Bezos' Washington Post Faces Challenges; Epstein-Linked Fortnite Account Revealed as Fake; Steam Machine Pricing Uncertain
In a week of diverse tech news, The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, faced significant challenges, while Epic Games confirmed that a purported Jeffrey Epstein Fortnite account was a hoax. Additionally, the upcoming Steam Machine's pricing remained uncertain due to rising component costs.
According to The Verge, The Washington Post has seen a decline under Bezos' ownership, with 300 journalists losing their jobs and over 300,000 subscribers canceling their subscriptions. The article questioned the motivations behind Bezos' actions, suggesting a potential negative impact on the publication's reputation.
Meanwhile, Epic Games clarified that an account on Fortnite, bearing the username "littlestjeff1" and linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was not authentic. The developer stated that an existing account holder changed their username to the alias, which was found in the Epstein files, as reported by The Verge.
In the gaming world, the price of Valve's Steam Machine was under scrutiny. Ars Technica reported that rising costs of components like RAM and storage might force Valve to adjust the device's pricing and shipping schedule. Analysts were divided on how much of these increased costs Valve would pass on to consumers.
Elsewhere in the tech world, a Reddit clone called Moltbook, designed for AI agents, gained significant traction. Launched by Matt Schlicht, the platform allowed AI agents to interact, discuss, and upvote content. According to MIT Technology Review, Moltbook, which hosts over 1.7 million agents, saw more than 250,000 posts and 8.5 million interactions.
Finally, Brendan Gregg's blog, a resource for systems performance, highlighted recent posts on topics ranging from joining OpenAI to leaving Intel, as indicated by Hacker News. The blog covered various aspects of system performance, including eBPF tools and flame graphs.
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