PixabaySpotify announced on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update, which will now enable users to view pricing details and use external payment links. This development follows a recent U.S. court ruling requiring Apple to cease collecting commissions on in-app purchases made via iPhones."Apple approved Spotify's U.S. app update, allowing clearer pricing...
Credit: PixabayThe ability to sense rhythm isn't unique to humans, but it's relatively rare in the animal world. While chimpanzees can follow a beat, their rhythmic skills are quite limited compared to humans. Interestingly, one species of lemur is better"Mastering New Rhythms and Outperforming Humans"A 16-year-old California sea lion named Ronan (Zalophus californianus) outshines...
Image Credits:The Good Brigade(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesIt’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks...
Image Credits:Jens Büttner/picture alliance / Getty ImagesMeta is launching Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger, providing a default experience with built-in safety features for younger users. Initially available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada, the feature will expand to more countries over time.These accounts were first introduced on Instagram last September, following increased...
Image Credits:Chesnot(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImageOn Thursday, Nintendo revealed its work on Virtual Game Cards, a feature that enhances the portability of digitally downloaded games across devices. With the highly anticipated Switch 2 approaching, these cards will simplify transferring existing Switch games to new hardware.The Challenge of Transferring Digital Switch GamesCurrently, Switch...
Image Credits:Boris SV / Getty ImagesThe Arc Prize Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by AI researcher François Chollet, revealed in a blog post on Monday that it has developed a new, highly challenging test to assess the general intelligence of advanced AI models.This new test, called ARC-AGI-2, has proven difficult for most models.According to the...
Image Credits:Getty Images / Edwin RemsbergFor homeowners considering solar panels, the key question is often “How many?” For heat pumps, it’s “What size?” Traditionally, answering these required an on-site visit from a contractor.Over the past decade, solar installers have streamlined this process, with some, like Tesla, eliminating it entirely through software that integrates various...
Image Credits:Patrick T. Fallon/AFP / Getty ImagesTikTok announced new features on Tuesday to enhance teen safety. Parents can now block their teen’s access to the app during specific hours and view their teen’s followers, following list, and blocked accounts through updated Family Pairing controls.Customizable Screen Time Controls for ParentsThe new “Time Away” feature lets...
Image Credits:Akio Kon / Bloomberg / Getty ImagesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang remains optimistic about the company's future, reaffirming that DeepSeek won’t affect sales during Wednesday’s earnings call.DeepSeek R1 Sparks Stock Dip, But Huang Sees Growing Demand for ComputeLast month, speculation that DeepSeek’s R1 model required significantly fewer chips for training led to a record...
Image Credits:Didem Mente/Anadolu Agency / Getty ImagesOpenAI’s ChatGPT platform continues to evolve, introducing new features to enhance user experience. Its memory function personalizes interactions by saving preferences, while an improved voice mode enables near real-time conversations. Additionally, the GPT Store offers a marketplace for AI-powered applications and services.If you're wondering about ChatGPT’s pricing, the...
