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Straight Talk Wireless Gives It to You Straight with New Ads Featuring Jim Gaffigan
Straight Talk Wireless Gives It to You Straight with New Ads Featuring Jim Gaffigan
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 4, 2023--
2023-08-04 20:25
Apple Wants to Catch Up With Microsoft, Google on AI. How Much It Needs to Spend.
Apple Wants to Catch Up With Microsoft, Google on AI. How Much It Needs to Spend.
Apple is likely to spend billions on chips from Nvidia to power its AI investment, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
2023-10-24 18:15
All Weapon Buffs and Nerfs in Warzone 2 Aug. 16 Patch
All Weapon Buffs and Nerfs in Warzone 2 Aug. 16 Patch
Warzone 2 Aug. 16 patch notes are now live. Here's every weapon buff and nerf in the update including buffs to the Fennec 45 and nerfs to the TAQ-V.
2023-08-18 01:52
Valorant Premier Schedule: Launch Stage Maps, Dates, and Matches
Valorant Premier Schedule: Launch Stage Maps, Dates, and Matches
The full Valorant Premier schedule for the Launch Stage, including all preset maps, dates, and matches, lasts from Sept. 7-Oct. 22, 2023.
2023-08-29 01:29
macOS Sonoma brings all-new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity
macOS Sonoma brings all-new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 5, 2023--
2023-06-06 02:15
X introduces limits to prevent non-paying users from replying to posts
X introduces limits to prevent non-paying users from replying to posts
Elon Musk has introduced new controls to X, formerly Twitter, that allow users to limit who can comment on posts to just paying users. The reply paywall will prevent unverified accounts that do not pay for X Premium from engaging in discussions on certain posts. It is the latest change to the platform that Mr Musk has overseen since taking over Twitter last year and renaming it X. The tech billionaire, who is the most-followed person on X, said the latest limits “should help a lot with spam bots”. Mr Musk has brought about a complete overhaul of the way verification on the platform works since his takeover, removing the legacy blue ticks from celebrities, journalists and politicians, and giving them to anyone who paid a monthly subscription fee. These paying users were also given prominence over non-paying users when appearing in searches, as well as prioritised ranking in conversations. The move comes amid reports that Mr Musk is planning to test new subscription options for X users, which could see the introduction of up to three tiers. Each premium tier will offer different levels of ad exposure, according to a report in Bloomberg, though it is not clear if the price of the top tier will differ from the $11 (£9.60) that it currently costs. Other social media firms are also considering similar subscription models, with both Meta and TikTok among those who will potentially supplement their advertising revenue with a user-funded model. Monthly fees for Meta’s platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram, could cost between €10 (£9) and €13 in Europe, The Wall Street Journal reported last week, and come in response to Europe’s data privacy laws. These laws are seen as a threat to the lucrative business model of showing personalised ads to users, with a spokesperson confirming that Meta was exploring options to “comply with evolving regulatory requirements”. Read More The mystery AI device that could replace your phone Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
2023-10-10 19:15
Solar X Works Welcomes GW Global Partners as Strategic Equity Investor
Solar X Works Welcomes GW Global Partners as Strategic Equity Investor
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 22, 2023--
2023-06-23 06:23
Indonesia Will Ease Solar Power Rules to Unlock Green Investment
Indonesia Will Ease Solar Power Rules to Unlock Green Investment
Indonesia will temporarily relax rules that have slowed development of solar energy in the coal-dependent country, lifting one
2023-08-21 17:58
Scientists invent mind-reading device
Scientists invent mind-reading device
Scientists have invented a brain implant that allows wearers to communicate using thoughts alone. The speech prosthetic – developed by neuroscientists, neurosurgeons and engineers at Duke University in the US – is able to translate brain signals into words. The researchers claim it is faster and less cumbersome than other brain computer interface and mind reading technologies, and could transform the lives of people suffering from neurological disorders. “There are many patients who suffer from debilitating motor disorders, like ALS or locked-in syndrome, that can impair their ability to speak,” said Gregory Cogan, a professor of neurology at Duke University’s School of Medicine. “But the current tools available to allow them to communicate are generally very slow and cumbersome.” The team was able to pack 256 specially designed microscopic brain sensors onto a postage stamp-sized piece of medical-grade plastic, which was tested on patients undergoing brain surgery for unrelated conditions like having a tumour removed. Participants were asked to listen to a series of nonsensical words like ‘kug’ and ‘vip’ and then speak them aloud. With just 90 seconds of spoken data, an AI algorithm was then used to decode the neural activity into words. The researchers now plan to develop the technology to improve its speed and make it wireless, and have received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue. “You’d be able to move around, and you wouldn’t have to be tied to an electrical outlet, which is really exciting,” Professor Cogan said. Duke Institute for Brain Sciences faculty member Jonathan Viventi added: “We’re at the point where it’s still much slower than natural speech, but you can see the trajectory where you might be able to get there.” The research was detailed in a study, titled ‘High-resolution neural recordings improve the accuracy of speech decoding’, published in the journal Nature Communications. Read More ChatGPT goes offline Urgent warning for Gmail users as millions of accounts set to be deleted Political ads on Instagram and Facebook can be deepfakes, Meta says
2023-11-09 00:57
UK tells Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to tighten rider account controls
UK tells Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to tighten rider account controls
LONDON Britain's interior ministry has told food delivery firms Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to implement stricter
2023-11-14 22:25
TCL 65-Inch QM8 Class TV (65QM850G) Review
TCL 65-Inch QM8 Class TV (65QM850G) Review
The QM8 line serves as a new flagship tier for TCL, with a mini-LED backlight
2023-06-22 02:20
US regulator seeks court order to compel Elon Musk to testify about his Twitter acquisition
US regulator seeks court order to compel Elon Musk to testify about his Twitter acquisition
The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday applied for a court order to force Elon Musk to testify in an ongoing probe related to his acquisition of Twitter and public disclosures he made in connection with the deal, according to court filings.
2023-10-06 04:54