Monthly Archives: September 2022

Elon Musk cited a Putin speech in private texts with a banker, saying the Twitter deal wouldn’t make sense ‘if we’re heading into World War 3’

Elon Musk on March 9. Photo by Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Elon Musk said in a private text it “didn’t make sense” to buy Twitter as Russia invaded Ukraine. Musk said this months before formally attempting to back out of the $44 billion acquisition. Twitter’s lawyer argued Tuesday the texts show Musk is…

Instagram is reportedly removing its shopping page amid a move to drive more direct ad revenue

SOPA Images/Contributor Instagram is paring back its shopping features, according to The Information. The platform will remove its existing ‘Shop’ page. Instagram will refocus its e-commerce efforts towards advertising. Instagram is rolling back several of its shopping features, The Information reported on Tuesday.  In an internal memo Instagram distributed to staff on Tuesday and obtained…

Ilhan Omar calls Ted Cruz a ‘miserable little weasel’ for attempting to overturn Biden’s student-loan forgiveness in court

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Win McNamee/Getty Images, Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Sen. Ted Cruz said he’s “brainstorming” ways to overturn Biden’s student-loan forgiveness. Rep. Ilhan Omar responded by calling him a “miserable little weasel.” She stood by the administration’s position that it has legal authority to cancel student debt broadly. Rep….

We’ve finally seen Return To Monkey Island in action: looks great, full of laughs

Enlarge / Dave Grossman (L) and Ron Gilbert (R) joined Ars Technica for a rare interview in Seattle at PAX West 2022. (credit: Sam Machkovech) SEATTLE—Longtime game designer Ron Gilbert has repeatedly suggested that a sequel to his beloved Monkey Island series would arrive how fans want it: unspoiled. It’s a major reason why the…

This Florida teen is making a business out of rebuilding old-school auto tech

Riley’s Rebuilds, led by Riley Schlick, charges $145 and up to repair a carb. courtesy Riley’s Rebuilds Carburetors may represent old-school tech in the automotive world, but don’t tell Riley Schlick, a high school senior in Florida who rebuilds them for a tidy profit. Send your tired, dirty, mucked-up carburetor to Schlick and she’ll return…

Juul agrees to pay $438.5M in its biggest settlement yet, while another vape maker gains steam

Juul has long argued that it’s trying to save lives; meanwhile, its own existence seems precarious at times. Right now is one of those times. As reported earlier today by numerous outlets, the once high-flying e-cigarette company just agreed to a $438.5 million settlement with 33 states that alleged the company marketed its product to…

Twitter’s lawyers say Elon Musk wanted out of the deal because of ‘World War 3,’ not bots

The whistleblower complaint from Twitter’s former head of security is already complicating the company’s legal battle with Elon Musk. Lawyers representing Musk and Twitter met in court Tuesday for a hearing that will determine whether the claims made by Pieter “Mudge” Zatko can be added to Elon Musk’s legal case to get out of his…

Build a thriving home on the back of a beast when The Wandering Village arrives next week

Stray Fawn’s The Wandering Village – a city building sim set on the back of a giant, roaming creature – will be launching into Steam early access next Wednesday, 14th September. Announced last August, The Wandering Village tasks players with constructing a safe haven for a group of survivors in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic world. Its…