Happy Thursday CEO!

While you were busy growing your empire…

1. 🚫 Omegle Was Abruptly Shuttered

Video chat site Omegle is now no more and its founder wrote a letter that said he made the site to “alleviate feelings of loneliness” but conceded it had been overrun with crime — alluding to sexual abuse. Not many founders would admit such issues. Read more here.

2. 🏡 Remote Work Dwindled

According to a new survey, 88% of companies require employees to come for a certain number of days, a 20% jump from 2022. Are we seeing the era of remote work come to an end? Read more here.

3. 💖 Google Made Sweetheart Deal

It was revealed that Google gave a preferential deal to Spotify on Android store fees. However, it seems like no one else got the same arrangement. Which means you probably won’t either. Read more here.

4. 👾 Oculus Rival Pulled Back

Bytedance’s Pico, a VR headset, is slowing down its efforts and has laid off hundreds of employees. It was meant to challenge the Oculus but call it another blow to the metaverse. Read more here.

5. 😎 Meta Revealed Top Employee Perks

A Meta recruiter revealed the top perks that win over new employees, including equity packages, bonuses, and relocation assistance. A good read if you want to be competitive. Read more here.

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