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Meta is Disconnecting Cross-Platform Chat Integration Later This Month
Meta has announced that it will be disconnecting Messenger and Instagram chat starting mid-December 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Sony PlayStation Users Report Accounts Being ‘Permanently Suspended’
Many Sony PlayStation Network users reported their accounts were being “permanently suspended" without any reason, leaving them flummoxed as they were unable to play PS4 or PS5.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Global Crypto Market Hits $1.5 Trillion as Panic Buying Fuels Bitcoin Price
The world's biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin touched a 19-month high above $42,000 which was triggered by some "panic buying", reports said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Mark Zuckerberg Sells Nearly $190 Million in Meta’s Shares
Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold around $190 million in the company’s stock last month, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Spotify to Cut 1,500 Jobs in Third Layoff Round This Year
Music streaming giant Spotify is cutting 1,500 jobs, or 17% of its workforce, in its third round of layoffs this year. The cuts come as the company tries to control costs and turn a profit.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Meta Faces $600 Million Lawsuit from Spanish Media
A coalition of 83 Spanish media outlets has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, seeking €550 million (approximately $600 million) in damages.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp To Lets iOS Users Share Media in Original Quality
Good news for iPhoneographers! WhatsApp has finally rolled out a long-awaited feature for iOS users: the ability to share photos and videos in their original quality.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
The First GTA VI Trailer is Finally Here!
Grand Theft Auto fans, rejoice! After years of speculation and rumor, the official trailer for GTA VI has finally arrived, and it's everything we could have hoped for and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 5, 2023
1 min read
Google Delays Launch of Its Gemini AI to Next Year: Report
Google has delayed the launch of Gemini, a conversational artificial intelligence that aims to compete with OpenAI, to next year in January, a media report said.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2023
1 min read
OpenAI Applies for GPT-6, GPT-7 Trademarks in China: Report
ChatGPT developer OpenAI has reportedly applied for “GPT-6” and “GPT-7” trademarks in China as Sam Altman-run company continues to build large language models (LLMs).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 4, 2023
2 min read
X May Go Bankrupt under Elon Musk if Advertisers Keep Fleeing
The loans Elon Musk took out to buy Twitter (now called X) was about $13 billion and the social media company has to pay about $1.2 billion in interest payments every year.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
2 min read
Telegram Announces 11 New Features to Boost Messaging
Telegram has rolled out 11 new features to enrich communication for over 800 million of its monthly active users.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
2 min read
X Rival Bluesky to Roll Out Automated Moderation Tools
Bluesky is launching “more advanced automated tooling” designed to flag content that violates its community guidelines.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
1 min read
Elon Musk Sets a New World Record for Largest Loss of Personal Fortune
Despite the massive loss, Musk remains one of the world's richest people, with an estimated net worth of $245.3 billion as of December 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Testing New Feature That Lets You Search Users by Their Username
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature, which will allow you to search for users by their username on Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
1 min read
NASA’s Artemis Manned Mission to Moon Will Not Launch Before 2027: Report
NASA's Artemis III mission which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972, may not launch in 2025 earlier planned, but in 2027, according to a report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
3 min read
Google’s New AI Experiment Lets You Create Music Inspired by Instruments
Google's new AI-powered experiment -- "Instrument Playground" lets you create music inspired by instruments from around the globe.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2023
1 min read
Epic Games’ Fortnite Reaches 100 Million Active Players in Nov
Video game developer Epic Games has said that Fortnite reached 100 million active players in November, apparently breaking another record.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2023
1 min read
OpenAI Delays Launch of GPT Store to Next Year
OpenAI has delayed the launch of its GPT Store to next year, according to an email sent to people who signed up for its GPT Builder.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2023
1 min read
X to Target SMBs for Ads after Musk’s Outburst against Big Brands
After Elon Musk’s outburst against big advertisers like Disney this week, X is reportedly aiming to tap small and medium businesses (SMBs) to offset the advertising loss from big companies
Bijay Pokharel,
December 2, 2023
2 min read
