resort-hop at the Orlando theme park legitimately.
News • Aug 21
Forget Ozempic — trials are now underway for a pill that would deliver the same effects as exercise
Enveda's new drug has seen promising Phase I trial results.
News • Aug 21
Forget Ozempic — trials are now underway for a pill that would deliver the same effects as exercise
Enveda's new drug has seen promising Phase I trial results.
News • Aug 20
GameStop gives man $10K in store credit for broken consoles — gamers say 'bro could've sold it all on eBay for $100,000'
The retailer, which is in the midst of a quest to acquire ebay, has a reputation for being stingy on trade-ins.
News • Aug 20
GameStop gives man $10K in store credit for broken consoles — gamers say 'bro could've sold it all on eBay for $100,000'
The retailer, which is in the midst of a quest to acquire ebay, has a reputation for being stingy on trade-ins.
News • Aug 19
Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project draws $8,475 in bids as Apple memorabilia auction heats up
"What is the Silicon-Controlled Rectifier?" is one of several pieces of Apple memorabilia being auctioned off.
News • Aug 19
Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project draws $8,475 in bids as Apple memorabilia auction heats up
"What is the Silicon-Controlled Rectifier?" is one of several pieces of Apple memorabilia being auctioned off.
Managing Money • Aug 18
NFL rookie Barion Brown plans to ‘save every penny’ of his first paycheck: ‘I’m a sixth-round guy, man’
A surprisingly large number of players file bankruptcy after leaving the league.
Managing Money • Aug 18
NFL rookie Barion Brown plans to ‘save every penny’ of his first paycheck: ‘I’m a sixth-round guy, man’
A surprisingly large number of players file bankruptcy after leaving the league.
News • Aug 17
Rikers Island detainees say they went 33 days without seeing the sun
Former inmates say they went “weeks without feeling the sun touch their face.”
News • Aug 17
Rikers Island detainees say they went 33 days without seeing the sun
Former inmates say they went “weeks without feeling the sun touch their face.”
Life • Aug 17
'Gleaming green resort-used': A 41 lb. Disney trash can just sold for over $12,000
The eye-popping sale comes as the theme parks roll out a new kind of waste disposal receptacle.
Life • Aug 17
'Gleaming green resort-used': A 41 lb. Disney trash can just sold for over $12,000
The eye-popping sale comes as the theme parks roll out a new kind of waste disposal receptacle.
Life • Aug 15
This $69 pair of toilet shoes is designed specifically for using the bathroom — and they're selling out
America's fascination with toilet accessories appears to be going strong.
Life • Aug 15
This $69 pair of toilet shoes is designed specifically for using the bathroom — and they're selling out
America's fascination with toilet accessories appears to be going strong.
News • Aug 14
Walmart says it did nothing wrong after 11-year-old raids family's emergency fund for $2,000 in Roblox gaming gift cards
The child's parents didn’t notice the money was missing until it was too late.
News • Aug 14
Walmart says it did nothing wrong after 11-year-old raids family's emergency fund for $2,000 in Roblox gaming gift cards
The child's parents didn’t notice the money was missing until it was too late.
News • Aug 14
Telehealth startup sells $345 nuclear fallout kits requiring a prescription — historian calls it 'doomsday grifting'
The 'Oh Sh*t Kit' says it can help people exposed to radiation. Experts are a bit more skeptical.
News • Aug 14
Telehealth startup sells $345 nuclear fallout kits requiring a prescription — historian calls it 'doomsday grifting'
The 'Oh Sh*t Kit' says it can help people exposed to radiation. Experts are a bit more skeptical.
Life • Aug 13
Ultra-rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions
These cartridges are the first ever to earn a perfect 10 rating from Professional Sports Authenticator video games.
Life • Aug 13
Ultra-rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions
These cartridges are the first ever to earn a perfect 10 rating from Professional Sports Authenticator video games.
News • Aug 13
It's so hot in South Korea that potatoes are boiling in the ground — and Japan's adding a totally new weather category
Temps in the southeastern city of Yangsan are topping 108 degrees.
