Twitter’s decimated moderation department is failing recent real world tests. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images As a wave of unprecedented citizen protests over China’s revived “zero COVID” lockdowns spread throughout major cities, so did an overwhelming flood of “Not Safe For Work” (NSFW) spam posts from what appear to be countless, long-dormant Twitter bot accounts. First highlighted…
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Of all the venture capital funding invested in 2021, around one in every five dollars went to fintech. But this boom now seems behind us, as global fintech funding activity returned to pre-2021 levels. Worse, fintech didn’t escape the recent waves of tech layoffs, with high-profile companies like Brex, Chime and Stripe making headlines for…
Operating experience has become a buzzword over the last few years as venture capitalists pump up their resumes in a quest to set themselves apart from other sources of startup capital. Now, it seems that we are seeing the next evolution of that trend. This year has seen a wave of startup consultant firms looking…
UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2022, 2:18 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include the latest Cyber Monday pricing and deals from Apple, Beats, Bose, and more. Check out our top picks. BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones may not be the newest model in the Beats lineup, but you really can’t beat(s) this…
SAVE $130: As of Nov. 28, Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale is offering the 1st-generation Apple Watch SE for $149. That’s a 47% savings. Just a few months ago, Apple launched its latest and greatest watch — the Series 8. With the 41mm model starting at $399 and going all the way up to $799 for…
UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2022, 2:26 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect new Cyber Monday deals on tablets. BEST APPLE IPAD DEAL: The new 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) with an M2 chip is enjoying its first full-fledged discount on Amazon — $749 $799 (save $50) BEST SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB DEAL: This year’s Samsung…
We’ve found the best Cyber Monday deals under $50, so you can save some money on your favorite brands across categories this holiday season. BEST AMAZON DEVICE DEAL UNDER $50: Fire HD 8 Plus tablet $54.99 $109.99 (SAVE $55) BEST KITCHEN DEAL UNDER $50: Hamilton Beach Programmable Coffee Maker $48.99 $59.99 (SAVE $11) BEST HEADPHONES…
Epson is set to stop the manufacture of laser printers entirely by 2026, citing sustainability issues. The printer giant claims that laser technology has a “limited ability” to make significant steps towards improved sustainability “due to its requirement for heat during the print process and therefore increased energy use”. The company plans to pivot its…