Author: Tim Rogers
Social media giant Reddit filed for its long-awaited IPO today. This move will bring it to the public markets as one of many valued technology startups and private companies seeking exits this year (source). The timing of Reddit’s IPO is not surprising, considering its complex history of being sold, spun back out, and now approaching the public markets with more than $800 million in revenue expected in 2023, up from $666.7 million in 2022. However, despite its growing revenue, Reddit remains unprofitable on both GAAP and adjusted bases, and continues to need cash to fund its operations. While the company…
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends When it comes to laptop deals, few can match the value of Dell’s offer for the Dell XPS 15. The version of the device with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card and a 1TB SSD, originally priced at $1,999, is now available for $1,499 after a $500 discount. Although not a low-cost laptop, it is considered one of the top laptops in the market right now, ensuring that you’ll be getting your money’s worth. However, stocks are running low, so it’s advised to act fast to secure this purchase. Reasons to buy the Dell…
Update: Google has no plans to sunset Gmail despite recent internet hoax claiming otherwise. The hoax purports to show an email from Google stating that “the journey of Gmail is coming to a close.” Rest easy, Gmail isn’t going anywhere, however, the basic HTML view is being sunset as you can read below. Most users will have already been defaulted to the “new” Gmail view, so unless you have been specifically requesting the “basic HTML” view, nothing should change for you. Another day, another Google product goes to the graveyard. The company is sunsetting Gmail’s basic HTML view, which allows…
Stardust is a provider of Web3 gaming infrastructure and user acquisition services, and they have recently completed their full integration of Sui in partnership with Mysten Lab, an original contributor to the Sui Layer 1 smart contract platform and blockchain. This integration aims to expand the web3 gaming ecosystem, making it easier for game developers to launch projects on Sui. By streamlining the integration process, new games and capabilities will be introduced to the network, ultimately improving the overall user experience. Credit: Sui | Stardust What is Stardust? Stardust is designed to power the metaverse by enabling game developers to integrate…
OnePlus 12 Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends OnePlus has unveiled its latest flagship, the OnePlus 12, featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 12GB RAM, a powerful triple-lens camera system, and an impressive high-resolution AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rates and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Additionally, it boasts an aesthetically pleasing design. The OnePlus 12 offers an incredible array of features at a competitive price, making it a flagship device that outperforms its competitors. However, the question remains: how long will it receive software updates? The OnePlus 12 Will Receive Five Years of Updates OnePlus…
Indie developer Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, officially announced in late 2021 that he was developing a new game called Haunted Chocolatier. This new game promises to be another fun, casual simulation where players uncover the secret desires of every member of their community. Release date Image used with permission by copyright holder While there is no official release date for Haunted Chocolatier, it is expected to be in development for a longer period than initially anticipated. In a December 2022 interview with Screen Rant, ConcernedApe mentioned that the game is a big and ambitious project and has been…
We are just a few days away from the end of the EU RMR for PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, with only the Last Chance Qualifier left to determine the final team for the Major. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for some of the best Counter-Strike teams in Europe. On the last day, three teams secured their place: ENCE, ECSTATIC, and Heroic. Here’s a breakdown of their performances. ENCE’s Impressive Performance Credit: PGL With the addition of gla1ve and the Polish 9INE core, ENCE’s journey has been a remarkable one. Despite initial skepticism, gla1ve has led the team to victory,…
Fortnite has been split in half since mid-Chapter 3, with a Build side for players who want to push the meta forward and a Zero Builds side for those who prefer gunplay without the unique mechanic. These modes have been separate until recently, when a player found a way to build in Zero Build mode by exploiting a bug. The player, u/fett95, shared the bug on Reddit, revealing that by using a specific emote, they were able to access the Build Menu in Zero Build mode. The emote, which originates from a SpiderVerse crossover, triggers the Build Menu when the…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Thursday that it will ban Avast, a popular antivirus software company, from selling users’ web browsing data to advertisers. This decision comes after Avast falsely claimed that its products would prevent online tracking. In addition to the ban, Avast has agreed to settle the FTC’s charges by paying $16.5 million. The FTC stated that this settlement will provide redress for Avast’s users whose sensitive browsing data was improperly sold to advertisers and data brokers. Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, expressed his disappointment with Avast’s actions by stating, “Avast…
In modern gaming, cheat codes have been largely replaced by mods, especially in Bethesda games like Starfield and Fallout 4, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still use cheats and console commands to enhance your gaming experience. Even though Fallout 4 is showing its age, you can still use some good old-fashioned cheats to spice things up in the wasteland. Here are all the cheats and console commands you can use, along with instructions on how to activate them. How to Enter Cheats PC players can activate cheats at any time by pressing the ~ key to open the console…