Wade Tyler Millward / CRN: Sources: Cloud Software Group, the parent company of Citrix and Tibco, begin layoffs impacting thousands of employees — ‘It’s a sad day for a company that pioneered the VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) market. It’s a terrible day, with a lot of good Citrix employees with families and kids leaving the
Read MoreIt’s little surprise that most hackers have a favorite text editor, since we tend to spend quite a bit of time staring at the thing. From writing code to reading config files, the hacker’s world is filled with seemingly infinite lines of ASCII. Comparatively, while a hex editor is a critical tool to have in
Read MoreApple has been a notoriously closed system since its inception. The global tech giant likes to keep everything in-house. You buy Apple hardware: you use Apple software. But there have always been exceptions, especially as Apple began selling music and other media on iTunes, since split up into several other apps. Apple TV is one
Read MoreAndré Beganski / Decrypt: Crypto.com plans to delist Tether in Canada to comply with Ontario’s regulator and will stop facilitating transaction associated with USDT by the end of January — The exchange said it will no longer facilitate transactions associated with the stablecoin at the end of the month.
Read MoreIndian firm Tata is working on a deal that will see it take over an iPhone plant currently owned by Wistron.
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: Scale AI, which labels data for ML algorithms and was valued at $7.3B in April 2021, lays off 20% of its staff; the startup had ~450 employees in February 2022 — Scale AI, the San Francisco-based company that uses software and people to label image, text, voice and video data …
Read MoreOver the past few years, many people have given up on using a single router in favor of a mesh network. A mesh configuration can allow for more complete coverage in large homes, with several access points a user can get a signal from as they move around. This usually improves signal strength in the
Read MoreThe tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it’s not enough.
Read MorePhoto by Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images The House Republican majority is finally underway, and newly elected Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA) has made big promises about what his leadership means for big tech companies, including a brand new subcommittee tasked with investigating allegations of censorship. This new panel, called the Select
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple could finally bring under-display Face ID to the iPhone 16 Pro. According to a report from the Korean outlet The Elec (via MacRumors), the technology used for Face ID will live directly under the screen, blending in with the rest of the display once it’s turned
Read MoreWhy yes, that is a Frankenquest, adding a Vive Deluxe Audio Strap. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge Intel and Meta have teamed up on a new way to directly connect your Oculus Quest headset to a gaming PC. If you buy or build a computer with its AX1690 Wi-Fi chip — and
Read MoreImage: Second Dinner Marvel Snap’s first patch of 2023 is here. And while it comes with an interesting set of buffs and long-asked-for nerfs, it also brings a new bundle in the shop that’s finally causing me to give my favorite mobile game ever a bit of side-eye. As mobile games go, Marvel Snap’s been
Read MoreTurtle power! | Image: Netflix Netflix is bringing some turtle power to its suite of mobile games by adding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, a modern take on the classic TMNT arcade games. Shredder’s Revenge was first released for PC and consoles in 2022, but now, you can play it on iOS or Android
Read MoreIllustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Hope you all had a great weekend. I don’t have any podcast thoughts today, but I did see the Roundabout Theater’s gender-reversed 1776, and it absolutely slapped. As
Read MoreIvan Mehta / TechCrunch: Developers flood Apple’s App Store and Google Play with apps listing “ChatGPT” in titles and descriptions; OpenAI doesn’t offer a public ChatGPT API or an app — ChatGPT is the hottest topic of discussion in the tech industry. OpenAI’s chatbot that answers questions …
Read MoreDon Clark / New York Times: A look at Intel’s struggles with launching Sapphire Rapids, originally slated for mid-2022, which Intel says has led to changes in product design and testing — The company grappled with missteps for years while developing a microprocessor code-named Sapphire Rapids. It comes out on Tuesday.
Read MoreZac Bowden / Windows Central: Sources: Microsoft ditched a dual-screen design for the Surface Duo 3 and pivoted to a foldable screen design with 180-degree hinge and external cover display — Microsoft’s next foldable phone will have an internal foldable display. — What you need to know
Read More(Image: Livioandronico2013/Wikimedia Commons)The Roman Pantheon, Colosseum, and other landmarks each draw more than 7 million visitors per year. It’s only fair: For more than 2,000 years, the buildings have presented tangible evidence of the ancient Roman Empire. But the mere fact of the landmarks’ age has long prompted scientists to wonder how the Romans managed
Read MoreIf you’re looking for reliable, high-performance backup power solutions, look no further than BLUETTI! At CES 2023, we took a look at two of BLUETTI’s newest and most impressive products: the EP900 home backup power station and the AC500+B300S system. These innovative solutions are perfect for anyone looking to prepare for power outages, run their
Read MoreAre you weary of overpriced, inflexible wireless plans with hidden fees and slow data speeds? Boost Mobile has an offer you can’t miss. For a limited time, new customers can get one month of 10GB 5G/4G LTE data for just $5. That’s an incredible 85% off the regular price of $35 per month. You never
Read MoreCredit: David Imel / Android Authority Microsoft is reportedly changing its plans for the Surface Duo 3. The Surface Duo 3 will supposedly use a foldable screen instead of sticking with its original dual-screen design. Microsoft may also be working on a new “mainstream” slab-style phone. Neither the Surface Duo nor Surface Duo 2 with
Read MoreNASA’s new JWST space telescope has revealed some cosmic surprises, including galaxies that might have assembled earlier than previously thought.
Read MoreTaylor Hatmaker / TechCrunch: Meta adds more limits on targeting users under 18 with ads, including removing the options to target teens users based on gender and in-app activity — Meta is making some changes to how its apps handle advertising and young users. Under the new rules, advertisers on Instagram and Facebook …
Read MoreA country’s first orbital satellite launch from home soil is a proud moment, even when as is the case with Virgin Orbit, it’s not from the soil itself but from a Boeing 747 in the stratosphere over the sea. The first launch of the under-wing rocket took place yesterday evening, and pretty much every British
Read MoreThere’s more D&D content on the way. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In a likely bid to capitalize on the growing popularity of Dungeons & Dragons, Deadline reports that Paramount has picked up a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series for its Paramount Plus streaming service. The series is set to be eight
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