Pixar’s latest animated feature, Elemental, has done something extraordinary—it’s taken a genre that has traditionally been a box office underperformer and turned it into a massive hit. After an impressive $740 million global take, the latest installment in the Elemental series has now crossed a huge milestone — it’s become the highest-grossing animated film in… Continue reading Pixar’s Elemental Has Gone From Cold to Hot, Crossing Another Box Office Milestone
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The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
The story of Twitter and its entrepreneurial leader, Elon Musk, is quite impressive. Musk first invested in the social media platform in 2008, becoming its largest shareholder and taking a seat on the Board of Directors. Shortly thereafter, he became the company’s largest external shareholder. At the time of his initial investment, Twitter was a… Continue reading The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
In a worrying trend, users of ZyXel networking components have become the foremost targets and victims of hackers running DDoS botnets. DDoS, or distributed denial of service, botnets are groups of infected computers that are controlled by the hackers in order to launch a concerted attack on other networks or servers. The major security concern… Continue reading Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Is a First-Rate Comedy
Recently released in a limited theatrical run, the Dungeons & Dragons movie has become a surprise hit with moviegoers. What started out as just another fantasy film has become a full-fledged comedy, and its critical reception suggests that this is likely to be one of the more beloved fantasy films of recent times. The plot… Continue reading The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Is a First-Rate Comedy
Shuhei Yoshida wants the PS5 to become a more welcoming place for indie devs
The gaming industry is abuzz with anticipation over the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5. Shuhei Yoshida, the President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, is particularly involved in the development of the console, and he is working to make sure that the PS5 becomes a more welcoming place for indie developers. Yoshida recently stated that one… Continue reading Shuhei Yoshida wants the PS5 to become a more welcoming place for indie devs
Cyberpunk Is Alive, Evolving, and More Relevant Than Ever
In the last few years, the term “cyberpunk” has been thrust back into the public conversation, due to the revival of the genre in the media, from popular movies like Blade Runner 2049 to video games like Cyberpunk 2077. This wave of cyberpunk-themed releases has led to a resurgent interest in the cyberpunk genre and… Continue reading Cyberpunk Is Alive, Evolving, and More Relevant Than Ever
The story of how Dave took the long road to become a neobank
The story of Dave and the long road to becoming a neobank is an inspiring tale of ambition and hard work paying off. In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Dave decided to pursue his dreams of founding a successful neobank. Dave had been working in the banking industry for many years, but felt he… Continue reading The story of how Dave took the long road to become a neobank
OpenAI checked to see whether GPT-4 could take over the world
In recent years, machine learning and artificial intelligence have been advancing at an incredible rate, and one of the newest breakthroughs is OpenAI’s GPT-4. GPT-4 stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4, and it is an advanced language model that can generate natural language. OpenAI recently tested GPT-4 to see if it could be used to… Continue reading OpenAI checked to see whether GPT-4 could take over the world
Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is resigning
On June 3, 2021, Twitch CEO Emmett Shear announced he will be stepping down from the leadership role after seven years. Under Shear’s direction, the live streaming platform, now owned by Amazon, has become a household name amongst gamers and creators around the world. Shear first joined Twitch in 2011, a few years after the… Continue reading Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is resigning
SVB’s mess could become stablecoins’ problem
The financial world was caught in a shock earlier this month after it was revealed that the Panama-based crypto and payments solutions giant, SVB, had suffered a major data and operational breach. The news raised serious worries, particularly in the digital asset space, because SVB had long been known as the go-to provider of stablecoin… Continue reading SVB’s mess could become stablecoins’ problem