Meta has recently launched the Threads API, fulfilling a promise made to developers by the end of June. This free API opens up a world of possibilities for developers to create unique integrations into Threads, Meta’s competitor to the platform formerly known as Twitter. According to Jesse Chen, the director of engineering at Threads, developers
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In a recent guest essay published by The New York Times, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is making a bold and urgent call to Congress. He is urging lawmakers to introduce warning labels for social media platforms, aimed at educating parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with excessive use
Google has recently introduced a new option for users called “Listen to this page” within the Android Chrome browser. This feature allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, with playback controls similar to those found in music or podcast players. Users can pause, change the reading speed, scrub forward or backwards, skip
Apple has long been known for its commitment to sleek, thin designs when it comes to its tech products. The recent release of the OLED iPad Pro is just the beginning of a new era of thinness for the company. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to make the iPhone 17 significantly skinnier,
Philips Hue is set to release its newest smart bedside lamp called the “Twilight.” This lamp will come packed with features aimed at enhancing the user experience. One of the standout features is the presence of two buttons on top of the lamp that will allow users to control power, scene selection, and sleep automation.
Nintendo, a gaming giant today, was not always a household name in the United States. In 1980, the company released one of its first US commercials for a handheld gaming device called Toss-Up from the “Game & Watch” series. However, the commercial failed to mention Nintendo or even the Game & Watch brand, which may
In a groundbreaking collaboration, image and video-editing platform Picsart has partnered with Getty Images to introduce an AI image generator. This innovative tool is designed to be “responsible” and “commercially-safe,” offering users the ability to create images with full commercial rights. The AI model powering this tool is being built from scratch by Picsart’s AI
Yahoo has made a bold move by incorporating the architecture behind the failed news aggregation app, Artifact, into a brand-new Yahoo News app. This comes as a surprise to many, especially after Artifact lost its direction in its final stretch by attempting to transform into a Twitter-like social media platform rather than sticking to its
Recently, employees at X, formerly known as Twitter, have been facing uncertainty due to a delay in the promotions process. Sources within the company have confirmed that the promotions process has been put on hold without any explanation, leaving employees anxious about their career advancement opportunities. This delay has raised concerns among the sales team,
Waymo, a leader in the driverless vehicle industry, has recently announced a voluntary software recall following an incident in Phoenix, Arizona. This incident involved one of its driverless vehicles colliding with a telephone pole. Although no passengers or bystanders were injured, the company has taken proactive measures to address the issue. Recall Details The recall