News • Aug 13
It's so hot in South Korea that potatoes are boiling in the ground — and Japan's adding a totally new weather category
Temps in the southeastern city of Yangsan are topping 108 degrees.
Life • Aug 13
'I’m not OK': Disney is replacing iconic bins and fans are Grumpy. How they became an essential to the park
The history of waste disposal at the parks goes all the way back to Walt Disney himself.
Life • Aug 13
'I’m not OK': Disney is replacing iconic bins and fans are Grumpy. How they became an essential to the park
The history of waste disposal at the parks goes all the way back to Walt Disney himself.
News • Aug 12
The long, slow death of the penny might be nearing its end — and changes could be coming to the nickel
The five-cent coin costs 13.31 cents to produce today.
News • Aug 12
The long, slow death of the penny might be nearing its end — and changes could be coming to the nickel
The five-cent coin costs 13.31 cents to produce today.
News • Aug 11
Elon Musk could get his near-$1 trillion payday a lot sooner if SpaceX buys Tesla
Musk has already been a trillionaire, and he could be worth twice that by consolidating his businesses.
News • Aug 11
Elon Musk could get his near-$1 trillion payday a lot sooner if SpaceX buys Tesla
Musk has already been a trillionaire, and he could be worth twice that by consolidating his businesses.
News • Aug 11
Kentucky family turns down $26 million for their 1,200-acre farm, then joins lawsuit to block the data center entirely
“They call us old stupid farmers, you know, but we’re not,” one owner says.
News • Aug 11
Kentucky family turns down $26 million for their 1,200-acre farm, then joins lawsuit to block the data center entirely
“They call us old stupid farmers, you know, but we’re not,” one owner says.
News • Aug 10
Check your fridge: Taylor Farms just pulled salsa and guacamole from stores in 26 states
The company that was tied to the recent cyclospora outbreak faces another PR crisis after recalling a number of products due to a salmonella outbreak.
News • Aug 10
Check your fridge: Taylor Farms just pulled salsa and guacamole from stores in 26 states
The company that was tied to the recent cyclospora outbreak faces another PR crisis after recalling a number of products due to a salmonella outbreak.
Life • Aug 07
Jetstar's new carry-on fee hits passengers who use the overhead bin, starting February 2027
Nickel and diming hits new heights for travelers.
Life • Aug 07
Jetstar's new carry-on fee hits passengers who use the overhead bin, starting February 2027
Nickel and diming hits new heights for travelers.
Life • Aug 07
Frontier Airlines will let you take as many flights as you want through next February for $199. But there are limits
The pass covers flights between Aug. 4 and Feb. 28, and it’s only available for a limited time.
Life • Aug 07
Frontier Airlines will let you take as many flights as you want through next February for $199. But there are limits
The pass covers flights between Aug. 4 and Feb. 28, and it’s only available for a limited time.
News • Aug 07
New Jersey police officer dressed as a shrub catches 74 drivers on their phones within six hours
“Did you spot our ‘shrub’ today? If you had your head buried in your phone, probably not!”
News • Aug 07
New Jersey police officer dressed as a shrub catches 74 drivers on their phones within six hours
“Did you spot our ‘shrub’ today? If you had your head buried in your phone, probably not!”
Life • Aug 06
Southwest Airlines will let you bring along a friend for just $5 — but the offer won't last long. How to take advantage
Companion Pass is valid for unlimited usage on qualifying flights in the first two months of next year.
Life • Aug 06
Southwest Airlines will let you bring along a friend for just $5 — but the offer won't last long. How to take advantage
Companion Pass is valid for unlimited usage on qualifying flights in the first two months of next year.
Life • Aug 05
Miami Dade College professor started the job at 18 years old. He's also studying for his law degree
Nathan Thomas has broken a 306-year record — and now teaches people older than him.
Life • Aug 05
Miami Dade College professor started the job at 18 years old. He's also studying for his law degree
Nathan Thomas has broken a 306-year record — and now teaches people older than him.
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