The experience of a NASCAR race has always been associated with the thunderous roar of the engines, the rush of each car zooming by at speeds over 150 mph. However, NASCAR recently unveiled its first electric racecar in downtown Chicago, symbolizing a significant shift in the motorsports industry towards electrification. This groundbreaking prototype, developed through
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Move over Steam, there’s a new player in town. Itch.io has kicked off its own summer sale, offering a treasure trove of discounted indie games and unique experiences. Running from today until July 12th, this sale promises to be a haven for gamers looking for something different. Among the standout deals are Turnip Boy Commits
In recent discussions on social media platforms, the tech community has been abuzz with talk of Groq, a company poised to shake up the AI landscape. CEO Jonathan Ross has made waves with the introduction of Groq’s AI PU Inference Engine, boasting impressive speeds and efficiency that rival Nvidia’s GPU dominance. With Groq’s Mixtral serving
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has recently come under fire from EU regulators for its ad-supported subscription model. The European Commission has accused Meta of failing to comply with the bloc’s landmark antitrust rules regarding the introduction of this new service, which offers users a “pay or consent” choice. This model requires users to
It has been a long road for the creditors of Mt. Gox, the Japanese bitcoin exchange that went bankrupt after a major hack 10 years ago. Up to 950,000 bitcoin were lost in the 2011 hack, with only 140,000 of those coins being recovered. However, at today’s prices, the recovered coins are worth a staggering
Recently, Facebook and Instagram advertisers were hit with a new fee that requires them to pay an extra 30% when purchasing ads through an iOS device. This change, which was first introduced to U.S. advertisers in February, is now being expanded to all advertisers worldwide. The fee goes directly to Apple, and if advertisers want
The Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring has sparked a wave of mixed reviews among Steam users. Some players have expressed frustration with the difficulty level of the expansion, leading to a divisive debate within the gaming community. This contrast in opinions has highlighted an ongoing struggle for players seeking to conquer the
European Union regulators have recently declared that Apple has violated new tech rules by not allowing customers of its App Store to be directed to alternatives. This breach of rules falls under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to regulate the power of Big Tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. The focus of
In a world where AI assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, and Bixby are becoming more prevalent, the act of speaking out loud to interact with these assistants in public can lead to feelings of self-consciousness and embarrassment. It has become increasingly clear that many individuals are hesitant to use voice commands when surrounded by
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI recently settled a lawsuit in Illinois alleging that their extensive collection of facial images violated the privacy rights of individuals. The settlement, estimated to be worth more than $50 million, involves a unique agreement that gives plaintiffs a share in the potential value of the company, rather than a typical