The classic toy Barbie, known to fans across the world as the iconic Mattel doll, has come a long way since its inception in 1959. And now, it’s made its way into the world of movie-making with one of the very first theatrical pandemic films, a movie based on the classic Barbie brand. The new… Continue reading Barbie’s So Big, Folks Made It Their First Theatrical Pandemic Movie
Category: pandemic
Hideo Kojima details how the pandemic completely changed Death Stranding 2
For years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of a sequel to the acclaimed game Death Stranding. The game was a critical and commercial success, and its creator, Hideo Kojima, has been teasing details of the upcoming sequel. Recently, Kojima spoke to IGN and revealed how the pandemic has completely changed the development of… Continue reading Hideo Kojima details how the pandemic completely changed Death Stranding 2
DocuSign could be suffering from a pandemic growth hangover
As the global pandemic continues to cause economic uncertainty and disruption, it may be taking a toll on some businesses that experienced a surge during the pandemic. One such business is the digital signature and e-signature company DocuSign. DocuSign is a cloud-based platform for digital signatures, which makes it a key technology for companies that… Continue reading DocuSign could be suffering from a pandemic growth hangover
US investors slash Byju’s and Swiggy valuation
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global financial markets and a number of Indian startups have been impacted as well. Two major Indian startups, Byju’s and Swiggy, which had been growing aggressively prior to the pandemic, have taken a major hit to their valuations as US investors have recently slashed their… Continue reading US investors slash Byju’s and Swiggy valuation
‘Zoomies’ After
As millions of people around the world continue to rely on tech giants like Zoom for their education, meetings, happy hours, and so much more, the company recently announced it was cutting 1,300 of its full-time employees, known as “Zoomies.” The shock announcement came shortly after the company previously revealed its quadrupled yearly revenue for… Continue reading ‘Zoomies’ After
While layoffs keep coming, so far Apple has steered clear
In a year of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, one industry giant has continued to ride atop the storm in a very comfortable and protective way. Apple, the innovative technology company, has managed to stay above the job-cutting flood in 2020, weathering the economic conditions brought by the pandemic and the fallout from the recession. While… Continue reading While layoffs keep coming, so far Apple has steered clear
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
When will IPOs return? The past may hold some clues
The Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of stocks or bonds used to be a steady and reliable source of revenue for businesses and investors alike. Unfortunately, they have become a rare occurrence in recent months, causing many to wonder when IPOs may be returning in full force. While it’s difficult to make specific predictions, looking at… Continue reading When will IPOs return? The past may hold some clues