Musk integrates Twitter into super app vision
Elon Musk is once again attempting to prove his vision right by rebranding Twitter into “X.” This ambitious move comes as no surprise given Musk’s history of wanting to rename PayPal and venture into internet banking back in 2000. Despite the previous failures, he remains undeterred in his quest to reshape the popular social media […]
Google to delete inactive accounts
Google is warning users that it will start deleting inactive accounts on December 1, 2023. The company will only enforce this rule for accounts that haven’t been used or signed into within two years. In recent emails, Google issued a stern warning to its customers, informing them that it would initiate the deletion of inactive […]
China propose new smartphone rules for kids
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has proposed draft rules that would limit the smartphone use of children under 18 to a maximum of two hours per day. The rules would also bar any use between 10PM and 6AM. Under the proposed rules, children under eight would be limited to 40 minutes of smartphone use […]
Apple’s AI plans not to materialize in 2023, Kuo says
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that the company’s generative AI plans are not likely to materialize in 2023. Kuo said that Apple’s progress in generative AI is “significantly behind its competitors” and that there is “no sign” that the company will integrate AI edge computing and hardware products in 2024. Kuo’s comments come after […]
Twitter Blue lets paid users hide verification checkmarks
Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter has updated its help page to allow paid subscribers to hide their verification checkmarks. The company says that the checkmark may still appear in some places, but it will be hidden on users’ profiles and posts. The option to hide the checkmark will be available in the […]
Tech activists unveil Veilid
Cult of the Dead Cow, a group of technology activists known for spreading hacking tools and pressuring software corporations to improve security, has revealed intentions to build an end-to-end encrypted protocol for app development known as Veilid App developers may now implement strong encryption while foregoing money from targeted advertising based on user data thanks […]
AMD expects solid year-end performance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) expects a solid year-end performance, fueled by the expected release of artificial-intelligence (AI) processors that might compete with Nvidia semiconductors. AMD CEO Lisa Su stated that manufacture of their flagship MI300 AI processors will begin in the fourth quarter. The accelerator chips, which are in short supply, are intended to compete […]
Canada lure U.S.-based tech workers with new work permit
According to reports, Canada’s recently announced work permit scheme for U.S.-based knowledge workers on H-1B visas is bearing dividends. This came after Canada received over 10,000 applications from H-1B visa holders within 48 hours of its introduction. The initiative will run for one year, or until the threshold of 10,000 applications is reached. Workers can […]
North American banks leads AI banking revolution
A report from Evident reveals that North American banks are at the forefront of the global race to revolutionize the banking sector with AI-first strategies. J.P. Morgan Chase spearheads the AI research realm, while Capital One excels in AI patents, and Wells Fargo leads in AI investments. Notably, other top performers include Royal Bank of […]
