It’s the end of an era for those who remember the early days of instant messaging. ICQ, one of the pioneers in the field, is finally coming to an end. The Russian company VK, which has been the steward of ICQ since 2010, recently announced that the service will stop working from June 26th. This
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The recent lawsuit filed by the families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting against Meta and Activision raises significant ethical and legal questions. The plaintiffs allege that these companies promoted the use of firearms to underage individuals, ultimately leading to the tragic event that claimed 21 lives. While it is important to
The recent trial between Epic Games and Google has taken an unexpected turn as Judge James Donato has decided to seriously consider Epic’s demands. Despite initial skepticism from many, including myself, the judge has ordered Google to calculate the costs of complying with Epic’s demands by June 24th. One of the most significant demands from
Kia has officially unveiled the final version of its highly anticipated EV3 small electric SUV, featuring a groundbreaking addition: artificial intelligence. This innovative vehicle was initially introduced as a concept car last year and is set to hit the South Korean market in July, followed by a release in Europe later in the year. While
In the tech world, the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence and wearable technology has reached new heights. Humane, a startup founded by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, attempted to combine these two trends with their AI Pin wearable computer. However, the device did not meet expectations, leading to the company’s search for a
In a recent turn of events, renowned actress Scarlett Johansson has found herself at the center of a controversy involving OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab. Johansson claims that OpenAI approached her to provide the voice for their ChatGPT 4.0 system, but when she declined, they went ahead and created a voice that sounded
LG’s ambitious plans to develop an extended reality (XR) device in collaboration with Meta have hit a roadblock just three months after the announcement of the joint venture. Reports from Korean news outlets suggest that the partnership has encountered difficulties due to a lack of “synergy” between the two companies. While LG has denied terminating
A recent security lapse discovered by two University of California, Santa Cruz students has brought attention to the potential risks associated with internet-connected devices. The students, Alexander Sherbrooke and Iakov Taranenko, found a vulnerability in the internet-connected washing machines provided by CSC ServiceWorks, a company that owns a vast number of laundry and vending machines
Sonos, the renowned audio company, is creating waves in the tech world with its latest teaser for the release of the “most requested product ever.” The company has been dropping hints via emails and social media, indicating that the long-awaited product will be unveiled on May 21st, much earlier than previously anticipated. Speculations suggest that
When it comes to reimagining Nintendo’s portable consoles, Hairo Satoh, better known as Retrohai hai Softbank, takes things to a whole new level. His creations are not your typical custom mods; they are truly bizarre and fascinating in equal measure. From swapping screens to merging different consoles, Satoh’s work is unlike anything you’ve ever seen