The Friend, a wearable AI device, boasts a striking design with a color palette reminiscent of the early Apple iMac computers. Developed in partnership with Bould, the company behind Nest thermostats, the Friend offers around 15 hours of battery life and is currently available for preorder on Friend.com for $99 each. The devices are set
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While X’s owner and CEO continue to tout the app‘s surging popularity and record high usage, the financial outlook for X appears bleak. Despite efforts to attract advertisers, internal documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that X’s revenue has been on a steady decline. In the second quarter of this year, X earned
Microsoft recently faced backlash from the US Federal Trade Commission regarding the changes made to their Game Pass subscription service. The FTC claimed that the new changes resulted in a “degraded” experience for consumers, highlighting potential consumer harm following the Activision Blizzard acquisition. However, Microsoft has strongly refuted these claims, labeling the FTC’s allegations as
X recently announced an expansion to its Community Notes feature, allowing users to request a note on posts that they believe contain questionable claims. This new option, labeled “Request Community Note,” can be found in the post menu on desktop, giving users the ability to flag posts for checking by Community Notes contributors. X stated
Recently, powerful record labels such as UMG Recordings, Warner Music, and Sony Music filed a lawsuit against Verizon for allegedly turning a blind eye to its customers’ copyright violations. The lawsuit claims that Verizon intentionally ignored these violations for profit, which could potentially result in billions of dollars in damages. The labels assert that Verizon
The Concord beta is currently in progress for individuals who have pre-ordered Sony’s upcoming hero shooter or who are PlayStation Plus subscribers. If you fall into this category, you can access the PC version on Steam and enjoy playing until July 14th. However, if you haven’t made a purchase or subscription yet, fret not –
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social platforms has been met with mixed responses. While some AI chatbots have not been well-received, others like “ChatGPT” have seen more positive feedback. Despite this, social platforms are increasingly convinced that generative AI will play a crucial role in future in-stream engagement. This push towards AI integration
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
The news industry has recently faced challenges due to the rise of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI being at the forefront of the controversy. The Center for Investigative Reporting, a well-known nonprofit newsroom, has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This lawsuit is just one of many that have been
Amazon Prime Day, the annual sales event for Prime subscribers, is set to take place in mid-July. This two-day extravaganza will kick off at 12:01AM PT / 3:01AM ET on Tuesday, July 16th, and continue through Wednesday, July 17th. Just like in previous years, Prime Day 2024 will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members, offering