The live web video streaming service Ustream, which we have used before (with pleasing results) for Boing Boing Video live events, is announcing a $75 million investment from SoftBank of Japan. Announcement, and More. (via Eddie Codel)
Ustream, live webvideo streaming service, gets $75 million from SoftBank of Japan
Microsoft may spin off struggling XBox division
The Information reports that Microsoft is considering several ways to set loose its XBox gaming division, including spinning it out as a separate company, restructuring it as a subsidiary, or… READ THE REST
Site tracks significant U.S. layoffs
The US Layoffs Tracker is updated daily with the latest disclosures under the WARN Act, which requires employers with 100 or more workers to give 60 days notice before major… READ THE REST
Clueless graduation speaker astonished to find that media students hate AI
A video from the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony at the University of Central Florida's Nicholson School of Communication and Media perfectly encapsulates the information divides around AI. Speaker Gloria Caulfield,… READ THE REST
The only thing hotter than summer? A $15 Sam's Club membership when it's usually $60.
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get a 1-year Sam's Club Membership with Auto-Renew for just $15 and enjoy member access to summer essentials,… READ THE REST
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more: yours for life for $20
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Replace Microsoft 365 with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office, now just $19.97. Paying $99.99 every year… READ THE REST
How to get a 5-year VPN for the cost of a sandwich – that's less than a cent per day
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: iProVPN will protect your privacy when you access global content for the amazing Deal Days price of… READ THE REST
