Science fiction writer Chris McKitterick's experiences with pirate editions of his latest novel are a good, complex and nuanced story about the plusses and minuses of giving your work away.
Chris McKitterick pirates his own book
Trump's FTC makes Bezos pay billions despite his desperate bootlicking
It turns out that all that cringeworthy toadying to Donald Trump couldn't save Jeff Bezos from Trump's FTC. Amazon just got slapped with a historic $2.5 billion penalty for running… READ THE REST
Starbucks announces more layoffs; "more than 100" cafes to close
Starbucks will close coffeehouses and shed "approximately 900 non-retail employees" as part of a billion-dollar restructuring plan. It's the second round of layoffs this year at the multinational chain, which… READ THE REST
Japanese beverage CEO fired over CBD supplement scandal
Takeshi Niinami, Chairman and CEO of beverage giant Suntory Holdings, has resigned following a police investigation into his purchase of supplements allegedly containing THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. Niinami,… READ THE REST
Free your DVDs with just a click using this effortless ripper — $25 for life
TL;DR: DVDneXtCOPY DVD Ripper for Windows converts DVDs—including copy-protected discs and it's only $24.97 till 10/12! If your shelf is still a museum of shiny circles, this app sets them free.… READ THE REST
Light, fast, and wallet-friendly — a $180 MacBook Air for email, docs, and streaming
TL;DR: Grab this refurbished MacBook Air 13.3″ on sale for $179.97 (MSRP $999) until November 2 with free shipping. If you just want a laptop that just handles life without the diva behavior,… READ THE REST
Healthy meals start with toxin-free prep: think titanium — 74% off
TL;DR: Warp-free, stain-free, and built to last forever, get the Taima Pure Titanium Cutting Board V2 for just $49:99 — your body, knives, and wallet will thank you later. Let's skip the… READ THE REST
