Google has updated both its Flutter multiplatform application development framework and the accompanying Dart language. In making these updates, the company stressed the addition of the WebAssembly bytecode instruction format as a compilation target for web apps built with Flutter and Dart. The announcement follows recent reports of Google laying off staff from the Dart and Flutter teams.Flutter … [Read more...]
Arc vs. Edge: Should you switch from Microsofts web browser?
Although Arc is based on the same Chromium rendering engine as Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi, and many others, the companys unique approach with themes, tab management, and AI features has won them a sizable fan following within a very short period. Microsoft Edge is another feature-rich Chromium browser to consider on your laptop. But which browser is actually better? I will compare both based on … [Read more...]
Arizona accuses Amazon of being a monopoly and deceiving consumers with ‘dark patterns’
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">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed two new lawsuits against Amazon on Wednesday, bringing … [Read more...]
What is the useEffect() Hook in React?
React hooks are relatively new in the seasoned developer’s world. This brings with it some complexities as they are a re-design of the solutions to the same old existing problems. In the case of the useEffect hook clarity and understandability are among the complexities faced by most programmers. In this blog, I will expound on this hook more clearly, its applications as well as how to use it … [Read more...]
Android 15’s second beta release lets users lock down access to private apps
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: GoogleAlongside Google’s ongoing developer-focused I/O conference comes the latest release of Android 15, which is now in its second … [Read more...]
Slash 32% off Samsung's 2TB 990 Pro SSD in this sizzling spring deal
If you're looking for some of the best M.2 storage you can buy in 2024, then Samsung's 990 Pro is going to be it. This drive not only offers impressive performance numbers, but is also extremely reliable. While the drive comes in a variety of sizes, this deal drops the price of the 2TB model by 32%, bringing it down to its best price in months. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions
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 CEO Satya Nadella delivers a speech during an event called Microsoft Build: AI Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 2nd, 2024. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Threads search will finally be usable with 'recent' tab rollout
Threads is inching closer to becoming an actually useful source for real-time news and updates. The app is finally rolling out the ability to search posts in order of recency, after testing the feature last month.“In an effort to make it easier to find timely, relevant content on Threads, we’re introducing a Recent tab for your searches,” Instagram’s Adam Mosseri wrote in an update. “Search … [Read more...]
AT&T cuts a deal to launch satellite-to-smartphone service soon
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">Illustration: The VergeAST SpaceMobile has ramped up demonstrations of voice calls, texts, and video calls via satellite over the last year, … [Read more...]
Senate study proposes ‘at least’ $32B yearly for AI programs
A long-running working group in the Senate has issued its policy recommendation for federal funding for AI: $32 billion yearly, covering everything from infrastructure to grand challenges to national security risk assessments. This “roadmap” is not a bill or detailed policy proposal, but nevertheless it gives a sense of the scale lawmakers and “stakeholders” are looking at whenever they get … [Read more...]
Ubisoft's planned free-to-play Division game is dead
Just over three years ago, Ubisoft announced The Division Heartland, a free-to-play entry in its survival-action shooter series. At the time, it suggested that Heartland would arrive later in 2021 or in 2022, but that never happened. In fact, Heartland isn't coming out at all.In its quarterly earnings report, Ubisoft said it ended development of the game, which Red Storm Entertainment, a studio … [Read more...]
Microsoft announces the Proteus Controller, a gamepad for Xbox gamers with disabilities
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: ByoWaveOn Wednesday, Microsoft announced the Proteus Controller, a $299 modular video game controller kit that lets Xbox gamers with … [Read more...]
FBI seizes hacking forum BreachForums — again
The FBI along with a coalition of international law enforcement agencies seized the notorious cybercrime forum BreachForums on Wednesday. For years, BreachForums has been a popular English-language forum for hackers and cybercriminals who wanted to advertise, sell, and trade stolen data. Just recently, a threat actor advertised Dell customers’ personal information and data stolen from a … [Read more...]
Netflix to take on Google and Amazon by building its own ad server
Netflix announced during its Upfronts presentation on Wednesday that it’s launching its own advertising technology platform only a year and a half after entering the ads business. This move pits it against other industry heavyweights with ad servers, like Google, Amazon and Comcast. The announcement signifies a significant shake-up in the streaming giant’s advertising approach. The company … [Read more...]
Netflix renews 3 Body Problem for second season
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: Netflix3 Body Problem is getting a second season. Netflix announced the news that its adaptation of Cixin Liu’s award-winning sci-fi … [Read more...]
Netflix’s ad tier hits 40 million users
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">Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeNetflix’s expansion into an ad-supported model seems to be a hit. Today, at its 2024 upfront … [Read more...]
The powerful RetroArch is iOS's newest emulator on the App Store
Ever since Apple allowed emulators on the App Store, we've seen a few developers make the jump onto iPhones. We recently saw Delta make waves on the App Store, and it was so good that we had to ask ourselves if we even needed a gaming handheld anymore. Now, the powerful RetroArch has joined Delta on the App Store, and if you've never heard of the app before, you're in for a treat. Source: … [Read more...]
Matt Garman taking over as CEO with AWS at crossroads
It’s tough to say that a $100 billion business finds itself at a critical juncture, but that’s the case with Amazon Web Services, the cloud arm of Amazon, and the clear market leader in the cloud infrastructure market.On Tuesday, the company announced that CEO Adam Selipsky was stepping down to spend more time with his family and recharge a bit, according to his statement. His replacement is AWS … [Read more...]
What to expect from Microsoft's May 20 event
Microsoft is set to hold an event next Monday, May 20. We've known about it for a while, and we also know it's going to be big. Ever since Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon X Elite chipset at the tail-end of last year, excitement has been building up around Windows on Arm, and it's all going to culminate in this event that's kind of unprecedented in recent history. There are some big news coming … [Read more...]
Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame
Google I/O isn’t the only tech-adjacent event this week. Uber just held its annual GO-GET event and announced a whole bunch of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you wanna call it. Much of this news concerns shuttles and expanded ride sharing options, specifically a new option called Uber Shuttle.This lets users reserve up to five seats up to seven days in advance for … [Read more...]
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