US Congressional staff members can no longer use Microsoft’s Copilot on their government-issued devices, according to Axios. The publication said it obtained a memo from House Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor, telling Congress personnel that the AI chatbot is now officially prohibited. Apparently, the Office […]
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X is funding a lawsuit against Jack Dorsey’s Block to support the ‘right to freedom of speech’
X is funding a lawsuit filed by Chloe Happe against her former employer Block, which was founded by Jack Dorsey, the same person who founded the website formerly known as Twitter. In her lawsuit, Happe said Block had wrongfully fired her in retaliation for two […]
Google Podcasts is shutting down soon, users urged to move to YouTube Music
Google is shutting down its Podcasts app in the U.S. in a matter of days. The company has begun warning the app’s users they will need to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music by April 2 to follow and stream their favorite shows going forward. […]
2024 Yamaha MT-09 Unleashed!
Dive deep into the heart of innovation and exhilaration with GreenGround as we explore the 2024 Yamaha MT-09. From its pulse-pounding 890cc engine to its cutting-edge technology and sleek design, get ready for a journey that redefines the motorcycle experience. Join Alvin in this thrilling […]
LinkedIn is testing a TikTok-like feed for vertical video
LinkedIn is testing a new feed of TikTok-like vertical videos. The feature hasn’t been publicly announced but it’s been spotted by users in recent days and the company confirmed the tests to TechCrunch. According to a screenshot shared by Instagram employee Jenny Eishingdrelo and a […]
Memories from my first Game Developers Conference | Kaser Focus
The Game Developers Conference was a whirlwind this year — what did GamesBeat’s Rachel Kaser take away from the experience?
Mobile game monetization beyond the app stores continues to grow
At GDC, GamesBeat writer Jordan Fragan spoke with Xsolla execs about new forms of mobile monetization in a still-uncertain market.
Instagram is developing ‘Blend,’ recommended Reels for you and a friend
Instagram is developing a “Blend” feature that creates a private feed of Reels recommended for you and a friend. The company told TechCrunch on Friday that the feature is an internal prototype and is not being tested externally. The feature was first spotted by reverse […]
How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work
Gig work predates the internet. Besides traditional forms of self-employment, like plumbing, offers for ad-hoc services have long been found in the Yellow Pages and newspaper classified ads, and later Craigslist and Backpage which supplanted them. Low-cost broadband internet allowed for the proliferation of computer-based […]
Astarion the tiefling: Swen Vincke on iteration in Baldur’s Gate 3 | GDC 2024
One of the talks at GDC was Baldur’s Gate 3 director talking about how the game has changed and how the developers accounted for iteration.