Drop’s desktop computer speakers are tempting me to ditch the headset

The Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors are apparently inspired by the mechanical keyboard community, allowing for customization and flexibility. | Image: Drop Drop has announced the new Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors today at CES 2023, the company’s first desktop speakers that promise to provide “high-quality” and “big sound” from an affordable and compact package. They support … Read more

Salesforce to cut workforce by 10% after hiring ‘too many people’ during the pandemic

Salesforce has announced that it’s cutting some 10% of its workforce, impacting more than 7,000 employees, while it will also shutter offices in “certain markets.” In a letter to employees and a corresponding filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff referenced the “challenging” environment in which it’s operating, pointing to … Read more

5 failure points between $5M and $100M in ARR

Tracy Young Contributor Share on Twitter Tracy Young is the co-founder and CEO of TigerEye, a sales software company currently in stealth. Previously, she co-founded and served as CEO of PlanGrid, which was acquired by Autodesk in 2018. I had the privilege of leading PlanGrid to $100 million in ARR before I stepped down as … Read more

Wireless Power Consortium is working with Apple to bring MagSafe-like capabilities to Android

Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) — an organization that overlooks wireless charging standards — announced a new standard called Qi2. The headline is that the WPC is working with Apple to bring Magsafe-like capabilities to Android. It’s been over two years since Apple introduced MagSafe for iPhones — a wireless standard that opens up a ton … Read more