As the news of Twitter purging its platform of millions of abusive accounts continues to make headlines, a new front in this story has recently arisen- the banning of links to the social media platform, Mastodon. On July 23rd, tech mogul and founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, sent a tweet announcing the ban on Mastodon… Continue reading Elon Bans Mastodon Links as Twitter Purge Continues
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Google postpones Chrome content-blocker shakeup once again
Google announced on Wednesday that due to “ongoing feedback,” the company has decided to postpone the roll-out of its plans to change Chrome’s content-blocker settings. As outlined in a past article, Google had planned to improve web experiences by preventing third-party tracking tools from being used without prior user consent. The new settings were due… Continue reading Google postpones Chrome content-blocker shakeup once again
Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is getting more expensive, again
Ford Motor Company recently announced that its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck will cost more than previously thought. The new cost is $61,000, including destination fees. This marks the second time that Ford has increased the price of the F-150 Lightning. The original MSRP was $49,000. The F-150 Lightning was designed to offer performance and… Continue reading Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is getting more expensive, again
Tor Tried to Hide AI Art on a Book Cover, and It Is a Mess
The book publishing industry has long seen advances in technology as a way to evolve and stay on the cutting edge. However, in an attempt to stand out from competitors, one publisher recently took a leap that went wrong. Tor, an imprint of Macmillan, recently generated an artificial intelligence (AI) cover art for one of… Continue reading Tor Tried to Hide AI Art on a Book Cover, and It Is a Mess
Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ is the second most popular English-language series, with 1.02B hours viewed
Netflix has once again established itself as an industry leader, achieving a major streaming success with their Indian original series “Wednesday”. The series, released on March 24th, topped Netflix’s watchlists and has now become their second most popular English language series, with 1.02 billion hours viewed. The first place spot is held by the British… Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ is the second most popular English-language series, with 1.02B hours viewed
Windows 11 gaming bug fix is now rolling out to everyone
In a recent announcement, Microsoft has reported that the Windows 11 gaming bug fix is now rolling out to everyone. This bug was reported by the users and was impacting gaming performance on Windows 11. The bug made games stutter significantly and encountered random freezes. Microsoft had acknowledged the bug, and now they have released… Continue reading Windows 11 gaming bug fix is now rolling out to everyone
Elon Musk is offering the generous opportunity to invest in Twitter at $54.20
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who is worth over USD 78 billion and founder of SpaceX, Tesla and The Boring Company, has recently taken the world by storm with his generous offer to invest in Twitter at a nominalised share price of USD 54.20. Musk’s offer has been lauded around the world by many,… Continue reading Elon Musk is offering the generous opportunity to invest in Twitter at $54.20
Democrats plan to return over $1 million from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
On October 14th, 2020, three prominent Democratic Senators announced plans to return over $1 million in campaign contributions from cryptocurrency investor Sam Bankman-Fried. The money was donated to the three senators’ reelection campaigns during the last election cycle. Sam Bankman-Fried is a billionaire entrepreneur, the founder of FTX Crypto Exchange, and a prominent figure in… Continue reading Democrats plan to return over $1 million from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP
Recently, it was announced that Amazon has snatched up the film and television rights to Games Workshop’s iconic sci-fi/fantasy property, Warhammer 40,000. This acquisition opens up a world of possibilities for Amazon in the ever-growing fantasy genre and is sure to please fans of the IP. For those not familiar with the franchise, Warhammer 40,000… Continue reading Amazon acquires film/TV rights to ‘Warhammer 40,000’ IP
The Verge’s 2022 holiday gift guide for creators
The holiday season has arrived and the gifting season is in full swing! But what does one get for the aspiring creator in their life? It can be difficult to narrow down the best selection of tech tools and gadgets for creators, but The Verge’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Creators has got you covered.… Continue reading The Verge’s 2022 holiday gift guide for creators