2024-04-27 06:30
Pew Research conducted a new study about the thoughts of US citizens on freedom of press. 73% of the Americans think freedom of press is extremely important while 18% say that it is somewhat… Read More
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2024-04-27 05:41
Many weird AI images which were getting popular on Facebook some past few months have now started getting popular on LinkedIn. These AI generated pictures have bizarre descriptions like shri… Read More
2024-04-27 05:12
Google Search remains the leading platform in paid media, but it is becoming an expensive option as the number of clicks continues to decline. In the first quarter of 2024, spending on searc… Read More
2024-04-26 22:00
President Joe Biden recently signed a law that may lead to a ban on TikTok or force its sale. This decision followed quick approvals by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The… Read More
2024-04-26 17:00
While the world of Generative AI content is booming today, it comes with its fair share of drawbacks. Critics cannot stress enough how factual errors are on the rise. Recently, search engine… Read More
2024-04-26 13:32
Popular video-sharing app YouTube carried out a testing phase for its new website design. And sadly, it’s aborted that idea after receiving an overwhelming amount of criticism. Many we… Read More
2024-04-26 13:16
After hitting a new milestone with daily active users, it looks like Meta’s Threads seem to be on a roll in terms of innovation. The company’s head, Adam Mosseri just shared a ne… Read More
2024-04-26 12:57
TikTok’s future in the US remains uncertain after President Biden was seen approving a new bill that would ban the app in the country. The only way out was to have the app separate fro… Read More
2024-04-26 11:17
Snap Inc just released its latest quarterly performance results for Q1 of 2024 and it’s safe to say that the company is really working hard to ensure all of its business elements are o… Read More
2024-04-26 10:52
Software giant Microsoft just rolled out its earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 with a 20% growth in profits. The news comes as the tech giant tries to position itself as the lead… Read More
Google Faces Challenges With Scam Ads Mimicking Big Brands And Platforms (Including Meta's Facebook)
2024-04-26 10:29
Google is facing issues with scammers who impersonate brands in their ads, leading to potential fraud. When users search for popular sites like Facebook, some top search results might redire… Read More
2024-04-26 10:09
Google’s parent firm just released its earnings report for Q1 2024 and it’s safe to say that nothing can be better than a solid 15% growth reporting.The company gives credit to b… Read More
2024-04-26 08:35
Google has started updating Android TV software to prevent a privacy issue that could let people access the owner's emails. Android TV’s, which come with the Android operating system… Read More
2024-04-26 06:10
Amnesty International, a prominent human rights organization, has released its annual report. It warns of a serious breakdown of international law across the world. The report criticizes the… Read More
2024-04-26 01:31
Like it or not, digital innovation isn’t a trend; it's a revolution. Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt López, president of disruptive sunglasses brand Hawkers, has been a pivotal fo… Read More
2024-04-25 22:30
A recent poll of 1000 US, 250 UK and 250 Indian based IT-decision makers found that 58% of the overall IT workers feel exhausted from all the tasks they have to do in a day. 78% Indian… Read More
2024-04-25 17:30
Airbnb leads the pack in a new search sentiment analysis among the top 100 advertisers, closely followed by Viacom and Netflix. This ranking shows which companies are viewed most favorably b… Read More
2024-04-25 13:46
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has imposed a $10.68 Million (EUR 10 million) fine on two Amazon companies. They are named Amazon Services Europe and Amazon EU. The fine is a result… Read More
2024-04-25 13:38
The year 2024 is proving to be quite a challenge for iPhone maker Apple who was just dethroned from its top position inside China’s smartphone market. The company was once deemed the b… Read More
2024-04-25 12:55
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has just unveiled support for a new and safer authentication feature for iOS users via passkeys.The initiative is designed to ensure users can sign in via… Read More
2024-04-25 12:46
Meta’s Reality Labs division, focused on virtual reality, reported a significant financial loss in the first quarter of 2024. Despite intense competition with Apple in the virtual real… Read More
2024-04-25 12:28
It looks like tech giant Meta is on a roll after displaying its latest Q1 2024 earnings report that featured plenty of highs. And amongst those included its Threads platform which has manage… Read More
2024-04-25 12:06
Tech giant Meta has just published its recent earnings report and it’s safe to say the performance summary did not fail to impress. While analysts might not have gotten the figures tha… Read More
2024-04-25 10:52
Tech giant Google has just sent out a new internal memo to its workforce that speaks about its search struggles amid limited resources and the reality of dealing with new operations in this… Read More
2024-04-25 10:38
