The recent reports of Instagram testing unskippable ads on its platform have sparked a wave of controversy among users. This move has raised concerns about the impact these ads will have on the overall user experience and engagement on the platform. Instagram, owned by Meta, has traditionally allowed users to scroll past ads, but this
The Recall feature in Microsoft systems has recently come under fire for the security risks it poses to users. According to cybersecurity researcher Kevin Beaumont, attackers could potentially gain access to a vast amount of sensitive information about their targets, including emails, personal conversations, and other confidential data captured by Recall. Beaumont has even created
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has recently introduced a groundbreaking approach for detecting defects in additively manufactured components. This method aims to address the challenge of identifying flaws in components produced through additive manufacturing, which can be intricate and difficult to examine due to their complex three-dimensional shapes and concealed internal features. The innovative technology
Recently, I had the opportunity to delve into Elden Ring’s expansion, Shadow Of The Erdtree, and what I discovered was truly intriguing. One aspect that truly caught my attention was the standalone leveling system introduced in the DLC, which I didn’t explore in my initial preview. In this article, I will delve deeper into this
In a groundbreaking move, Cisco’s ThousandEyes internet monitoring unit has recently unveiled new artificial intelligence-powered capabilities aimed at revolutionizing the prediction and diagnosis of internet outages and disruptions. This new AI technology, known as Digital Experience Assurance or DXA, is set to enable customers of Cisco’s networking technology to proactively identify and address issues in
The world of optical technology is rapidly evolving, with new advancements being made in the field of spatial mode (de-)multiplexing. Traditional systems for wavefront manipulations have been bulky and impractical for widespread use, limiting their applications to high-end scenarios. However, a recent study has unveiled the development of a free-standing microscale photonic lantern spatial mode
The rise of AI beauty pageants has raised concerns about the portrayal of beauty standards and the perpetuation of stereotypes. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, these pageants often create contestants based on preconceived notions of beauty. The contestants, in this case, are products of their creators’ biases and preferences. This raises questions about the
The thrill of taking on little pill-shaped baddies in Card Bard brings a unique twist to the deckbuilding roguelike shooter genre. As your wee gunman faces the relentless creep of enemies, you rely on a hand of cards to unleash bullets and survive the onslaught. The pastel palette and seemingly simple gameplay masked the surprising
In a groundbreaking move, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) initiated its precision measurement program in May 2022. The program, spearheaded by the Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility at FRIB, focuses on cooling high-energy, rare-isotope beams to lower energy states for precise mass measurements. Leading the
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword in the aviation industry; it is a game-changer that is already transforming the way airlines operate. According to industry experts, AI is a fantastic tool for the aviation sector, providing new ways to boost productivity and gain a competitive edge. Geoffrey Weston, a top consultant at Bain
