Dave Smith
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Inside the 'doomsday' layoffs at Goldman Sachs
In Insider Weekly: We talk about Goldman Sachs' brutal layoffs, why paid sabbaticals are a good thing for everyone, and a new economic agenda. → Read More
Walmart to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart joins CVS and Walgreens in paying more than $13 billion to communities to fight opioid addiction → Read More
PlayStation president and CEO Jim Ryan reveals the biggest lessons he learned from launching one of the most-anticipated gadgets of the year amidst a global pandemic
Jim Ryan, the head of Sony's PlayStation division, doesn't believe his company will return to the old way of doing things before COVID-19. → Read More
The biggest gaming companies from around the world formed an alliance one year ago to combat climate change. Its architect explains how video games can save the planet.
The Playing For The Planet alliance was announced one year ago in New York City. Dr. Trista Patterson was key to making it happen. → Read More
This $75 portable dock is a must-have Nintendo Switch accessory — even if you don't plan on traveling anytime soon
The Genki Covert Dock was designed for travelers who want to play their Nintendo Switch on the go, but it's also perfect for home use. → Read More
'The Last Of Us Part II' is a masterclass in attention to detail. Here are 15 tiny design elements that amazed me as I played one of the best video games of the year.
In many ways, "The Last Of Us Part II" represents the pinnacle of what's possible in the current generation of video game systems. → Read More
There has never been a better time to quit Facebook
Forget a black profile picture. If you really support what these protests are about, quit Facebook, and don't look back. → Read More
$500 would be a completely reasonable price for the PlayStation 5. Here's why.
Sony launched the PlayStation 4 for $399 back in 2014. Don't expect the PlayStation 5 to be around that same price. → Read More
Forget the Nintendo Switch: The PlayStation 4 is the perfect quarantine machine right now
It's hard to find a Nintendo Switch in stock anywhere right now. But there's a better gaming machine out there for most people. → Read More
I canceled my Apple Arcade subscription after less than a month — here's why I wouldn't recommend the service for everyone
Apple's Arcade service is a steal at just $5 a month. But if you're not into playing games on your phone, this may not change your mind. → Read More
Samsung's new $1,400 folding phone totally misses the appeal of foldable smartphones
Despite the phone's many hardware improvements, Samsung's new phone just isn't as magical or exciting as last year's design. → Read More
My biggest takeaway from CES 2020: It's time for America's tech showcase to leave Las Vegas
Las Vegas no longer represents where technology is today. For CES, America's largest annual tech trade show, it's time to seek out greener pastures. → Read More
Ivanka Trump just spoke for nearly an hour at the biggest tech show in the world, and nobody booed — here are the highlights
Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to the President of the United States, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. → Read More
Apple quietly made a change to the Apple TV that is both annoying and self-serving
Apple tweaked one of the most important buttons on the Apple TV remote control, seemingly overnight, likely to promote its upcoming TV Plus service. → Read More
The 7 most disappointing features in iOS 13
Apple's new software for the iPhone, iOS 13, is a great improvement over the last version. But it's far from perfect. → Read More
9 reasons you should buy the standard iPhone 11 instead of an iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max
Business Insider - While the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are tempting smartphones with all the latest Apple tech, the iPhone 11 is an incredible phone in its own right.. Read more at businessinsider.sg → Read More
'By Innovation Only'? Apple’s iPhone 11 event should have been called 'By Iteration Only' instead
Apple's event gave us three brand-new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, a new iPad, and release dates for a handful of Apple services. But that's about it. → Read More
This is the iPhone 11
Apple's next iPhone is finally here. At its big "By Innovation Only" event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11. Here's your first look at the new iPhone 11. → Read More
These are Apple's new iPhones: the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple announced its three new iPhones for the year on Tuesday. Take a look at the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. → Read More
Here's everything that happened at Apple's huge iPhone 11 launch event
Apple's event lived up to the hype on Tuesday: The company unveiled new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more. → Read More