The recent federal court ruling on Google’s monopoly in internet search has generated mixed reactions among users. While Google’s search engine is widely recognized as the best in the United States, with a market share of 90%, the ruling sheds light on the company’s anti-competitive practices. The judge’s decision is based on Google’s heavy investment
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The VirtualBoy, Nintendo’s short-lived console from the 90s, has gained new life with the VirtualBoy emulator called VirtualFriend on Vision Pro. This emulator allows enthusiasts to dive back into the immersive 3D world of VirtualBoy games, bringing back nostalgic memories for those who owned and loved the console. VirtualFriend offers a variety of features to
The tech world was rocked by the news of the passing of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki at the age of 56. Wojcicki, a pioneering figure in the industry, led YouTube for nearly a decade and was a key player in shaping the growth and success of Google. Her husband, Dennis Troper, shared the heartbreaking
Recent reports have surfaced claiming that Google and Meta struck a deal to create and display ads specifically targeted at minor users. The collaboration allegedly involved Google working on a marketing project to develop ads for Meta’s Instagram platform, aiming to reach teenagers. This revelation is particularly concerning as both tech companies have previously stated
Meta made a significant change earlier this year by removing detailed targeting exclusions as an option for all new campaigns. Despite not making an official announcement until recently, Meta had hinted at this change in May, indicating that a transformative adjustment was on the horizon. This alteration eliminated advertisers’ ability to exclude specific audiences based
OpenAI has been grappling with a significant internal dilemma regarding the release of its system for watermarking ChatGPT-generated text. This tool has been ready for deployment for about a year, but the company is internally divided over the decision to make it available to the public. The primary concern revolves around the potential impact on
The United States government has taken legal action against TikTok, alleging that the popular video-sharing app violated children’s privacy by collecting personal data without parental consent. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission filed a civil lawsuit claiming that TikTok broke the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by allowing children under the age
Threads, the social media platform linked to Instagram, has recently hit a significant milestone with 200 million monthly active users. This growth has been achieved in just over a year, which may raise some eyebrows due to its connection to Instagram. However, it is crucial to differentiate between profiles created and active users, making Threads’
Reading on the internet can sometimes feel like a chore due to the constant bombardment of ads, pop-ups, and media elements that distract from the main content. It can be particularly challenging when trying to read longer articles that require focus and concentration. However, there are several tools and features available in popular web browsers
Meta recently announced an expansion of its Meta AI chatbot to seven additional languages and regions. Users in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Cameroon can now access Meta’s in-app chatbot, along with new language options including French, German, Hindi, Hindi-Romanized Script, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims that the