Adobe will need to secure European Union antitrust approval for its $20 billion (roughly Rs. 16,55,000 crore) bid for cloud-based designer platform Figma even though the deal falls short of the EU turnover threshold for a review, EU regulators said on Wednesday.The move by the European Commission underlines regulators' worries on Big Tech acquiring smaller innovative rivals and the impact on … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Dragon Is Getting a Live-Action Adaptation, Releasing March 2025
How to Train Your Dragon is getting a live-action adaptation. As per a new report, Universal Pictures has officially green-lit the project and aims for a March 14, 2025 theatrical release. Dean DeBlois, who made the original Oscar-nominated animated films, is returning to write, direct, and produce the live-action version. Marking his debut live-action feature, the film will adapt the plot of the … [Read more...]
Realme GT 3 Confirmed to Debut at MWC 2023, Will Feature 240W Fast Charging: Details
Realme is all set to expand its GT series of smartphones with Realme GT 3. The company has confirmed the launch date via a teaser poster. The successor to Relame GT 2 will debut at Mobile World Congress 2023 on February 28. While the company hasn't revealed any key specifications, except the 240W fast charging capacity, speculation and leaks surrounding the handset's debut have already been doing … [Read more...]
Apple Said to Push Back Launch of Mixed Reality Headset to June Over Hardware, Software Issues
Apple has postponed a planned introduction of its first mixed-reality headset from around April to June, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the latest setback for the tech giant's next big initiative.The iPhone maker is now aiming to unveil the product at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are … [Read more...]
Brigad raises $30 million for its freelancer marketplace for hospitality and care workers
French startup Brigad just raised a new $30 million funding round (€28 million) as well as more than $5 million in debt. The company operates a marketplace for restaurants, caterers, private clinics, retirement homes and hospitals so that they can find freelancers for short-term missions. Balderton Capital is leading the round, with Wendel Group, Serena Capital and Square Capital also … [Read more...]
BTS now have their very own Lego set — with figures of all seven bandmembers
/ The BTS Dynamite Set, featuring scenes from the 2020 music video, hits shelves in March.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">You, too, can recreate Jimin’s dance break. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Jio, Airtel and Vi Said to Push for Regulation of Communication OTT Services at Meeting With TRAI Chief
Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, on Wednesday made a strong pitch for regulation of communication OTT players at a meeting with TRAI chief, according to sources.Sources said that TRAI at the meeting also sounded out telcos about the upcoming review of Quality of Service (QoS) norms and regulations around pesky calls (Unsolicited Commercial … [Read more...]
If Sequoia, Paradigm and Thoma Bravo settle a new lawsuit, it could upend VC; here’s why
It was only a matter of time before frustrated customers of the fallen crypto exchange FTX went after its deep-pocketed venture backers. Indeed, the most surprising thing about a class-action lawsuit flagged earlier by Bloomberg — one that accuses Sequoia Capital, Paradigm, and Thoma Bravo of promoting FTX to the detriment of its users — is that it was filed yesterday and not sooner. Still, VCs at … [Read more...]
Crypto exchange Binance expects to pay penalties to settle US investigations
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, expects to pay monetary penalties to settle probes into its business in the U.S., a top executive said, in a major about-face after publicly disputing the idea that it was under any investigation and mocking media outlets that reported otherwise. In an apparent admission of breaking laws, Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann told the WSJ … [Read more...]
The Best Chrome Extensions for Programmers
Web extensions, also known as browser extensions, are small software programs that can be installed into your web browser to extend its functionality. These extensions can be used to enhance your browsing experience, add new features, and improve your productivity. As a programmer, there are many web extensions that can be incredibly helpful. In this article, we'll take a closer look at web … [Read more...]
Twitter allows cannabis ads in states where it’s legal
Twitter is allowing cannabis ads to run on its platform in U.S. states where cannabis is legal and in Canada, according to the company’s blog and Axios. Twitter updated its ad policy Wednesday, making it the first social media app in the U.S. to allow cannabis advertising. Google last month updated its policies to allow ads for FDA-approved pharmaceuticals containing CBD and topical, hemp-derived … [Read more...]
What Do We KNow About Django?
Django is a popular web development framework that is written in Python. It is designed to be fast, scalable, and secure, making it an excellent choice for building complex web applications. In this article, we'll take a closer look at Django, including its history, features, and benefits.History of Django Django was first created in 2003 by Adrian Holovaty and Simon Willison while working at the … [Read more...]
Sony's PlayStation VR2 teardown gives us a fascinating look at the technology within
It's been a long road, but the time has finally arrived, as we are just a week out from the release of the PS VR2. As you might expect, consumers are getting quite excited for Sony's next generation VR accessory, especially since its last one offered quite a bit of bang for buck. But since then, a lot has changed, with the price of consoles, games, and accessories coming in at an … [Read more...]
My Journey to Becoming an industry Professional: 100 Days of Code Challenge
Hey there, coders and tech enthusiasts! I'm a sophomore in college, still new to the world of programming, but already hooked on the magic of creating something out of nothing. After a long search for a passion that could fuel my creativity and analytical side, I stumbled upon the world of coding and knew instantly that it was the perfect fit for me.So, I've decided to embark on a 100 Days of Code … [Read more...]
MediaTek's Dimensity 7200 is a powerful mid-range chipset focused on gaming and photography
MediaTek has been broadening its aims in the chipset world in recent years through its Dimensity lineup, and with impeccable results. The company arguably beat out Qualcomm with its Dimensity 9000+ last year and still managed to maintain its own against Qualcomm's own next-generation offering, too. That was thanks to a mixture of performance capability and efficiency. Now the company is … [Read more...]
SEC’s proposal could affect which crypto companies can manage assets
Rule aims to keep customer assets segregated appropriately to protect users Jacquelyn Melinek 9 hours The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a new rule on Wednesday that may back crypto companies further into a corner as regulators continue to crack down on the space. The SEC voted 4-1 for a proposal that would direct … [Read more...]
Twitter opens its advertising platform to cannabis companies
Twitter is loosening its advertising policies to allow cannabis companies to promote their brands on the service. The changes makes Twitter the first major social media platform to welcome cannabis ads within the United States. “Going forward, Twitter is allowing advertisers to promote brand preference and informational cannabis-related content for CBD, THC, and cannabis-related products and … [Read more...]
Apple TV will stream MLS games in 1080p
/ Sorry, no true 4K soccer for MLS Season Pass. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA / Getty ImagesThe Major League Soccer (MLS) season kicks off … [Read more...]
LineageOS 20 adds support for OnePlus 9R, Sony Xperia 5 II, and more
Custom ROM projects like LineageOS can be a fantastic way to give another lease on life to an aging device, like we saw with the Pixel 2 series and its ability to run Android 13, all thanks to an official build of LineageOS 20. Luckily, you don't have to wait for the manufacturer to drop support before you start tinkering with custom ROMs, as they're just as good for trying out a more … [Read more...]
Bing around and find out
Microsoft’s new and improved Bing, powered by a custom version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has experienced a dizzyingly quick reversal: from “next big thing” to “brand-sinking albatross” in under a week. And, well, it’s all Microsoft’s fault. ChatGPT is a really interesting demonstration of a new and unfamiliar technology that’s also fun to use. So it’s not surprising that, like every other AI-adjacent … [Read more...]