Back in the day, at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, a developer casually checked in some code for a dialog box intended to be temporary. Little did he know that this basic dialog box would remain unchanged for nearly 30 years. Dave Plummer, a former developer at Microsoft, shared the interesting story of how the Format
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Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has recently introduced a new setting that allows users to limit the recommendations of “political content” in their feeds. This decision comes after Meta’s executives expressed their reluctance to promote political posts on their platforms. However, the implementation of this setting has raised questions about user choice and the
As a tech journalist covering the latest in entertainment, I am excited to share the news that Studio Ghibli films are making a return to theaters across the United States. For fans who missed the opportunity to watch Spirited Away last year, there will be another chance between April 27th and May 1st at various
Sonos, the renowned tech company known for its innovative audio products, is set to launch the next generation of its Roam wireless speaker in June. This highly anticipated release comes with not only hardware improvements but also a new app tailored specifically for its portable speakers. The exciting news was revealed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,
In the world of tech deals, it can be challenging to find high-quality products at a discounted price. However, Amazon’s spring sales event is currently offering some noteworthy deals, especially on items like the Belkin BoostCharge Pro power bank. This power bank is not only travel-friendly but also fast-charges the latest Apple Watch models. At
Emad Mostaque, the CEO of Stability AI, has recently announced his departure from the company to pursue decentralized AI. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Stability AI’s success in developing and commercializing generative AI products. In light of Mostaque’s resignation, the board of directors has appointed two interim co-CEOs, Shan Shan
GitLab’s decision to cut off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu and disable the accounts of its developers raises some serious questions about the validity of the DMCA takedown request they received. The email sent to GitLab regarding the takedown appears to be based on the allegation that Suyu, a fork of the Yuzu
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, recently released a video showcasing the first human patient using their brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play chess. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed below the shoulders due to a diving accident eight years ago, described the experience as akin to using the Force from
Apple’s ongoing battle with Epic Games has brought to light the tech giant’s struggles to comply with court orders. Despite Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ 2021 ruling that Apple could not restrict developers from informing users of payment options outside of their apps, companies like Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X are claiming that Apple is
Microsoft has made a significant move in the world of AI by hiring Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman. This decision marks a new era for the tech giant as Suleyman takes on the role of CEO of a new team responsible for handling Microsoft’s consumer-facing AI products. With his background in pioneering AI at DeepMind