From the archive

2021

#1577 46:44

Starlink Speeds Slowing Down

It is being reported that Starlinks speeds are decreasing as they add more subscribers and with the never-ending race to get more satellites in the air the Starlink team will have to work hard to keep speeds up for those on the service and those wanting to sign up for the service. With an average download speed of about 87 megs, it is still better than Viasat or Hughesnet.

Get a gift from BitTorrent for the holidays

These days, it seems like we're hearing less about torrents, but the technology is still alive and well, despite making less news. The company hopes to change that over the next couple of weeks as the holidays swiftly approach us.  The company made a very short announcement, letting everyone know about different packages of BitTorrent and uTorrent going for one

#1576 39:03

Amazon Stops Ban on Cell Phones

Amazon stops ban on cell phones in the warehouses as it appears that they used texting as the main way to warn employees. I have worked jobs where you could not have a cell phone in vast aircraft hangers. So I understand the need to be able to communicate. There will continue to be a focus on employee safety for

#1575 40:06

Amazon Actions being Questioned in Storm Response

Amazon Actions are under serious scrutiny on whether they reacted properly in response to storm warnings and Tornado warnings that saw a massive loss of life across multiple states last Friday. Productivity over safety is what some relatives are saying over dead Amazon associates.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Hands-on Review

OnePlus are best known for their smartphones, from top-end flagship killers to value-for-money mid-rangers. In addition to the handsets, OnePlus have had solid range of in-ear headsets, from the original wired Bullets to the noise-cancelling wireless Buds Pro. Today, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Buds Z2 earphones, which brings noise-cancellation to the Z line for the first time. OnePlus kindly

Google Announces Qaya for Creators

Google announced Qaya, which will enable people to create new digital businesses. The announcement was made in a post on The Keyword, written by Nathaniel Naddaff-Hafrey, Co-Founder and GM, Qaya. Qaya is a small and agile team dedicated to helping creators build businesses on the web. Our project began with a simple idea: creators are the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Reddit Files to Go Public

Reddit Inc. announced on December 15, 2021, that it is confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The initial