For a while now, tech giant Apple has been fairly hush about its future plans regarding the world of generative AI. Now, we’re hearing more on this front as the leading iPhone maker te… Read More
2024-04-25 10:34
It’s the news that TikTok fans would dread to hear but the US Congress has just approved the new full TikTok ban across the nation. President Joe Biden signed the controversial bill th… Read More
2024-04-25 09:34
The field of biomanufacturing is poised for significant advancements in the coming years, driven by rapid technological innovation and growing demand for biopharmaceuticals, biologics, and o… Read More
2024-04-25 06:41
Many people all around the world add Reddit to their searches to find authentic and useful results. This practice has become so common that even Google recognized it and announced that it wi… Read More
2024-04-24 22:00
A survey conducted in the summer of 2023 among more than 1,200 INSEAD alumni across different industries tells that people are not worried about AI potentially taking away their jobs but the… Read More
2024-04-24 17:30
According to a report released by Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. (via Reuters) on Tuesday, the surge in power consumption by AI data centers will have dramatic effects. It is likely to incre… Read More
2024-04-24 10:18
It’s not the sort of news that X owner and tech billionaire Elon Musk would enjoy hearing but it seems like the X app has plenty of competition to worry about. A new insight by Apptopi… Read More
2024-04-24 09:55
Search engine giant Google is again opting to delay the end of its third-party cookies across the Chrome browser. The company seems to be falling off track in terms of following a timeline t… Read More
2024-04-24 09:48
Top AI firms have opted to join hands in a new promise to better protect the security and privacy of children online. From OpenAI and Meta to Microsoft, Google, and beyond, the companies hav… Read More
2024-04-24 09:43
Tech giant Google is carrying on with its firing spree involving employees who it claims took part in anti-Israeli protests.The news comes after the tech giant got spotlight for its contract… Read More
2024-04-24 06:05
Adobe Analytics conducted a new survey among 3,000 US residents to find out how many individuals have tried using generative AI. According to the survey, around 53% of Americans have tried u… Read More
2024-04-24 00:13
Photo by Sigmund on UnsplashCyberattacks can be disastrous to businesses, disrupting their operations when successful. This effect can last long if a company is not prepared or equipped to d… Read More
2024-04-23 22:00
Izea, an influencer-marketing firm published a report about consumer-purchasing behavior in the USA. 94% of the people who have bought a product after getting inspired from an influencer on… Read More
2024-04-23 17:00
A new study is shedding light on the world of data tracking attempts and how Android users are at a higher risk in this regard than those making use of other devices. Shockingly, stats prove… Read More
2024-04-23 11:18
The EU has announced round two of its investigation into the popular social media app TikTok. The governing body is trying to further investigate whether or not the famous video-sharing app… Read More
2024-04-23 10:59
It’s the election period around the globe and an estimated four billion voters from different nations are set to take part in the endeavor. So when you’ve got more than 50% of th… Read More
2024-04-23 10:49
Meta launched a new AI chatbot powered by Llama 3 last week. This chatbot is free to use on Meta’s platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. It is not designed t… Read More
2024-04-23 10:38
Proton Mail is rolling out a new dark web monitoring endeavor for enhanced security purposes but wait, not everyone can avail of the feature. Only paid users will benefit as the rollout trie… Read More
2024-04-22 22:30
A new study published by Frontiers in Psychology studied similarities between AI and human psychologists and found out that AI is better in understanding human emotions and counseling them… Read More
2024-04-22 16:30
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its web client that allows users to add notes to contacts. This feature is still being worked on and will be available in an upcoming update, as per… Read More
2024-04-21 22:30
A survey published by Seventh Generation found out that only 14% of Americans think of sustainability as their priority when shopping around. One in six Americans admitted that they are… Read More
2024-04-21 16:00
Stanford University's latest AI Index Report talks about many AI trends, as it shows that it is very costly to train AI models and AI development can get affected with lack of data in the fu… Read More
2024-04-21 06:11
WhatsApp is on another mission to create ease for its users who make use of group chats frequently. The popular texting platform is rolling out a new endeavor for creating events through com… Read More
2024-04-21 05:22
eMarketer - a market-research firm, has released data about influencer earnings. The report says that influencer earnings from social media are expected to grow by 16.5% in 2024, reaching $1… Read More
2024-04-20 17:30
One thing that has remained true for the past couple of centuries is that the largest economies in the world have also been the greatest emitters of carbon with all things having been consid… Read More
2024-04-20 15:28
A new and shocking report is taking center stage regarding cops who reportedly allowed a suspect to make use of thumbprints to unlock his own device. The matter came about after a ruling fro… Read More
