Image: Getty Tech and IT workers have been reaping the benefits of a candidate-driven jobs market in recent months, with the demand for digital talent creating a seemingly limitless number of career opportunities for seasoned software professionals. But brewing beneath the surface are signs that the party could be coming to an end. As business… Continue reading As hiring freezes and layoffs hit, is the bubble about to burst for tech workers?
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Donald Trump Is Absolutely Furious That Elon Musk Lied to Him
“He told me he voted for me.” Broken Bromance It sounds like former President Donald Trump isn’t a fan of Tesla CEO Elon Musk anymore. Although the Republican leader said he accurately predicted that Musk’s giant deal to buy Twitter would fall through, he was taken by surprise to learn Musk didn’t vote for him… Continue reading Donald Trump Is Absolutely Furious That Elon Musk Lied to Him
Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
A trove of internal Uber documents leaked to The Guardian and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), as well as dozens of other news outlets, outlines its strategies for global expansion — even if the company had to bend some rules. The leak, collectively dubbed the Uber Files, consists of over 124,000… Continue reading Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you’re sharing that seat with two young toddlers. Or your neighbor’s dog is constantly barking. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song in the… Continue reading The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
The Brain Has a ‘Low-Power Mode’ That Blunts Our Senses
Since leptin is released by fat cells, scientists believe its presence in the blood is likely to signal to the brain that the animal is in an environment where food is ample and there’s no need to conserve energy. The new work suggests that low levels of leptin alert the brain to the malnourished state… Continue reading The Brain Has a ‘Low-Power Mode’ That Blunts Our Senses
Hitman 3’s free Ambrose Island DLC arrives on July 26th
Ambrose Island, Hitman 3’s first new level since release, will arrive on July 26th. IO Interactive detailed the DLC on Friday when it published the game’s latest monthly roadmap. The studio promised to share more information about the new locale closer to release but on Friday IO said Ambrose Island would introduce new challenges for… Continue reading Hitman 3’s free Ambrose Island DLC arrives on July 26th
Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is back on sale for $299
Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale may not begin until next week, but you can already find a handful of deals on electronics like the 10.2-inch iPad. This weekend, the retailer has discounted both the 64GB and 256GB variants of Apple’s entry-level tablet. You can now buy the base model 10.2-inch iPad – in both silver… Continue reading Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is back on sale for $299
Hitting the Books: Modern social media has made misinformation so, so much worse
It’s not just that one uncle who’s not allowed at Thanksgiving anymore who’s been spreading misinformation online. The practice began long before the rise of social media — governments around the world have been doing it for centuries. But it wasn’t until the modern era, one fueled by algorithmic recommendation engines built to infinitely increase… Continue reading Hitting the Books: Modern social media has made misinformation so, so much worse
The Chromecast with Google TV is on sale for $40 right now
Early Prime Day deals keep popping up as we get close to the two-day shopping event, and this time they discount the Chromecast with Google TV by $10. You can pick up the streaming device for $40 right now, which is a return to its record low. Not only does this gadget give you access… Continue reading The Chromecast with Google TV is on sale for $40 right now
Ford recalls more than 100,000 Mavericks, Escapes, and Corsairs over fire risk
Ford is recalling certain models of the 2020 to 2022 Escape, Maverick, and Corsair due to the risk of under-hood fires, according to reports from Reuters and CNBC. The recall affects over 100,000 vehicles in the US, all of which come with a 2.5-liter hybrid / plug-in hybrid (HEV / PHEV) engine. In the case… Continue reading Ford recalls more than 100,000 Mavericks, Escapes, and Corsairs over fire risk