Instagram Testing Unskippable Ad Breaks, Evoking Fears of YouTube-Style Intrusion
In an alarming move reminiscent of YouTube’s unskippable ads, Instagram, a social media titan under Meta’s umbrella, has ignited concern among users by testing unskippable ad breaks. Reports of this experiment surfaced recently, causing consternation among users who discovered themselves ensnared in ad content they couldn’t bypass. Screenshots shared by perturbed Instagram users depict a
Tumultuous Times for AI Mortgage Startup LoanSnap Amid Legal and Financial Woes
AI mortgage startup LoanSnap is grappling with a slew of lawsuits from creditors and has been evicted from its Southern California headquarters, leaving employees in a state of uncertainty about the company’s future. According to information obtained by TechCrunch, the company, founded by serial entrepreneurs Karl Jacob and Allan Carroll, has raised approximately $100 million
God of War Ragnarök PC Release Marred by PSN Requirement, Limiting Global Availability
At the recent State of Play conference, Sony thrilled fans by announcing that the critically acclaimed action-adventure game, God of War Ragnarök, will be making its long-awaited debut on PC this September. The PC release promises a slew of enhancements, including unlocked framerates, upscaling technology, super ultra-widescreen support, and bundled content such as the Valhalla
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your iPad: A Comprehensive Guide
The latest iterations of the iPad Pro and iPad Air have reinvigorated Apple’s tablet lineup, transforming them into powerful devices rivaling even the baseline MacBooks. With the introduction of the M4 chip and a stunning OLED touchscreen, these iPads offer a blend of performance and visual brilliance that elevates the user experience. Whether you’re a
Microsoft Build 2024: Pioneering AI Integration in Consumer Technology
As the fervor surrounding artificial intelligence intensifies, tech behemoths continue to channel their efforts towards innovative AI advancements. The recent Google I/O developer conference showcased an array of AI features, most notably the Project Astra assistant, which blurs the line between human and machine interaction. Following closely, OpenAI’s introduction of GPT-4o brought forth a conversational
Resignations Shake OpenAI’s Superalignment Team Amid Resource Disputes
OpenAI’s Superalignment team, tasked with governing and steering superintelligent AI systems, was promised 20% of the company’s compute resources. However, according to an insider, their requests for even a fraction of that compute were frequently denied, impeding their progress and ability to perform essential work. This resource allocation issue contributed to a wave of resignations
The Nap Pod Revolution: Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture Reimagined
When Jeffrey Wang, co-founder of AI research startup Exa Labs, posted on social media about ordering affordable office nap pods, he did not anticipate the overwhelming response. Wang’s initial intention was to order just two pods for his team, but the post went viral, garnering interest from enough people to potentially place an order exceeding
Neuralink’s First Human Subject Encounters Setback: Implications for Brain-Computer Interfaces
In a significant development for Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip implant venture, the inaugural trial participant, Noland Arbaugh, has encountered a setback mere weeks after the insertion of the device. As revealed by the company in a recent blog post, a portion of the chip’s connective threads retracted from Arbaugh’s brain, impeding the implant’s data