2024-04-20 15:20
Senator Elizabeth Warren has put up some shocking accusations against iPhone maker Apple where she is heard speaking about its dirty use of tactics that are designed to ruin relationships. T… Read More
2024-04-20 15:03
People are reminiscing about the old “Poke” feature on Facebook lately. It’s a simple way to say “hi” that first appeared when Facebook started in 2004. Now, it… Read More
2024-04-20 14:45
It looks like face mask critic Justin Hart will not be getting anything out of his legal battle against top tech giants after accusing them of unlawful suspension from social media. Justin H… Read More
2024-04-20 14:26
Google has just been granted approval for a massive $62 million settlement for collecting and storing data belonging to smartphone users. This is without their consent as the users in questi… Read More
2024-04-20 06:30
According to the latest data from CounterPoint Research, Global PC shipments have grown 3% YoY in Q1 of 2024. The PC global shipment was seeing a huge decline for the past 8 quarters due to… Read More
2024-04-20 04:29
WPScan’s 2024 WordPress vulnerability report talks about some security threats that WordPress keeps on experiencing and the website publishers should be aware of them. The report says… Read More
2024-04-20 04:02
Summer is almost here and there are some internships available that students can join to gain some experience. Glassdoor published a list of top 25 internships to do in 2024. Most of these i… Read More
2024-04-20 03:56
Cybersecurity researchers found that data breaches increased globally in the first quarter of 2024, reaching over 17 billion exposed personal accounts. Surf Shark reported a fivefold increas… Read More
2024-04-19 17:00
The American House of Representatives has made it very clear that the purchasing of user data is prohibited and a serious violation after a new bill was recently passed in this regard. While… Read More
2024-04-19 12:00
It’s only been months since we saw the FTC chime in and penalize Rite Aid for making use of incorrect biometrics at many of its leading stores and now, Target might be falling in the s… Read More
2024-04-19 10:15
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan of spreading AI across all of Meta’s leading social media apps has finally become a reality.The news comes as users on Facebook, WhatsApp, and even Instagr… Read More
2024-04-19 09:58
Apple has taken down two popular apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its App Store in China. The Chinese government requested this removal, citing national security concerns. Despite their avai… Read More
2024-04-19 06:00
Google Play Protect provides protection against harmful malwares and viruses to Android. But even it can miss some of the malware that can ultimately harm your Android device. In Android 15… Read More
2024-04-19 04:43
Gartner, an analyst firm, has predicted in its report that IT spending is going to grow by 8% in 2024. This spending will approximately be $5.06 trillion and it will be $8 trillion by 2030… Read More
2024-04-18 22:30
Reviews of Apple’s Vision Pro are kind of mixed with some users not satisfied with its huge price which is $3500 and more. Many people say they are loving this new tech device but are… Read More
2024-04-18 17:00
Cancel culture has ended up becoming one of the cornerstones of online discourse, and it basically involves situations wherein certain brands or individuals are called out or ostracized for… Read More
2024-04-18 13:03
It’s not the news that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk would want to hear but there’s plenty of criticism stemming up against his Grok AI despite the billionaire raving about its gre… Read More
2024-04-18 12:29
TikTok is taking part in a new mission to clear the app from content it claims to be problematic for users. The company just went public with a statement on how it’s going to crack dow… Read More
2024-04-18 12:18
SIM swaps are a big security problem. They let bad actors get into your accounts protected by two-factor authentication. Now, there is a new worry: reports say T-Mobile and Verizon workers a… Read More
2024-04-18 11:51
Facebook’s parent firm Meta rolled out a new subscription service for users in the EU that would make their experience on its apps ‘free from all ads’. But from the start… Read More
2024-04-18 11:35
We heard yesterday that a host of sit-in protests were taking place across various Google workplace locations in the US. This was regarding many workers voicing their opposition to Google&rs&hell…Read More
2024-04-18 11:27
If you happen to be using Discord as your go-to texting platform then this next piece of news is for you. New reports are highlighting how you shouldn’t be trusting texting apps such a… Read More
2024-04-18 08:52
In February, Pakistan blocked access to social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. The block was attributed to national security concerns. The interior ministry stated that the pl… Read More
2024-04-18 03:57
Turnitin used its new AI detector to check 200 million papers and it was revealed that most of the students had used Large Language Models (LLMs) to write the papers. About 11% which makes a… Read More
2024-04-17 22:30
According to a new study that was released in PNAS, ChatGPT may very well be at the very least somewhat more altruistic as well as cooperative than human beings. The Large Language Model usi… Read More
