Monthly Archives: February 2024

Twitter alternative Bluesky shows off custom Super Bowl feeds (both with and without Taylor Swift)

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Twitter/X alternative Bluesky is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in social media with the launch of custom feeds prepped for Super Bowl fans. One feed focuses on conversations around the big game itself while the other also … Continue reading →

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The era of face-wearable computers

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

We’ve finally had our mittens on Apple’s face-wearable computer. And, what can we say, it’s pretty astonishing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Students win $700,000 grand prize using AI to unearth Pompeii scroll’s secrets

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Three students share the grand prize for using artificial intelligence (AI) to translate Pompeii scrolls found by an eighteenth-century Italian farmer. The $700,000 Vesuvius Challenge grand prize was awarded by an international team of papyrologists (ancient paper specialists) to students Luke … Continue reading →

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1X robotics company showcases its androids driven by neural networks

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

1X Technologies has confirmed a breakthrough in teaching skills to its human-like (android) robots. The company announced that its robot named EVE can now take more actions thanks to special neural networks, which allow the bots to learn by watching … Continue reading →

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What games are in the Xbox Free Play Days in February?

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Xbox has announced the games available in the upcoming Free Play Days, which is on right now — until 11.59 pm PDT on Sunday, 11 February. Xbox Free Play Days are recurring events where subscribers of Xbox GamePass Ultimate and … Continue reading →

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UK Monarchy hold sway in possible Discworld games remaster

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

The chances of the cult classic Discworld game series being remastered is in the hands of the United Kingdom’s Monarchy, according to the game’s former studio designer and co-founder of Perfect Entertainment. Gregg Barnett was integral to Perfect Entertainment and … Continue reading →

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Disney unveils AI-powered ad tool for tailored streaming commercials

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Disney has introduced “Disney’s Magic Words,” an AI tool aimed at revolutionizing advertising on its streaming platforms, Disney+ and Hulu, according to a recent Reuters report. This new technology employs AI and machine learning to analyze scenes within Disney’s extensive … Continue reading →

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Why a B2B startup is placing a bet on a $7M Super Bowl ad

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Papaya Global bought a Super Bowl ad slot with the hope of the commercial driving brand recognition for the software company. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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What’s next for STIRR, the free streaming service Thinking Media just acquired

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Broadcasting company Sinclair recently sold off its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service STIRR to Thinking Media, a startup that provides cloud-based streaming solutions for FAST and over-the-top (OTT) services. The new owners have ambitious plans for the streamer, including … Continue reading →

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Bitwarden Free vs. Premium: Which Plan Is Best For You?

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Techme101

Learn about the differences between Bitwarden’s Free and Premium versions and decide which one is the right fit for your password management needs.

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