Snapchat’s CEO, Evan Spiegel, recently announced that the platform will be rolling out a new feature called “Sponsored Snaps,” which will allow brands to place sponsored messages next to chat threads from friends. These messages will appear as unread messages in the main Chat tab, prioritizing them above messages from a user’s contacts until they
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The recent decision by a panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices to uphold a ban on access to the X service, formerly known as Twitter, has sparked significant debate and controversy. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the ban in response to X owner Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with court orders, leading to a
Texas HB 18, also known as the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, aimed to regulate the online content that minors can access by requiring web services to monitor and filter what they see. However, a federal judge issued a last-minute partial block on this law, highlighting significant concerns about how it could
The recent dispute between DirecTV and Disney has resulted in the blackout of Disney-owned channels like ABC and ESPN from DirecTV’s lineup. This blackout occurred in the middle of ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament and just before the NFL season opener, leaving DirecTV’s approximately 11 million subscribers in the dark. Both companies
On a routine day aboard the International Space Station, US astronaut Barry Wilmore made an unusual call to the NASA ground crew. He reported a repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft, prompting him to seek assistance in investigating the source of the noise. During the recorded interaction with NASA crew in Houston,
In the world of social media, the fediverse has been hailed as a potential solution to creating enduring and interoperable social networks. However, one of the major drawbacks of the fediverse is the lack of direct monetization options for creators and businesses. Many content creators and businesses often resort to closed platforms like Patreon to
The latest movie trailer released this week is Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which brings Sonic’s nemesis, Shadow, into the mix. Keanu Reeves plays the role of Shadow, although the trailer only gives a sneak peek of his voice. The trailer also showcases Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik, both played by Carrey.
Recently, a lawsuit has been filed against Osom Products, Inc. by its former chief privacy officer, Mary Stone Ross. The lawsuit alleges that the company’s CEO, Jason Keats, has been misusing business funds for his personal gain, leading to extravagant purchases and questionable financial decisions. According to the report by Android Authority, Jason Keats has
The recent news of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearing SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket for flight is a significant development in the space industry. After a failed landing earlier in the week, the FAA had temporarily grounded the rocket. However, after conducting investigations, the agency has allowed SpaceX to resume flights, provided that all
After months of speculation and concerns regarding potential instability issues with Intel’s laptop chips, the company has finally confirmed that its 13th and 14th Gen laptop chips do not seem to have any such problems. This comes as a relief to many consumers and tech enthusiasts who have been worried about the possible permanent damage
Nintendo has confirmed the announcement of a next-gen Nintendo Switch for the upcoming year. However, details about the new console, such as pricing, remain scarce. In the meantime, the standard Nintendo Switch is currently available at a rare discount on Amazon. The base Switch, equipped with blue and red Joy-Con controllers, is being sold for
Hyundai recently made an exciting announcement during an investor day conference, revealing their plans to introduce the Ioniq 9 as their next electric vehicle for the US market. This beefy, three-row SUV will be manufactured at the company’s factory in Georgia, showcasing Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its presence in the plug-in market by targeting popular
Samsung recently announced a major decision to provide seven years’ worth of Tizen operating system updates for its newer AI-powered TVs. This bold move is aimed at staying ahead of the competition, particularly from Chinese rivals like Hisense and TCL. By extending the policy to TV models released in March 2024 and some products from
ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup, has recently launched its text-to-speech Reader app with support for 32 different languages. This app, available on both iOS and Android, allows users to listen to a variety of text content, ranging from PDFs to articles and newsletters. One of the standout features of the Reader app is the wide
Elon Musk’s recent email to Twitter’s X staff regarding their anticipated stock grants has caused quite a stir among employees. The company’s plan to award stock options based on the expected future impact of employees has added to the already tense atmosphere within the company. Not only have promotions been delayed without explanation, but employees
As we eagerly anticipate the next big Apple announcement, with rumors swirling around the iPhone 16, MacBook Pro laptops with M4 chips, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman sheds some light on what we can expect. According to Gurman’s sources, a launch event scheduled for September 10th may unveil the