2024-04-17 16:30
There was a time not all that long ago when Google was the undisputed king of online search. No other company could come anywhere close to the level of dominance it held in this space, until… Read More
2024-04-17 14:37
Search engine giant Google just rolled out its latest Terms of Service. The company’s document entails more than 70 different products and every two years, we anticipate something new… Read More
2024-04-17 14:33
A new study is shedding light on how ad transparency tools that were once requested by top regulators are still yet to be found on the world’s leading tech platforms. This includes Goo… Read More
2024-04-17 14:32
Researchers at Graz University of Technology in Austria have discovered security issues in a new browser technology. Modern websites use more of a computer’s power, including the graph… Read More
2024-04-17 14:02
YouTube is rolling out tests to improve how viewers and creators use its platform. The site is working on a new way to sort videos in the Subscriptions tab. This feature, called “Most… Read More
2024-04-17 13:53
If you’re an avid fan of Meta’s popular texting platform WhatsApp then this next piece of exciting news is for you!The company just announced several handy and innovative chat fi… Read More
2024-04-17 13:46
Looks like NASA might be facing a new lawsuit for improper disposal of its space junk.The news comes after the company was accused of failure of disposing of a giant chunk of expired batteri… Read More
2024-04-17 13:39
The Oversight Board of Meta is currently opening up a new investigation that involves two female users who are said to be impacted by the rollout of explicit deepfakes targeting them. The Bo… Read More
2024-04-17 13:26
Workers at Google are no longer taking the silent route when it comes to protests against the firm’s decision to establish greater working relations with Israel. The news comes after t… Read More
2024-04-17 03:57
After Canada ordered Facebook to start paying news organizations if their news was posted onto the platform, the Meta owned social media juggernaut elected to stop showing news to Canadian u… Read More
2024-04-16 22:30
Freelancing is getting more and more popular with each passing day. Many people are freelancing and bringing a change to their traditional work routine. Companies are hiring people who can d… Read More
2024-04-16 16:00
America is often seen as the land of opportunity, but in spite of the fact that this is the case, the average American only has about $121.7 thousand dollars in personal wealth. This is far… Read More
2024-04-16 14:58
The news about Samsung regaining its top position as the leader of the global smartphone market this year after Apple’s market share for iPhones dropped was an eye-opener for many. And… Read More
2024-04-16 14:50
A recent investigation by Jerusalem-based journalists, which appeared in the magazine +972 Magazine, raised serious questions over the application of AI to military operations in Gaza. Accor… Read More
2024-04-16 14:26
Tech giant Samsung has retaken its position as the leader of the smartphone market after Apple’s iPhone fumbled with its market share this year. The 9.6% YoY drop that iPhones’ m… Read More
2024-04-16 14:05
Google has come under scrutiny for its method of ranking forums like Reddit and Quora in its search results. This is especially true in the “Discussion and Forums'' box that often show… Read More
2024-04-16 13:53
The United Kingdom is making it very clear how important of a matter AI regulation is for them. As reported by media giant Bloomberg recently, the nation has begun drafting a new set of rule… Read More
2024-04-16 13:49
Popular video-sharing platform YouTube has confirmed today how it is carrying out a major crackdown against ad-blocking apps. The company is going after all such mobile apps that are explici… Read More
2024-04-16 13:37
A new report from Ookla shows that Samsung Galaxy S24 phones have better 5G speeds than iPhone 15 in most countries. The data was gathered from February 1 to march 24 across regions includin… Read More
2024-04-16 13:02
How to restore Google Drive WhatsApp backup? WhatsApp is a popular messaging application used by millions of users worldwide. It is used for texting, sending images, sharing videos, and more… Read More
2024-04-16 12:58
Despite the great amount of criticism coming in his direction, Elon Musk couldn't care less. The tech billionaire has plenty of people talking after making it so clear how new X users would… Read More
2024-04-15 22:30
Keeping a back up of your WhatsApp chats is extremely important because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up keeping your conversations and media safe. Se… Read More
2024-04-15 17:00
Artificial Intelligence has dominated every field of life and now AI is also being used for image generation. There are several image generators available online that you can use to produce… Read More
2024-04-15 09:47
Today’s world is all about thriving on digital realities of connectivity, and to even start thinking about being disconnected from technology for a second is sure to cause some a panic… Read More
2024-04-15 04:00
Have you noticed that irritating feature on Google Chrome called "Resume browsing" also known as "Journeys"? It basically allows you to resume your journey, if you’re entering in… Read More
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