Meta showcased an array of innovative AI-powered messaging and advertising tools at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Among the notable announcements were a new chatbot feature for Messenger and the highly anticipated Threads API, both designed to streamline business-customer communication and content creation. At the heart of Meta’s unveiling was the introduction...
Telegram has publicly defended its CEO, Pavel Durov, who was detained by French police at an airport near Paris on Saturday, stating that Durov has “nothing to hide”. The billionaire was arrested under a warrant relating to allegations of insufficient moderation on the messaging app, which critics claim has failed to curtail criminal activity, including...
Microsoft’s recent security update has caused widespread issues for dual-boot systems running both Windows and Linux. The patch, released last week, was intended to fix a two-year-old vulnerability in the GRUB bootloader used by numerous Linux distributions. However, contrary to Microsoft’s original statement, it has inadvertently impacted dual-boot machines, leaving many users unable to access...
Snap and Meta are poised to unveil their latest AR smart glasses next month, according to a recent report. This marks a significant moment in the evolving landscape of wearable tech, with both companies ready to showcase their advancements. Snap is expected to reveal its fifth-generation Spectacles on September 17th at the Partner Summit in...
Alphabet Inc.’s Google may face a forced breakup as the U.S. Justice Department considers options after a court ruled the company monopolized the online search market. This marks the most serious antitrust challenge since the Microsoft case two decades ago. Breakup or Data Sharing? While splitting up Google is one option, other remedies could include...
Neuralink, the company co-founded by Elon Musk, has successfully implanted a brain chip in a second patient. The implant, designed to allow paralyzed individuals to interact with digital devices using only their thoughts, marks a significant step forward in the field of neurotechnology. The patient, suffering from a spinal cord injury, received the device, which...
Meta Platforms Inc. reported stronger-than-expected Q2 sales on Wednesday, reflecting the company’s successful AI-driven advertising strategies. The news sent Meta’s shares soaring by as much as 10% in Thursday trading, adding $123 billion in market value—the stock’s largest intraday gain since February. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is leveraging this momentum to justify Meta’s significant investments in...
Over $1.93 trillion was wiped out from the US stock market on Monday as fears of an impending recession rattled investors. Weak economic data, including disappointing job numbers from the previous week, fueled concerns about the health of the economy, prompting a dramatic downturn across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 996 points,...
EcoFlow has introduced the Power Hat—an unconventional yet intriguing solar-charging headpiece. Combining fashion with function, this wide-brimmed hat features embedded solar cells designed to charge your smartphone while you bask in the sun. Priced at $129, the Power Hat aims to deliver a full charge to a 4,000mAh smartphone in just 3 to 4 hours,...
Google is rolling out significant updates to its navigation apps, Google Maps and Waze, bringing them closer in functionality while maintaining their unique strengths. These updates reflect Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by integrating popular features across both platforms. Google Maps, traditionally known for its robust navigation and search capabilities, is now incorporating...
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