Apple’s Delaying Products, Avoiding AI in Desperate Bid to Avoid Layoffs
Apple does not want to resort to layoffs, unlike many other major tech companies, which have been downsizing since around the turn of 2023. The tech giant is so desperate…
The Internet Archive is defending its digital library in court today
Book publishers and the Internet Archive will face off today in a hearing that could determine the future of library ebooks — deciding whether libraries must rely on the often…
Amazon’s latest layoffs cut 9,000 more jobs in divisions including Twitch and AWS
Amazon is laying off another 9,000 workers, according to a memo to employees CEO Andy Jassy sent to workers on Monday. The employees affected by the cut include those in…
United Nations warns 2050 net-zero climate goals are already outdated
When it comes to tackling climate change, achieving “net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050” has become a ubiquitous rallying cry. It’s in goals set by cities, states, and the Biden…
The Google Pixel 7 is on sale for a new low price of $449
As the days get longer, Google’s Pixel phones are continuing to get cheaper. The unlocked Google Pixel 7 is on sale for $449 ($150 off) at Amazon, Target, and Best…
If You Are a Russian Diplomat, You Should Be Using a Fliphone
While governments around the world are racing to place restrictions on TikTok over perceived espionage and security concerns, Kremlin leaders in Moscow have their sights set on another target: smartphones.…
The Untold Tale of Why ‘Cart Life’ Disappeared—and Its Resurrection
Pierre Shorette doesn’t send a lot of DMs, but this was an exception. He was on the hunt. Shorette’s then girlfriend had been playing her way through small narrative games;…
Best Camping Cookware Items (2023): Stoves, Coolers, Tables, Meal Planning, and Tips
Spend any time in the backcountry or the campground at your local state park, and you’ll quickly realize the importance of a good meal outdoors. Not only do you need…
Netflix Games Is Still Happening. Just Don’t Hold Your Breath
Netflix Games wants to cater to every kind of player. Not only that, says head of external games Leanne Loombe, it wants to be “a publisher that developers from all…
Microsoft is shaming unsupported Windows 11 PCs, but there’s a way to stop it
It seems Microsoft’s new strategy to get people to upgrade their Windows 11 hardware is to be annoying and slap on a watermark on desktops that says “System requirements not…