Monthly Archives: November 2022

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns a recession is looming – and Americans should ‘prepare for the worst’

Jeff Bezos. Alex Wong / Getty Images Jeff Bezos warned the US economy is likely to slump in a painful recession. Amazon’s billionaire founder advised consumers and businesses to delay purchases and stockpile cash. Bezos recently suggested it was time to “batten down the hatches.” Jeff Bezos has warned a US recession is looming, and…

The federal judge who blocked Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan is playing ‘politics instead of actually following the law,’ Elizabeth Warren says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images A federal judge in Texas blocked Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan last week. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the judge was playing politics “not actually following the law.” Biden’s administration appealed the decision, but debt relief cannot be implemented right now. One of the most vocal lawmakers…

Amazon’s Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alerts

Amazon’s Alexa Together caregiver service is now more useful if you want to know a loved one’s specific activities. The company has added custom alerts that ping up to 10 caregivers when there’s particular smart home activity. You’ll know if the care receiver opened a sensor-equipped medicine cabinet, for instance, or whether the bedroom light…

Nike’s big push into the blockchain starts with ‘.Swoosh’

Nike’s interest in the blockchain extends beyond buying a digital collectibles startup. The apparel maker has introduced “.Swoosh,” a blockchain-based platform that will let members collect and eventually create virtual jerseys, shoes and other goods they can wear in games and other online spaces. You may get access to real-world products and special events, too….

Sega hiring Sonic lore manager to ensure universe “more meaningfully connected”

Sega is hiring for an associate manager of Sonic lore to make the hedgehog’s universe “more meaningfully connected”. A week ago, a job listing was posted by Sega for a role designed to “support the growing needs of our lore team” across multiple forms of media. The lucky employee will be “immersed in the organising…

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update dated for December

We finally have a release date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s long-awaited PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S update, which will arrive on Wednesday 14th December. Developer CD Projekt Red had previously pledged to release the update this year, following various delays amidst its Cyberpunk 2077 launch kerfuffle, and a switch to development…