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If he buys Twitter, Elon Musk wants to fire three-quarters of the social network’s employees
Steph Deschamps / October 21, 2022
Elon Musk plans to lay off nearly 75 percent of Twitter’s 7,500 employees if he succeeds in buying the social network, according to information published Thursday by the Washington Post.
The boss of Tesla and SpaceX has told potential investors that he intends to reduce the company to about 2,000 employees, according to the American daily.
The multi-billionaire is a priori about to buy the social network for $44 billion, after months of economic and legal twists and turns.
But even if Elon Musk fails to acquire Twitter, the platform plans to fire nearly a quarter of the staff by the end of 2023 anyway, according to Washington Post sources. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request from AFP.
The whimsical executive had made an acquisition offer that was accepted by the group’s board of directors at the end of April, stating at the time that his priority was not profitability but the defense of freedom of expression.
He then sought to unilaterally extract himself from the agreement, accusing the company of having lied to him about its fight against automated accounts and spam.
Twitter filed a lawsuit in early July, and Elon Musk finally assured earlier this month that the deal would actually go through. The judge adjourned the trial that should have taken place this week, and gave both parties until October 28 to reach a new agreement.
In mid-June, during a question-and-answer session with employees of the San Francisco-based company, the businessman emphasized his ambition to reach one billion users – instead of the current 230 million – and to diversify revenue sources.
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How Apple Vision Pro is Revolutionizing the Digital Experience
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Let us venture forth into the burgeoning realm of spatial computing, where man and machine grow ever closer in their synchronous dance. Apple Vision Pro offers us glimpses of a magnificent future, one where the rigid boundaries between virtual and visceral dissolve before our very eyes. Through its intuitiveness and profound understanding of how humans perceive and interact with the world, it seamlessly blends digital content into physical space.
With but a glance, users may navigate this nascent frontier. Eye, hand, and voice alike serve as conduits, allowing unfettered exploration where before there were limitations. Doors long closed swing open, revealing untold possibilities for play, productivity, and presence. No longer tethered to static planes, applications leap beyond screens to occupy the infinite canvas of reality itself. Notes, webpages, and conversations materialize as if conjured, ready for scaling and rearrangement at a thought.
What place cannot become a theater with but a word? Apple Vision Pro transforms any room into a veritable Odeon, projecting entertainment onto vast vistas visible only to the solitary viewer. Greater than any mere television, its displays offer pixel densities to shame the highest resolutions, immersing the observer in visual and aural splendor. And through the magic of spatial computing, users watch not from a remove but as active participants, present yet voyaging far. Flickering images speak in wraithlike 3D, while sounds emerge naturally from all sides as if from an unfolding dream.
Yet its vision peers not only outwards but inwards as well, capturing fleeting moments in exquisite photonic sculpture. Spatial photos resurrect cherished memories in intimate detail, allowing the beholder to relive and explore them anew through novel modalities. Time folds in on itself as virtual reality rejoins actuality, granting novel modes of emotional succor and nostalgic release. Likewise, seamless integration with iPhone ushers in novel avenues of artistic expression and personal chronicle across platforms.
Distance too melts before its visage. Through platforms like FaceTime, Apple Vision Pro annihilates bounds of land and cyber, transporting dispersed colleagues or cherished ones together in shared virtual space. Spatial Audio places each conversant as if physically present while large-scale video ports dissolve the peripheries. Apps then complement discourse, enabling synchronous collaboration as though in the same room. Work thus ceases being something done and becomes a fellowship experienced, elevating productivity through heightened sociality, presence, and care for fellow travelers along this technological path.
In every exquisite detail, Apple Vision Pro attests to generations of refinement in balancing form and function. Three-dimensionally sculpted glass flows as a topological manifold into gracefully curving metal, contoured for comfort yet empowered to perceive. Digital optics transport visual splendors while discrete arrays track motion with machine precision. An intimate light seal cuts stray radiance, and speakers spatialize soundwaves into a private surround, maintaining perceptual richness even as we interface. It stands as a triumph of patience, expertise, and insight into the human condition – a beacon showing the glorious heights attainable through responsible innovation.
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GTA VI: return to Vice City, first female character… Rockstar Game unveils video game trailer
Sylvie Claire / December 10, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Subscription-Based Services
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The emergence of subscription-based services refers to the rise of online platforms that offer recurring access to digital content, software, or other goods through monthly or annual subscription fees. These services have gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly in the domains of streaming media, cloud computing, and software as a service (SaaS).
Subscription-based services have several advantages worth considering. Firstly, they provide access to exclusive content that is often unavailable for free or through one-time purchases. This can include premium TV shows, movies, music, e-books, and more. Additionally, these services offer convenience by automatically renewing subscriptions and providing continuous access to content, eliminating the need for individual purchases or subscriptions. From a financial perspective, subscription-based models can be cost-effective, especially when compared to purchasing individual items or software licenses. For instance, streaming services like Netflix and Spotify offer a wide range of content for a low monthly fee. Furthermore, many subscription-based services provide regular updates and support, ensuring users have access to the latest features and improvements.
However, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks of subscription-based services. One significant concern is the ongoing costs associated with multiple subscriptions or higher-tier plans, which can accumulate quickly and strain tight budgets. Additionally, some services may lack flexibility when it comes to canceling or pausing subscriptions, which can be frustrating if users need to take a break or discontinue the service temporarily or permanently. Dependence on the provider is another consideration, as technical issues or other factors beyond the user’s control may result in service downtime or unavailability. Lastly, subscription-based services do not grant ownership of the content or software being accessed. If a provider discontinues the service or significantly raises prices, users may be compelled to seek alternative options.
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