Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has already been recognized for its exotic properties that have paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics. However, when two or more layers of graphene are combined, an entirely new realm of possibilities opens up. The recent research conducted by
Helldivers 2 players have recently been buzzing with excitement as they report sightings of a new enemy faction on the game’s Galactic War map. Speculations are rife about the identity of this mysterious menace, with many believing it to be the long-awaited Illuminate faction making a return to the game. The game’s development studio, Arrowhead,
The proliferation of deepfake pornography has been a cause for concern, with researchers indicating that a vast majority of deepfake videos are pornographic in nature, often nonconsensual and targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this issue, the legislative response has been lacking, with more attention being given to political deepfakes. Legislators seem to be more
Consumer protection and anti-waste groups are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to address the issue of software tethering, a practice that ties a product’s functionality to external software, often rendering it unusable after software updates cease. This article examines the implications of software tethering on consumer products and the push for clearer guidelines from
In a recent announcement, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stated that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came as a result of reviewing two unfair labor practice charges filed in January regarding how Amazon treats its drivers at an Atlanta
The latest report from Tubular Labs sheds light on the current state of social media video, highlighting key trends that are shaping video engagement across popular social apps. One significant trend identified is the rise in longer versions of short video clips on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Despite the initial dominance of short-form content,
With the U.S. Election campaign gradually gaining momentum, TikTok has announced an updated U.S. Election Center in the app, which will feature a range of informational tools to help keep TikTok users accurately informed in the lead up to the vote. Expanding Resources TikTok has partnered with nonprofit Democracy Works to expand the resources available
The landscape of generative AI tools is evolving rapidly, with a shift towards more stringent regulations and licensing agreements for training data. While the initial wave of AI tools relied on scraping publicly available data from the internet, new restrictions are now in place to control how data is accessed and used. As the demand
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, recently announced its decision to block the social network X in Brazil. This move was made to ensure that Starlink could continue its operations in the country without facing the risk of losing its license. Both Starlink and X are owned and operated by Elon Musk. The decision to
The remastered version of OneShot, called OneShot: World Machine Edition, is set to release on PC this month. This version has already been available on Nintendo Switch since 2022 but will soon be reaching Steam on September 30th. According to developers Future Cat, this edition has been completely rebuilt for modern portable consoles, featuring a