The world today is governed by technology. Everything from communication to entertainment and even politics is dependent on the internet. Social media has revolutionized the way we live our lives, to the point where we sometimes share too much information. Because of this, social media platforms like Twitter are increasingly taking drastic steps to control… Continue reading Censorship, lockdowns, arbitrary bans — Twitter is turning into the China of social media
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This Week in Apps: AI Art apps top the charts, Instagram adds text-only ‘Notes,’ alternative app stores in EU
This Week in Apps has been an exciting one for tech fans, with AI art apps leading the way, and Instagram introducing a text-only ‘Notes’ feature. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments. First up, AI art apps have been making waves with their ability to turn photos into powerful artworks quickly and easily. Apps… Continue reading This Week in Apps: AI Art apps top the charts, Instagram adds text-only ‘Notes,’ alternative app stores in EU
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
Apple slices its AI image synthesis times in half with new Stable Diffusion fix
In a recent effort to reduce the amount of time it takes to make artificial intelligence models, Apple has announced a new approach to image synthesis. The company has developed a new fix called Stable Diffusion, which cuts the time involved in image synthesis by almost half. Image synthesis is the process in which artificial… Continue reading Apple slices its AI image synthesis times in half with new Stable Diffusion fix
HTC will announce a lightweight Meta Quest competitor at CES
It looks as if the Camera and Video Technology powerhouse, HTC, are making a move in 2020 that is set to shake up the Virtual Reality (VR) market. This week, it was announced that at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January of 2020, HTC will present its new lightweight Meta Quest competitor. This is… Continue reading HTC will announce a lightweight Meta Quest competitor at CES
6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about technologies in the world, particularly in the medical and biotechnology space. As more companies move toward integrating AI into their workflows, the industry buzz has shifted from AI being a ‘buzzword’ to an essential tool in achieving rapid advancements in medical and… Continue reading 6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech
Grand Theft Auto 5’s new ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X / S looks fantastic
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV), ported by Rockstar Games and launched on November 11, 2020, has officially begun to include ray tracing support on the latest generation of consoles, PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox SeriesX/S. Ray tracing is a cutting-edge rendering technique that creates more realistic visuals, with accurate shadows, reflections, and… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto 5’s new ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X / S looks fantastic
Google’s making code formatting a breeze in Docs
As the role of technology in various aspects of our daily lives continues to increase, so does the demand for coding. Though coding has presented its fair share of challenges over the year, it appears that Google is aiming to make coding easier and more accessible. Google announced recently that they will be introducing a… Continue reading Google’s making code formatting a breeze in Docs
Updates From Deadpool 3, The Flash’s Final Season, and More
Fans of the Marvel universe have been eagerly anticipating news about upcoming sequels and spinoffs from their favorite superhero stories. With Feige set to produce the third installment of the Deadpool series and rumors swirling about the end of the popular Flash show, there’s plenty of news for fans to get excited about. Here’s an… Continue reading Updates From Deadpool 3, The Flash’s Final Season, and More
It’s finally, almost, nearly the end for Windows 7 and 8…soon
The end of an era is finally nearing, as Microsoft plans to stop supporting and updating its widely used Windows 7 and 8 operating systems. After 11 years of reliable service, the two OS versions will be officially retired mid-2020, leaving behind many Microsoft Windows users who are tasked with finding a solution to remain… Continue reading It’s finally, almost, nearly the end for Windows 7 and 8…soon