The dog from the doge meme has died
Photo: Cameron Allan McKean / The Verge The face of one of the defining memes of the 2010s, the doge meme, died on Friday. Kabosu, the shiba inu with the knowing face that launched a million internet jokes, was 18 when she died, her owner posted on Instagram. Kabosu’s life
Read MoreLast day to vote for TC Disrupt 2024 Audience Choice program
Attention, tech enthusiasts and startup supporters! The final countdown is here: Today is the last day to cast your vote for the TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Audience Choice program. Voting closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT, so this is your last chance to make your voice heard and help select the
Read MoreSignal’s Meredith Whittaker on the Telegram security clash and the “edge lords” at OpenAI
Meredith Whittaker has had it with the “frat house” contingent of the tech industry. I sat down with the CEO of Signal at VivaTech in Paris to go over the wide range of serious, grown-up issues society is facing, from disinformation, to who controls AI, to the encroaching surveillance state.
Read MoreLucid Motors slashes 400 jobs ahead of crucial SUV launch
Lucid Motors is laying off about 400 employees, or roughly 6% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring ahead of the launch of its first electric SUV later this year. The company said in a regulatory filing on Friday morning that it expects to complete the restructuring by the
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: Telkom’s Mission to Democratize Education
It is now almost universally agreed that good education is the foundation for personal growth, stability, and success. However, accessing that education remains one of the fundamental challenges preventing young people from achieving success and fulfillment. This is according to Executive for Innovation and Transformation at Telkom Group, Dr Mmaki
Read MoreGoogle invests $350 million in Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart
Google is investing nearly $350 million in Flipkart, becoming the latest high-profile name to back the Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce startup. The Android-maker will also provide Flipkart with cloud offerings as part of the deal, the Bengaluru-headquartered startup said in a brief statement Friday. The Google investment is part of a
Read MoreTop 8 AI Apps to Download on Your Android Device Now!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how we interact with technology. From boosting creativity to enhancing productivity, AI-powered applications are reshaping the Android experience. TCL recommends some cutting-edge AI apps designed to elevate your device to new heights. ChatGPT One of the most famous AI tools on the market. ChatGPT provides
Read MoreSA’s E-Hailing Industry: Advocating for Security and Reform
Teksi Ride, South Africa’s premier e-hailing app, sheds light on the pressing security concerns experienced by both e-hailing drivers and passengers in the country. By exploring the risks, incidents, regulatory hurdles, and potential solutions, Teksi Ride delves into the complexities surrounding safety in the e-hailing sector, ultimately advocating for enhanced
Read MoreHere’s why deleted iPhone photos returned to some iOS devices
Turns out the “deleted” files may have been on devices this entire time. | Photo: Wes Davis / The Verge We finally have a better understanding of why devices running iOS 17.5 started resurfacing long-deleted photos, courtesy of Apple and some third-party researchers. While Apple released the iOS 17.5.1 iPhone
Read MoreHow Does Your AI Assistant Manipulate Your Choices?
“AI doesn’t just predict your behavior; it shapes it!” says Erich Hugo, Systems Analyst at Xps. That’s right, your charming AI assistant, always ready to answer your queries, might be manipulating you subtly, and you may not even realize it! So, what’s the secret behind this? Let’s delve into the
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