New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken a bold step in addressing the mental health crisis among young adults and children in the city. On Wednesday, Adams announced that his administration has filed a lawsuit against the parent companies of popular social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube. The lawsuit, filed in
In a dramatic turn of events, Nvidia has surpassed Alphabet in market capitalization, solidifying its position as one of the world’s most valuable companies. This achievement comes just a day after Nvidia overtook Amazon, making it the fourth most valuable company in the wake of the AI boom. With a market cap of $1.83 trillion,
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows creators to filter their direct messages (DMs) in order to prioritize messages from profiles they follow. This update aims to facilitate more personal connections and enhance the overall user experience on the platform. The new “People you follow” option enables users to focus their DMs solely
The fight against climate change requires innovative solutions that go beyond traditional methods. In a promising development, SINTEF researchers are leveraging their expertise in the transportation of oil and gas to upscale a technology for carbon capture and storage (CCS). The simulation model known as LedaFlow, which has revolutionized the Norwegian oil and gas sector,
The field of quantum mechanics has long been limited by the difficulty of observing and controlling quantum phenomena at room temperature. Traditionally, these observations required extremely low temperatures to detect quantum effects. However, a groundbreaking study led by Tobias J. Kippenberg and Nils Johan Engelsen at EPFL has achieved a significant breakthrough in this area.
The rise of chatbots has paved the way for various AI applications, including AI girlfriends and AI boyfriends. However, a recent analysis by the Mozilla Foundation sheds light on the alarming security and privacy concerns associated with these romance and companion chatbots. Contrary to the promises of intimacy and connection, these apps have been found
Steam Next Fest, which took place in February, showcased a wide range of demos for upcoming games. Now that the event has concluded, Valve has released a list of the 50 most played games during the week-long festival. This analysis will delve into the top games and the factors that contributed to their popularity. At
In a recent Instagram video, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on the competition between Apple’s Vision Pro and his company’s latest Quest 3 headset. Zuckerberg confidently stated, “I think Quest is the better product, period.” As the CEO of Meta, formally known as Facebook, his opinion carries weight in the tech industry. However,
Waymo, the self-driving vehicle unit of Alphabet, recently made headlines with its decision to file a voluntary recall notice for software used in their driverless cars. This move marks a significant first for the company and raises questions about the safety of autonomous vehicles. In this article, we will analyze the implications of Waymo’s voluntary
Steam Next Fest may have ended, but the demos continue to captivate players. One such demo worth exploring is Stand-Alone. Developed by Lifuel, this 2D hack and slasher offers a refreshing take on the genre. In Stand-Alone, you assume the role of a robot-powered sheep armed with an immense sword. The game’s premise revolves around