Microsoft Corporation, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has announced a surprise move to lay off 10,000 workers. The company blames the decision on weakened customer spending, a trend that has caused Microsoft’s overall financial performance to suffer in recent years. Microsoft’s announcement marks a major strategic shift for the company, which has seen… Continue reading Microsoft to lay off 10,000 workers, blames decelerated customer spending
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Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindle is nearly 30 percent off right now
The days of poring through a library’s shelves for the perfect book or learning tool for kids are quickly becoming a distant memory as more parents give their children access to Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindle. Amazon’s Kindle is currently nearly 30 percent off, making it an ideal choice for parents looking for a way to give… Continue reading Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindle is nearly 30 percent off right now
Humble Bundle’s Winter Sale kicks off today
The long awaited start of the Humble Bundle’s Winter Sale is finally here, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. For those who don’t know, the Humble Bundle is one of the internet’s leading online stores for indie video games, digital books, software and more. The Winter Sale is a fantastic opportunity… Continue reading Humble Bundle’s Winter Sale kicks off today
Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds Pro are a massive $100 off today
Today is a great day to be an audiophile. Samsung has just announced that its original Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds are now on sale for $100 off the regular retail price. The Pro model of the Galaxy Buds are an upgrade on the standard Galaxy Buds, offering improved sound quality, active noise cancellation, and… Continue reading Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds Pro are a massive $100 off today
Ted Lasso’s third season kicks off this spring
The always delightful Apple TV+ comedy show, Ted Lasso, is coming back soon with its third season première! The show follows the story of Ted Lasso (played masterfully by Jason Sudeikis), an American football coach who is recruited to manage a British Premiere League soccer team. His enthusiastic disposition and complete ignorance of soccer proves… Continue reading Ted Lasso’s third season kicks off this spring
Coffee makers and statues: Twitter starts auctioning off assets from its San Francisco headquarters
When Twitter announced that they were leaving their San Francisco headquarters and moving to a new campus earlier this year, many were surprised that the tech giant was leaving their hometown in favor of smaller satellite offices. But now, Twitter is trying to make the most of their move by auctioning off some of the… Continue reading Coffee makers and statues: Twitter starts auctioning off assets from its San Francisco headquarters
Greenlight, kids-focused fintech startup, lays off 104 employees to optimize expenses
Greenlight, a kids-focused fintech startup that aims to bring financial education to families, has announced it is laying off 104 employees in order to optimize expenses. The company was founded in 2014 with the mission of helping parents teach their children about budgeting and money management. Greenlight had grown rapidly, adding hundreds of employees, as… Continue reading Greenlight, kids-focused fintech startup, lays off 104 employees to optimize expenses
News aggregator SmartNews lays off 40% of US and China staff, with further reductions planned in Japan
If you use the news app SmartNews, you might have noticed some troubling news. On December 28th the popular news aggregation app, SmartNews has announced the layoff of 40% of its staff in both the United States and China, with future reductions planned in Japan. SmartNews is a news app developed by a Japanese start-up… Continue reading News aggregator SmartNews lays off 40% of US and China staff, with further reductions planned in Japan
DirecTV is the latest pay-TV company to lay off staff amid the ongoing shift to streaming
In yet another sign of the ongoing transition from traditional pay-TV to streaming services, satellite provider DirecTV has announced layoffs of an undisclosed number of staff members. The layoffs are part of an effort to streamline operations in the face of changing consumer demands, as more and more viewers move away from traditional TV subscriptions… Continue reading DirecTV is the latest pay-TV company to lay off staff amid the ongoing shift to streaming
Company created by Citrix-Tibco merger confirms it has laid off 15% of staff
A company created from the merger of Citrix and Tibco has confirmed that it has laid off 15% of its staff. Earlier this month, the merger between virtualization firm Citrix Systems and business integration software provider Tibco Software was announced. The new company, Citrix-Tibco (CTIB), has now confirmed that it has laid off about 150… Continue reading Company created by Citrix-Tibco merger confirms it has laid off 15% of staff