Netflix is finally ready to dip into livestreaming months after word emerged of its plans. The service has confirmed that Chris Rock will debut a comedy special live on the service sometime in early 2023. He’s the “first artist” to receive the distinction, the company says, and the stream will be available worldwide. The firm… Continue reading Chris Rock’s upcoming comedy special will be Netflix’s first-ever livestream
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Elon Musk tells Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy is not out of the question’
Two weeks after taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has finally addressed the company’s remaining staff and the message was bleak. Speaking at an all-hands meeting, Musk said that Twitter is losing so much money that “bankruptcy is not out of the question,” The Information and Platformer reported. Twitter hasn’t turned a profit since 2019, and… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy is not out of the question’
Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ teaser depicts a fantastical, bloody world
Netflix’s The Witcher franchise is going through some major changes, with Henry Cavill, the star of the main show, set to depart. Before Cavill’s swansong in season three, though, a miniseries set in the same universe will hit the streaming service, and Netflix has offered another look at it. The latest teaser for The Witcher:… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ teaser depicts a fantastical, bloody world
Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US
Google’s pilot for Play Store billing alternatives is finally coming Stateside. The company is expanding its “user choice billing” test to the US, Brazil and South Africa. As before, you’ll be asked to choose either Google’s in-app purchasing system or something else (such as the developer’s) when you buy in-app content. There are more apps… Continue reading Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US
Elon Musk details his plan to turn Twitter into a bank
/ Supposedly, it’ll be simple: one balance that you can spend within the Twitter payment network, or outside it using a debit card or checks. A penny for your tweets.Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Elon Musk seems intent on turning Twitter into a bank, complete with what he describes as a “high-yield money… Continue reading Elon Musk details his plan to turn Twitter into a bank
Crypto groups scramble to prove stable reserves as investor confidence slumpsGrowing concerns over FTX’s finances have shaken the sector.
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Indonesia’s founder-turned-angel tribe grows on back of bustling startup ecosystem
Indonesian startup founders are doubling down on the country’s high octane ecosystem by backing the next generation of entrepreneurs, through solo investments, setting up angel networks with peers, and co-investing with venture capital firms. Even as sentiment in the broader industry weakens, angel investment networks are becoming more active in the region with the emergence of… Continue reading Indonesia’s founder-turned-angel tribe grows on back of bustling startup ecosystem
India adds fewer unicorns this year as investors tighten purse strings
The number of Indian startups entering the unicorn club this year may well be just half of last year, going by trends so far. While there were at least 45 unicorns in 2021 with a combined valuation of a little over $97 billion, there have been only 24 till end-October this year with a combined… Continue reading India adds fewer unicorns this year as investors tighten purse strings
Canada’s OTPP says any loss from its FTX investment to have limited impact
The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) said on Thursday it had invested a total of $95 million to the troubled cryptocurrency exchange FTX and any financial loss from the exposure will have limited impact on the pension plan. OTPP, Canada’s No. 3 pension fund, said it made the investments in FTX International and FTX U.S.… Continue reading Canada’s OTPP says any loss from its FTX investment to have limited impact
Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employees
With Twitter staff still reeling from mass layoffs and executive resignations, Musk took questions from employees for nearly an hour. Here’s everything he said. Share this story With barely 20 minutes’ notice, Elon Musk gathered Twitter employees on Thursday to address them directly for the first time. During a nearly one-hour Q&A session, which The… Continue reading Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employees