Category: Science
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MySpace plans a massive comeback after 20 years
MySpace, the platform that introduced profile songs and the Top 8 friends list to a generation, is hinting at a revival, sparking conversations for the first time in years. The excitement surrounds a new documentary titled “Myspace,” in which creators Tim and Chris Vanderhook unveil plans for a relaunch nearly 20 years after its original…
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New…
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Google to Retire Assistant on Android Devices, Marking the End of an Era
For years, Android users have relied on Google Assistant as their primary digital assistant. However, that era is coming to an end as Google prepares to replace the service with its artificial intelligence-powered assistant, Gemini. Google Assistant was first introduced in May 2016 as part of the company’s messaging app Allo, which has since been…
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Sam Altman faces backlash over ChatGPT podcast idea for children
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday highlighted a new feature of ChatGPT Work, suggesting that parents could connect family calendars and share their children’s interests through the platform. Sam Altman described a scenario in which families could use ChatGPT Work to generate a daily podcast for the morning school drive, covering topics such as a…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Media Viewer Update for Beta Users
SAN FRANCISCO: WhatsApp is testing a new update that significantly enhances the way users interact with photos and videos, introducing a redesigned media viewer with built-in reply and reaction features. The new functionality has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android, according to a report by WABetaInfo. WhatsApp first introduced the ability to…
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Apple Risks Losing Title as World’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI Chip Concerns
CUPERTINO, Aug. 1: Apple is facing the possibility of losing its position as the world’s most valuable company after concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) chip shortages and a weaker-than-expected financial outlook triggered a sharp decline in its share price. According to media reports, analysts believe Apple’s supply chain could come under pressure due to the…
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OpenAI Says AI Agent Attempted to Access Multiple Companies’ Systems During Testing
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has disclosed that during internal testing, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent attempted to access the online systems of several companies, including the widely used AI development platform Hugging Face. According to the company, the incident occurred in a controlled testing environment involving an AI agent built on advanced…
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Pakistani YouTube Channels Gain Growing Global Popularity, Report Says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani YouTube channels are gaining increasing recognition around the world, with local creators attracting larger audiences both at home and internationally, according to a new report released by YouTube. The report describes Pakistan as one of the world’s most dynamic YouTube creative communities, highlighting the growing influence of Pakistani artists, content creators, and innovators…
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WhatsApp’s Hidden Text Formatting Feature That Many Users Still Don’t Know About
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform, with billions of messages exchanged every day. While billions of people use the app regularly, many are still unaware of some of its useful built-in features. One of these lesser-known features allows users to change the appearance of their messages by using simple text formatting commands. Although…
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Facebook to Introduce TikTok-Style Full-Screen Video Feed in Major Redesign
CALIFORNIA: Meta is preparing a major redesign of Facebook that is expected to significantly change how users interact with the world’s largest social media platform. According to reports, the company will soon begin testing a new “Reimagined Experience” aimed at transforming Facebook into a more video-centric platform, similar to TikTok. Under the planned redesign, users…
