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As a part-time vanlifer, the narrator prioritizes safety while seeking solitude, using a Reolink Argus 4 Pro security camera for monitoring. The 4K camera offers 180-degree field of view, SD card recording, and various security features like motion detection and sirens. Despite some drawbacks like noisy nighttime footage and a subpar app, the camera serves as a deterrent and captures nocturnal visitors, offering peace of mind during solo travels. Full Article

Fintech Block, owned by Jack Dorsey, laid off 931 employees, approximately 8% of its workforce, citing org changes and performance reasons in an email to staff. The company is cutting roles across three buckets, including strategy, performance, and hierarchy adjustments, with a focus on meeting strategic needs and improving performance. Block previously underwent significant layoffs in January 2024, and is closing 748 open roles while denying financial reasons for the layoffs. Full Article

Amazon's Big Spring Sale includes discounts on electronics, with deals under $50 like the Anker PowerConf C200 webcam, Anker 525 Charging Station, Anker Nano Charger 30W, Amazon Music Unlimited 3-month trial, Blink Mini 2 security camera, and Chipolo One Bluetooth tracker. These offers are available until March 31 and do not require an Amazon Prime membership. The discounts bring these accessories close to their lowest prices, making them worthwhile options for those on a budget....

Nexthop AI, backed by $110M in funding from Lightspeed Ventures, has been launched to provide cloud AI infrastructure solutions to major cloud companies. The funding includes both seed and Series A rounds, highlighting the company's focus on hardware and software for cloud-based artificial intelligence systems. Led by Lightspeed Ventures, Nexthop AI aims to support the development of cutting-edge AI technologies for the world's largest cloud networks. Full Article

Amazon's Spring Sale 2025 will take place from March 25 to March 31, with Prime members having special access to select exclusive deals. Non-Prime members can still shop the sale and can join Prime before the event to receive member benefits. To maximize savings, ensure payment options are correct, research potential purchases, and set a budget beforehand. ZDNET's experts are curating the best deals by category and price, as well as from other retailers, to...

Mojang is set to introduce Vibrant Visuals, a significant graphical upgrade for Minecraft that maintains the retro aesthetic while adding dynamic lighting, shadows, and improved reflections. The update, initially for the Bedrock Edition, will not impact gameplay and will be backward compatible with existing worlds. Mojang also confirmed that Minecraft will stick to its one-time purchase model, prioritizing accessibility over potential freemium revenue. Full Article