What’s Behind the Redditor API Strike

theinformation.com People strike over wages, working conditions...and now, apparently, the decision by Reddit to charge developers for access to their users’ jokes, memes and gaming tips. On…

Atomic Wallet Was Breached by North Korean Hackers: Elliptic

coindesk.com Early Saturday morning, the team behind Atomic, a non-custodial crypto wallet, announced that some users were compromised and lost the funds from their wallets. According to…

Reddit to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Citing Company Restructuring

thewrap.com Reddit confirmed it was laying off approximately 5% of its workforce, or 90 employees, on Tuesday — in line with most other noteworthy tech companies — to make 2023 a year…

Reddit joins the tech layoff trend by cutting workers amid a stalled IPO

fortune.com Reddit Inc. is cutting its workforce by about 5% and reducing its hiring plans, as the startup refocuses on future growth. The online forum operator is eliminating around 90…

Reddit Laying Off About 90 Employees and Slowing Hiring Amid Restructuring - WSJ

wsj.com Founded in 2005, Reddit is known for its message boards. Social-media company Reddit is laying off roughly 90 employees and slowing hiring as it restructures key parts of…

BattleTech community closes ranks to support the creators of an LGBTQ fanzine

polygon.com A crisis of conscience compelled the original creator of the BattleTech subreddit to clean house over the weekend. That creator, Reddit user ddevil63, returned with a…

Openai Boss Sam Altman Claims He’s Not Involved in Worldcoin’s Day-to-Day Operations at All

news.bitcoin.com After Tools for Humanity, the team behind the biometric cryptocurrency project Worldcoin announced it had raised $115 million in a Series C led by Blockchain Capital, Sam…

Reddit Laying Off 5% of Workforce, Trims Hiring Plans

variety.com Reddit, the internet community discussion powerhouse, is cutting 90 jobs, laying off about 5% of its total employee base, as it restructure operations to position itself to…

Bed Bath & Beyond employees’ final days bring chaos, confusion and rude customers: ‘It’s all a mess’

marketwatch.com A Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. employee who plans to hang on and work until her store closes in Southern California says that while some customers are being nice, others are…

"What the duck" is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update

cbsnews.com Apple users will be able to turn text into your own speech with new update For iPhone users, texting curse words hasn't traditionally been an easy task, with "duck" being…

How AI is Transforming Music Creation in Web3

coindesk.com While Ruxandra’s outlook is optimistic, she also acknowledged the concerns of many musicians: “We have to be very vigilant,” she said, noting the importance of protecting…

Woman applauded for walking out on boyfriend over "colorful past" comments

newsweek.com A woman has attracted praise online after detailing how she walked out on her boyfriend during his birthday party over a remark referencing her "colorful past." In a Reddit…

How to promote OnlyFans, according to creators

businessinsider.com OnlyFans creator Chloe Sasha. Chloe Sasha Unlike other platforms, OnlyFans does not have a discovery page, which can make it hard for creators to get noticed. OnlyFans…

Someone asked their date to prom by graffitiing "promposal" on trees

newsweek.com Opinions have been divided after a "promposal" appeared to have caused long-lasting damage to trees in a nature reserve in New York state. While hiking at the Indian Kill…

Man told to "cancel the wedding" over way fiancee eats Chicken McNuggets

newsweek.com A man is being urged to reevaluate his relationship after revealing the unusual way his fiancee eats McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. Sometimes it's the little things in…

Man backed for telling wife he's tired of raising a kid that is not his

newsweek.com The internet has backed a man who got into an argument with his wife after he told her that he's tired of raising a child that is not his. In a post shared on Reddit in May,…

Man slammed for how he "hijacked" sister's wedding and rehearsal dinner

newsweek.com A man has been slammed after he refused a request not to wear his wedding ring at his sister's wedding. In a viral Reddit post shared in the Am I The ****** (AITA) forum,…

Restless Atomic Wallet hack victims express frustration over lack of updates

cryptoslate.com Atomic Wallet users expressed frustration with the lack of updates since its hack on June 3. A recent Reddit post highlighted the state of user sentiment, with the OP asking…

