In May 2021, Meta, the Canadian-based tech giant, announced it has started blocking news content in Canada in a dramatic move to challenge publishers. This unprecedented move marks the beginning of what is likely to be a long-running legal battle between tech companies and media organizations over the right to publish content. Meta, which has… Continue reading Meta starts blocking the news in Canada — its latest standoff with publishers
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Tech spending has remained surprisingly stable in 2023
The pandemic of 2020 and subsequent recession upended the global economy in extraordinary ways. Along with the obvious effects on people, services, and industries, there was also marked shrinkage in IT spending. Despite that, tech spending has surprisingly held steady in 2023. Analysts have long contended IT spending would shrink in 2021 and beyond, but… Continue reading Tech spending has remained surprisingly stable in 2023
Chrome’s new WebGPU tech promises new era for browser games
The days of limited browser-based gaming are soon to be a thing of the past, as Google’s new WebGPU technology will bring game-changing possibilities to the browsers. WebGPU technology is a new 3D graphical API developed by Google and the Khronos Group, an industry consortium of major companies from around the world. This API will… Continue reading Chrome’s new WebGPU tech promises new era for browser games
How ’90s Music Tech Paved the Way for Millions of Bedroom Musicians
The 1990s was an era of music revolution, allowing bedroom musicians to create, record and mix their own music on a range of cutting-edge music tech gear. Before this period of development, those wanting to make music were limited both in what technology was available and in their wallets. The release of a new home… Continue reading How ’90s Music Tech Paved the Way for Millions of Bedroom Musicians
Hampton is tech’s new membership community for chief executive officers
When it comes to tech, most people think of the latest gadgets, entertaining apps, and other innovations that contribute to a digital world. But what many may not be aware of is the emerging trend of a new membership community specifically designed for chief executives in the tech industry. That’s right, the cutting edge Hampton… Continue reading Hampton is tech’s new membership community for chief executive officers
Why this round of tech optimism feels different
The last few years have seen an impressive wave of innovation in technology, from artificial intelligence and machine learning to virtual reality and self-driving vehicles. Although the tech industry has seen its share of ups and downs, what many experts are noting is that the current enthusiasm for tech feels different than past cycles. For… Continue reading Why this round of tech optimism feels different
Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Is Down After Crypto Scammer Hack
Recently, the popular YouTuber, Linus Alexanders Sebastion, known as Linus Tech Tips, has publicly announced that his YouTube channel has been targeted and compromised by a crypto scammer hacker. It all started when Linus Tech Tips (LTT), a popular YouTube channel with millions of followers, was hacked by an anonymous cyber-criminal. The hacker went through… Continue reading Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Is Down After Crypto Scammer Hack
The Linus Tech Tips YouTube hack is the latest in a line of crypto scam breaches
Despite the continued rise of cryptocurrencies, it’s becoming painfully clear that hackers and cybercriminals are also finding new and innovative ways to exploit unsuspecting users. On June 8, 2021, the popular Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel was hit with a massive crypto scam. This attack had been in the works for at least three months,… Continue reading The Linus Tech Tips YouTube hack is the latest in a line of crypto scam breaches
Amazon’s palm-reading payment tech is coming to Panera Bread
As technology continues to advance, companies are constantly innovating new ways to make their processes more efficient and their services more convenient. Amazon recently announced plans to roll out a new palm-reading payment system in partnership with Panera Bread. This new technology eliminates the need for customers to reach for their wallets and will redefine… Continue reading Amazon’s palm-reading payment tech is coming to Panera Bread
The tech bank collapse of 2023
In the fall of 2023, one of the biggest tech bank collapses in United States history took place. The tech bank was a Silicon Valley firm that had quickly become one of the premier venture capital lenders in the Bay Area. Founded in 2016, it rapidly amassed a war chest of over $20 billion in… Continue reading The tech bank collapse of 2023