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Remember Farmville? Yeah, that game you (and maybe your grandma) were obsessed with back in the day? Well, grab your virtual tractors because there’s still some serious drama unfolding. It turns out those digital crops came with some real-world legal weeds. Instagram Comments Coming to Threads The Gist: A jury decided that Zynga, the company…
Ever scrolled through TikTok and thought, Wait, what if this is it? What if the endless stream of dance challenges and cat videos just…vanishes? Yeah, sounds dramatic, right? But that’s the very real possibility looming over our beloved TikTok. A Digital Showdown Here’s the deal: TikTok’s in a legal battle for its life in the…
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Instagram Comments Making a Run for It? Hold My Coffee. Alright, let’s talk about this whole Instagram comment situation. Ever found yourself typing out a comment so witty, so profound, that it deserves a bigger audience than just your Instagram followers? Okay, maybe not *that* profound, but you get the idea. Well, it seems Instagram…
The Director as Tech Visionary? Picture this: you’re sitting in a packed theater, popcorn in hand, ready for the latest cinematic masterpiece. But this isn’t your average moviegoing experience. What if you could actually interact with the characters on screen? That was the bold vision Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary director behind films like The…
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The Podcast Your CEO Won’t Stop Talking About Ever get stuck in a conversation that’s all IPO this and Series B that? Yeah, me too. And lately, there’s this one name that keeps popping up: Acquired. Now, Acquired isn’t your typical, twice-a-week podcast. These guys, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, they do things differently. Imagine…
The Gaming World Rocked Remember that indie game you absolutely loved? You know, the one with the quirky story and unique gameplay that you couldn’t put down? Chances are, it might have been published by Annapurna Interactive. They’ve been a powerhouse in the indie scene, releasing hits like What Remains of Edith Finch and Neon…
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Meta’s AI Feasting on Your Public Posts: What Does it Mean for You? Ever get the feeling you’re being watched online? Well, if you’re on Facebook or Instagram, you’re not wrong. It turns out Meta, the parent company of these social media giants, has been collecting data from public posts – that’s right, your photos,…
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Ever walk up to your door, hands full of groceries, and wished it would just unlock? Yeah, me too. That’s probably why the tech world went bananas over smart locks a few years back. Remember Level Lock? They were kind of a big deal, making those sleek, almost invisible smart locks that were supposed to…
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Heart Rate Tracking on Powerbeats Pro 2? Yes, Please! Okay, fitness fanatics and tech lovers, let’s talk about something that caught my eye (and ear!). Rumor has it that the next generation of Powerbeats Pro earbuds might come equipped with heart rate monitoring. I don’t know about you, but as someone who loves to track…
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WeTransfer’s Post-Acquisition Reality Check Remember that feeling after a whirlwind romance, when the initial excitement fades and reality sets in? That’s what’s happening at WeTransfer right now, and let’s just say, the honeymoon phase is officially over. You might recall the buzz back in July 2024 when Bending Spoons swooped in and acquired WeTransfer. It…
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Hey, E-Bike Riders! Safety First! Okay, let’s talk e-bike chargers. You know, that thing we plug in without a second thought? Well, maybe we should think twice. The folks over at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they’ve been seeing some scary stuff. We’re talking fires, overheating, even injuries – all because of mismatched chargers….
Wait, What Just Happened to My Quick Settings? Ever since I begrudgingly mastered the art of unlocking my phone with my face (seriously, sometimes it feels like it’s judging my bedhead), I thought I had this whole Android thing figured out. But just when you think you’ve got a handle on technology, it throws you…
Ever thought about how you’d make your grand entrance on Instagram? You know, that first impression that makes everyone hit that follow button faster than you can say influencer? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But let me tell you, Bill Belichick, the notoriously tight-lipped coach of the New England Patriots, just schooled everyone on how…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Just Made EV Life Easier (and Maybe a Tad More Electrifying) Alright, let’s talk electric vehicles, specifically the Hyundai Ioniq 5. You know how we’re always hearing about range anxiety and the dreaded hunt for charging stations? Well, Hyundai seems to be onto something with their 2025 Ioniq 5. They’re tackling these…
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Threads: Not Quite a Brazilian Carnival? Let’s face it, we’ve all become creatures of habit online. We carve out our little corners of the internet, find our people, and settle into our preferred ways of interacting. So, when a shiny new platform like Threads bursts onto the scene, it’s only natural to wonder, Is there…
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