Tech Layoffs
Tech Industry Hunger Games as Layoffs and Losses Loom
"It's the Hunger Games out there," said one tech employee about the recent wave of tech layoffs and budget cuts. With the pandemic's painful economic impact hanging around, companies are tightening belts, and workers are holding their breath. Tech wasteland or tech bounce back? Only time will tell.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 4 Brings Multimodal Heat
Brace yourselves! Microsoft's ChatGPT 4 drops next week, bringing some serious video creation "multimodal" heat. Say goodbye to simple chats as video creators say hello to an AI that's smarter, funnier, and cheekier. Get ready to be wowed!
Apple
Apple's Dorm Room Dongle Mess
Apple products were sleek and intuitive, but the current lineup includes more dongles than a college dorm room. Something's amiss. Is CEO Tim Cook to blame, or is the tech giant spreading itself too thin? Take a closer look and share your comments on our Sign of the Times Flipboard magazine.
Tech Mahindra
Soota's New Tech Mahindra Gig
Infosys' loss is Tech Mahindra's gain! When former Infosys veteran, Ashok Soota, became Tech Mahindra's new CEO, their stock was up 10%. Can Soota bring his Infosys magic to his new gig? Time and the market will tell.
STGW
We Are All Engineers Now
According to the "2023 State of Comms Tech," report from Stagwell Marketing Cloud communications is in the hands of those who can wield AI and other comms tools like engineers. Ready to level up your skills?
AT&T
AT&T Oopsie: Hackers Snatch Millions of Customers
AT&T had a "little" oopsie as hackers nabbed millions of customers personal information. AT&T customers should keep a close eye on their accounts watching for any suspicious activity, and make sure your password isn't 1,2,3,4.
Security
Air Gap Backups Eric's Guide
Air-gapping your backups will keep attackers away from your brands, products, websites, and apps. So what is it worth to sleep at night knowing your mission-critical data is safe?
Cyber Security
Biden's Cyber Plan to Get Tough on Flimsy Software
President Joe Biden isn't playing around when it comes to cybersecurity. His new plan aims at "insecure" software, putting tech companies on notice to beef up hacking and cyberattack defenses. Let's hope Joe's plan works since cyber insecurity makes us anxious.
Twitter
Twitter Goes Dark Under Musk's Watch
Elon Musk's attempt to take over the internet is off to a rocky start. Twitter Users were unable to view their tweets during the latest service disruption. So what happens when a billionaire throws a wrench in the works? Answer: A beloved platform goes down.
The Last Of Us
Could The Last of Us fungus nightmare come true?!
Attention all apocalypse enthusiasts! Have you been craving a real-life zombie outbreak? Look no further! According to experts, we need THREE key elements to make The Last of Us's fungal pandemic a reality. So get ready to stockpile your supplies because this could end the world as we know it.
TikTok
TikTok's Bold Glamour filter: AI or just a plain old makeup tool?
TikTok's Bold Glamour filter is the talk of the town, with many wondering if the app is using AI to enhance its users' features. But despite the speculation, TikTok remains tight-lipped on whether AI powers the filter or is just another essential makeup tool. So come on, TikTok, spill the tea already!
Finance
Only the Strongest Wallets Will Survive
With so many new financial tools and services available, it's anyone's guess who will come out on top. Will it be the budget-savvy millennials, the big-spending Gen Zers, or the retired baby boomers? Only time will tell who will emerge victorious in the ultimate war of wallets.