X recently announced updates to its ad analytics features, aiming to provide advertisers with improved dashboards for tracking their paid content performance. While these updates are a welcome addition, X still faces significant challenges in attracting advertisers due to concerns over brand risk and controversial content on the platform. The updated ad analytics dashboard from
Recent claims by Elon Musk regarding X usage reaching an all-time high have sparked a debate about the platform’s actual performance. Musk shared that X saw 76 billion total user seconds in the U.S., which is a significant increase compared to the previous record. However, upon closer examination, the numbers seem to raise more questions
Generation Z in Asia-Pacific is reshaping the fashion industry by taking cues from idols and influencers, as revealed in a recent report by KPMG. Unlike previous generations who visited brick-and-mortar stores for shopping, Gen Z is now turning to online platforms to stay ahead of the latest trends and styles. By following idols and influencers
The 2024 edition of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is here, and fans of speedrunning are in for a treat. This annual marathon for charity features a lineup of runs for some beloved games, including Balatro, Alan Wake 2, Elden Ring, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1, 2, 3, and 4 all in one run.
The collapse of Mt. Gox, a Japanese bitcoin exchange, sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world a decade ago. The exchange fell victim to a major hack in 2011, resulting in the loss of up to 950,000 bitcoins. This incident occurred when bitcoin was still in its nascent stages and traded for a fraction of its
Redbox’s parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection amidst a series of financial setbacks. These included defaults on loans, repossession orders for company vehicles, and missed payrolls for employees. The company has resorted to filing for a debtor-in-possession loan in an attempt to secure additional working capital to
In a strategic move to compete with Microsoft in the realm of artificial intelligence services, Amazon has decided to double the value of credits it offers to select startups utilizing its cloud infrastructure. Beginning on July 1, startups that have recently secured a Series A round of funding will now be eligible to receive $200,000
In the world of materials research, the use of synchrotron radiation emitted by ultrafast electrons has been a game-changer. Traditionally, this light is known to be longitudinally incoherent, with a broad spectrum of wavelengths. However, physicist Alexander Chao and his team introduced a groundbreaking concept in 2010 that could potentially revolutionize this field. By shortening
Electric vehicles have been marketed as the future of transportation, with numerous benefits over traditional gas-powered vehicles. One of the main advantages touted is the belief that EVs require less maintenance. No oil changes, less mechanical complexity, and fewer moving parts are often cited as reasons why EVs are superior. However, a recent study by
In late April, a video ad for a new AI company called Bland AI went viral on social media platform X. The ad featured a person standing before a billboard in San Francisco, making a call to the phone number displayed and engaging in a conversation with an incredibly human-sounding bot. The text on the