Crypto exchange Kraken today announced it’s letting go of 1,100 staffers. The announcement came from a company blog post and follows similar news from DoorDash that it was also cutting staff. News that Kraken is cutting staff — and therefore costs — is not a surprise, given a generally gloomy macroeconomic climate and even worse climes…
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A Barcelona-based company that bills itself as a custom security solutions provider exploited several zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, and Chrome and Firefox browsers to plant spyware, say Google security researchers. In research shared with TechCrunch ahead of publication on Wednesday, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says it has linked Variston IT, which claims to offer…
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: My…
Season 2 of HBO’s The White Lotus is officially past its midpoint. And while there’s still some room for doubt about which characters get bumped off at the end of this Sicilian murder-mystery, there’s little doubt about which one most deserves an untimely death: Cameron, the smarmy American bro played by British beefcake Theo James. …
If you’ve Googled “gifts for dad,” you’ve likely been greeted with an overwhelming number of whiskey stones and knives. But do dads even like those? What about the dads who are fed up with the constraints of toxic masculinity? What about the dads who just want some pampering? Whatever the occasion that has you looking…
Save $30: As of Nov. 30, the 2022 10th-generation Apple iPad is down to $419 at Amazon. That’s a savings of 7%, and the lowest-ever price on this product. Apple’s latest iPads come at a premium price, but discounts make it easier to take the leap to purchase this great pick to cover your everyday…
While the payoff of traveling is pretty big, packing and planning for those adventures around the world can be tedious and stressful. If you’re buying a gift for someone with an acute case of wanderlust, prioritize items that can make their travels easier and more relaxing. A Bluetooth tracker could offer some comfort if they…
Save $80: As of Nov. 30, the HP 21.5-inch All-In-One is going for $299.99 at Best Buy. That’s a savings of 21%. Who said desktops are going the way of the dinosaur? They’re still vital to many offices, and work-from-home and student setups. Cyber Week is a great time to upgrade your setup or get…
It’s unlikely, if you peruse Instagram or Netflix with any sort of regularity, that you haven’t come across Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in the past few years. The breakout star of Mindy Kaling’s teen comedy Never Have I Ever , Ramakrishnan has become a Gen-Z icon, an inspiration for young South Asians, and a distinctive on-screen talent….
Windows 11 has been plagued by a bug in its 22H2 update that affects some users, causing stuttering in games, and leading Microsoft to block the upgrade for those people – but the good news is that a fix has now been implemented by the software giant. The solution to this annoying glitch is contained…