I'm not so sure. I check in on the hot mess that is Twitter from time to time and it looks to me like the advertisers are returning from the ads that I have seen. I think it comes down to how willing Musk is to burn money on when Twitter actually dies and I bet he can find friends of a certain type to sell equity too to keep the shit show going.
I think we have reached the point that those that are willing to hold their noses are staying and those that aren't have gone and that's your new user figures.
JDart? Wtf he was even emailing BuzzFeed journalists after the event making the same claim. Goes to show you you can put the finger on the scale of justice if you have globs of money.
I’ve always wondered how is every hotel not infested with these. With so many people coming and going you would think the chances of them being spread would be so high.
Do hotels have processes or protective mattresses that stop bed bugs taking over?
That’s some good (and reassuring) information! I would see why you need to be on top of it, it would destroy a brand if it became known as bedbug infested.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars....
The billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn, Terry Gou, has announced he will run for president of Taiwan as an independent candidate, pledging to fix cross-strait relations and boost Taiwan’s economy....
You would think there is enough history of useful idiots being disposed off that it’s hilarious that he thinks that he would remain in a influential position after unification.
China Evergrande Group last traded on the Hong Kong exchange on March 18, 2022 at 1.65 Hong Kong dollars ($0.13) per share, before being suspended on March 21....
Was a interesting reaction from some in the fediverse stating they would block the BBC instance etc. In reality how welcome are entity’s that are seen as corporate?
I also cannot understand why the BBC news is not live, possibly they are experimenting with the moderation and management elements. I guess the news feed would get hit harder than Radio 4.
Home sales are 30-40% below last year’s depressed level after the economy barely grew in the latest quarter, according to the owner, who would give only his surname, Cai. He has cut staff by 80% to 40 employees. Their income from sales commissions has fallen as much as 90%....
Ukraine’s digital minister has reported concerns about the country’s overreliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system amid the war with Russia, The New York Times reports.
Twitter/x.com is now forcing you to disable Firefox's Enhance Tracking Protection. ( lemmy.world )
Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection (Strict Mode) is known to cause issues on x.com...
Stack Overflow Users Are Revolting Against an OpenAI Deal | WIRED ( www.wired.com )
Members of the software developer community have reported deleting or altering their posts to prevent them from being used by OpenAI.
GOP introduces bill that would send anyone convicted of unlawful activity on a campus since Oct. 7th, 2023 to Gaza. ( www.thedailybeast.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15286303...
Senator Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal database ( www.salon.com )
Donald Trump says he'll revoke Joe Biden's protections for trans people 'on day one' ( www.advocate.com )
270,000 UK forces records thought to have been exposed to Chinese hackers ( www.theguardian.com )
Payroll data at risk includes names, bank details and addresses of current and former force members, government sources suggest...
China hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News learns ( news.sky.com )
MPs will be told of a massive data breach involving the Ministry of Defence later today, targeting service personnel....
Israelis rally to demand ceasefire and Netanyahu's resignation ( www.euronews.com )
"We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel," said one protester....
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Apple co-founder calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of politicians calling for TikTok ban | CNN Business ( edition.cnn.com )
Microsoft's draconian Windows 11 restrictions will send an estimated 240 million PCs to the landfill when Windows 10 hits end of life in 2025 ( www.tomshardware.com )
Microsoft, doing it's part to make the world a better place.
Tesla is the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year ( qz.com )
Retiring House Republican says $174,000 isn't enough money for members of Congress: 'Most of us don't have wealth' ( www.businessinsider.com )
Rank-and-file members of both the House and Senate are paid $174,000 a year....
The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth ( www.bbc.com )
Elon Musk angers German government with post backing far-right party ( www.upi.com )
Paris is battling an infestation of bloodsucking bedbugs on trains and in movie theaters as the city gets ready to host the 2024 Olympics ( www.insider.com )
Amazon To Start Running Ads In Prime Video Series and Movies, Will Launch Ad-Free Tier For Extra Fee ( deadline.com )
Gen Z falls for online scams more than their boomer grandparents do ( www.vox.com )
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X sues Calif. to avoid revealing how it makes “controversial” content decisions ( arstechnica.com )
Court upholds Michael Avenatti's conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike ( apnews.com )
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars....
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties ( www.theguardian.com )
The billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn, Terry Gou, has announced he will run for president of Taiwan as an independent candidate, pledging to fix cross-strait relations and boost Taiwan’s economy....
Evergrande shares plunge as much as 87% as trading resumes after 17 months ( www.cnbc.com )
China Evergrande Group last traded on the Hong Kong exchange on March 18, 2022 at 1.65 Hong Kong dollars ($0.13) per share, before being suspended on March 21....
U.S. to Fund a $1.2 Billion Effort to Vacuum Greenhouse Gases From the Sky ( www.nytimes.com )
This doctor said vaccines magnetize people. Ohio suspended her medical license. ( www.cleveland.com )
Sherri Tenpenny is no longer a licensed physician after airing fringe comments and ducking investigators.
ABC shuts down official Twitter accounts due to 'toxic interactions' ( www.theguardian.com )
It’s time to change how we cover Elon Musk ( www.theverge.com )
Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy ( apnews.com )
Home sales are 30-40% below last year’s depressed level after the economy barely grew in the latest quarter, according to the owner, who would give only his surname, Cai. He has cut staff by 80% to 40 employees. Their income from sales commissions has fallen as much as 90%....
Bloke Builds ChatGPT-Powered Smart Glasses That Tell You What To Say On Dates ( www.bosshunting.com.au )
First gen glasses connect heads-up display to AI
Starlink has become the 'blood' of Ukraine's communication infrastructure, but officials are reportedly growing concerned about relying on Elon Musk's tech ( www.businessinsider.com )
Ukraine’s digital minister has reported concerns about the country’s overreliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system amid the war with Russia, The New York Times reports.
Elon Musk and company take @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it. ( mashable.com )
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Running a company without understanding anything about its business model ( i.imgflip.com )
Advertising revenue in Twitter crashes by 50% ( lemmy.world )
nuff said