The tech-wide reckoning that began in 2022 and ran throughout into 2023 has continued into this year. And while 2024’s losses are not at that scale, they’re still significant, driven by big names like Pixar, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla and TikTok. It remains to be seen if this year’s layoff trends follow last year’s, in which layoffs […]
A Breakdown Of The Financial Statements Of HYBE Labels’ Subsidiaries In 2023
With the new and tumultuous feud happening between ADOR‘s CEO, Min Hee Jin, and HYBE Labels, discussions about the latter K-Pop label and its subsidiaries have spiked online. At this time, reports of various allegations against Min Hee Jin have been shared, which include: ADOR’s internal management (Min Hee Jin, deputy CEOs A and B) receiving external consulting […]
“Why Do You Hate BLACKPINK So Much?” — Korean Netizens Defend BLACKPINK From Resurfaced Scathing “Coachella 2023” Review
Music critic Kim Do Heon‘s critical assessments of BLACKPINK and LE SSERAFIM‘s performances at Coachella have sparked a fiery debate among Korean netizens. His reviews, which took aim at the vocal capabilities and stage presence of both groups, have led to various responses from the public. | LA Times Kim’s critique of BLACKPINK’s Coachella performances, […]
WNBA roster squeeze, explained: Why half of 2023 draft class failed to make the cut
It’s the year of women’s basketball, and, yes, that includes the WNBA. The NCAA had arguably the best regular season and tournament it’s ever had. That was led by Caitlin Clark, of course, in her final season at Iowa. The all-time scoring leader is headed to the pros after (literally) the best four years of […]
A comprehensive list of 2023 & 2024 tech layoffs
The tech-wide reckoning that began in 2022 and ran throughout into 2023 has continued into this year. And while 2024’s losses are not at that scale, they’re still significant, driven by big names like Pixar, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla and TikTok. It remains to be seen if this year’s layoff trends follow last year’s, in which layoffs […]