Year: 2023

Meta professes its commitment to safeguarding children on its platform, asserting that individuals under 13 cannot register on Instagram or Facebook due to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. However, the prevalence of underage users persists, as falsifying information online remains a widespread practice. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged this reality during a…

It’s no secret that advertisers are hesitant to invest in X, previously known as Twitter, especially in the current climate. Recent insights give us an estimate of the potential losses the company might face. According to internal sales documents obtained by The New York Times, X could see a drop of up to $75 million…

Google Bard users can now delve into the intricate details of their favorite YouTube videos thanks to a new expansion. This enhancement allows Bard, the AI chatbot, to comprehend a video’s content and respond to user queries for information. In a November 21 experiment update, Google announced the introduction of generative AI, stating, “We’re taking…

Broadcom has successfully concluded its $61 billion acquisition of VMware after undergoing thorough scrutiny from regulators, as stated in a press release. Following China’s recent approval with added restrictions, the network chip manufacturer has now obtained all necessary clearances. The company announced, “Broadcom has received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European…

Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, dismissed a report from a watchdog group that resulted in a significant withdrawal of advertisers as “misleading and manipulated.” In a note to X employees on Sunday night, Linda Yaccarino addressed concerns raised by the report and emphasized the importance of data in revealing the true narrative. “While…

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman expressed shock and sadness at the board’s actions and are currently trying to understand the situation. The former CEO and President of OpenAI shared a post on X, outlining what they do know about Altman’s firing. It appears that Ilya Sutskever, the company’s co-founder and chief scientist, arranged a meeting…

Bluesky, the up-and-coming social media platform, has achieved a substantial milestone by surpassing 2 million users within a year since its inception. While this figure may pale in comparison to industry giants like Threads, the rapid ascent of Bluesky is indeed a noteworthy accomplishment. Launched to the public in February, the platform’s exclusivity, requiring an…

In a groundbreaking move, tech giant Apple has announced its plans to introduce Rich Communication Services (RCS) support starting in 2024. This strategic decision aims to enhance the messaging experience for Apple users, bringing them a host of new features and capabilities. Let’s dive in into the details of what this means for Apple enthusiasts…

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, Instagram is making waves with its recent expansion of the Instagram Close Friends feature. What once started as a cozy corner for Stories and Notes has now grown to encompass feed posts and Reels. This shift brings a new level of intimacy to your content-sharing experience, allowing you…

Uber cracking down on users who give bad ratings to get refunds. Uber drivers (and passengers) have to keep a good rating to use the app. But sometimes, mean people can give a low score for no reason. Uber is working hard to fix this and make things fair and safe for everyone. Uber has…

AI currently dominates the technological landscape, and opportunistic scammers are quick to exploit the buzz surrounding it to target individuals interested in cutting-edge technology. Google has taken decisive action by filing a lawsuit in California against a group of scammers who posed as the tech giant to pilfer sensitive data from unsuspecting victims. Halimah DeLaine…

Banks participating in the Zelle payments app, which is owned by JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and others, have changed their stance on reimbursing victims of imposter scams. According to a recent Reuters report, the repayment process commenced on June 30th following pressure from lawmakers on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The push aimed…

Apple has entered into an agreement with Amazon to remove ads from competitors on pages featuring iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products, as reported by Insider. This deal results in cleaner search results and product pages for Apple devices compared to those of rival brands. Although company still displays competing products in search results…