Microsoft finally acquires Activision
In a landmark deal, Microsoft has announced that it will acquire Activision Blizzard, the gaming giant behind popular franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch. The deal, valued at $68.7 billion, is the largest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry and will significantly expand Microsoft's portfolio of games and studios.
Kahoot has been acquired by Goldman Sachs
Hey, did you hear the news? Kahoot, the popular online learning platform that lets you create and play quizzes, has been acquired by Goldman Sachs! Yes, you read that right. The investment bank has bought a majority stake in the Norwegian company for a whopping $1.6 billion.
Google’s Bard being officially launched in the EU
Google has announced that its new natural language generation system, Bard, is now available for users in the European Union. Bard is a state-of-the-art neural network that can produce coherent and fluent texts on various topics and domains, such as news, fiction, poetry, and more. Bard is powered by Google's massive data and computing resources and leverages the latest advances in deep learning and natural language processing.
Apple releases iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 public beta 1
iOS 17 has been out as a pre-release developer beta since early June. Now the beta pool is expanding to more testers with the...
Twitter blocks Threads links on their platform
In a shocking move, Twitter has decided to block all links to Threads, the popular app that lets users create and share long-form tweets. Threads, which launched just last week, has been praised by many as a way to bring more depth and nuance to Twitter conversations. However, it seems that Twitter is not happy with the competition and has decided to ban all links to Threads from its platform.
Discord introduces new parental controls for teens
If you're a parent of a teenager who loves to chat with friends on Discord, you might be wondering how to keep them safe online. Well, worry no more, because Discord has just announced some new features that will give you more control over what your kids can do and see on the platform.
Threads just passed 100 million sign-ups in less than a week
You read that right, folks. Threads, the hottest new social media app, has just crossed the 100 million mark in signups in less than a week. That's more than the population of Germany, or the number of stars in the Milky Way. How did they do it? Let's find out.
Why Threads isn’t allowed in the EU and its data policy concerns
If you're a fan of Instagram, you might have heard of Threads, a spin-off app that lets you share photos, videos, and messages with your close friends. Sounds harmless, right? Well, not according to the EU, which has banned the app from operating in its territory. Why? Because Threads is a privacy nightmare.
TikTok pilots a music streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia
TikTok is not just a place to watch viral dances and lip-syncs anymore. The popular video-sharing app has announced that it is testing a new feature that will allow users to stream music directly from the app. The feature, called TikTok Music, is currently available in Brazil and Indonesia, two of the largest markets for the app.
What is Threads? Your easy guide and questions answered?
Threads is a new social media platform that is taking the world by storm. You may have heard of it. It has been trending all day on Twitter. People are making a big push for it as the next social following the mess that is Twitter. Either way, I'm here to tell you what it is, how to use it, and why you should join it.
