Monthly Archives: July 2023

Meta’s Threads Launch in Europe is Delayed: A Regulatory Setback

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing regulatory uncertainty in Europe, causing the delay of its highly anticipated Twitter competitor, Threads, in the region. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which addresses the sharing of user … Continue reading

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Flexport’s Ryan Petersen joins venture firm Founders Fund as a partner

Flexport founder Ryan Petersen has joined venture capital firm Founders Fund as a partner, as reported by Forbes earlier today. Founders Fund confirmed the move to TechCrunch, providing the following statement from General Partner Trae Stephens: “We’ve always struggled to … Continue reading

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These Smart Glasses Could Save Your Life

In a move that combines cutting-edge technology with the thrill of the open road, BMW Motorrad has unveiled its latest innovation: the ConnectedRide Smartglasses. These revolutionary smart glasses are designed to provide motorcyclists with a heads-up display, allowing them to … Continue reading

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Threads: Meta sets out planned new features

The firm has said the current app is an initial version and changes such as a new feed are planned.

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Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O’Dwyer stepped in.

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AI Misuse: A Threat to Activists and Journalists

AI, or artificial intelligence, has become a powerful tool in various domains, including security and surveillance. However, recent reports have raised concerns about the alarming trend of using AI to spy on social rights activists and journalists, under the pretext … Continue reading

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Why Cyberloafing Isn’t as Destructive as Many Believe

The term “cyberloafing” isn’t new, but it got the precise attention of the corporate world in recent years. The entry of pandemic culture, when we all went online, is to blame for that. No wonder. Companies lose around $85 billion … Continue reading

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E-commerce Startup Temu Spreads to Japan

The ultra low-cost e-commerce platform, Temu, has recently made its presence felt in the Asian market by expanding its operations to Japan. This move marks a significant milestone for Temu, as it ventures beyond its Western stronghold and taps into … Continue reading

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Max Q: Astra Spacecraft Engines, Inc.

Hello and welcome back to Max Q! I hope everyone had a wonderful July 4. In this issue: Astra’s corporate reorganization News from Pulsar Fusion and more Astra establishes subsidiary for spacecraft engine business Astra is carving out its spacecraft engine business … Continue reading

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Robots Take the Stage: UN Tech Agency Showcases Humanoid Innovations

The world of robotics is advancing at an astonishing pace, and the United Nations (UN) is at the forefront of exploring the potential of these technological marvels. In a groundbreaking event, the UN’s International Telecommunication Union hosted the world’s first … Continue reading

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