Snapchat, the popular social media platform known for its disappearing messages, is set to introduce a new advertising feature called “Sponsored Snaps.” These sponsored messages will be placed next to chat threads from friends, marking the first time that ads will appear in the main Chat tab of the app. CEO Evan Spiegel announced this
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Bang & Olufsen has recently unveiled its latest addition to their headphone lineup, the Beoplay H100. Priced at a staggering $1,549, these headphones are not for the faint of heart when it comes to budget. The company justifies this hefty price tag by emphasizing the use of premium materials, improved noise-cancellation, and enhanced repairability features.
DirecTV subscribers were left in the dark after Disney-owned channels were pulled from the lineup on Sunday. This blackout came at a critical time, disrupting the broadcast of events like the US Open tennis tournament and the upcoming NFL season opener. The blame game has begun, with both DirecTV and Disney pointing fingers at each
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential solution to the problems of centralized social media platforms. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses on the fediverse is the lack of direct monetization options. While closed platforms like Patreon offer ways to make money from audiences, the fediverse currently lacks a
This week brought some exciting movie and TV trailers, with one of the big ones being Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The trailer introduces Sonic’s nemesis, Shadow, played by none other than Keanu Reeves. While the trailer only gives a glimpse of Reeves’ voice, it showcases plenty of Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Dr. Robotnik and Gerald
Recent reports have brought to light some troubling allegations surrounding Osom Products, Inc. and its CEO, Jason Keats. The company’s former chief privacy officer, Mary Stone Ross, has filed a lawsuit accusing Keats of using business funds for extravagant purchases, including two Lamborghinis. These allegations raise serious concerns about the misuse of company resources and
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket to resume flights after a temporary grounding due to a failed landing. This decision comes after the company successfully launched two missions, putting 42 more Starlink satellites into orbit. Despite an ongoing investigation into the failed landing incident, the
After months of speculation, Intel has finally provided clarity on the safety of its laptop chips in regards to the Vmin Shift Instability issue that has been affecting its flagship desktop chips. The company has confirmed that its 13th and 14th Gen laptop chips are not susceptible to this instability problem, putting to rest concerns
Nintendo has confirmed the release of a next-gen Nintendo Switch next year. However, the company has not shared many details about the upcoming console, such as pricing. In the meantime, the standard Nintendo Switch is available at a rare discount on Amazon, where it is being sold with blue and red Joy-Con controllers for $267,
Hyundai has recently announced their plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, the Ioniq 9, to the US market. This three-row SUV will be manufactured at the company’s factory in Georgia, showcasing Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its presence in the electric vehicle market. While other automakers may be hesitant to invest in EVs due to