Since Elon Musk became CEO two weeks ago, Twitter has modified the blue tick verification process three times. The most recent adjustment makes people wonder what a Twitter Blue subscription is for while bringing the system a little closer to what verification meant prior to Musk taking over. Soon after …
Read More »The largest 433-qubit quantum processor in the world is unveiled by IBM
We are getting closer to the ultimate aim of practical quantum computing with IBM’s announcement of the huge 433-qubit “Osprey” quantum processor. The company is aiming for a 4,000-Qubit processor by 2025, and it seems to be on track to scale up its quantum chips to previously unheard-of levels. This …
Read More »Shuffles, a collage-making application from Pinterest, is released to the public
Shuffles, a new collage-making app from Pinterest, is now accessible to everyone after earlier this summer’s invitation-only test period. The app gained a following among Gen Z users, who made “aesthetic” collages using the creative expression tool and shared them publicly on TikTok or privately with their friends or the …
Read More »Introducing Pineapple, the platform promising to transform business networking for Generation Z
Today marks the official release of Pineapple, a software that aims to reinvent professional networking for Generation Z. With Pineapple, young professionals will have a method to network with others via a visual story profile that functions almost like a digital portfolio. The platform is only right now accessible via …
Read More »Man destroys a Frida Kahlo drawing to create NFTs, sells only four, and prompts a criminal inquiry
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) fanatic allegedly mistakenly believed that burning a priceless sketch would raise its value on the blockchain. The artist is being looked into by Mexican authorities for the prank, in addition to not recovering even close to the value of the artwork. Martin Mobarak, a businessman, destroyed …
Read More »Google has begun processing Stadia reimbursements
Check your inbox; you might see notifications of software purchases made through the Stadia store that have received refunds. Google is beginning to administer its promised reimbursements for Stadia games, add-ons, and membership payments in advance of the platform’s impending January demise (other than Stadia Pro). According to the company’s …
Read More »With GPU decompression, Microsoft’s DirectStorage 1.1 improves PC game load times
With updated drivers, Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are supporting Microsoft’s DirectStorage initiatives. We just need the games to show up now. The most significant new feature in this week’s DirectStorage 1.1 release from Microsoft is GPU decompression for Windows PC games. The next logical step in an industry-wide initiative to …
Read More »The updated Gmail interface is here to stay
This month, Google will start requiring you to adopt the new interface. This month marks the beginning of Gmail’s permanent switchover, which will switch everyone to a new integrated look. We’ll all simply have to get used to the bouncy — and very blue — design since Google revealed it …
Read More »Samsung’s unwillingness to produce rollable phones could spur other OEMs to experiment
Due to Samsung’s domination in the foldable market, some consumers may be more interested in rollables than foldables. Samsung isn’t afraid to explore when it comes to screen technology. For instance, the South Korean electronics giant demonstrated two prototype panels during Display Week 2022: one that could fold twice and …
Read More »All professional accounts on Instagram now have access to an in-app scheduling feature
Instagram has announced that all professional accounts using its app will soon have access to an in-app scheduling feature. Businesses and creators may now schedule posts in advance without using third-party apps or Creator Studio thanks to the new feature. The new scheduling tool will probably change the game because …
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