Computer & Electronics

Instagram’s Latest ad Format Allows Creators to Earn Money by Sharing Testimonials in Comments

Credit: PixabayInstagram is rolling out a new way for creators to earn money by promoting products through brand collaborations. On Thursday, Meta introduced "Testimonials" as part of its Partnership Ads, enabling creators to receive payment for written endorsements in the form of comments on a brand’s posts and ads, including Feed posts and Reels.This...

iOS 18.4 will introduce Apple Intelligence-Powered Priority Notifications

Image Credits:AppleApple has rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, introducing “Priority Notifications,” a feature powered by Apple Intelligence to streamline alerts. This update prioritizes critical notifications while reducing the clutter of less important ones.The new system organizes priority notifications into a dedicated section on the Lock Screen. While Apple Intelligence determines...

Yope is Attracting Gen Z and VCs with its Instagram-Inspired Private Group App

Image Credits:YopePhoto and video apps with social features targeting young adults are everywhere, making those that gain traction among 18–twentysomethings especially appealing to investors seeking the next Instagram or TikTok.Yope, a photo-sharing app for private groups, is the latest standout. It has grown 30x in the past six months, reaching 2.2 million monthly active...

Meta AI Expands to the Middle East and Africa with Arabic Language Support

Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesMeta has officially launched Meta AI in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), making its AI-powered chatbot accessible to millions more users.Following its October announcement of expansion into six additional markets, including Brazil and the U.K., Meta had hinted at a gradual rollout to other regions, including MENA.Now,...

Grok 3 Reportedly Briefly Restricted Unflattering Mentions of Trump and Musk

Image Credits:SOPA Images / Getty ImagesWhen Elon Musk introduced Grok 3 in a livestream last Monday, he described it as a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” However, the model briefly appeared to censor unflattering information about both former President Donald Trump and Musk himself.Users Report Grok 3 Was Instructed to Exclude Trump and Musk in Misinformation...

The World’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone Debuts Internationally

The first tri-fold smartphone was launched in China last year, but its global release has now been confirmedHuaweiHuawei introduced the world's first tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT, in September 2024, though it was initially limited to the Chinese market. Now, the company has announced its global release—though finding one may still be a challenge.Samsung...

Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils its Newest Flagship Model, Grok 3

Members of the xAI team, including Musk (far right), during Grok 3’s livestreamed unveiling. Image Credits:xAIElon Musk’s AI company, xAI, unveiled its latest flagship model, Grok 3, late Monday, along with new features for the Grok iOS and web apps.Designed to compete with models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, Grok can analyze images,...

Microsoft Introduces its First Quantum Chip Utilizing Topological Qubits

Microsoft says its new chip represents a major breakthrough on the path towards real-world quantum computingMicrosoftMicrosoft claims a significant advancement in quantum computing with the Majorana 1, its first quantum chip and the first to utilize topological qubits.The compact processor features eight qubits at its core, constructed from a novel material class known as...

Review: T2 Max Thermal Camera Captures Intense Heat

The T2 Max thermal camera systemThermal MasterTracking wildlife—whether for hunting or observation—starts with one crucial step: locating your target. The new Thermal Master T2 Max thermal scope simplifies this task with its high-resolution imaging system. Let’s take a closer look.Both hunting and wildlife photography demand skill, whether you're capturing an animal or avoiding one....

Laser Watch Lets you Control Devices with Hand Gestures

The CenWatch (which does not project a visible grid of red laser light) is presently on KickstarterCenWatchView 3 ImagesIf you're looking for a more exciting alternative to traditional remotes for controlling devices, the CenWatch might be just what you need. This smartwatch scans the bottom of your hand, enabling you to perform various commands with simple...