Who colors the colorers? Industry Standard Want more reason to hate everything? Look no further than Pantone’s latest money-grabbing gambit, which will soon require users to pay a not-tiny monthly subscription fee to use its fancy colorways on Adobe products. First spotted by designer Iain Anderson, users will have to pay $21 per month to… Continue reading Adobe Now Charging Extra to Use Pantone Colors Because We Live in Capitalist Hell
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Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Onetime startups like Meta, Twitter, and Amazon are now part of the world’s infrastructure, acting as today’s local news, phone lines, and postal service. They don’t just drive economies; they’re public goods that serve a social purpose, that define and enable countless aspects of society. The problem is, businesses like these are not accountable to… Continue reading Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
For years, AlphaBay ruled the dark web. If you were in the market to buy drugs or stolen credit cards, the digital bazaar was the place to turn. At its peak, more than 350,000 products were listed for sale—an estimated 10 times the size of the notorious Silk Road market—and the website proved to be… Continue reading China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ update fixes party-related crashes
If Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has crashed when you’ve tried to play with a party of friends, you’ll want to download the game’s latest update as soon as possible. In a tweet spotted by Eurogamer, developer Infinity Ward said early Friday morning it was “aware of some players experiencing crashes when partied up.” Later… Continue reading ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ update fixes party-related crashes
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta
The Federal Trade Commission will call on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in its upcoming case against the company. The FTC sued the social media giant in July in an attempt to block it from buying Within Unlimited, the creator of the popular VR workout app Supernatural. Reuters reports that the agency listed 18… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta
GM suspends advertising on Twitter to evaluate its direction under Elon Musk
General Motors has temporarily stopped paying for advertisements on Twitter after Elon Musk closed the $44 billion deal to take over the website, according to the CNBC. Musk, as you know, is also the chief executive at Tesla, which overtook GM and all its competitors to become the most valuable carmaker in the US a… Continue reading GM suspends advertising on Twitter to evaluate its direction under Elon Musk
The sequel to PC Building Simulator feels like it’s still under construction
A host of bugs and undercooked features keep the addictive building simulator from reaching its full potential Share this story I was unreasonably excited to play the follow-up to PC Building Simulator. The original game taught me the finer points of building a PC and married the technical aspects with all the logistical drudgery of… Continue reading The sequel to PC Building Simulator feels like it’s still under construction
Google’s versatile Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max are up to 50 percent off today
/ You can also find the Elgato Stream Deck XL and Beats Fit Pro discounted to their lowest prices to date at Amazon and Best Buy. The 10-inch display on the Google Next Hub Max features a terrific camera and can provide personalized info at a glance.Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge This weekend… Continue reading Google’s versatile Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max are up to 50 percent off today
GM pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
/ The automaker says it’s working with Twitter to “understand the direction of the platform” under Elon Musk’s ownership Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images General Motors has temporarily halted advertising on Twitter after Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of the social network on Friday (via CNBC). The… Continue reading GM pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
Why password security may be a really good joke
We all need a supervisor. 1Password/Screenshot by Min Shin/ZDNET I’d ask you how you manage your passwords, but it feels like an excessively personal question. more Technically Incorrect I’ve heard so many different ways that people choose — or don’t — to keep their passwords secure. One friend, for example, uses the same password for… Continue reading Why password security may be a really good joke