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Meta Fined a Whopping $100 Million for Password Blunder Remember that time you forgot your Facebook password and had to reset it? Seems like a simple, everyday occurrence, right? Well, what if I told you that for a period, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, was storing some user passwords as plain text? You read that right,…
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Google Maps is Cracking Down on Fake Reviews Ever scrolled through Google Maps looking for a good bite, only to find a restaurant with suspiciously glowing reviews? Like, five stars across the board, with comments like best meal I’ve ever had? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Well, Google Maps has finally decided to do something…
A Sigh of Relief for Butterfingered Techies? Ever dropped your Pixel Watch and felt that sinking feeling in your stomach? Yeah, me too. That gut punch is usually followed by a mental calculation of just how much a new watch is going to set you back. Ouch. Good News on the Horizon? Well, friends, there…
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Meta Still Banking on Star Power for AI Chatbots? Remember when everyone thought Meta was ditching the whole chat with a celebrity bot thing? Yeah, about that… looks like they’re not quite ready to throw in the towel. In fact, they’re doubling down, signing deals with some pretty big names. Are we talking Snoop Dogg…
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Apollo Eyes Up Intel: A Multibillion-Dollar Tech Tango? Remember that friend who always seems to be at the center of the action? The one everyone wants a piece of? Well, in the tech world, Intel is looking a lot like that friend right now. Word on the street is that Apollo, a private equity firm…
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Ive and OpenAI: A Match Made in Tech Heaven? So, Jony Ive, the design genius behind the iPhone, is teaming up with OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT. Sounds like the start of a tech joke, right? But this is no joke. This is actually happening. A Device Shrouded in Mystery Details are about as clear…
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Ever wonder how LinkedIn seems to know exactly what job you’re looking for (even when you’re not)? Or how it magically suggests connections that could boost your career? Well, my friend, it’s all thanks to the power of AI, and guess what? You’re a key player in this whole AI game. Hold Up, What’s Going…
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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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