Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch: Imgur plans to ban explicit images from May 15; it will allow artistic nudity but expects problems as it switches to a mix of automatic and human moderation — Image hosting platform Imgur is set to ban explicit images on its platform from May 15. The company updated its terms of
Read MoreImage: SpaceX SpaceX second attempt at the first test flight of its integrated Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster is happening Thursday morning. Known collectively as “Starship,” it’s the tallest rocket ever built, standing at 394 feet tall (120 meters) — about 90 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. It’s also the most powerful
Read MoreMenstruation suppression is only a starting point. A more just and safe world for all bodies means shifting the questions we ask.
Read MoreThe mass compromise of the VoIP firm’s customers is the first confirmed incident where one software supply chain attack enabled another, researchers say.
Read MoreIf a user lacks human traits and doesn’t have much of a personality, there might be a good reason for this. The user might be a machine. Today, more than 90% of internet traffic is between machines. In reality, machines that consume your B2B SaaS application are also users—just a different kind of user. That’s
Read MoreThe never-ending quest to enhance the quality of our code and improve its readability, maintainability, and performance has produced a number of architectural and design principles over the years. The DRY (“Don’t repeat yourself”), YAGNI (“You’re not gonna need it”), and KISS (“Keep it simple, stupid”) principles are three we should all keep in mind
Read MoreCredit: Google A new leak by a trusted journalist has revealed apparent Pixel Tablet pricing for Europe. The upcoming tablet could cost €600 to €650 in the region. History tells us that the tablet will likely be cheaper in the US, though. We’ve seen loads of rumors and leaks regarding the Pixel Tablet in recent
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge The next target for Google’s AI rush is the company’s advertising business, according to a report from The Financial Times. Citing a presentation shown to the company’s advertising customers, the FT says Google will augment its ad programs with generative AI this year. The presentation describes how customers will be able input
Read MoreImage: Voicemod Voicemod, a popular voice changer and soundboard, is now available on macOS. Voicemod is widely used by streamers, gamers, and content creators to trigger sound effects through soundboards or for pitch-shifting and fun real-time voice changes. Voicemod on macOS is supported on both Intel- and Apple Silicon-powered Macs, and works by creating its
Read MoreA new breed of self-care companies has a salve for fragile masculinity: lavender- and tapioca-scented deodorants and moisturizers for the nutsack.
Read MoreFinancial Times: A look at the India Stack, a set of government-backed APIs on which third parties can build apps integrated with state services for payments, loans, and more — New Delhi has pioneered a new approach to online infrastructure in its drive to connect 1.4bn. But there are privacy and data protection concerns
Read MoreFinding the right employees for the job has perhaps never been more of a headache for small to medium-business owners in the current economic climate and tight labor market conditions. A ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Study found that roughly 77% of employers have reported finding it difficult to fill roles, a nearly 17-year high. What’s more, a survey by
Read MoreJohn Markoff / New York Times: Sketchpad creator Ivan Sutherland and other industry experts say the US should consider superconducting electronics as CMOS manufacturing nears atomic limits — Ivan Sutherland played a key role in foundational computer technologies. Now he sees a path for America to claim the mantle in “superconducting” chips.
Read MoreFinancial Times: Internal presentation: Google plans to deploy generative AI in ads, allowing advertisers to supply creative material which will be “remixed” to create campaigns — Big tech groups are racing to incorporate the groundbreaking new technology into their products
Read MoreThe Economic Times: Evan Spiegel says Snap’s Indian MAUs, ~100M in October 2021, doubled and time spent on Spotlight and Shows grew 175% and 55% YoY, respectively, in 2022 — Snap Inc’s cofounder & CEO spoke exclusively to ETtech about growth in the Indian market, leadership changes here …
Read MoreCredit: Evan Blass A popular tipster has confirmed that the Motorola Razr 2023 lineup is coming to the US. We also have the exact launch date. The company is expected to release two new foldable flip phones dubbed the “Motorola Razr Pro” and the “Motorola Razr Lite.” A new leak has revealed a Motorola Razr
Read MoreThe progress of medical science has meant increasingly more sophisticated ways to inspect and repair the body, with a shift towards ever less invasive and more effective technologies. An exciting new field is that of in situ tissue replacement in a patient, which can be singular cells or even 3D printed tissues. This in vitro
Read MoreAfter thieves have been gaining access to people’s iPhones and activating recovery key, Apple responds.
Read MoreA top insider says a test of Apple’s upcoming virtual reality headset left them “blown away”, despite leaving an “underwhelming” first impression.
Read MoreMelissa Heikkilä / MIT Technology Review: OpenAI, which may have trained its models on people’s data without consent, faces legal stakes in the EU, which has strict privacy laws and is conducting probes — The company’s AI services may be breaking data protection laws, and there is no resolution in sight.
Read MoreFrom around 2012 onwards, there was a 3D viewing and VR renaissance in the entertainment industry. That hardware has grown in popularity, even if it’s not yet mainstream. However, 3D tech goes back much further, as [Nicole] shows us with a look at Sega’s ancient 8-bit 3D glasses [via Adafruit]. [Nicole]’s pair of Sega shutter
Read MoreThe Economic Times: Evan Spiegel says Snap’s Indian MAUs, ~100M in October 2021, doubled and time spent on Spotlight and Shows grew 175% and 55% YoY, respectively, in 2022 — Snap Inc’s cofounder & CEO spoke exclusively to ETtech about growth in the Indian market, leadership changes here …
Read MoreYogita Khatri / The Block: Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit plans to launch a zero-fee spot exchange on April 24, 2023 for trading BTC, ETH, and USDC, after Binance ended its fee cuts — – Deribit is set to launch its zero-fee spot exchange on April 24. — Users will be able to initially trade with
Read MoreBill Toulas / BleepingComputer: NCC Group measured a record 459 ransomware attacks in March 2023, up 91% MoM and 62% YoY, saying the surge is likely due to exploits of Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT — March 2023 was the most prolific month recorded by cybersecurity analysts in recent years, measuring 459 attacks …
Read MoreThe AT Protocol’s @-symbol logo. | Image: Bluesky Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized Twitter alternative, now has an Android app. The launch follows the release of the service’s iOS app, which came out in late February. However, if you want to access the service at all, you’ll need to join the waitlist or get an
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