A year ago, a Massachusetts court ruled to throw out a 2022 proposed ballot measure that sought to define gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Now it appears that proposal is getting a second wind. The state’s attorney general, Andrea Campbell, on Wednesday […]
Month: September 2023
Clubhouse is pivoting from live audio to group messaging
Clubhouse, once the Silicon Valley darling of pandemic-era social media, announced earlier this year that it was laying off half its staff as its founders pivoted to building “Clubhouse 2.0.” Now, the company is sharing the results of its big reset, with a redesign meant […]
Inside the Glamour: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas Stun at Met Gala 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a venue synonymous with art, culture, and high fashion, is buzzing with the crème de la crème of the entertainment world. The red carpet is unfurled, and the paparazzi are in a frenzy. Among the constellation of stars, one couple […]
Hyperspectral startup Wyvern signs on to fly with Loft Orbital next year
Hyperspectral imagery startup Wyvern has booked space on a Loft Orbital satellite bus that will launch next year, a move that the company says will boost the capacity of its Dragonette satellite constellation. Wyvern, which graduated from Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 cohort, has launched two […]
The best GPS running watches for 2023
Because I’m the editor of Engadget by day and a volunteer coach in my free time, I often get asked which GPS watch or fitness tracker to buy. (People also ask what I’m wearing and the answer is: All of them. I am testing all […]
The best laptops for college students
Whether you’re heading to a physical campus, taking classes online or a mix of both, a laptop is sure to be the control center for your studies. Getting a new machine for the back-to-school season can better help you stay on top of your schedule […]
See Tickets says hackers accessed customers’ payment data — again
Global ticketing giant See Tickets has disclosed a data breach affecting customers’ credit card information for the second time in the past 12 months. See Tickets, owned by Vivendi Ticketing, confirmed the latest breach in a filing with Maine’s attorney general this week. The ticketing […]
Unveiling the Mystery: Is Netflix’s ‘Who is Erin Carter?’ Worth the Hype?
Dive into the world of Netflix’s latest thriller, “Who is Erin Carter?” as we dissect reviews from top critics and fans alike. Is it a must-watch or a hard pass? Hit that like button, commert, and subscribe for more in-depth reviews! #NetflixReview, #WhoIsErinCarter, #ToWatchOrNotToWatch, #CriticsVsFans, […]
Google Search, Whatsapp, and TikTok on list of 22 services targeted by EU’s tough new DMA
A graphic showing the companies and services being designated as gatekeepers. (Click here for higher resolution image.) | Image: European Commission The European Commission has officially confirmed which tech companies, and which of their services, count as “gatekeepers” under its strict new Digital Markets Act […]
Tech companies are finding their profitability groove
Tech companies are getting the hang of making money, or at least they’re losing far less than they used to when money was cheap and “growth” was sexy.