On Sunday, Elon Musk revealed that XChat, an upgraded version of X’s Direct Messaging (DM) feature, is being released with new capabilities including disappearing messages, encryption, file sharing, and support for audio and video calls. While these features are not widely available yet—since XChat only recently entered beta testing with a limited group—Musk noted that […]
LinkedIn, the job-focused social network owned by Microsoft, is reducing its workforce. A recent filing with the California Employment Development Department shows the company is laying off 281 employees in the state. “Earlier this month, Microsoft announced 6,000 job cuts, about 3% of its workforce, affecting LinkedIn and California staff.“ LinkedIn Follows Tech Industry Trend
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Last week, Google quietly launched an app that enables users to run various open-source AI models from the Hugging Face platform directly on their smartphones. Named Google AI Edge Gallery, the app is currently available on Android, with an iOS version on the way. It lets users browse, download, and run supported models that can
It’s no surprise that many prominent left-leaning social media accounts have recently embraced Bluesky — and a new analysis from the Pew Research Center aims to quantify the shift. This analysis updates Pew’s November 2024 news influencer report, which had not accounted for Bluesky at the time. The study examined a select group of 500
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Rugged smartphones aren’t exactly known for their looks — they tend to be bulky, heavy, and plain. But they make up for it with extreme durability, large batteries, and practical features. The latest release from Ulefone brings all of that, plus a touch of portable cinema. Meet the Maker: Ulefone’s Rise in the Rugged Market
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Grammarly, the writing assistant company founded 14 years ago, has secured a $1 billion funding commitment from General Catalyst. The capital will support Grammarly’s sales and marketing initiatives while preserving its existing funds for potential strategic acquisitions. Unlike conventional venture capital deals, this investment doesn’t involve General Catalyst acquiring equity in Grammarly. Instead, Grammarly will
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The Trump administration has reportedly introduced new export restrictions on chip design software in an effort to further limit China’s capacity to develop and utilize advanced AI chips. Companies including Siemens EDA, Cadence Design Systems, and Synopsys have confirmed receiving notifications from the U.S. Commerce Department regarding new export controls on electronic design automation (EDA)
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YouTube revealed on Thursday that it will soon integrate Google Lens into YouTube Shorts. This new feature, rolling out in the coming weeks, will allow viewers to visually search for objects or places they see in Shorts using Google Lens. For instance, if a Short features a location you’d like to visit, you can tap
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A prominent large language model shows patterns of behavior that mirror a key aspect of human psychology: cognitive dissonance. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that OpenAI’s GPT-4o shows a surprising tendency: it seeks to maintain alignment between its stated attitudes and its behaviors, echoing a classic
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Apple appears to be making major changes to its operating systems this year, extending beyond just design and user experience. Traditionally, the next versions of iOS and iPadOS were anticipated to be labeled as version 19, with macOS progressing to version 15, maintaining the long-standing numbering system. Apple May Switch to Year-Based Naming for Future