Image credit: Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apparently confirmed that his company will lay off thousands of employees amidst ongoing financial struggles. Meta had around 87,000 employees as off the end of September, but that figure looks set to drop precipitously from today. According to The Wall Street Journal,…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
There’s a new wireless hi-res audio codec in the air and it’s called MQair, a scalable codec from the folks behind Master Quality Authenticated (MQA). Even bigger news is that MQair has received certification from the respected audio research organisation Japan Audio Society, which allows it to carry the Hi-res Audio Wireless badge that gives…
Fujifilm recently launched the X-H2, the latest addition to its X series of mirrorless cameras and the first to include the company’s new 40.2-megapixel sensor. But, how does it compare to one of our best cameras, the X-T4? When it comes to Fujifilm’s X-T series, the X-H2 shares more similarities with this year’s X-T5 than it…
Apple’s efforts to replace its former design chief Jony Ive have been hindered by increased turnover within the company’s product design team over the past few years, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The report claims that Apple has lost the majority of senior designers who worked under Ive, with many of them jumping ship to…
It’s not the first time we’ve seen this kind of thing: LG’s been offering bacteria-killing cases bundled with its Tone earbuds since 2020 – and I for one really enjoyed the company’s newest T90 buds, but that had nothing to do with the bacteria blitzing and everything to do with the wild head-tracked Dolby Atmos. …
Ellen Wong. Courtesy of Ellen Wong Ellen Wong is a naturopathic doctor with her own practice in Toronto, Ontario. Before taking a three-month sabbatical this year, she took many steps to prepare her business. She hired help to cover for her, anticipated legal challenges, and prepared social-media content. With the Great Resignation, the backlash of…
Barbara D. stands in front of her home in Highlands, New Jersey, which she lifted after Hurricane Sandy when five feet of water rushed in. Erika Ramirez/Insider Jersey Shore residents battled through a patchwork of programs to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. Meanwhile, wealthy newcomers and booming luxury construction have driven up home prices. It’s a…
Kristen Hawley took her dog Heidi to try the $75 tasting menu at the new dog restaurant Dogue. Icarian Photography/Kristen Hawley Kristen Hawley took her 7-year-old dog, Heidi, to Dogue, a new San Francisco retail store for dogs. On Sundays, Dogue opens its Bone Appétit Cafe, which has a $75 tasting menu and surprise treats….
Twitter may now be charging users for a blue tick, but it seems not all “verified” tweeters will be equal. To identify the accounts that have actually been verified amongst the sea of subscribers, they will also be awarded an “Official” label on their profiles. And, unlike the blue tick, the Official label will not…
One thing you may not know about the PS5 console is the ability to set up a password to protect your account. This is ideal if you have a squabbling sibling or a nosy friend that you want to keep out of your save files. It’s also a good way to make sure your game…