Upon closer inspection of the data shared by Elon Musk regarding Twitter’s usage statistics, there seems to be some discrepancies. Musk claimed that there were 76 billion total user-seconds in the U.S., which supposedly beat the previous record by 5%. However, when we break down these numbers, it appears that the actual engagement per user
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Summer is the perfect time for speedruns and charity, and the 2024 edition of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is no exception. This annual speedrunning marathon for charity is set to kick off on Sunday, running until July 6th. With a lineup filled with exciting runs for beloved games, SGDQ promises to be a thrilling
Redbox’s owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection after a tumultuous period of financial instability. The DVD rental company defaulted on loans, faced repossession orders for its cars, and missed payroll for its employees. This series of events has exposed the severe financial mismanagement within the organization. The employees
Mt. Gox, once the largest spot bitcoin exchange globally, faced bankruptcy a decade ago due to a major hack. The exchange lost up to 950,000 bitcoins in the 2011 cyberattack when the cryptocurrency’s value was significantly lower than it is today. However, approximately 140,000 bitcoins have been recovered, resulting in a projected $9 billion worth
Amazon’s cloud infrastructure arm, AWS, is ramping up its efforts to attract startups by doubling the value of credits offered to them. Starting July 1, startups that have recently secured Series A funding will be eligible for $200,000 in credits, up from the previous $100,000. This move comes as Amazon faces stiff competition from Microsoft
When ultrafast electrons are deflected, they emit light called synchrotron radiation. This form of light is used in storage rings to force particles onto a closed path. While the current method yields longitudinally incoherent light with a broad spectrum of wavelengths, there is potential for a more efficient and powerful approach. In 2010, physicist Alexander
The argument for electric vehicles (EVs) often includes the point that they require less maintenance compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. No more oil changes, fewer moving parts – it all sounds promising. However, the reality is that EVs are essentially computers on wheels, and as we all know, computers are not immune to problems. The
Recently, a video ad for a new AI company called Bland AI went viral on social media platforms. The ad featured a person interacting with a bot that sounded remarkably human, sparking a discussion about the ethics of such technology. The AI voice bots created by Bland AI are designed to automate support and sales
Assassin’s Creed fans have something to look forward to as Ubisoft hints at potential remakes of older games in the popular open-world series. Yves Guillemot, the CEO of Ubisoft, expressed excitement about revisiting some of the past games and modernizing them to appeal to a new generation of players. This move could potentially breathe new
Soccer, once known as a simple sport with minimal technology, has now become a playground for cutting-edge innovations. Euro 2024 has showcased the significant advancements in equipment and sports science that are altering the game as we know it. From smart-enabled match balls to artificial intelligence, every aspect of soccer is undergoing a transformation aimed