Tuesday 06.21.22
Microsoft ends support for Internet Explorer today, the 1995-launched web browser that dominated dial-up internet.
Coinbase is cutting 18% of full-time jobs within the company.
Elon Musk says Tesla is at "competitive disadvantage with respect to tax credits" because of 200k cap on vehicle sales.
Elon Musk: Gov't loans were not essential to Tesla's survival because loan was reimbursement that came after recession.
Gary Vee explains what an NFT is and why the digital asset class is going to be popular in the future.
Gary Vee compares the simplicity of the blockchain to online dating: "You don't have to put in work!"
Former Pres. Barack Obama: "Technology companies have to accept a degree of democratic oversight and accountability."
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he's "quite worried about the loss of privacy." He adds: "You begin to modify how you think."
Serial entrepenuer Gary Vaynerchuk says Elon Musk should pivot Twitter to streaming: “The product can be much bigger.”
Apple announces Safety Check feature in iOS 16, intended to aid those in abusive relationships.
Apple announces iOS 16 will have "3 of the most highly requested" changes to messages, including edit and undo features.
As Elon Musk wavers on Twitter deal, the company doubles down on moving forward with the “agreed price and terms."
Candidate for U.S. Senate Allen Ellison (D-FL) debuts his Roblox avatar on TikTok.
A new survey from the Federal Reserve indicates 40 million Americans used cryptocurrency in 2021.
Elon Musk meets with Brazil Pres. Reportedly said Tesla will have self-driving cars that don't need people in ~1 year.
Crypto exchange platform Coinbase announces hiring freeze after weak quarterly earnings.
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Elon Musk says Twitter deal “cannot move forward” until CEO reports percentage of spam/bot accounts on the platform.
Greek PM Mitsotakis tells Congress: "We need to reform social media so that it becomes less socially corrosive."
Apple CEO Tim Cook tells Gallaudet Univ. graduates about coming out publicly, telling them to lead with their values.
Astronomers reveal the first ever image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
At 2022 Keynote, Google announces $10B investment to strengthen cybersecurity.
Elon Musk says he would allow former President Trump back on Twitter: “We should not have permanent bans."
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Twitter's board has reportedly voted unanimously to adopt a "poison pill" plan to prevent Elon Musk from taking over.