Author: Zach_Wilson
Alameda’s paper trail leads straight to Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried wasn’t just a crypto wunderkind, he was an ambassador for improving the world through effective altruism. And if you were wondering how he squared those values with all the lying he allegedly did during his time at FTX, wonder no more: the answer is utilitarianism. Lying and stealing…
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169 Absolute Best October Prime Day Deals 2023 (Day 2)
From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals on all your favorite WIRED gear. Source
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Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes, says IRS
Microsoft’s corporate VP for worldwide tax and customs Daniel Goff responded to the audit in a blog post, and says the company has changed its corporate structure and practices since the years covered by the audit. “The issues raised by the IRS are relevant to the past but not to…
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Crunchyroll is in the news today, but not for the reason it needs to be
Crunchyroll is in the news today, and I’m gonna get to all of that. But first, a moment of silence. When I saw Crunchyroll in a headline flying across my RSS feed, I thought for sure it was the streaming service announcing it has fixed its app for smart TV.…
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Vapes, chargers, and other ‘invisible’ e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem
“Invisible” e-waste — from disposable vapes to toys and tangles of cables — is piling up and robbing supply chains of valuable materials. A new analysis counts up all the small electronics people often don’t recognize as e-waste, and the numbers are wild. The weight of all the vapes tossed…
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46 Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2023)
From Apple Watches to MagSafe accessories, we’ve gathered the top discounts on our favorite Apple devices. Source
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