Apple’s announcement regarding Patreon memberships being subject to a 30 percent commission is set to have a significant impact on creators and users alike. The change, which will come into effect in November 2024, has raised concerns about the financial implications for creators and the overall user experience on the platform. The Change in Payment
The European Commission recently issued a warning to X Corp. owner, Elon Musk, and CEO Linda Yaccarino about the potential penalties and restrictions the company may face in Europe if it does not address the spread of illegal content on its social media platform. The commission specifically raised concerns about the dissemination of content that
In a bold move to increase user engagement, TikTok has introduced a range of new features to its direct messaging (DM) platform. One of the key additions is the inclusion of stickers in DMs, including video stickers comprised of TikTok clips. This allows users to add a creative touch to their messages and express themselves
The introduction of ToolSandbox by researchers at Apple marks a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence evaluation. Unlike traditional benchmarks, ToolSandbox aims to provide a more comprehensive assessment of AI assistants by incorporating stateful interactions, conversational abilities, and dynamic evaluation. This shift in evaluation methodology addresses crucial gaps in existing benchmarks and mirrors
As Conan Throwbrien takes the stage, the atmosphere is eerie and desperate. The discordant jazz and uncanny color bar glitches set the tone for what is to come. It feels like a crushing inevitability as Throwbrien is greeted with four joke topics at the bottom of the screen. The choice must be made carefully, as
Have you ever wondered what happens to self-driving taxis when the world is asleep? A YouTube channel run by software engineer Sophia Tung has revealed an intriguing glimpse into the life of Waymo’s robotaxis. The Livestream Since the beginning of the month, Tung has been livestreaming a San Francisco parking lot where Waymo rents space
Apple has been known for its innovation in the tech industry, and the release of new iPhone models always generates a buzz. With the recent rumors surrounding the next iPhone SE, there is much speculation about what this budget-friendly device will offer. The upcoming iPhone SE is rumored to ditch the outdated form factor of
In the world of parenting, the debate over whether or not to give your child a smartphone continues to rage on. With concerns about cyberbullying and distractions in school, many parents are hesitant to provide their kids with a device that offers unlimited access to the internet and social media. However, the Fitbit Ace LTE
A recent federal court ruling has brought to light the fact that Google has been maintaining its dominance in internet search through an illegal monopoly. While Google search is undeniably a highly valuable product, being recognized as the best general search engine in the United States, the company’s tactics of strong-arming competitors have come under
Quantum computers have been heralded as the future of computing, with the potential to outperform conventional computers in various tasks such as machine learning and optimization. However, one of the major challenges hindering the large-scale deployment of quantum computers is noise. Noise in quantum computers leads to errors, which can severely impact the accuracy of