The Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) has recently announced the discontinuation of its activities due to financial limitations and focus on fighting an antitrust lawsuit. This decision has raised quite a few eyebrows and sparked discussions within the advertising industry. The lawsuit filed by X, formerly known as Twitter, against GARM has brought attention
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NASA’s Starliner program has faced numerous delays and setbacks, with the latest issue being the thruster failures and helium leaks that occurred during the docking with the International Space Station. These issues have not only caused significant delays but have also raised concerns about the safety of the spacecraft. In light of the ongoing challenges
As a seasoned tech journalist with over 20 years of experience, I cannot help but express my immense frustration with the current state of the mobile web. The constant barrage of cookie prompts, intrusive ads, and autoplay videos has rendered my iPhone almost unusable for reading news articles. It seems that each time I attempt
The idea of watermarking text generated by AI has been a topic of debate within OpenAI for quite some time. The company has developed a system for watermarking ChatGPT-created text and even has a tool to detect the watermark, but the decision to release it is causing internal division. On one hand, there are arguments
The Apple Watch has maintained a consistent design over the years, with only minor changes and additions to features. However, recent rumors suggest that Apple is planning to release a plastic Apple Watch SE that could bring a fresh breath of air to the product lineup. This potential update has sparked excitement in the tech
The $549.99 OnePlus Pad 2 may have just recently launched, but the original version remains a worthwhile option that’s now undercutting the new model’s price by $170. Now through August 6th, you can pick the first-gen OnePlus Pad at Woot for $379.99 ($100 off), its lowest price ever. Sure, the older Pad may not have
The EcoFlow Power Hat, a wide-brimmed sun hat embedded with solar cells for charging your phone on the go, has sparked both curiosity and skepticism among tech enthusiasts. Priced at $129, this unique piece of headgear promises to charge a 4,000mAh smartphone in as fast as 3-4 hours, making it an ideal companion for outdoor
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has made headlines recently with reports of incorporating celebrities’ voices into its AI offerings. This move has garnered attention and sparked discussions about the potential impact it may have on users and the overall digital landscape. According to Bloomberg, renowned figures such as Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key, and Awkwafina are
Nvidia, a leading tech company renowned for its AI chips, has reportedly encountered a significant setback in the production of its highly-anticipated Blackwell B200 AI chips. According to sources cited by The Information, including a Microsoft employee, Nvidia has informed Microsoft and other cloud providers that the production of the B200 chips will be delayed
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of allowing children under the age of 13 to create accounts without parental permission. This violation of US child privacy law, specifically the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), has led to the collection of extensive data on underage users.