ApeCoin DAO allows Yuga Labs to talk up the virtues of decentralization while also enjoying the benefits of centralization like collecting all the profits (Casey Newton/Platformer)

Casey Newton / Platformer:ApeCoin DAO allows Yuga Labs to talk up the virtues of decentralization while also enjoying the benefits of centralization like collecting all the profits  —  Tokens like the new one from Bored Ape Yacht Club promise to decentralize the web.  So why are insiders reaping most of […]

As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate and prompt Russian hackers to lash out against the West (Chris Krebs/Financial Times)

Chris Krebs / Financial Times:As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate and prompt Russian hackers to lash out against the West  —  As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate

Mavix M9

The Mavix M9 is as premium a gaming chair as you’re going to find on the market today and as comfortable as you’d hope — fortunately, given this price tag.

Media-measurement giant Nielsen says it has turned down a bid by a private equity consortium, after reports of a potential acquisition caused its stock to soar (Brian Steinberg/Variety)

Brian Steinberg / Variety:Media-measurement giant Nielsen says it has turned down a bid by a private equity consortium, after reports of a potential acquisition caused its stock to soar  —  Nielsen Holdings PLC has turned down a bid by a private-equity consortium to buy the media-measurement giant …

Mykhailo Fedorov says the quality of Starlink is excellent, as Ukrainians use the terminals to stay online; source says there are 5K+ terminals in the country (Washington Post)

Washington Post:Mykhailo Fedorov says the quality of Starlink is excellent, as Ukrainians use the terminals to stay online; source says there are 5K+ terminals in the country  —  Elon Musk recently challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a one-handed fistfight for the future of Ukraine.