Starboard Value, led by Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design firm Autodesk. The activist fund has engaged with Autodesk’s board regarding serious concerns related to the company’s handling of an internal investigation that resulted in the removal of its chief financial officer. Sources familiar with the matter have disclosed that Starboard’s
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Google has recently unveiled a new feature in its Chrome browser for Android users, called “Listen to this page.” This innovative option aims to enhance web accessibility by enabling users to have webpages read out loud to them. This feature comes with various playback controls, allowing users to pause, change reading speed, scrub forward or
Instagram is constantly evolving and finding new ways to enhance the collaboration between creators and brands. The introduction of the new “Creator Insights” display on creators’ profiles is a testament to this commitment. This new feature provides a snapshot of the account performance over the last 30 days, giving brands valuable information about the creator’s
Meta’s ambitious A.I. push has hit a stumbling block in Europe, as the company is forced to rethink its A.I. plans due to concerns about how it is using user data from Facebook and Instagram. The Irish privacy regulator has instructed Meta to delay its Meta A.I. models launch in Europe, following complaints and a
Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, recently announced that the country could become a major player in the lithium market as early as 2028. This exciting development comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the Jadar project in western Serbia. The region is said to harbor one of Europe’s
Smart glasses have been gaining popularity in recent years, with advancements in technology making them more practical and user-friendly. One of the most notable features of these glasses is the ability to listen to music and take calls without the need for additional accessories. By simply wearing the glasses, users can enjoy their favorite tunes
Apple has long been known for creating sleek and thin devices, with the OLED iPad Pro being the latest example of this trend. According to reports by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to make their upcoming devices even thinner, including the iPhone 17, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch. This focus on thinness is not
The gaming industry is a competitive field that often demands unrealistic expectations from developers. In Luke Plunkett’s article, ‘Aftermath’, ‘Albert’, an industry veteran, sheds light on the struggles of creating a demo for a big showcase or event. The pressure to deliver a polished presentation, even when the project is in its infancy stages, can
The launch of bitcoin exchange traded funds earlier this year has sparked interest among financial advisors, with BlackRock’s Samara Cohen noting a gradual adoption process. Cohen highlighted that currently, a significant portion of bitcoin ETF purchases are coming from self-directed investors who have taken the initiative to allocate funds through online brokerage accounts. Despite the
Large language models (LLMs) have been making significant advancements in recent years, with models like GPT-4 from the ChatGPT platform showcasing astonishing capabilities in understanding prompts and generating responses across multiple languages. This begs the question: are the texts and responses generated by these models so convincing that they could be mistaken for human-generated content?