Binance passes on FTX bailout, FTX.com goes down
FTX, the world’s fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange, is seemingly kaput. Binance, the leading global crypto exchange, announced on Wednesday that it had decided to not acquire FTX after a due diligence investigation. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) “As a result of corporate due diligence, as well as the latest news […]
These smart home products will save you time and money during the upcoming holiday hustle
Shop directly from the interactive video above. If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your abode with smart home products, the holidays are the perfect time to click ‘add to cart.’ With these game-changing gift recs from Walmart, you can snag smart home products that will level up your holiday hosting — with some sweet savings. […]
If you buy a blue checkmark, Twitter will tell on you
Elon Musk has officially given the green light to the new $8 Twitter Blue subscription. After a false start over the weekend and a one-day delay due to the midterm elections, the new Twitter Blue service officially went live on Wednesday. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) What do users get? […]
Twitter's 'Official' checkmark rollout was a mess
Twitter’s “Official” checkmark is gone before it even had time to be fully rolled out. The grey tick debuted on Wednesday (Nov. 9) like a fart in the wind: impossible to ignore for a moment, then quickly gone forever. The new label specified that a celebrity, publication, or public figure was actually that person. It […]
This multi-purpose USB cube is a great stocking stuffer for techies
TL;DR: As of Nov. 9, you can get the WonderCube Pro for just $39.95 instead of $70 — that’s a 42% discount. Stocking stuffers are a great chance to grab fun and interesting gifts for the people you love. If you’re still shopping for tech stocking stuffers, then check out the WonderCube Pro. This all-in-one […]
Facebook owner Meta to lay off 11,000 people, or 13% of its workforce
The reports were true. Facebook‘s umbrella company Meta is laying off 11,000 workers, or about 13 percent of its workforce. The company also plans to cut discretionary spending, and it will extend its hiring freeze throughout the next quarter. Company CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news in a blog post Wednesday, saying the decision was […]
Zoom is coming to Tesla so you can Zoom in your Tesla
Stuck in traffic and late for a meeting? No problem; if you drive a Tesla, you’ll soon be able to join the Zoom call directly from your vehicle. This is according to Zoom itself, which announced the news during its Zoomtopia 2022 event on Tuesday (via Drive Tesla Canada). The feature has been long in […]
Pay what you want for this stacked collection of photography assets
TL;DR: Pay what you want for this bundle of photography assets. When you’re making a website, do you fill it with photos from stock picture sites? Those can certainly be high-quality, but the subscriptions may also be pricey. If you’re just looking for a few kinds of images, you may not need a full stock […]
A 2-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for under £100 this Black Friday
SAVE 55%: Black Friday is the best period to secure deals on leading VPNs. A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £83.43 and includes an extra three months for free — 68% off for Black Friday. You expect to find deals on things like laptops and headphones around Black Friday, but VPNs? Not […]
It's official: Twitter creates a new tick so it can still charge for blue ones
Well, this sure clears things up. Twitter has been fielding widespread criticism for its plan to charge for the coveted “blue tick”, which in the days before Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company used to mean simply that the account sporting it was actually run by the person or entity it purported to be. Twitter […]