Monthly Archives: August 2022

Lenovo just leaked the next generation of AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 processors

The specifications for the next generation of AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 processors have apparently been leaked online by a fairly surprising source. The leak, originally highlighted in a tweet by a user called HXL, saw the specifications of the new line of processors described in a document related to the Lenovo ThinkStation P358 Tower workstation….

John Oliver calls out his new boss, Warner Bros. Discovery, for ‘burning down’ HBO after scrapping ‘Batgirl’

John Oliver in season nine of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.” Paula Lobo/HBO John Oliver poked at HBO’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, for canceling “Batgirl.” “I do get the vague sense that you’re burning down my network for the insurance money,” Oliver said. “Batgirl” was set to debut on HBO Max, but the…

Getting promoted can backfire. Here’s how to make sure you’re not unhappy or stressed in your new role.

Reducing your number of meetings can help reduce stress, the psychologist Patricia Naranjo said. Westend61/Getty Images A total of 40% of C-suite executives surveyed in a Deloitte study felt overwhelmed by their roles. This is why promotions can be counterproductive, a psychologist and career coach said. Patricia Naranjo told Insider why this is and how…

Mark Cuban says buying virtual real estate is ‘the dumbest s— ever’ as metaverse hype appears to be fading

Mark Cuban in late 2019. John Lamparski/Getty Images Investor Mark Cuban said buying metaverse land is “the dumbest shit ever.” Virtual real estate exploded in popularity last year, with companies like Sandbox selling property. But the metaverse is nowhere close to materializing, and interest in it appears to be waning. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is…

Home sellers are offering more wiggle room on prices now that the ‘artificial’ real estate market has peaked, says broker Stephanie Vitacco

An American neighborhood. Getty Images Real estate broker Stephanie Vitacco says the US has been in an “artificial” housing market for the past two years. That’s because historically low mortgage rates have led to unprecedented buyer competition. But demand is waning and it’s good news for those who can still afford a home purchase. Equity…