In 2016, Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of Klarna, exited the buy now, pay later giant to establish the Norrsken Foundation, a nonprofit organization grounded in the principles of effective altruism. While at Klarna, Adalberth immersed himself in the intricacies of credit ratings, offerings, and payments. However, […]
Day: November 15, 2023
Why Norrsken founder Niklas Adalberth is betting on Africa
In 2016, Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of Klarna, exited the buy now, pay later giant to establish the Norrsken Foundation, a nonprofit organization grounded in the principles of effective altruism. While at Klarna, Adalberth immersed himself in the intricacies of credit ratings, offerings, and payments. However, […]
The best Black Friday deals on 25 of our favorite gadgets from Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
“Black Friday” has really become a misnomer in recent years. What was once one day with truly limited-time offers has expanded into a month-long sales marathon that can feel more exhausting than exciting. It’s happening again in 2023: Target, Best Buy and Walmart are already […]
AI-powered Elmo and Cookie Monster are shilling $25 video messages on Cameo
Cameo has added a pair of timeless superstars to its stable of celebrities (a term used loosely in some cases) available for personalized video greetings. Cookie Monster and Elmo, who may or may not have fallen on hard times, will shamelessly plug their services on […]
Microsoft goes all-in on Gen AI: Everything it announced at Ignite
From new AI chip hardware and software to security, and open source format moves, Microsoft showcased its commitment to driving forward to in generative AI.
Netflix’s stop-motion Pokémon show arrives on December 28
Pokémon Concierge, a stop-motion animation show from Japan’s Dwarf Studio, will be available for streaming on Netflix starting on December 28. The streaming service has announced the show’s arrival nine months after revealing the project, which it says is the “first-ever collaborative production between Netflix […]
Building a webinar with ChatGPT
Marketing is quickly being transformed by gen AI. One team put the tech to the test by using ChatGPT to create a highly successful webinar.
The Morning After: iMessage comes to Nothing’s Android phones (for now)
In the US, Apple’s iMessage is so popular that the fact it shows texts from non-iOS handsets in a different color is a big deal. This status anxiety is so great, the Android world has begged regulators to force Apple to… change the color of […]
$1,900 Tesla Cyberquad is on sale again, less likely to maim children
The kids’ version of the Tesla Cyberquad is back on sale. Made by Radio Flyer (the 106-year-old company known for its Americana-steeped red wagons), the children’s ride with Cybertruck stylings initially launched in 2021. However, it was recalled for not meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission […]
Apple’s new iMac and MacBook Pros are matching their all-time low prices
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro is more powerful than ever and now comes in space black. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Were you waiting until Black Friday to score a good deal on Apple’s new M3-powered MacBook Pros or iMacs? Well, […]