At tressiemc's blog, a thoughtful long-read on "the pop culture circus" in which "the white woman is the ringleader and the women who look like you are the dancing elephants." (HT: @weboesel)
On Miley, twerking, and brown bodies as white wonderlands
Spotify to lay off 1500 workers
Spotify, recently exposed by none other than Weird Al for how little it pays artists, is responding by paying less to workers, too: it's laying off 1,500 of them, totaling… READ THE REST
Windows is automatically installing HP printer bloatware, even if you don't have one
HP printers are the entry point to a subscription service that locks users in to paying for ink which costs more than fancy champagne. The company has acquired a reputation… READ THE REST
Seed investment: Andreessen Horowitz backing AI startup linked to nonconsensual porn of real people
Andreessen Horowitz is a key investor in Civitai, an AI image-generating service that reportedly profited from nonconsensual porn generated using its platform. 404Media's Emanual Maiberg reports that job listings exposed… READ THE REST
Give the gift of a reliable charge with the monster KODA PowerStation, now 30% off!
TL:DR; Give the gift of preparedness with the monster KODA PowerStation with wireless charging, now just $59.99, 30% off its regular price. Just be sure to order yours before 12/7 to ensure… READ THE REST
This Japanese Knife Set is the perfect holiday gift – get it now with free shipping for much less
TL;DR: Looking for the perfect gift for the chef in your life? Consider one of these elegant knife sets, on sale now. While the Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 5-Piece Knife Set… READ THE REST
Show your fur baby some love this holiday with this interactive toy under $25!
TL:DR; A this low a price, you can afford to give your kitty something special this holiday! The Cheerble Ball, an interactive toy for cats, is discounted to just $22 just in… READ THE REST
