TWITTER’S NEW DOG ICON IS SENDING DOGECOIN — SIGH — TO THE MOON
Today Twitter users are noticing that an image of a dog has been added to a place of prominence. You can see it for yourself on Twitter.com, where you will be greeted with a pup:
Although it's common for apps to change or add icons, Twitter's recent update featuring a shiba inu - the same breed o...
Elon Musk says Twitter will only show verified accounts on its algorithmic timeline
Elon Musk's Twitter antics continue to make headlines, with the latest development being his announcement that Twitter's algorithmic "For You" timeline will only show verified accounts starting April 15th. Musk justified the move as a necessary measure to combat "advanced AI bot swarms" that have be...
Chemicals banned from air conditioners and refrigerators are making a comeback — and scientists don’t know why.
These chemicals create holes in the ozone layer and are powerful greenhouse gases. They’ve been banned since 2010, but pollution has kept growing.
The latest research published in the journal Nature Geoscience suggests that chemicals, which were banned after they punched a hole in Earth’s ozone ...
Is this the beginning of the end of spyware?
A U.S. Executive Order banning commercial spyware is a crucial step towards more governments acting to prohibit the abusive tech.
Rand Hammoud is a surveillance campaigner at Access Now
Thai activists are taking legal action against their government over the alleged use of Pegasus spyware ...
Google Invites Public To Test Drive Its AI Chatbot Bard
Google has launched Bard, a new AI collaboration tool, to the public in the US and UK. Bard enables users to work alongside a generative AI system to improve productivity, generate new ideas and stimulate curiosity. However, those interested in using Bard will need to join a waitlist to gain access....
Desktop and laptop sales down 29% and fall below pre-Covid levels
Based on the results of the first quarter of 2023, it appears that the period of increased demand for desktop PCs that was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote work is now over. Sales of desktop PCs have decreased significantly compared to the same period last year, with only 56.9...
Shipments of Apple computers in the first quarter of 2023 fell by 40%
The latest figures show a significant decline in the shipment of Apple personal computers in the first quarter of this year. Compared to the previous three months, there was a drop of 40.5%, marking the biggest decline in over 20 years, since the fourth quarter of 2000. This news is concerning for A...
Shipments of Apple computers in the first quarter of 2023 fell by 40%
On April 10, 2023, users of the State Services portal gained the ability to delete their accounts directly through the website or mobile application, without having to visit the MFC (Multifunctional Center). The delete account button is now accessible in the 'Profile' section of the website, and use...
IT spending to increase 5.5% driven by software and services.
Gartner Research predicts a 5.5% increase in IT spending in 2023, driven by software and services, resulting in a total expenditure of $4.6 trillion. The data center systems category, which includes servers, internal controller-based systems, and networking equipment, is expected to see 8.4% year-on...
Microsoft touts Windows 365 Frontline: 1 subscription for up to 3 workers
Windows 365 Frontline is aimed at hybrid workforces that perform shift and frontline work, and whose employees may need to switch out computers as they come and go without losing customized settings and data.
Microsoft has introduced Windows 365 Frontline, a Cloud PC offering designed for frontli...
C-3PO Style Humanoid Robots Thrive From Surge in AI Development
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in recent years, humanoid robots like C-3PO have become more prevalent and sophisticated. These robots are designed to mimic human-like behavior and communication, making them ideal for various applications such as customer servic...