Welcome back to This Week in Stratechery! Each Friday, we’re sending out an overview of content from the Stratechery bundle. You can customize what you receive by checking or unchecking the box in your delivery settings. Highlights this week include: The Economic Future of the Web: Cloudflare’s Content Independence Day highlighted the need for audacious … Read more
Samsung has unveiled its latest folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, boasting a significant redesign that redefines the book-style folding phone line. The new device features a slim body that feels like a standard phone when closed and unfolds to reveal an impressive 8-inch display. In comparison, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a … Read more
Amy Heckerling’s groundbreaking teen comedy, Clueless, celebrated its 30th anniversary this summer. The film’s enduring appeal lies not only in its witty dialogue and memorable characters but also in its refreshing take on youth culture. Released in 1995, the movie reinvigorated the stagnant teen genre, paving the way for future classics like 10 Things I … Read more
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned, the company announced on Saturday, following a video of him canoodling with HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts that went viral. The decision comes after both were placed on leave earlier this week. Byron, who has led Astronomer since 2023, and Cabot joined as head … Read more
Yahoo on laatinut uuden poltison itselleen ja sen kumppaneille, mukaan lukien AOL, Engadget, Rivals, In The Know sekä Makers. Uusi poltitikkansa tarkoittaa, että sivustojen ja sovellusten käytön yhteydessä on mahdollista kerätä käyttäjän henkilötietoja ja evästeitä myös sähköpostiin ja muuhun liikenneeseen. Käyttäjille on mahdollisuus hylkää kaikki yksityiset tietoisuudet ja evästeet, joita Yahoo kerää, näihin lisätarkoituksiin. Tämän … Read more
The European Union’s budget talks have officially started as ministers for European affairs met in Brussels to discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s proposed €2 trillion budget. The plan, unveiled earlier this week, requires unanimity from all 27 member states and has sparked criticism over its size. The budget is expected to be funded through a … Read more
The US stock market ended a busy week with small gains and losses, marking the Nasdaq Composite’s new record high. The S&P 500 finished flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. Despite a surge in inflation data and earnings results, the Nasdaq rose 0.1%, thanks to its fifth record close this week. This … Read more
The New Orleans Saints’ quarterback competition has reached a critical juncture as former Louisville QB Tyler Shough’s contract negotiations stall. With training camp set to begin on July 22nd, the team is facing a difficult decision that could impact their chances of success. If an agreement is not reached between Shough and the Saints by … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly set to host a three-day event at the end of July to unveil its highly anticipated game, Battlefield 6. According to multiple sources, including content creator Doom49 and rivaLxfactor, the event will feature a live reveal of the game, followed by a live round in gameplay. The news comes as … Read more
The highly anticipated sequel to Subnautica has become embroiled in a messy dispute between its developer, Unknown Worlds, and publisher Krafton, the parent company of PUBG. The situation is further complicated by a bonus payment worth up to $250 million that’s at risk due to the delay. Unknown Worlds was acquired by Krafton for $500 … Read more