Author: Zach_Wilson
DOGE wants to lay off the ‘vast majority’ of CFPB workers, employees say
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is planning to fire the “vast majority” of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), agency employees — some using pseudonyms for fear of retaliation — told a federal court in sworn declarations. Seven current and five former CFPB employees submitted the declarations…
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Microsoft is hanging up on Skype, and we should salute it for introducing us all to video calls
If I close my eyes, I can hear the once iconic Skype ringtone: “Da DA-da, do-do DO do.” It was the sound of communication and possibility. Who knows what would happen during that video call, what I would learn, what I would say? Now, as we prepare for Skype to…
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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #1132)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday,…
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #363)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers…
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Intel once again delays its long-awaited Ohio chip fabrication facilities
Intel announced that it’s further delaying plans to open two chip fabrication facilities in Ohio, pushing their completion out to 2030. The company originally announced its plans for Ohio in 2022, with an ambitious opening set for 2025. Intel says it completed the “basement” level of its Ohio One project…
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PC sales could be set to fall this year, but Trump tariffs aren’t the only reason why
IDC has adjusted (reduced) its PC market forecast for 2025 Windows 10 deprecation and AI PC effects aren’t strong enough 2025 predicted growth is 3.7%, compound AGR for 2025-2029 is just 0.4% Despite the apparent resurgence of the PC market in recent months, analysts are increasingly concerned about the future…
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