Carina Johansen/Getty Images Twitter confirmed mass layoffs Thursday, telling staff they’d hear whether they were affected the next day. Dozens of employees posted on Twitter that they’ve been laid off, including people in managerial and leadership roles. Many praised their colleagues, while others were more cynical about Elon Musk’s takeover. Former Twitter employees are flocking…
Well, it finally happened: Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget’s Karissa Bell to discuss how Musk is reshaping the social network. Are all the changes bad, or is there some method to his madness? (Spoiler: It looks more like desperation than anything else.) Also, we…
Batman’s iconic, of that there’s no doubt at all. One of the most memorable and resonant characters from any medium in the last century or so, let alone if you limit yourself to comics, he’s inspired generations of movies, games and other tie-ins. Photoshop fails go to the movies: The worst film posters of all…
There’s never been a better time to go out and buy a Fire TV Stick to add streaming services and apps to your TV. That’s because there are some big discounts on Amazon devices, in their 2022 Cyber Monday and Black Friday early sales. Currently, there are discounts in the US on most models of…
Twitter’s social lead for gaming is the latest employee to be let go since Elon Musk took over. The billionaire has swiftly made huge changes to the platform, like charging monthly for blue tick verification. Now mass cuts are being made to staff. Read more /format/jpg/quality/80/Untitled-2_1gDX6LX.jpg” title=”Twitter’s gaming lead let go as Elon Musk begins…
Metal Gear Solid maker Hideo Kojima has said his development studio will remain independent – despite numerous offers from interested parties. The past year has seen a flurry of mergers and acquisitions within the video game industry, with Microsoft following up its Bethesda purchase by launching its attempt to buy Activision Blizzard, while Sony has…
Enjoy a 62-mile range when you ride the Urtopia Carbon One lightweight eBike. Weighing only 33 pounds, this full-carbon eBike is an ideal companion for city commutes. In fact, its sleek design is one you’ll be proud to add to your daily setup. Additionally, it has a torque sensor, a Bluetooth speaker, and stat-sharing features….
Give your phone the snug fit it deserves when you go for the Alto Original Leather Case for iPhone 14 series. It suits iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. And it comes in 4 lovely colors. Choose from Cement Gray, Caramel Brown, Raven Black, and Forest Green. Its…
Google is rolling out a new Gmail app feature in time for the holiday season that allows users to more easily track their packages directly from within their inbox. In a bid to help users stay on top of order and shipping confirmation emails over the festive period, Gmail will show a simplified view of…
The Substack Chat feature was designed to give content creators and writers a way to better connect with their subscribers and online community. | Image: Substack Substack has launched Substack Chat, a new discussions feature designed to provide content creators with the means to build up their own online communities outside of social media. Substack…