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HBO boss Casey Bloys admits fake X accounts ‘stupid idea’
The HBO chief’s “dumb idea” involved instructing some employees to create fake X accounts (known as “Twitter” that time) to engage with TV critics who had penned unfavourable reviews of HBO programs, such as “Perry Mason” and “The Nevers.”
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Pixel 8’s photo editor pushes image manipulation to a new level
Google’s latest mobile device offerings, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, take AI photo editing to a whole new level that it is sparking debates about the very essence of reality that our screens present. Edited photos that are indistinguishable from reality Picture this: you’re in…
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Okta hit with another data breach, shares dip
Identity management giant Okta has faced yet another security breach, sending its shares plummeting by nearly 12%. Okta Inc. has found itself in the hot seat once again as it grapples with the aftermath of yet another security breach. This latest breach involved “adversarial…
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OpenAI quietly updates its ‘core values’ to emphasize AGI development
OpenAI has silently revised its list of “core values” on its website to place a stronger emphasis on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI has described AGI as “the equivalent of a median human that you could hire as a co-worker.” OpenAI’s career…
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DOJ Case vs. Apple, Google Comes with Billions at Stake
Image credit: Fanjianhua via Freepik In a high-stakes game of dollars and dominance, the future of Google’s cozy arrangement with Apple hangs in the balance. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has its antitrust crosshairs on Google, challenging the tech giant’s payments to…
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AI Abuse? Disney Dodges Criticism Over “Loki” Poster
Disney’s promotional poster for the second season of the Marvel series Loki caused controversy in the design community. Fans pointed out that the clock image in the background of the poster appears to have been made using generative artificial intelligence. Illustrator Katria…
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Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community
Snapchat has announced the launch of an AR lens in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture to help the deaf community engage in interactive experiences. The event, which took place at the Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, marked the first launch of Arabic sign language…
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John Collison, Stripe cofounder: Stay calm and keep buying online!
John Collison, the young (though now slightly gray haired) cofounder and president of Stripe, has revealed his thoughts on the state of e-commerce over the past 12-18 months that saw the fintech industry suffer a huge drop in venture capital interest. “The GDP of the internet is…
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Bitcoin Miners Post Record-High Numbers in September
Image credit: Jcomp via Freepik Bitcoin miners Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Bitfarms saw never-before-seen numbers last month. The September surge saw some miners more than double their production. Marathon Digital Shatters Records Bitcoin mining firm…
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Walter Isaacson’s Elon Musk Biography Under Scrutiny: Separating Fact from Fiction
Questions Surrounding the Accuracy of Isaacson’s Latest Work on Elon Musk Walter Isaacson’s highly-anticipated biography of Elon Musk, a comprehensive exploration of the life and mind of one of the world’s most enigmatic figures, is raising concerns about the authenticity of the…
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Deep Fake of Mr Beast Selling iPhones for $2 Goes Viral on Tiktok
Image credit: MrBeast via Instagram YouTube sensation MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, has issued a stark warning about the proliferation of deepfake scams on social media platforms. In a tweet, MrBeast exposed a recent deepfake video on TikTok that featured his likeness…
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Humane Shows Off Stylish ‘Ai Pin’ Wearable at Paris Fashion Week
Image credit: Humane Official Site The Paris Fashion Week saw a unique product from Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple executives. The ‘Ai Pin’ wearable, set to be fully revealed on November 9, combines projectors, cameras, and advanced AI technology. Supermodel Naomi Campbell…
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Peloton Shares on Digital Content Spiking Up, Closes Partnership with Lululemon
Peloton, the fitness powerhouse, and Lululemon, the athleisure giant, are teaming up in a five-year partnership set to redefine the way we work out and dress. This dynamic duo’s collaboration means Peloton’s top-tier fitness content will now be accessible through Lululemon’s…
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Samples from America’s First Asteroid Sampling Mission Return to Earth
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu by Osiris-REX, the first U.S. asteroid sampling probe, were successfully returned to Earth on the 24th. This marks the United States’ first asteroid sample return mission, delivering rocks, dust, and other samples that will aid scientists…
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The Sudanese Pound Continues to Fall to Record Lows
According to reports from Sudan on the 24th, the domestic currency, the Sudanese pound, is continuously devaluing against foreign currencies, reaching historic lows. In Khartoum, the capital, one dollar is now worth 880 Sudanese pounds on the local currency exchange market. Just…
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Young Ran (Christine) Kim
Young Ran (Christine) Kim's Taxing the Metaverse article turns virtual-world income into a policy watchpoint for tax timing, platform observability, and digital-asset reporting.
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JP Morgan prevent banking crisis
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is expanding in size through acquisitions, which is raising concerns about the potential risks it poses to the nation’s financial system. Its recent acquisition of assets from First Republic Bank, following the latter’s…
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LimeLoop Is Bringing Reusable Mailers to E-Commerce Packaging
Image credit: Limeloop In our time of booming e-commerce, one thing has become abundantly clear: cardboard boxes are everywhere, filling our landfills and cluttering our living spaces. However, LimeLoop, a tech startup, has set out to change the game by introducing a sleek and…
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PancakeSwap Teams Up with Transak to Enhance Multichain Accessibility
Image credit: PancakeSwap PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has announced its partnership with Transak, a global cryptocurrency onramp platform. This could enhance process of purchasing cryptocurrencies directly on the PancakeSwap platform. More Payment Options…