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After a decade of frantic growth, China’s smartphone market is hitting a speed bump as COVID-19 roils the world’s second-largest economy. The country’s smartphone shipments dropped 14% year-over-year in 2022, reaching a ten-year low, according to research firm Counterpoint. It was also the first time that China’s handset sales had slid below 300 million units […] China smartphone market slumps to 10-year low in 2022 by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Today, my friends and family staged an intervention for me. Of course, I assumed it was a result of my raging alcoholism. Nope. It was due to my obsession with buying plants. They were deadly serious. FML
Founded by two insurance industry veterans, Eazy Digital wants to give small insurance companies in Southeast Asia the same advantage as their larger competitors. Its SaaS platform lets insurers digitize many parts of their operations, enabling them to scale up more efficiently. The Bangkok-based startup announced today it has raised $850,000 in an oversubscribed seed […] Eazy Digital helps Southeast Asia’s small insurers digitize their operations by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch
In this video, I read a short story from our level 1 graded reader “Life is Surprising!” Life is Surprising!
Today, I put my phone in the fridge to cool it down. Now it's cold, but it won't turn on. FML
Today, my 6 year-old daughter decided to let out a loud fart in the middle of a quiet church service. FML
Can you complete this English expression? It means “a prior issue is not important anymore”. Water under the …… a) sea b) town c) tunnel d) bridge The answer is below! Answer: d) bridge Water under the bridge! Example: Kev and I had a fight a few years ago, but it’s all water under the … Continue reading Water under the ……
Today, I was on a first date and everything was going great, until I realized I had garlic breath from the garlic bread I ate earlier. I tried covering it with a mouthful of wine, but it just made it worse. I ended up trying to avoid any closeness, and now I guess I'll just die alone. FML
Today, I was told I was being fired from my job after "5 months for poor performance." I helped lead my team to the highest possible success they’ve had the last 4 years. FML
Today, I boarded my very first cruise, in order to relax and unwind for week-long vacation. However, when I got on the ship, I found out that I get seasick REALLY easily. FML
Funding for Black web3 founders has only increased, and the crypto winter proved the most fruitful year. VC funding to Black web3 founders popped last year, bucking trends by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch
Today, I had to call the cops on my batshit crazy neighbor, who’s repeatedly threatened to steal my dog. I finally got her ass on camera. She swears that my dog is being abused because it prefers to sleep outside instead of being in the house. Imagine that, an animal that likes being outside. FML
Today, after trying for five years to get pregnant, I just found out that my husband had a vasectomy and he didn't tell me. FML
Today I knocked on one of my roommate's door and asked her to stop vacuuming since it's was late. She started to record me and went on a tirade about how none of the girls there respect her. She has previously tried to push two girls down the stairs. Her lease isn't up for 4 more months. FML
Today, I'm in love with a beautiful Russian woman. We are so compatible. However, I'm in a relationship though, in which my partner won't touch me or tell me she loves me. I'm in trouble every day for anything and everything. I'm faithful even though I've only had sex maybe 5 times in the last 4 years. FML
In this video, I teach an English phrase! By Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
Today, I found out that I've been pronouncing "quinoa" wrong for years. FML
Today, my son decided to run around a supermarket in his underwear, leaving me to chase after him. FML
Can you complete this English expression? It means “throughout the night”. From dusk till ….. a) afternoon b) dawn c) night d) 4am The answer is below! Answer: b) dawn From dusk till dawn! Example: “We drove from dusk till dawn to get to the venue on time.” By I Talk You Talk Press – … Continue reading From dusk till ……
Today, I had a big presentation at work and I was feeling really confident. I'd practiced it over and over and I knew it inside out. But when I got up to speak, I realized I had left my notes at home. I ended up winging it and it was a disaster. FML
Today, two of my coworkers broke the dishwasher. They ran a fully cooked rotisserie chicken through it multiple times until the meat disintegrated off its bones, just to 'see what would happen'. FML
Today, my cat decided to use my keyboard as a scratching post, and now my computer won't work. FML
Today, to impress my date with dinner, I spent hours prepping and cooking. Just as I was about to serve her, I realized I'd left the stove on and my kitchen was on fire. As the fire trucks arrived and my date looked on in horror, I couldn't help but think, "My cooking is so hot it literally set the house on fire." FML
Today, I got a parking ticket because I was too busy singing along to my music to notice that I'd overstayed the time limit on the quick stop parking space. FML
Today, I discovered that my mother has been stealing from me to cover her mountain of debt. I’m barely making ends meet as it is. When I confronted her, she had the gall to suggest I get a second job to support her. FML
Today, I found out my dog can open the fridge. Now I have no food left. FML
Today, I accidentally swallowed a piece of gum. My doctor says it'll pass in 7-10 years. FML
The New York Times asked me (and others) to suggest some things our descendents might be embarrassed about in the future. Things we do now, that might make future generations cringe. Good question! My reply is this short list, which … Continue reading →
How should dev-centric startups sell their product to platform engineering teams? What does selling to platform engineering teams mean for developer relations? by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
Today, my boss told me to "act more professionally." So… I sat in the corner and cried for an hour. FML
