Tidal is laying off 10 percent of its staff

Music streamer Tidal has announced that it will lay off 10 percent of its staff as part of a cost-cutting strategy detailed last month by Jack Dorsey, CEO of parent company Block Inc. The move affects approximately 40 people from multiple departments, including Tidal's playlist curation team. "We do not take these decisions lightly, and we are sincerely grateful for the contributions of our impacted teammates,” a Tidal spokesperson said in an email seen by Bloomberg.

In early November, Dorsey said Block would cap its payroll at 12,000 employees, in search of "constraints we believe will lead to greater growth." That meant Block would need to lay off around 1,000 employees by the end of 2024, as it had 13,000 staff at the end of Q3 2023. 

The move comes at an unfortunate time of year for employees, and follows major layoffs by Spotify. In a pre-holiday shocker on Monday, Spotify announced that it would cut 1,500 workers, or 17 percent of its workforce.

Tidal recently raised its subscription prices following similar moves by Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. Those companies now charge $11 per month (up from $10) for an individual subscription, while Amazon Music recently bumped its individual plan from $9 to $10 per month. On the video streaming side, YouTube Premium recently went up from $12 to $14 per month, while services including Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu and Max all raised their prices. 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/tidal-is-laying-off-10-percent-of-its-staff-140112305.html?src=rss

Saturn 50mm and 75mm 1.6X full frame anamorphic camera lens

full frame anamorphic camera lens

Photographers and cinematographers may be interested in the launch of SIRUI’s 50mm and 75mm full-frame anamorphic lenses on Indiegogo this month. Offering lenses have been designed to complement the Saturn Series Anamorphic Lens Set, thereby expanding the range of options available. The new 50mm and 75mm lenses have been crafted with a keen focus on […]

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Acer Nitro V 16 AMD Ryzen 8040 gaming laptop

AMD Ryzen gaming laptop

The gaming industry is set to welcome a new entrant in the form of Acer’s Nitro V 16 AMD gaming laptop. Acer has announced the launch of this laptop, which is a blend of advanced features and high-performance specifications. Specifically designed to cater to the needs of casual gamers, offering them a platform that is […]

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ADATA SD810 rugged external SSD storage supports PS5 and Xbox

pocket rugged external SSD storage

ADATA has unveiled its latest innovation in the form of the SD810 external SSD or solid state drive. The new product is poised to redefine the boundaries of portable storage with its advanced features, impeccable performance, and robust protection against environmental challenges. The SD810 external SSD is equipped with a myriad of features that are […]

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How To Recover Deleted Photos on Android

Recover Deleted Photos on Android

This guide is designed to show you how to recover deleted photos on your Android device. In today’s digital world, where smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, the loss of precious photos can be a cause for great distress. Whether accidentally deleted or lost due to device malfunction, recovering these cherished memories […]

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Learn about latest Arduino Cloud updates and Internet of Things at the Arduino Cloud Café

learn about the new Arduino cloud and IoT

If you would like to learn more about the latest Arduino Cloud updates and Internet of Things (IoT) you will be pleased to know that on December 12, 2023 at the Arduino Cloud Café.  The Arduino Cloud Café session will feature Sachin Soni, the founder of Techiesms, as a guest speaker. Sachin shared his experience […]

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Top 5 Must-Have Wooden Furniture Designs That Deserve To Be In Your Home

Wood is one of the most preferred materials of choice for furniture designers for ages galore. Wood is a sturdy, functional, and minimal material that adds a sense of zen and style to any living space. It instantly elevates a space, while adding some warm to it. It’s a minimal material that holds a strong personality without any additional frills and tassels. I truly believe a well-crafted piece of wooden furniture can add a magical touch to even the simplest of living spaces. Minimal, clean, and almost always soothing, beautifully designed wooden furniture helps add the ultimate finishing touch to a room, and we’ve curated a few of our favorites for you!

1. Tokyo

Dubbed Tokyo, this ingenious multifunctional design doubles up as a shoe rack and a bench. It combines two furniture pieces into one individual furniture design.

Why is it noteworthy?

What makes Tokyo unique and special is its side leg, which gently and seamlessly curves, subtly embracing the cushion to create a top tray for daily essentials. This functions as a neat spot to store your souvenirs and other knick knacks.

What we like

  • Features a bottom shelf which also serves as a nifty storage space
  • Multifunctional furniture design

What we dislike

  • It’s a conceptual design, so we’re not sure how functional it will be in reality

2. Snowhouse Sofa

Named the Snowhouse Sofa, this intriguing furniture design is for pets and humans alike, and it is what a wooden sofa would look like if it experienced some snowfall, and was coated with it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The wood is covered with cushy white cushions to give the idyllic impression of fallen snow. The edges are rounded, adding a depth of softness to the furniture piece. The ends of the sofa are hollow, with nifty little spaces to store books, magazines, and other miscellaneous items.

What we like

  • The area on top serves as a passage for your cats
  • Integrated with smart storage space

What we dislike

  • The Snowhouse Sofa is currently a concept, so we don’t know how the actual product will turn out to be

3. The Soul Sculpture Bench

Designed by Madrid-based designer Verónica Mar for Les Ateliers Courbet, the Soul Sculpture Bench is a minimalist bench that has a spiritual sensitivity, and is designed to balance and ground the energy of the space it is placed into.

Why is it noteworthy?

Inspired by the recurring spiral patterns that are often seen and found in the universe, in the various galaxies, in the intricate DNA chains, and in the dynamic water currents.

What we like

  • Creates a cohesive connection between nature and design

What we dislike

  • Bulky and space-consuming design

4. Kainchee

Named Kainchee, this innovative chair design looks like a pair of scissors and does full justice to its name.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair does look like two pairs of scissors, from the bottom half at least. The star feature of the chair is its intertwining and geometrically intriguing form. A band of walnut wood forms the seat of the chair, while subtly interlocking with the ash wood to form the legs of the chair.

What we like

  • It has a unique form and design philosophy which allows it to stand apart from other furniture pieces

What we dislike

  • There are no options for customization

5. The Rook Stool

Named the Rook Stool, this interesting stool design is inspired by pieces of chess and has a lot of similarities to them as well.

Why is it noteworthy?

The designer drew references from the shapes of decorative wooden chess pieces for the Rook Stool. The stool utilizes simple elements that have been placed at unusual but intriguing angles and intersections to create a sculptural appeal.

What we like

  • Inspired and influenced by chess pieces
  • Available in three types of solid wood

What we dislike

  • It doesn’t seem like a comfortable seating option to sit for hours on end

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Masters of the Air premiers on Apple TV January 26, 2024

Masters of the Air Apple TV series

On January 26, 2024, Apple TV+ will premiere its highly anticipated World War II drama series, “Masters of the Air.” The series, produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, is a gripping narrative that follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group during their perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany. Based on the […]

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SIRUI Sniper Series F1.2 APS-C autofocus camera lenses 23mm, 33m, 56mm

F1.2 APS-C autofocus camera lenses

Introducing SIRUI’s first autofocus lens set, the Sniper Series APS-C, a set of lenses that brings together a unique blend of features designed to enhance the photographic experience. This lens set includes 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm focal length lenses, offering a range of perspectives for photographers to explore and capture their subjects in diverse ways. […]

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