X’s recent decision to remove the option for users to hide their blue ticks has raised questions about the company’s Premium strategy. This move comes after X announced that all users with 2,500 verified followers would receive a free blue tick, which resulted in a significant number of prominent former Twitter users getting their checkmarks
Once a coveted symbol of legitimacy and influence on the platform, the blue checkmark on X has undergone significant changes in recent times. Originally reserved for celebrities, public figures, and accounts with a high number of followers, the blue checkmark lost some of its allure when X transitioned to a paid verification system under Elon
In a groundbreaking development, a team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has created an AI framework known as DISCount. This framework is designed to address two distinct challenges – the rapid detection of damaged buildings in crisis zones and the accurate estimation of bird flock sizes. By combining the power of
Dyson, a leading brand in the vacuum cleaner industry, has introduced a new feature called CleanTrace, which utilizes augmented reality sensors in smartphones to assist users in identifying missed spots while vacuuming. This innovative technology aims to improve cleaning efficiency and accuracy, but is it a groundbreaking solution or simply a gimmick to attract consumers?
Optical profilometry has long been a critical technique in various industries, from quality control to scientific research. The recent collaboration between experts from the University of Barcelona and Sensofar Tech has led to a groundbreaking development in this field. The innovative technology designed by this team allows for the quick, accurate, and non-invasive acquisition of
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently expressed frustration over regulators blocking the company’s planned acquisition of robotic vacuum maker iRobot. The $1.7 billion deal fell apart earlier this year due to antitrust concerns raised by Europe’s antitrust watchdog and the Federal Trade Commission. Jassy criticized regulators for hindering the acquisition, stating that it would have given
In a recent interview with IGN, Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch expressed his belief that the $70 price tag for standard AAA titles is on its way out. Karch argued that the model of pouring a significant amount of money into a single title and charging $70 for it is not sustainable in the long
In a recent revelation, it has come to light that Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO and chairman, has been involved in seeking personal connections within China’s AI industry. Despite being the chair of the US government’s National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), which warned about China’s use of AI to further an autocratic agenda,
The TikTok ban seems to be caught up in a bureaucratic process at the moment. There is a bill that was presented to the House Energy and Commerce Committee last month, which aims to force TikTok into U.S. ownership or face a ban due to national security concerns. The bill has been passed by the
When delving into the realm of quantum computing and machine learning, it’s not uncommon to wonder about the practical applications of a technology that has yet to be fully realized. Casper Gyurik, a Ph.D. candidate, took on the challenge of investigating the synergy between these two fields. Quantum computing, a revolutionary approach to computation using