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Deal: Anker Nano Power Bank (5,000mAh, USB‑C) drops to $19 (36% off) Anker’s compact Nano Power Bank with a built‑in USB‑C connector is on sale for $19 (down from $30) — a 36% discount. It’s a pocketable 5,000mAh charger that removes the need to carry a separate cable. Key details Capacity: 5,000mAh — ideal for quick top‑ups on the go. Built‑in USB‑C plug: No extra cable required; flips out to connect directly. Compatibility: Works with USB‑C devices like iPhone 15 and newer, Samsung S22/S23 series, AirPods, and iPad Pro/Air. Charge indicator: Four LEDs show remaining battery. Colors: Black, White, Ice Lake Blue, Lilac Purple, Sprout Green. Real‑world performance In testing, the 5,000mAh pack was able to recharge a Galaxy S23 Ultra to ~65% from empty in roughly an hour —…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures — questions loom for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost control and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx said it is proposing a restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” including financial and career assistance. Who/when: Open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden employees through December 13, primarily targeting staff between projects awaiting new assignments (per local reporting). Refocus areas: The Division series, core tech (Snowdrop) and services (Ubisoft…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures, raising questions for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx said it is proposing a restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Who/when: Open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden employees through December 13, primarily aimed at staff between projects awaiting new assignments (per local reporting). Refocus areas: The Division, core tech (Snowdrop) and services…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures, raising questions for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx said it is proposing a restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Who/when: Open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden employees through December 13, primarily aimed at staff between projects awaiting new assignments (per reporting from Le Figaro). Refocus areas: The Division series, core tech…

Berlin Lieferando strike: ~2,000 workers walk out over job cuts and outsourcing In Berlin, a large group of Lieferando employees staged a strike today. According to the union NGG (Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststätten), around 1,900 couriers, riders and support staff in the capital took part. The action targets company plans to cut roughly 2,000 jobs nationwide and outsource activities to subcontractors, which many workers fear would push them into more precarious conditions. What’s happening Walkout in Berlin: Hundreds of riders and support staff paused work in the city. Union-led action: The NGG union called the strike; it represents approximately 1,900 workers in Berlin. Reason: Planned nationwide job cuts (~2,000 roles) and outsourcing to third-party firms. Why it matters Gig-economy inflection point: The dispute highlights ongoing debates over employment models, subcontracting and job security…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures, raising questions for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment — the studio behind The Division, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — is offering employees a voluntary buyout program as it refocuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Presented as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Who/when: The program is open to Massive’s Malmö, Sweden team through December 13, primarily targeting employees between projects awaiting new assignments. Refocus areas: The Division, core tech (Snowdrop) and services (Ubisoft Connect). Notably absent from the roadmap mention: Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures, raising questions for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment (the studio behind The Division) is offering a voluntary buyout program as it “realigns” and focuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Helsinki-based RedLynx announced a proposed restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Where/when: Massive’s Malmö, Sweden team can volunteer through December 13, primarily targeting employees between projects awaiting new assignments. Focus areas: The Division series, core tech (Snowdrop) and services (Ubisoft Connect) were highlighted. Notably, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora…

Ubisoft’s Massive offers voluntary buyouts as RedLynx restructures, raising questions for Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Ubisoft is initiating another round of cost-cutting and team realignment. Massive Entertainment (the studio behind The Division) is offering employees a voluntary buyout program as it “realigns” and focuses on The Division franchise, the Snowdrop engine and Ubisoft Connect. Separately, Ubisoft’s RedLynx studio in Helsinki announced a proposed restructuring that could affect up to 60 roles. What’s changing at Massive Voluntary buyouts: Framed as a “voluntary career transition program” with financial and career assistance for eligible staff. Timing/location: Massive’s Malmö, Sweden team can volunteer through December 13, primarily targeting employees between projects awaiting new assignments. Focus areas: The Division series, core tech (Snowdrop) and services (Ubisoft Connect) were highlighted. Notably, Star Wars Outlaws and…

Best streaming deals right now: Spotify 3 months free, Audible $1/mo, Starz $30/yr and more Streaming prices keep creeping up, but there are solid promotions you can grab today. Below are the best current deals we found, plus tips to avoid auto-renew surprises and save more with bundles or annual plans. Top deals to consider Spotify Premium (Individual): 3 months free for new/eligible users. Auto-renews at the standard monthly rate afterward. Check eligibility. Audible: $1/month for 3 months (then $15/mo). Includes monthly credits and access to the Audible catalog. See the offer. Starz: $30 for one year (or $5/mo for the first 3 months if you prefer monthly). Ad-free with offline viewing. Get Starz. Fubo Pro: $55 for the first month (intro discount), then standard pricing. Includes 200+ channels, unlimited…

Tabstract 2.0: Safari tab sessions now get Apple Intelligence integration Tabstract, a popular Safari extension that began as a simple way to save and restore open tabs, has released version 2.0. Created by developer Paul Maiorana and initially built for personal use before landing on the Mac App Store, the tool focuses on giving Safari users a clean, organized way to manage research and multi‑window workflows. What’s new Apple Intelligence integration: Version 2.0 adds support for Apple’s new on‑device intelligence features in the latest macOS/iOS releases. While details will evolve, the integration is aimed at making session management smarter and more context‑aware without compromising privacy. Core focus remains sessions: Tabstract continues to make it easy to save a snapshot of all current tabs/windows and restore them later, so you can…