Woman forcing brother-in-law to pay $190 restaurant bill cheered

newsweek.com Family meals can be awkward and downright stressful affairs, and one Reddit user took to the social media platform to lament a recent incident that took place while they…

Here's why so many Reddit communities are planning to go offline for 48 hours (or more)

fortune.com The front page of the Internet is going to be pretty sparse next week. Over 800 subreddits have announced plans to go ‘dark,’ making their content inaccessible to users on…

The Strange Appeal Of Mystery Flesh Pit: How Trevor Roberts Built The Wildest Theme Park In All Of Fiction

forbes.com It all began with half a rotting cantaloupe. Illustrator Trevor Roberts was employed by a small architectural firm when he entered the office break room one day in the…

Did video show Ukraine combat vehicle camouflaged as a civilian home?

newsweek.com A short video appearing to show a "house" moving through a field in Ukraine was shared widely on Twitter and Reddit on Monday, with captions claiming it was a camouflaged…

Dev shares how ENS plays a role in decentralized social media

cointelegraph.com As decentralized social media becomes one of the central topics at the Buidl Asia event held in South Korea, Cointelegraph spoke with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) developer…

Horror after homeowners discover pizza babysitter left in oven a month ago

newsweek.com A Georgia homeowner is taking a break from pizza after making a grim discovery sure to put off even the most ardent of pie fans. There are some people who will tell you…

Internal 4chan emails, chat logs, and moderation decisions reveal how the site's team of moderators, called “janitors”, allowed racism and violence to take over

wired.com On May 14, 2022, 18-year-old Payton Gendron sent out a link to a select group of online friends. It was an invite to a private Twitch stream, access to his running online…

Dr. Chatbot will see you now

businessinsider.com AI bots like ChatGPT might actually replace your doctor — and they'll do a better job of caring for you. Arif Qazi / Insider Nobody expects touchy-feely niceties from a…

How a 77-square-foot apartment with no bathroom for $2,350 a month sparked a bidding war: 'If you want to be on a prime block, you can't have everything'

businessinsider.com A tiny studio apartment rented for $2,350 in New York City. TikTok/@omerlabock A tiny New York City studio with no bathroom and $2,350-a-month rent was quickly snapped up.…

LBank Exchange Will List Switch (SWITCH) on June 8, 2023

cryptodaily.co.uk Road Town, BVI, June 6th, 2023, Chainwire LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Switch (SWITCH) on Jun 8, 2023. For all users of LBank Exchange,…

Big Tech rolls back misinformation measures ahead of 2024

axios.com Ahead of the 2024 election cycle, the world's largest tech companies are walking back policies meant to curb misinformation around COVID-19 and the 2020 election. Why it…

Pit bull's genetic mutation wows internet

newsweek.com A dog with an intriguing genetic mutation has captured attention online. Sailor, an American pit bull terrier, who was rescued at seven years old, has garnered thousands of…

How Google, Meta and other tech giants are navigating Cannes amid layoffs

adage.com Spotify, which announced layoffs in its podcast division this week, is still hosting its nightly concerts on the beach headlined by some of the biggest recording artists.…

CMO Strategies: How marketers’ social platform budgets stack up

digiday.com Marketing channels have had a turbulent time in recent years, from shifts in privacy regulations to an increase in marketing costs and the impact of macro-economics on…

Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests

arstechnica.com Reddit is getting ready to slap third-pary apps with millions of dollars in API fees, and many Reddit users are unhappy about it. A widespread protest is planned for June…

Reddit blackout planned over app-killing API prices

theregister.com It didn't take long for the Reddit community to react angrily to details of the site's planned API pricing, with dozens of one million user-plus subreddits and hundreds of…

Thousands of Subreddits Set to ‘Go Dark’ Next Week in Protest Over API Pricing Changes

socialmediatoday.com Trouble’s brewing over at Reddit, with various popular subreddits set to ‘go dark’ next week, in protest over changes to Reddit’s API pricing. Late last month, Reddit…

