Monthly Archives: April 2024

Alternative browsers report uplift after EU’s DMA choice screen mandate

A flagship European Union digital market regulation appears to be shaking up competition in the mobile browser market. It’s been a little over a month since the Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into application and there are early signs it’s … Continue reading

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Astranis unveils Omega ‘MicroGEO’ satellites for beaming dedicated broadband down from high orbit

Astranis has taken the wraps off a new generation of communications satellites that will serve broadband to customers on Earth from geostationary orbit, but faster and smaller than any comsat up there. They believe the future of orbital communications is … Continue reading

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Microsoft will unveil new Windows and cloud AI features in May

Microsoft will reveal brand-new artificial intelligence tools for use on PCs and in the cloud at its annual Build conference.

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Apple News is testing a game that kind of looks like NYT Connections

Apple News is testing a new game for iOS 17.5 called Quartiles, which requires players to organize a grid of 20 syllables into 5 four-syllable words. Spotted by Gadget Hacks, the interface for Quartiles looks a lot like the New … Continue reading

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Hundreds of creators sign letter slamming Meta’s limit on political content

If you haven’t been seeing much political content on Instagram lately, there’s a reason for that. Since March, Instagram and Threads have instituted a new default setting that limits political content you see from people you’re not following. Hundreds of … Continue reading

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Google launching AI photo eraser for iPhone and Android phones in May

Google announced it will make several of its photo-editing tools powered by generative artificial intelligence free to all users of Google Photos.

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Nvidia and Georgia Tech announce first AI supercomputer for students

Nvidia on Wednesday announced the first AI supercomputer designed for student use, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Space diversity initiative builds steam with new leadership and K-12 focused National Space Day

A growing effort to attract more women and people of color into the space industry has shared some of its first results and a new occasion to rally around: National Space Day, May 3, when thousands of students will learn … Continue reading

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South Korean elections to send waves in crypto market

South Korea is set to hold its midterm elections today, which will serve as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration. The outcome of the elections will have significant implications for the country’s crypto industry, as the two main … Continue reading

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‘TikTok Notes’ to battle Instagram with new photo app

TikTok could be looking to take inspiration from the OG days of Instagram with its photo-based format as plans advance to launch a new app. On March 11, a blogger who goes by TheSpAndroid took a deep dive into the … Continue reading

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