As we enter 2021, optimism is in the air as the new year promises hope for a brighter future. This optimism is further bolstered by the success of some African American investors, who are taking advantage of the new year for their financial portfolios. In an exclusive interview with three black investors, we asked them… Continue reading 3 Black investors share what they are prepping for come the new year
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A Picture-Perfect Christmas Goes Darkly Awry in Horror Short Snow Globe
When it comes to horror films, there is often the expectation of a twisted plot, high levels of suspense and grit and gore, but this is not always the case. Snow Globe, a horror short written and directed by Tich Mangese, takes the traditional motif of a picture-perfect Christmas and turns it into a suspenseful,… Continue reading A Picture-Perfect Christmas Goes Darkly Awry in Horror Short Snow Globe
Quora launches
In what can only be described as a revolutionary shift for the industry, Quora Inc. recently launched Poe, a groundbreaking way for users to communicate with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. As the name suggests, Poe is designed to mimic the popular Q&A format found on Quora, but with the added benefit of being able to… Continue reading Quora launches
Early-stage Mexico fintech Aviva is making loans as easy as a video call
Aviva – an early-stage fintech company in Mexico – is shaking up the way loans work by making them as easy as having a video call. This Mexican startup is using their experiential loan approval technology to offer an innovative solution to traditional banking services. The team at Aviva recognized the need for alternative approaches… Continue reading Early-stage Mexico fintech Aviva is making loans as easy as a video call
The Witcher 3 developer addresses next-gen update issues – and offers some solutions
The video game industry is buzzing this week after developer CD Projekt Red took to the airwaves to address ongoing issues with updating their acclaimed title, The Witcher 3, for next-gen platforms. After fans became increasingly vocal about the troubles they were facing, CDPR finally broke their silence and gave an update on what has… Continue reading The Witcher 3 developer addresses next-gen update issues – and offers some solutions
YouTube will start warning comment spammers when they violate the rules
In recent news, YouTube, the popular video-streaming platform, has announced that it will start warning users who post spam in comments sections when they violate the rules. YouTube has long been a hotbed for spam, with comments sections full of questionable advertisements, and even some comments completely unrelated to the video. But that may now… Continue reading YouTube will start warning comment spammers when they violate the rules
Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest
Recently, Democrats in both the US House and Senate have introduced legislation that would force US higher education endowments to reveal where and how they invest, creating much-needed transparency into a system that is currently very opaque. The proposed legislation, known as the Endowment Transparency and Accountability Accountability Act, is sponsored by Democratic Senator Chuck… Continue reading Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest
Twitter Blue is relaunching on Monday – here’s what you need to know
Twitter Blue, an upgraded version of the popular social media platform’s app, is all set to relaunch on Monday. The new app is packed with various new features, including the ability to undo tweets and a range of premium content designed to enhance user experience while using the platform. The much-anticipated Twitter Blue update also… Continue reading Twitter Blue is relaunching on Monday – here’s what you need to know
Facebook Dating will use your face to verify you’re old enough to date
Facebook has announced their new dating service known as “Facebook Dating.” The platform will use a combination of traditional age verification methods and facial recognition automation to ensure that its users are legally able to use the service. Age verification has always been a concern among online platforms, but this latest move by Facebook takes… Continue reading Facebook Dating will use your face to verify you’re old enough to date