The European Commission recently launched a formal investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to determine if it is adequately moderating political content, illegal content, and disinformation. This probe comes at a time when there has been a significant increase in online pro-Russian propaganda leading up to the EU elections in early
Google recently announced a series of new ad updates during its 2024 NewFronts presentation. One of the key updates is the expansion of placement options via partnerships with streaming providers such as Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. This move will provide advertisers with more opportunities to showcase their ads on various streaming platforms, allowing
Physicists have long been searching for a specific state of thorium atomic nuclei that could have groundbreaking technological applications. This unique state could revolutionize time measurement with the development of a nuclear clock and potentially answer fundamental questions about the constants of nature. Recent discoveries have brought hope to the scientific community as the long-sought
When observing Impressionist paintings in museums today, one may notice a troubling trend – the vibrant yellow hues are slowly disappearing. Edward Munch’s “The Scream” and Henri Matisse’s “The Joy of Life” are just a few examples where once brilliant yellows have faded to less striking colors. This shift can be attributed to the cadmium
Tesla’s stock price surged in U.S. premarket trading following the announcement that the electric car company had cleared a significant hurdle to introduce its Full Self Driving (FSD) technology in China. The suspension in share prices by over 10% after 7:30 a.m. ET demonstrated investor excitement over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s visit to China, where
The European Commission has recently made a significant decision regarding Apple’s iPadOS under its flagship Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules. This decision could potentially have far-reaching implications for Apple and its users in Europe. The Commission’s designation of iPadOS as a Gatekeeper service means that Apple will now have to comply with a set of
Recently, Twitter user pl_evil translated a shareholder letter from Bloober Team, revealing exciting news about the studio’s upcoming projects. With their highly anticipated game “Project C” set to be unveiled later this year, fans are eagerly awaiting to see what the studio has in store for them. This new game will mark Bloober Team’s next
In the quest for more meaningful human engagement on social media platforms, there has been a growing trend of algorithm-free networks like Spread and PI.FYI. These platforms do not allow brands or bots, and they do not support advertisements. The primary aim of Spread is to focus on indicators of genuine human interaction rather than
In a bold move to protect the vital interests of France, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced his intention to acquire the “sovereign activities” of the debt-ridden French tech giant, Atos. The company, known for its critical roles in national security and major events like the Paris Olympics, is facing significant financial challenges that
The world of cloud computing is evolving rapidly, with an increasing number of companies delving into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Oracle, a leading cloud infrastructure provider in the U.S., has recognized the need to enhance its generative AI capabilities to stay ahead in the competition. The recent AI boom, triggered by the launch