The blue bird bites back at the billionaire
Tech CEO Elon Musk and Twitter are gearing up for what looks like a long legal battle ahead. As the richest man in the world posts memes following his buyout-backout, Twitter bares its fangs—not letting the billionaire go without a fight.
Ads, now coming to your lock screens
AI software company Glance is developing an app that lets users consume highly-curated content from the comfort of their own lock screen. And in exchange, they’ll display ads there, too.
Not so strange after all
Season 4 of “Stranger Things” justifies a $30M budget per episode by making a sci-fi horror Netflix program that doesn’t need to fully rely on modern CGI.
The future of shopping is social
“Traditional” shopping is a thing of the past. Social commerce is on the rise and is predicted to grow at least three times faster than sales via traditional mediums. And we have tech to thank for that.
Is Big Tech big on Women's Rights?
From data privacy concerns to employee support, Big Tech plays a critical role in what’s to come for abortion access in the US. But are they really for women’s rights?
Tweet your heart out in Twitter Notes
There’s no more need to cram your thoughts into a 280-character tweet. The bird app is introducing Notes, a way to write longer on Twitter.
Meta is always watching you
You can’t see them, but they can see you. It appears that Meta’s trackers are embedded in millions of websites all over the internet, collecting data about where you go and what you do.
“I have feelings,” says AI
The tech world has been buzzing with frenzy after news dropped that a Google AI chatbot became sentient. But does it really have feelings?
Small people vs. Big Tech
A gender discrimination lawsuit against Google and a mental health lawsuit for Meta is proof that with great power comes even greater problems—and we’re not talking about the technology.
The worst AI ever
We all know Siri and Alexa, our everyday AI voice assistants. Some of us have even met other very likeable AIs like Jasper who helps us write stuff. Introducing GPT-4chan, an AI-powered a**hole.
The groundbreaking film technology of Top Gun: Maverick
New camera systems, an entire jet made for filming, and turning Hollywood actors into real pilots is just another day in the office for Tom Cruise.
Welcome the first AI-powered x-ray to the Philippines
You know how we have to wait a day or two for x-ray results? The wait is literally over. The AI Smartscan is an AI-powered x-ray that can detect up to 25 chest pathologies in as fast as two minutes.
Top Gun, Telescopes, and Tech
This week, technology takes us out of this world and brings Iceman’s voice back.
Responsible AI is a thing
Big tech Nvidia and Microsoft make big moves in the world of artificial intelligence.
The future is now
Google says its closing in on human-level AI and Boeing’s Starliner will bring people to space soon.
“Accountability, what’s that?” -social media platforms
Merriam-Webster defines accountability as "an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions." But what does accountability mean to social media platforms?
What’s new with Netflix and Musk
A look at Netflix’s much-needed makeover and another one of Musk’s unpredictable antics.
Technology you can’t count on
More than 1,800 vote counting machines malfunctioned on election day. Was it more than just a tech glitch?