Match reports Q3 revenue up 2% YoY to $914M, vs. $915M est., net income up 18% to $161M, paying users down 5% to 14.5M, and forecasts Q4 revenue below estimates (Kritika Lamba/Reuters)

Pinterest reported a 17% year-over-year increase in Q3 revenue, reaching $1.05 billion, and a 12% rise in monthly active users to 600 million. However, the company forecasted Q4 revenue below expectations, leading to a significant drop of over 13% in after-hours trading.

Match Group Inc. has announced a disappointing fourth-quarter revenue outlook, indicating that its focus on product testing for Tinder may hinder short-term financial performance.

Shopify has reported a remarkable 32% year-over-year increase in Q3 revenue, reaching $2.84 billion, surpassing estimates of $2.76 billion. The company's gross merchandise volume (GMV) also rose by 32% to $92 billion. Looking ahead, Shopify anticipates Q4 revenue growth in the mid-to-high 20% range, exceeding the expected 23.4%. This strong performance highlights Shopify's resilience and growth potential in the competitive e-commerce landscape, making it a key player to watch as the holiday season approaches.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it will conduct a thorough investigation into the proposed merger between Getty and Shutterstock. This decision comes after the companies' attempts to address regulatory concerns were deemed insufficient. The investigation is significant as it highlights ongoing scrutiny in the media and technology sectors, particularly regarding competition and market fairness. The outcome could have major implications for both companies and the industry as a whole.

After a challenging start at the Kiroween Hackathon, I pivoted from my ambitious ghost tape recorder project to create Spec-Tape, a web app that taps into 90s nostalgia and utilizes AI for textual analysis. This experience taught me valuable lessons about adaptability and focusing on what truly resonates.

The US has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and two companies linked to money laundering activities associated with cybercrime and IT worker schemes for the North Korean government. This move aims to combat illicit financial activities and strengthen international efforts against cyber threats.

The concept of Great Flattening is transforming the role of middle managers in the AI era, allowing companies to streamline their structures and empower frontline teams. While this shift enhances decision-making and autonomy, it also presents new challenges in coordination and development. Middle managers are now pivotal in balancing strategy and execution, leveraging AI tools to focus on coaching and problem-solving.

Congratulations on connecting your frontend to your headless CMS! Now, the real challenge begins: mapping the CMS data into a format your frontend can understand. This crucial step distinguishes experienced developers from beginners, ensuring a smooth integration.

Black Friday is approaching, and it's the perfect time to start your holiday shopping with fantastic early deals on gaming desktop PCs, laptops, SSDs, and more.

Amazon has issued legal threats to Perplexity, expressing its discontent over the use of agentic browsing on its platform. The e-commerce giant insists that any agents operating on its site must clearly identify themselves, leaving Perplexity unhappy with the situation.