Controversy Erupts Over Web Summit Amid Geopolitical Tensions

A new “affordable” Apple Pencil. Several “fog of war” stories surrounding major tech players. Why are tech layoffs suddenly back? Are Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses good? And is LinkedIn actually the social network you should be investing more energy in?

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• Apple unveils brand new 'affordable' Apple Pencil that costs $79 and has a USB-C port (iMore)
• Actively exploited Cisco 0-day with maximum 10 severity gives full network control (ArsTechnica)
• Social Media Users Accuse Facebook and Instagram of Suppressing Pro-Palestinian Posts (NyTimes)
• Israel orders freeze on crypto accounts in bid to block funding for Hamas (FinancialTimes)
• Web Summit derailed by founder’s public fight with those supporting Israel in Hamas war (TechCrunch)
• Microsoft-owned LinkedIn lays off nearly 700 employees — read the memo here (CNBC)
• Twitch launches stories for streamers (TechCrunch)
• Influencers and CEOs take their brands to LinkedIn (FT)
• Meta's $299 Ray-Ban smart glasses may be the most useful gadget I've tested all year (ZDNet)

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