An artificial intelligence startup called Perplexity has offered to buy Google’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion, with venture investors backing the deal. The company’s proposal comes after US regulators proposed Google divest Chrome as part of an antitrust suit it lost last year. Perplexity is known for its AI-powered search engine and recently launched its … Read more
Geo-blocking restrictions imposed by internet service providers (ISPs) are preventing users from accessing online content due to location-based limitations. This practice restricts access to websites and services based on a user’s geographical location. The issue arises when ISPs block specific websites or services that are accessible in certain countries but not others, citing copyright infringement … Read more
Hollywood stakeholders are pushing forward with efforts to secure a federal film incentive, despite initial momentum waning after President Trump’s comments on tariffs for foreign-made films. Independent film producers Steven Paul and Scott Karol have expressed optimism that a bipartisan bill will be introduced in Congress this year. The proposal aims to address the global … Read more
Samsung has released the Android 16-based One UI 8.0 beta update for its Galaxy S24 series in South Korea and the UK. The update brings several new features, including a revamped UI, improved alarm management, calendar entries, and reminders. The update is available as a 3.2GB download and comes with firmware version S92xBXXU9ZYH3 in the … Read more
A recent Generation Lab poll has found that young voters are largely disapproving of a recent ad campaign by American Eagle, with many perceiving eugenics undertones. The survey of 1,289 undergraduate and graduate students nationwide reveals significant generational and partisan differences in opinion. Among respondents, 42% of Democrats said the ad made them less likely … Read more
Researchers from the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University in China have discovered a link between gut bacteria and insomnia risk. The study found that specific types of gut microbes can boost or lower the risk of insomnia, while insomnia may also alter the abundance of certain gut “bugs.” According to the American Academy … Read more
A recent spike in API requests from a single IP address (37.27.54.14) has raised concerns among developers about potential abuse of the Too Many Requests client-side feature. According to available data, the IP address made 10828193054 API requests, exceeding the recommended limit and triggering the abuse detection mechanism. This behavior may indicate an attempt to … Read more
The new season of “South Park” is as unmissable as ever, with its latest episode, the 331st overall, set to air on August 20. The episode follows Cartman’s antics during an important event at Mar-a-Lago, where US President gets intimate with Satan. A two-week delay between episodes means that viewers can expect this new installment … Read more
Researchers have found that the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases at the weekend, leading to concerns about its impact on health and safety. The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, analyzed data from 70,052 people who used a sleep sensor to track their heart rate, snoring, and … Read more
Rare earth metals are crucial to modern technology, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines. However, 70% of mining and 90% of refining occur in China due to government support. To reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths, the EU has set targets for reducing imports by 2030. The La Rochelle plant in western France is … Read more