Twitter rejected requests from Elon Musk’s team for a discount, according to a report. Alex Kantrowitz Representatives for Musk were reportedly engaged in private discussions with Twitter, per the NYT. The talks centered on the price of the platform, with Musk’s team reportedly seeking a reduction. They had asked for a 30% discount but Twitter…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Mortgage rates have softened somewhat as investors speculate whether the Federal Reserve…
Good morning, readers. Hallam Bullock here, reporting from London. It was a move the White House went down to the wire to avoid. With Europe in the icy grip of an energy crisis, grappling with inflation, and trying to stave off economic instability, OPEC+’s decision to slash oil production could have big consequences for the…
Carnival Pride, a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, sails across the Tagus River. Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Carnival Cruise Line said disruptive guests face a $500 fine, detainment, and disembarkment. The warning applies to passengers whose behavior impacts the enjoyment and safety of those on board. There are a higher number…
President Joe Biden. AP Photo/Evan Vucci The US is looking at easing sanctions on Venezuela so that Chevron can pump more oil there, per the WSJ. The proposed deal comes after OPEC+ agreed to cut daily oil production by 2 million barrels a day. One analyst told Insider the deal could bring a “substantial” amount…
With the latest iOS 16.1 beta, Apple has tweaked the design of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max to make it more visible on a dark background. When using a darker wallpaper or with the darker interface of Dark Mode activated, there is a light gray border around the outside…
Nanoleaf, known for its modular wall lighting tiles, has teamed up with gaming company Corsair to make your setup more immersive and colorful. A new integration called Nanoleaf x CORSAIR lets you sync up Nanoleaf’s smart lights to in-game explosions, actions and sounds. The integration works with Corsair’s portfolio of peripherals, including keyboards, gaming mice…
Blizzard has pulled back from its requirement that players add their mobile phone number to their Battle.net account in order to play Overwatch 2. It was previously mandatory for players to enroll in the “SMS Protect” system to access the game. Players who declined would be unable to login to the game’s servers. Blizzard argued…
After a rocky launch, Blizzard has updated fans on its progress tackling some of the various issues which have plagued Overwatch 2 over the past 24 hours. Many fans have been left unable to play for long periods, stuck in queues, left without access to previously-unlocked characters and items, or locked out of the game…
Every retro shooter straddles the line between classic and modern design, whether it’s a new game built in an old engine like Ion Fury and Wrath, or a good old-fashioned murderfest that uses cutting edge tech like Amid Evil. But none walk that line as precisely as Bounding Box Software’s Prodeus. This is an anachronistic…