Meta, previously known as Facebook, has recently introduced a new setting that allows users to limit recommendations of political content on Instagram and Threads. This setting, called “Limit political content from people you don’t follow,” is enabled by default and aims to give users more control over the type of content they see on their
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A software developer at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond created a dialog box almost 30 years ago, intending it to be temporary. This simple, basic dialog box for formatting drives was never updated and remains unchanged in Windows 11 to this day. Dave Plummer, a former developer at Microsoft, shared the story of how the Format
Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that several beloved films, including Spirited Away, will be re-released in theaters across the US between April 27th and May 1st as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. This festival promises to bring back the magic of Ghibli films with both English dubbed and subtitled versions featuring the
Sonos, the popular tech company known for its high-quality speaker systems, is set to release a new version of its Roam wireless speaker in June. According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new Roam will come with updated hardware to address previous Bluetooth issues that users have experienced with the speaker. Additionally, Sonos will
Amazon’s spring sales event is offering a variety of tech deals, and one standout product is Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro power bank. This power bank is currently on sale for $79.99, which is $20 off its regular price. It’s a great deal considering the quality and functionality of this power bank. Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro is designed
The recent departure of Emad Mostaque from his role as CEO of Stability AI has sparked discussions within the tech community. As the startup faces leadership changes and struggles with the exit of key developers, it raises questions about the future of the company and the direction of its AI products. Mostaque’s decision to step
Recently, GitLab made a decision to cut off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu and disable the accounts of its developers. This action was taken in response to a DMCA takedown notice received by GitLab from a representative of the rightsholder. The takedown notice alleged that Suyu was in violation of DMCA 1201 by
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, recently released a video showcasing a paralyzed individual using their brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of chess. The patient, 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, who was injured in a diving accident that left him paralyzed below the shoulders, described the experience of using the Neuralink
Apple seems to be falling short of complying with the directives issued by a California federal judge in its legal battle against Epic Games. This fact was highlighted by tech giants Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X in an amicus brief submitted to the court. The crux of the issue lies in Apple’s failure to
Microsoft has recently made a significant move in the realm of artificial intelligence by hiring Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of Google DeepMind. Suleyman will be taking on the role of CEO of a newly formed team at Microsoft, which will oversee the company’s consumer-facing AI products such as Copilot, Bing, and Edge. This move positions