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Spotify To Cut 6% Of Its Workforce Through Another Round Of Big Tech Layoffs 2022 was a brutal year for thousands of employees working in the tech space as battered tech companies announced a series of layoffs to weather the financial storm caused by the combined effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukraine war. Curiously, unlike previous years where most mass layoffs seemed to affect only smaller companies, the 2022 story was different....

Just as the zeitgeist had started to move on from Apple’s pannediPad Pro hydraulic press ad,Google came in and attacked something I love deeply. When I saw Rose Yao, Google’s amazing VP of Product Management, take the stage today at Google I/O, I was excited to see she hadmy own turntable– Audio-Technica LP120X– on a mobile cart in front of her. Slammed the stylus down on the spinning record so hard the tonearm bounced off the record, flailing through the air as if to ask, ‘Why would you do this to me?...

Long gone are the days of shiny hunting through pixelated grass, hoping that your random spawn will be a shiny Pokemon. Much less a shiny you actually want. Now, trainers can cultivate Mass Outbreaks, see Pokemon in the overworld, and increase their shiny odds through well-made sandwiches and charms. Despite these strides, shiny hunting is still a time-consuming affair, but the proper soundtrack can make things better. These themes, taken from cities and routes across the Pokemon generations, are the perfect way to settle in and enjoy the ride....

This Is The Strongest Wood Glue For Your Woodworking Projects Nails, screws, and other fasteners all have their place in the woodshop, but nothing holds pieces together quite so seamlessly as glue. Not only is wood glue cheap and easy to work with, but when properly adhered and set with adequate pressure, the bond between two glued pieces can actually be stronger than the wood itself. So it’s no surprise that many carpenters consider it to be awoodworking staple that’s worth investing in....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Imagine, for a moment, a world withoutWarcraft III. In this reality, nobody uses the game’s world editor tool to createDefense of the Ancients. In turn, Valve never acquires the rights to the mod and goes on to createDOTA 2, a game that sets the stage for the modern esports boom....

What Is Android’s Bluetooth Absolute Volume Feature & How Do You Disable It? As mobile phone technology evolves, smart devices are only getting smarter. In turn, purveyors of the operating systems that drive smartphone technology are constantly upgrading their platforms with ways for users to manage their devices and settings. That list of operating systems includesGoogle’s Android OS, which is now powering more devices than any other system in the mobile game....

Quick Links Apple’s latest foray into the streaming marketplace is actually a spin-off service from its already-competitiveApple Music. But what does Apple Music Classical actually offer and why is it a separate app in the first place? We’ll tackle those questions. What is Apple Music Classical and how does it work? Apple Music Classical made its way onto theApple App Store in March 2023, followed by theGoogle Play Storetwo months later....

Why Buyers Didn’t Like These 5 Lowest-Rated Milwaukee Power Tools At Home Depot We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With great power tools come great responsibility, and construction professionals and hobbyists alike know that better than anyone. Milwaukee claims its goal is to provide “disruptive innovation” cultivated through firsthand witnessing the ins and outs of how itspower toolsare actually used. The company’s two main tool lines are the M12 and M18 products, and according to its website, these tools are made with input from real users in mind....

Why Your Samsung Galaxy Camera Isn’t Working, And How To Fix It If your Samsung camera app lags, the shutter button misbehaves, the auto-focus is not working right, or the viewfinder crashes, you might encounter a “camera failed” prompt with no further explanation or details. At first glance, it may appear to be a hardware issue. However, more often than not, it is a software glitch that can be resolved with a few easy steps (viaSamsung)....

During its heyday,The Big Bang Theorywas the most popular sitcom in the world, and the breakout character of the show was Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons. Near the series end, the producers greenlit another showYoung Sheldontelling the tale of Sheldon in his tweens living in Texas. The season 4 premiere ofYoung Sheldonconnected in a touching manner toThe Big Bang Theory. Jim Parsons was joined by Mayim Bialik, who played his wife, Amy, to provide a voiceover narration during young Sheldon’s graduation ceremony that revealed the name of their son....

Your Old iPod Might Be Worth More Than You Realize The iPod was a truly revolutionary piece of technology. Though portable digital music players had existed for nearly a decade before Apple unveiled the first iPod in 2001, the now-iconic portable media player changed the way people listened to music on the road. It could hold hundreds of songs, plus it had a battery that could last up to ten hours, an easy-to-use interface, and the right size for portability....

13 Tiny Appliances Made To Fit Your Small Kitchen We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Large kitchens are often seen as the cream of the crop or something to aspire to, but there are a few perks to be found in small kitchens as well. Limited space means fewer pots, pans, and other kitchenware, which reduces clutter and the amount of dirty dishes in your kitchen. Plus, you’re more likely to prioritize buying high-quality,frequently recommended cooking gadgetsthat serve multiple purposes instead of spending money on one-use appliances or gadgets that get stuck in a drawer to be forgotten....

6 Of The Worst Mistakes Google’s New AI Overview Has Made So Far In May 2024, Google held its latest Google I/O conference, which opened with a keynote speech that focused heavily on the developments related to the company’s AI model, Gemini. One of the tools highlighted wasAI Overview for Google Search, which launched immediately. Basically, AI Overview seems intended as a cross between Microsoft’s Copilot — generative AI that tries to be diligent about summarizing linked citations — and the existing info box that already excerpts information from a top search result....