I have survived two PIPs (performance improvement plans) in sales. Few people probably want to admit that they were ever on one, but a lot of reps go on those once in a while during their careers. I am also still friends with both my managers who put me on them. I doubt many people
Read MoreA world of services has appeared to help act as digital death doulas for the bereaved. They show software’s potential—and its limits.
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Read MoreThe Home app is the key to unleashing your HomeKit camera’s full potential. HomeKit Secure Video — Apple’s privacy-centric security camera solution — makes it easy to view, save, and share recordings from smart cameras through the Home app. HomeKit cameras also provide advanced features like Face Recognition, Activity Zones, and iCloud+ storage, which keeps
Read MoreAriana Grande performing in Fortnite. Two of the biggest names in entertainment are coming together to create a virtual space aimed at kids, through a new partnership between Fortnite developer Epic Games and Lego. “We are excited to come together to build a space in the metaverse that’s fun, entertaining, and made for kids and
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google announces “multisearch” for Lens, letting users ask questions about photos and screenshots, available in beta in the US on iOS and Android — One of the most interesting announcements at Google’s Search-focused keynote in September was a big upgrade to Lens that lets you take a photo and ask questions
Read MoreCredit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority A new OnePlus phone powered by the Dimensity 9000 is purportedly on the way. Leaker Yogesh Brar claims that this could be the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 10 Pro wasn’t accompanied by the OnePlus 10, so those wanting an affordable flagship-level phone have to either choose an older device
Read MoreChrono Cross got off to a, let’s say, difficult start. It was billed as a follow-up to Chrono Trigger, one of the most beloved role-playing games ever created, but while the two take place in the same world, there are some big differences. Chrono Trigger was created by a superteam of developers including Final Fantasy
Read MoreWhat you need to know HBO Max has a new Apple TV app coming within days. Early tests show that the new Apple TV app works well. The previous HBO Max Apple TV app was a disaster. A new update is coming in the coming days and early signs are good that it’s actually going
Read MoreWhat you need to know Meta has confirmed that there will be no F8 developer event this year. There is no word yet on whether the event will return in 2023. Developers won’t be able to get involved via F8 this year. Meta, the parent company behind Facebook, says that it won’t be holding its
Read MoreReturn to Space chronicles the company’s unlikely rise, but it avoids talking about its shortcomings.
Read MoreSecure your smart home accessories with this handy HomeKit feature. HomeKit Secure Routers, which include several eero router models, allow you to take complete control of your HomeKit accessories. By enabling the HomeKit Secure Router feature, your eero router will automatically restrict your accessories to only vendor-approved internet services and devices. You can also lock
Read MoreIf you want one tool that can capture fast-paced action sequences and 360 footage, Insta360’s One RS has it all in a sweet, modular package.
Read MoreConventional protection for your noggin isn’t always cute or convenient, but this foldable cap just might be.
Read MoreThe perpetual whiplash created by the ride-hailing app’s dealings typifies Silicon Valley’s way of doing business—one that often leaves chaos in its wake.
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A Belarus-aligned hacking group has attempted to compromise the Facebook accounts of Ukrainian military personnel and posted videos from hacked accounts calling on the Ukrainian army to surrender, according to a new security report from Meta (the parent company of Facebook). The hacking campaign, previously labeled “Ghostwriter” by
Read MoreJacquelyn Melinek / TechCrunch: Blockchain audit service CertiK raises an $88M Series B3 led by Insight, Tiger Global and Advent at a $2B valuation, bringing its total funding to $230M — CertiK, a Web3 and blockchain security company, has raised $88 million in its latest round, bringing its valuation to $2 billion.
Read MoreDatabricks has unveiled a new extract, transform, load (ETL) framework, dubbed Delta Live Tables, which is now generally available across the Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud platforms. According to the data lake and warehouse provider, Delta Live Tables uses a simple declarative approach to building reliable data pipelines and automatically managing related infrastructure at
Read MoreImage: Apple In the vast underground office of Lumon, the megacorporation at the heart of Apple TV Plus’ thriller Severance, the computers are downright bizarre. At first they look a bit like an old Mac, but the closer you look, the more strange they become. The CRT display is somehow a touchscreen. The beautiful blue
Read MoreNaomi Nix / Washington Post: Meta disrupts several covert influence operations in Ukraine by Belarus- and Russia-linked actors, including attempts to hack Ukrainian military personnel — Facebook said Thursday it disrupted several covert influence operations targeting Ukrainians, as the company has intensified its fight …
Read MoreHannah Miller / Bloomberg: Blockchain gaming startup Improbable raises $150M to expand M², which aims to help virtual worlds connect, led by a16z and Vision Fund 2 at a $1B valuation — One of the most lavishly funded European video game startups of recent years, Improbable Worlds Ltd., said it can bridge …
Read MoreJoseph Menn / Washington Post: Mandiant and CrowdStrike partner to help customers investigate and mitigate threats; Mandiant will begin deploying CrowdStrike’s tools — Two of the most prominent U.S. cybersecurity companies have struck a deal to work more closely together, extending a trend of cooperation among companies …
Read MoreThe start time of Thursday’s game has already been moved, and could be postponed altogether… What you need to know The New York Mets and Washington Nationals will play the first-ever game of baseball broadcast on Apple TV+ on Friday. It’s supposed to be the second game in the opening series, however, it might end
Read MoreWhat you need to know Amazon is making two of its music plans more costly from next month. The Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan will get $1 more expensive per month. Those using the Amazon Music Single-Device Plan will pay $1 more each month. Two of Amazon’s music plans are getting more costly from May
Read MoreAlyse Stanley / Washington Post: Epic Games and Lego form a long-term partnership to “shape the future of the metaverse” by building a safe place for children to play but offer few details — Epic Games has already outlined ambitious plans for the metaverse and Thursday the “Fortnite” maker announced it intends to build part
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