The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Meta, ExxonMobil, and Boeing
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Boeing, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Discord
It only takes one annoying friend to ruin a group chat
The upside to leaving social media for the group chat: no toxic trolls. The downside: friends who won't shut up.
Russia cut off its troops from Discord, the video gaming comms tool they use to coordinate attacks in Ukraine
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have been seen using the popular messenger app for gamers, Discord, to coordinate drone surveillance and strikes.
Discord is launching its second ad product as it aims to bring advertising revenue 'on par' with subscriptions
The gaming-focused chat app, which once rejected advertising, now has two ad formats as it aims to turn a profit ahead of a potential IPO.
Discord banned accounts related to a site that sold messages from more than 620 million users
Discord banned several accounts linked to Spy.Pet, a site that was selling millions of user's messages scraped from 14,000 Discord servers.
Tech layoffs are hitting companies that are doing just fine
Tech firms have laid off more than 34,000 workers this year, but many have done so despite touting strong financial positions.
Salary data revealed: Here's how much 13 top creator economy startups like Discord, Patreon, and Karat are paying staffers
We analyzed pay data to gauge the salary levels for certain jobs in the creator economy, including at Discord, Patreon, and more companies.
Inside the rise of AI influencers, whose creators swap marketing tips in Discord chats and strategize about how to break into the mainstream
AI influencers are amassing thousands of followers on social media. They're using platforms like Discord to collaborate and grow their accounts.
Why dragging tech CEOs in front of Congress might mean something this time
Mark Zuckerberg's apology to parents might have been theatrics, but this time, there's enough rage that something might really change on social media.
Lawmakers rip into tech CEOs at Senate hearing on online child safety
Lawmakers grilled CEOs on whether they support their laws. Some execs even got a little testy.
Posting a TikTok video of yourself getting laid off is good, actually
A trend of young tech workers posting videos of themselves getting the ax over Zoom helps destigmatize and demystify layoffs.
Big Tech's efficiency obsession has continued into 2024 with thousands of layoffs
Tech firms including Amazon and Google have started the year by laying off workers as they look to cut costs and inefficiencies in their businesses.
Discord is laying off 170 employees as its CEO says the workforce grew too quickly
CEO Jason Citron reportedly said the rapid growth of the company since 2020 made it less efficient.
11 startups helping creators build and make money from online communities, as influencers seek to 'deepen the bond' with their followers
Community is hot buzzword within the creator economy. Here are startups helping creators connect with fans and make money.
Feds bust leader of neo-Nazi cult who used Discord and Telegram to groom and exploit children
The leader of a a racist pedophile cult was arrested Friday for possession of child sexual abuse material after grooming victims on Discord and Telegram, per court records.
The developer behind one of this year's most anticipated games just shut down after releasing its game on early access to disastrous reviews
This MMO was one of Steam's most anticipated games of the year. Now, the developer behind the game is shutting down after a catastrophic release.
Why 3 ex-Discord staffers are building a new app for the 'relationship economy'
Not sure what to do for your next date or hangout? Ex-Discord staffers are building a new app called Whatever to help you make plans.
Patreon's CEO breaks down the top 3 priorities of the company's 'next chapter' and explains why he's betting on group chats
Patreon's "next chapter" is going from a subscription startup to a creator-community platform. It's starting with group chats and member profiles.
It's not just you — no one is posting on social media anymore
Social media is on the decline. Instagram is all ads. No one's posting on BeReal. TikTok is for influencers. The new place for sharing: group chats.
Discord is laying off 4% of its staff as part of a 'reorganization of some business units'
Discord let go of around 40 staffers, or 4% of its company, and said it is focused on the long-term growth of its business.