Maven, a new social media platform, is taking a radical approach by eliminating likes and follows. This move, according to its co-founder Stanley, is considered “insanity” in the world of social media where popularity metrics drive user engagement. However, early adopters like Benjamin Scott, a philosophy student, have welcomed this change. Scott, who quit social
The tech industry in the Bay Area has been through significant turbulence in recent years, characterized by waves of layoffs and restructuring as companies focused on improving operational efficiency. However, recent data suggests that the sector may be showing signs of stabilizing. During the one-year period ending in March 2024, the Bay Area lost 36,000
India has been recognized as offering a “very favorable” environment for companies to launch initial public offerings. According to Shailendra Singh, managing director at Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia, the regulatory framework in Indian public markets is top-notch. Singh emphasized the positive impact of regulatory bodies such as the Securities
In the world of online gaming, where competition often reigns supreme, it is refreshing to hear a heartwarming story like that of player ‘dremskiy’ in Helldivers 2. An incident where they were booted from a private game for simply wanting to make friends turned into a viral sensation, with fellow players rallying to support them.
X has made an announcement regarding the expansion of its Grok AI chatbot into Europe, following an agreement with E.U. regulators. This marks a significant milestone for X as it looks to introduce its innovative tool to a new market. The rollout of Grok in Europe will initially be limited to X Premium subscribers, with
As the highly anticipated PC release of Ghost of Tsushima approaches, players are eagerly preparing to explore the Director’s Cut, complete with its expansion and multiplayer DLC, on Steam. However, the recent revelation regarding the mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account sign-in for multiplayer functionality has stirred up mixed reactions among the gaming community. While players
Dead by Daylight has recently announced a new chapter inspired by the iconic Dungeons & Dragons universe. This collaboration introduces a new killer, Vecna, who is a well-known mega-baddie in the fantasy pen-and-paper RPG world. The killer will be voiced by none other than Matthew Mercer, the dungeon master from Critical Role. In addition to
In the world of building design, the focus has traditionally been on improving the connectivity between various components of a structure. This approach allows for the redistribution of loads in the event of component failure, which can prevent collapses after small initial failures. However, recent incidents such as the collapse of Champlain Towers, a building
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a groundbreaking approach to understanding diffusion in multicomponent alloys. By breaking down diffusion into individual contributions, known as “kinosons,” they were able to utilize machine learning to efficiently model the alloy and calculate diffusivity in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Diffusion in
Nico Papalia’s new RPG, Athenian Rhapsody, has recently made its debut on Steam, and it is turning heads with its bright and glitzy aesthetic reminiscent of Toby Fox’s Undertale. This Gameboy Advance-inspired game is a retro parody created in GameMaker, featuring turn-based combat that includes various inventive minigames. The writing in Athenian Rhapsody is characterized
