Disney CEO Bob Chapek has told division leads in a letter that the company is implementing cost cutting measures in part to help it “achieve the important goal of reaching profitability for Disney+ in fiscal 2024.” Based on the internal memo obtained by CNBC, Disney is planning to limit additions to its workforce through a… Continue reading Disney reportedly freezes hiring and expects some layoffs
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‘Star Wars’ and Studio Ghibli team up for a Disney+ Grogu short film
A couple of days ago, Studio Ghibli tweeted a teaser video showing both its logo and Lucasfilm’s, as well as a photo of a Grogu figurine. Now we know what those posts are hinting at. Apparently, the two companies worked together to create a short film hand-drawn by Studio Ghibli. It’s entitled Zen – Grogu… Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ and Studio Ghibli team up for a Disney+ Grogu short film
Senator Markey demands answers from Elon Musk over Twitter impersonators
Twitter’s rash of impersonators is attracting scrutiny from politicians. Senator Ed Markey has sent a letter to company chief Elon Musk demanding answers regarding imposters on the platform. Markey wants to know how Twitter not only let a reporter for The Washington Post create a verified account impersonating the senator (now trivial with an $8… Continue reading Senator Markey demands answers from Elon Musk over Twitter impersonators
Amazon’s latest robot picker for warehouses uses AI to identify objects
Amazon has unveiled its latest warehouse robot. It says “Sparrow is the first robotic system in our warehouses that can detect, select, and handle individual products in our inventory.” The robotic arm uses AI and computer vision to recognize and handle millions of items, according to Amazon. The company says that, by employing robots in… Continue reading Amazon’s latest robot picker for warehouses uses AI to identify objects
Twitter Blue verification was a complete disaster in exactly the ways everyone predicted
Elon Musk’s plan to democratize Twitter verification lasted less than two days. Twitter has temporarily pulled new signups for Twitter Blue after the platform was overrun by verified trolls. The company told staffers subscriptions were on hold to “help address impersonation issues,” according to Platformer’s Zoe Schiffer. It turns out paid verification was as much… Continue reading Twitter Blue verification was a complete disaster in exactly the ways everyone predicted
Tesla is offering its proprietary charge connector as a new North American standard
When it comes to charging your EV in the US, Canada and Mexico, the only two connector types available aren’t cross-compatible. Tesla has its proprietary connector, which in the company’s defense was developed when Tesla was still the only EV game in town. Everybody else uses the current North American standard, the Combined Charging System… Continue reading Tesla is offering its proprietary charge connector as a new North American standard
Apple’s AirPods Pro hit a new low of $234, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. You might think retailers would be holding their… Continue reading Apple’s AirPods Pro hit a new low of $234, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is down to a new low of $71
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is exactly what it… Continue reading Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is down to a new low of $71
Ring’s Video Doorbell drops to $60 ahead of Black Friday
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Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy as its CEO resigns
Twitter isn’t the only notable tech company to bandy around the word “bankruptcy” this week. After a stunningly rapid collapse, crypto exchange FTX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, while founder Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned as CEO. The bankruptcy filing covers FTX Trading, FTX US, Alameda Research and around 130 other companies under the… Continue reading Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy as its CEO resigns