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Italian tech firm Bending Spoons is acquiring AOL from Yahoo with a $2.8 billion debt package, aiming to expand its digital portfolio and invest in R&D and future M&A, marking a new chapter for the historic internet brand.
Apollo Global Management is selling AOL to Italian tech holding group Bending Spoons for approximately $1.5 billion, aiming to enhance AOL's user experience and invest in its growth, with the deal expected to close soon.
FiLMiC, the popular video capture app for smartphones, has seen its entire staff laid off by its parent company Bending Spoons. While Bending Spoons assures users that the app will remain available and the user experience will be the same, concerns arise about the future of FiLMiC Pro and its ability to compete with other video capture apps like Blackmagic. The layoffs also raise questions about the app's ability to innovate without its original team.
The entire team behind the popular iPhone video app Filmic has reportedly been laid off by its parent company Bending Spoons, according to sources. Filmic was acquired by Bending Spoons in 2022, and recent layoffs at the parent company have now affected everyone at Filmic. The absence of any mention of Filmic on the Bending Spoons website further suggests that the app's future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Blackmagic's video and photography apps for iPhone have gained popularity as an alternative.
Evernote will limit new and existing free users to a maximum of 50 notes and one notebook starting December 4th, prompting heavy users to consider paying for a premium plan or switching to another note-taking platform. While existing notes and notebooks can still be viewed and edited, creating new ones will require deleting existing content. Evernote claims that the majority of free users won't be affected, but those who heavily rely on the free version may encounter the new limits. The changes come after Evernote's acquisition by Bending Spoons and recent layoffs.
Evernote, owned by Bending Spoons, is testing a new plan that limits the number of notes free users can create, pushing them to upgrade to paid versions of the service. The test, which affects less than 1% of free users, limits them to 1 notebook and 50 notes. While the change is not yet final, it could significantly impact longtime Evernote users who have accumulated hundreds or thousands of notes. The potential limit may prompt users to switch to competing products like Microsoft OneNote or Notion, which offer more affordable plans or free options. Evernote has been struggling for years and underwent personnel cuts earlier this year.
Evernote, the app that aimed to be the world's "external brain," has laid off its entire US staff and is moving its operations to Italy, where its parent company Bending Spoons is based. Bending Spoons had previously laid off 129 workers in February, citing Evernote's unprofitability. The remaining US employees were notified of the move on June 23 and laid off on July 5. Evernote's CEO stated that a dedicated team in Europe will continue to develop the product, leveraging the expertise of Bending Spoons' workforce. Evernote, once popular for its tag-friendly, searchable notebook, has faced challenges from competitors and changes in the market.
Note-taking company Evernote has laid off most of its US and Chile-based employees as its Italian parent company, Bending Spoons, plans to move most of its operations to Europe. The move is aimed at improving operational efficiency and leveraging Bending Spoons' strong employer brand in Europe. Evernote, which has faced challenges in recent years, including app issues and executive departures, previously laid off 129 workers in February. The affected employees have been offered severance packages and health insurance coverage.
Evernote, the note-taking app, is relocating to Europe after laying off most of its US and Chilean workforce. The move comes less than six months after the company cut 129 positions due to unprofitability. Bending Spoons, the Milan-based app developer that acquired Evernote, plans to have a dedicated team in Europe take ownership of the product. The company did not disclose the exact number of employees affected but stated that affected employees would receive compensation. Evernote, once a popular app with a $1 billion valuation, has struggled in recent years due to a lack of focus and buggy software.