Apple can generally be relied on for clever, well-produced ads, but it missed the mark with its latest, which depicts a tower of creative tools and analog items literally crushed into the form of the iPad. Many, including myself, had a negative and visceral reaction to this, and we should talk about why. It’s not just because we are watching stuff get crushed. There are countless video channels … [Read more...]
Rollup vs. Webpack: A Breakdown for Modern Web Development
The battlefield of web development is a constant struggle against sluggish load times. JavaScript, the engine behind interactive features, can quickly become a bulky foe if left unchecked. Enter JavaScript bundlers: Rollup and Webpack, the valiant knights who optimize and package your code for efficient delivery, ensuring a smooth victory for your users. But with two powerful contenders vying for … [Read more...]
Walmart shopper data will soon feed targeted ads on Disney Plus and Hulu
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People sure are pressed about Apple’s crushing iPad commercial
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The Xbox app on Windows is getting even more handheld-friendly
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 Tom Warren / The VergeMicrosoft introduced a compact mode for its Xbox app on Windows last year, which is designed to improve the … [Read more...]
Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil
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">Microsoft launched a fiery Xbox controller on the same day it announced gaming layoffs. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
You can save 15 percent on an LG C3, now as low as $847
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">The LG C3 is still one of the best gaming OLEDs you can buy in 2024. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
OpenAI offers a peek behind the curtain of its AI’s secret instructions
Ever wonder why conversational AI like ChatGPT says “Sorry, I can’t do that” or some other polite refusal? OpenAI is offering a limited look at the reasoning behind its own models’ rules of engagement, whether it’s sticking to brand guidelines or declining to make NSFW content. Large language models (LLMs) don’t have any naturally occurring limits on what they can or will say. That’s part of why … [Read more...]
Red Hat’s Podman AI Lab supports developer adoption of genAI
Red Hat has unveiled Podman AI Lab, an extension to the Podman Desktop graphical interface that lets developers build generative AI-powered applications in containers.Announced May 7, Podman AI Lab is intended to make it easier to develop with AI in a local environment. The Podman AI Lab extension supports the adoption of generative AI for building intelligent applications or enhancing their … [Read more...]
Google DeepMind’s latest medical breakthrough borrows a trick from AI image generators
Much of the recent AI hype train has centered around mesmerizing digital content generated from simple prompts, alongside concerns about its ability to decimate the workforce and make malicious propaganda much more convincing. (Fun!) However, some of AI’s most promising — and potentially much less ominous — work lies in medicine. A new update to Google’s AlphaFold software could lead to new … [Read more...]
US Patent and Trademark Office confirms another leak of filers’ address data
The federal government agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks is alerting thousands of filers whose private addresses were exposed following a second data spill in as many years. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said in an email to affected trademark applicants this week that their private domicile address — which can include home address — appeared in public records … [Read more...]
Encrypted services Apple, Proton and Wire helped Spanish police identify activist
As part of an investigation into people involved in the pro-independence movement in Catalonia, the Spanish police obtained information from the encrypted services Wire and Proton, which helped the authorities identify a pseudonymous activist, according to court documents obtained by TechCrunch. Earlier this year, the Spanish police Guardia Civil sent legal requests through Swiss police to Wire … [Read more...]
Mitosis: Write Once, Run Everywhere 🌐
What is Mitosis?Mitosis is an open-source project by Builder.io that provides a unified development experience across different frontend frameworks. Here’s what it offers: Single Codebase, Multiple Frameworks: With Mitosis, you can build your components in a single codebase using a familiar syntax (similar to JSX). These components can then be compiled to work seamlessly with various … [Read more...]
The judge in Epic v. Apple thinks Apple’s being shady about buttons and links
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">Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeEpic Games and Apple are in court for evidentiary hearings for the next couple of weeks over whether Apple … [Read more...]
Marvel is bringing a mixed reality edition of What If…? to the Vision Pro
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">Who watches the watcher watching The Watcher watching them? a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd … [Read more...]
Match looks to Hinge as Tinder fails
Match Group, the company that owns several dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge, released its first-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, which shows that Tinder’s paying user base has decreased for the sixth quarter in a row. On the other hand, Hinge has seen an increase in members who are willing to pay for the app. Tinder had 10 million paying users in Q1 2024, which is a 9% decrease from the … [Read more...]
The Apple Pencil lineup is a mess, so here's a guide to which one you should buy
Apple unveiled a slew of new iPads on Tuesday, and the updates have brought a bit more clarity to the company's tablet selection. Yes, there are still six different models in total, but the lines separating those slates are more firmly drawn: You have a good option (the base iPad), a better option (the iPad Air) and a best option (the iPad Pro). Both the Air and Pro are available in 11- or 13-inch … [Read more...]
10 wildest concept laptops of all time
Every year, laptop manufacturers announce new devices at computing events. Typically, companies fine-tune their offerings for specific niches, such as hardcore gaming laptops, versatile convertibles, or newly released category of AI PCs. However, every once in a while, we get to see a prototype laptop that breaks away from the norm with its unconventional features. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Marvel’s making an ‘interactive story’ based on the What If…? show for Apple Vision Pro
As a bona-fide hater of actual reality, virtual reality is very appealing to me. However, I’m not that into 100 hour AAA games like Asgard’s Wrath 2 or Half Life: Alyx. I’m into short interactive experiences that can’t be had anywhere else. Good news for me? The Apple Vision Pro is getting a pretty nifty mixed-reality “interactive story” that could herald the evolution of a new type of … [Read more...]
Red Hat OpenShift Now Available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
News Red Hat OpenShift Now Available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure By John K. WatersMay 8, 2024 Red Hat OpenShift is now generally available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The two companies made the announcement at the annual RSA security conference, underway this week in San Francisco. Red Hat OpenShift, built on Kubernetes, … [Read more...]
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