The Financial Conduct Authority in Britain has recently issued guidelines for financial services companies and social media influencers regarding the use of memes in marketing financial products. According to the FCA, any marketing materials, including memes, should be fair, clear, and not misleading. This move comes as a response to a rise in scams related
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Aston University have achieved data transmission speeds that surpass the capabilities of the average home broadband by a staggering 4.5 million times. This unprecedented achievement involved sending data at a rate of 301 terabits per second, equivalent to 301,000,000 megabits per second, using a standard optical fiber. This remarkable
In a recent article about the integration of AI in video games, the focus was on the development of AI-powered non-player characters (NPCs) that are designed to have conversations with players. These NPCs, like Bloom from Ubisoft, are part of a new wave of generative AI creations aimed at enhancing the player experience. The industry’s
The recent settlement between Andy Bechtolsheim, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and Arista Networks, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Bechtolsheim, who has an estimated net worth of over $16 billion, has agreed to pay close to $1 million and is banned from serving as a public
Standard AI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company, made waves with its recent announcement of a pivot in its business strategy. Previously focused on autonomous checkout systems, the company is now delving into providing computer vision analytics solutions for retailers. This shift in focus has not only redefined the company’s goals but has also led
Judas, the latest game from Ghost Story Games, promises to offer players a unique and immersive gameplay experience. Set aboard the Mayflower, a spaceship the size of a city, the game combines FPS elements with narrative-driven gameplay. Players will have access to guns in their right hand and various organic powers in their left hand.
The e-reader market has been abuzz with exciting deals lately, and one of the standout offers is the discount on the 2022 Kindle Kids model. Priced at $99.99, this kid-friendly device is currently $20 off at both Amazon and Best Buy. While it may not be the lowest price ever seen for this product, it
While Tesla may be dominating the electric vehicle market in the U.S., Chinese automaker BYD is quickly emerging as a serious contender on a global scale. In the fourth quarter of 2023, BYD surpassed Tesla as the world’s top EV maker, showcasing significant growth and innovation in the new energy vehicle industry. Founded by Wang
A recent leak suggests that WhatsApp may be considering the introduction of international payments through its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service. This move would potentially broaden the scope of WhatsApp Payments, initially launched as an in-app service for Indian users in November 2020. Despite the platform’s delayed entry into the payments sector compared to its
After facing criticism and backlash, Cities: Skylines 2 is making strides to improve its gameplay experience with the release of patch 1.1.0f1. One of the major highlights of this update is the introduction of mod support and tools, which have been long-awaited by the community. The new editor tools aim to streamline the modding process