WordPress.com owner Automattic is laying off 16 percent of workers
WordPress.com owner Automattic is laying off 16 percent of workers Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, is laying off about 16 percent of its workers. In a memo posted to the company’s website, CEO Matt Mullenweg says he’s making the change to “protect Automattic’s long-term future.” Before the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed the company as […]
‘TikTok America,’ Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTok
'TikTok America,' Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTok ‘TikTok America,’ Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTok TikTok delete After President Donald Trump pushed back a deadline for banning TikTok in January, the 75-day delay will run out on April 5th, but there’s still no word on a deal that […]
Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar
Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar The Era 100 was originally $249. Sonos is lowering the price of two products in an effort to boost hardware sales amid a continued slump. The company’s Era 100 smart speaker and entry-level Ray soundbar now both cost $199. That’s a $50 […]
Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons
Here's everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2's Joy-Cons Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons In its April 2nd Direct event, Nintendo revealed a lot of the Switch 2 details we’ve been waiting for, including the console’s price ($449.99 in the US), its June 5th release date, and a slew […]
Google’s NotebookLM leader is taking over as head of the Gemini app
Google's NotebookLM leader is taking over as head of the Gemini app Google’s NotebookLM leader is taking over as head of the Gemini app Sissie Hsaio, the Google exec who oversaw the launch of the company’s AI chatbot, is stepping down as head of the Gemini app, according to a report from Semafor. A memo […]
Best printer 2025: just buy a Brother laser printer, the winner is clear, middle finger in the air
Best printer 2025: just buy a Brother laser printer, the winner is clear, middle finger in the air I have been recommending people buy whatever Brother laser printer is on sale for three years now, and no one has ever gotten mad at me about it. My own Brother laser printer, whose model number I […]
Here’s how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to)
Here's how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to) Here’s how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to) After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally announced a release date for the Switch 2. The long-awaited successor to the Switch will be available on June 5th for $449.99. It will […]
Sony’s new Bravia lineup includes its ‘King of TV’ successor
Sony's new Bravia lineup includes its 'King of TV' successor Sony’s new Bravia lineup includes its ‘King of TV’ successor Sony has a replacement for its current flagship QD-OLED TV, the extremely well-received A95L. That’s the model that was crowned “King of TV” at last year’s Value Electronics TV Shootout, which Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel […]
GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online Bundled in the fire hose of news regarding the Switch 2 Direct is one update sure to please Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: GameCube games are finally arriving on the service. A number of GameCube games will launch on the subscription service, including The Legend of Zelda: The […]
Tesla’s sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows
Tesla's sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows Tesla’s sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows A protester rallies during a Tesla Takedown protest movement at a Tesla showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, in Miami. Amid growing fallout over Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration, Tesla’s […]