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New App Lets Users Interact with AI-Generated Personalities
Social media is on the verge of a metamorphosis, with a new app called Butterf lies replacing human users with entirely AI-generated characters. Developed by former Snap engineering director Vu Tran, Butterflies offers a familiar social media experience o...
Vashi’s Empire Crumbles, Leaving Investors Empty-Handed
Vashi Dominguez, the charismatic jeweler who once dazzled on British television, has left a trail of financial ruin after his company collapsed, owing a staggering £170 million. The National’s investigation delves into the meteoric rise and fall of Vashi’...
OpenAI Opens Up Mac App for ChatGPT, But Compatibility Holds Back Wider Access
OpenAI’s popular language model, ChatGPT, is now accessible for all Mac users through a dedicated desktop application. This move expands access beyond the previous requirement of a premium subscription, potentially bringing the power of conversational AI...
Hasson Captures Top Prize at Wynn Summer Classic Mystery Bounty
Las Vegas, Nevada (June 26, 2024) – Ori Hasson cemented his place as champion at the prestigious Wynn Summer Classic Mystery Bounty poker tournament, securing a life-changing sum surpassing $800, 000. The tournament’s intrigue lies in its unique blind str...
VW Inks $5 Billion Deal with Rivian to Bolster EV Ambitions
Volkswagen (VW) and Rivian, a rising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership valued at $5 billion. This collaboration aims to accelerate VW’s electrification goals by leveraging Rivian’s expertise in battery technology, elect...
Medusa Targets Users in Global Campaign
The notorious Android banking trojan, Medusa, has resurfaced after a period of relative dormancy. Researchers at Cleafy, an online fraud management company, discovered a new variant of the malware targeting users across seven countries, including Canada,...
Streamer Dr Disrespect Severs Ties With Game Studio After Ban Controversy
Popular streamer Dr Disrespect, real name Guy Beahm, has parted ways with his own video game development studio, Midnight Society, following allegations surrounding his 2020 ban from the streaming platform Twitch. The news comes after years of speculation...
Reimagined: Windows Phone in 2024
Microsoft’s Windows Phone, once a promising contender in the mobile space, met its demise in 2017. However, a recent concept design by Proloy Karmakar sparks curiosity:what if Windows Phone had persevered? Karmakar’s vision portrays a Windows Phone in 202...
Community Celebrates with Creative Pens
CodePen, the popular online platform for front-end developers to create and share code snippets, recently celebrated its 12th anniversary. The occasion was marked by a surge of creative and innovative pens submitted by the platform’s vibrant community. Am...
Paramount+ Announces Price Hikes
Paramount+, the streaming service boasting hit shows like Star Trek:Discovery and Yellowstone, is joining the growing chorus of platforms raising subscription fees. The price increase, effective August 20th for new subscribers and rolling out to existing...
A Dedicated Hub for Catering Leaders
Lunchbox, a prominent provider of technology solutions for enterprise restaurants, recently announced the launch of Cater. This initiative marks a significant milestone, establishing the first-ever dedicated community hub and council specifically designed...
Schneider Electric, Aveva Forge Alliance to Enhance EV Battery Production
In a move designed to bolster efficiency within the electric vehicle (EV) battery production sector, Schneider Electric and AVEVA, industry leaders in energy management and industrial software respectively, have announced a collaborative effort with IN-CO...
Nigerian Court Throws Out Lawsuit by Fleeing Binance Executive
A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nadeem Anjarwalla, a former regional manager for cryptocurrency giant Binance, who accused Nigerian authorities of violating his human rights. The judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, ruled against Anjarwalla due t...
LD Carbon Secures $28 Million to Ramp Up Sustainable Material Production
South Korean frontrunner in recycled carbon black, LD Carbon, has secured $28 million in a Series C funding round. The investment, led by Toyota’s growth arm Woven Capital, will propel LD Carbon’s mission of scaling up production of eco-friendly carbon bl...
Norway Fund Rejects Musk’s Compensation Plan
Elon Musk’s audacious pay package, valued at $44. 9 billion, faces another hurdle as Norway’s colossal sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), signals its disapproval. The fund, managing a staggering $1. 7 trillion, holds a signi...