WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven years

by bleffel | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Will Cathcart, who led WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his role as Meta appoints a new leader. On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Facebook that Kunal Shah, the founder of an Indian fintech startup called Cred, is taking over as...

Patreon CEO Jack Conte on supporting artists in the AI slop era

by bleffel | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Today, I’m talking with Jack Conte, the CEO of Patreon. Jack last joined me on the show almost exactly five years ago, in the summer of 2021, and a lot has changed on the internet and in the creator landscape since then, so I was very excited to talk to him again,...

Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are $150 off for the first time

by bleffel | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

The AirPods Max 2 have some updates on the inside, but look identical to the original AirPods Max. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Walmart has the Apple AirPods Max 2 in every color discounted to $399.99 (normally $549) during Walmart Deals, the lowest...

Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80

by bleffel | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Seven months after introducing its $119.98 Ultra BodyScan smart scale, Wyze announced a cheaper $79.98 alternative available today that makes a few compromises to shave $40 off the price. There’s no Wi-Fi, but you can sync the BodyScan’s measurements to...