Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest user numbers during Meta’’s first-quarter earnings call, saying that the app “continues to be on the trajectory that I […]
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TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
The EU has effectively vanquished a TikTok feature that Europe’s digital commissioner described as “toxic” and “addictive as cigarettes.” Owner ByteDance said on Wednesday that TikTok Lite’s reward-to-watch feature would be suspended. It’s been a brutal day for TikTok as President Biden signed a bill […]
PBS Retro is a new FAST channel playing just the classics
Parents throughout the country just breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of allowing more screen time for their kids that doesn’t revolve around some really loud and annoying YouTube dude. PBS just launched a new free ad-supported channel called PBS Retro, as reported […]
French startup FlexAI exits stealth with $30M to ease access to AI compute
With the current iteration of its product going through its paces with a handful of beta customers, FlexAI will launch its first commercial product later this year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The best microSD cards in 2024
Most microSD cards are fast enough for stashing photos, recording video and transferring files, but some will get you a little more bang for your buck than others. If you’re looking to boost the internal storage of your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, GoPro, Raspberry Pi […]
Adobe’s impressive AI upscaling project makes blurry videos look HD
Adobe claims its new VideoGigaGAN generative AI model can upscale video clips more consistently and in higher quality than other VSR methods. | Image: Adobe Adobe researchers have developed a new generative AI model called VideoGigaGAN that can upscale blurry videos at up to eight […]
Google-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US
Glance, which operates a lockscreen platform targetting Android smartphones, is setting its sights on the U.S. market. The Indian startup recently commenced a pilot program in partnership with Motorola and Verizon in the U.S., with plans for a full launch in the country later this […]
Wolverine & Deadpool Reunite: Unraveling ‘Deadpool 3’s’ Marvel Madness
Welcome back to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, where nothing is too ambitious or too audacious. In today’s post, we’re diving deep into what could be one of the most…
Windows 11 now comes with its own adware
It used to be that you could pay for a retail version of Windows 11 and expect it to be ad-free, but those days are apparently finito. The latest update to Windows 11 (KB5036980) comes out this week and includes ads for apps in the […]
EU’s new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices
The European Union has adopted a right-to-repair directive that will make it easier for consumers to get their devices fixed. The new rules extend a product’s guarantee if it breaks under warranty, while obliging manufacturers to repair devices no longer covered. The law still needs […]