‘Less Than 1%’ of Users Hit by $35M Hack, Says Atomic Wallet

decrypt.co The Atomic Wallet team continues to investigate the recent $35 million exploit of its software wallet over the weekend. The crypto wallet provider announced today that "less…

AI Chat Bots Shouldn’t Be Your Therapist or Friend... Yet

decrypt.co In the digital age, AI has emerged as an unexpected ally against loneliness. As we become more immersed in the digital world, artificial intelligence is stepping up to offer…

Is Dogecoin Dead?

watcher.guru The Rise and Fall of Doge: Is the Meme Cryptocurrency Dead? Wondering if Dogecoin is dead? You’re not alone. Cryptocurrencies have been around for a while now, and with the…

Miscreants pick the crypto pockets of Atomic Wallet users

theregister.com As much as $35 million worth of cryptocurrency may have been stolen in a large-scale attack on Atomic Wallet users, with one investigator claiming losses could potentially…

Monday links: disintermediating creatives

abnormalreturns.com Crypto The SEC is suing Binance and its founder 'CZ.' (theblock.co) What's in the SEC Binance suit. (theverge.com) AI IBM ($IBM) should be a player in AI. The stock market…

Reddit communities are 'going dark' to protest changes that would hurt third-party apps

engadget.com Reddit communities are 'going dark' to protest changes that would hurt third-party apps The subreddits object to pricing that could hurt apps like Apollo. Reddit's potential…

Bill Gates Makes Billion-Dollar Bet On Heineken Just Before Budweiser Controversy, Threatening The Beer Giant's Top Ranking

finance.yahoo.com Billionaire and Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates continues to make waves with his latest venture into the beer industry. Gates made headlines by acquiring a substantial…

Major Reddit communities will go dark to protest threat to third-party apps

theverge.com Some of Reddit’s biggest communities including r/videos, r/reactiongifs, r/earthporn, and r/lifeprotips are planning to set themselves to private on June 12th over new…

Gauging Authenticity: How to Tell if Financial Brands Back Up Their Core Beliefs

entrepreneur.com There are many old phrases that address authenticity and whether or not results back up guarantees. "Put your money where your mouth is" immediately comes to mind. While…

Woman cheered for why she warned guests not to eat food at sister's wedding

newsweek.com A woman has been widely praised after telling people not to eat food presented at her sister's wedding. In a viral post shared on Reddit, user Tasty-Watercress explained…

June’s Biggest Crypto Gainers: $WSM Raises $4,000,000

beincrypto.com It’s been a crazy few weeks in the crypto market, with many coins and tokens showcasing immense price volatility. However, June presents a clean slate for these cryptos,…

Revenge of the mutual funds

techcrunch.com Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind…

Multiple subreddits and moderators are protesting Reddit’s API changes

techcrunch.com Multiple subreddits and moderators are protesting Reddit’s API pricing changes that may shut down many third-party clients. Popular subreddits such as r/aww, r/video,…

Reddit’s Had a Facelift

medium.com Reddit’s Had a Facelift — And It’s Now a Goldmine for Writers Guess how many monthly users Reddit has? Go on — take a stab. If you’re like me, the answer might surprise you:

Praise as woman tells truth about why she skipped her own graduation party

newsweek.com A college graduate has been applauded for skipping the surprise party planned by her dad and then telling her relatives exactly why she'd rather skip the festivities. In…

Elderly blind cat days from being euthanized lives best life after adoption

newsweek.com Despite the fact they weren't looking to adopt a new pet, James and Sarah are now the proud owners of Apollo, an elderly cat that was just days from being euthanized. James,…

Sibling's 'Extreme' Reaction to Brother Getting Engaged Backed Online

newsweek.com A post about a brother getting engaged to a woman who allegedly bullied his sibling in high school has gone viral on Reddit, the online forum. In a post shared Reddit's Am I…

As Reddit battles OpenAI and sees its pre-IPO valuation fall, I can't help quoting Taylor Swift: Karma's gonna track you down

businessinsider.com Reddit CEO Steve Huffman Zach Gibson/Getty Images Reddit seems to be fighting battles on all sides lately. Fidelity marked down the value of Reddit shares, a developer…