Leaked Emails and Files Confirm Some Suspicions Regarding the Hugo Awards Debacle
The latest update on the Hugo Awards scandal confirms what many suspected — that works and authors (especially Babel, a Sandman episode, and Xiran Jay Zhao)...
TikTok wants you to care about your face’s ‘visual weight.’ Should you?
Beauty trends on TikTok are a revolving door. Last year’s entries included: the clean girl aesthetic, strawberry girl, rat girl, latte makeup, and more. The app’s...
OpenAI Wants to Eat Google Search’s Lunch
OpenAI is reportedly developing a search app that would directly compete with Google Search, according to The Information on Wednesday. The AI search engine could be...
Why is TikTok obsessed with ‘Linger’ by The Cranberries?
The Cranberries dropped “Linger” more than 30 years ago. Yet, for one reason or another, it is now having a moment on TikTok. But not how...
Google announces Gemini 1.5, a flashy upgrade to its flagship AI model
Google has just announced (but not released) Gemini 1.5, an update to its flagship language model — the model used in the chatbot once known as...
Jumia reduces losses by over 90% in Q4 amid focus on restoring order and GMV growth
In 2023, Jumia revised its adjusted EBITDA loss guidance thrice: $100 million to $120 million in Q1; $90 million to $100 million in Q2; and $80...
Cash App takes on Apple with a 4.5% APY for savings accounts (with direct deposit)
Apple’s recent move to boost the interest rate for its Apple Card Savings Account to 4.5% is now prompting a competitor to do the same. Cash...
Do I Need a 120Hz+ Monitor? 6 Aspects to Consider
High refresh rate (HRR) screens of 120Hz or more are becoming commonplace on devices like laptops and smartphones, while HRR computer monitors abound. However, do you...
YouTube TV Now Lets You Build a Sports Multiview
YouTube TV has tons of channels and plenty to offer, and that’s especially true with Multiview for sports fans. Being able to stream four different games...
Hello is building a platform toward more home robots
The road to the home robot is one fraught with peril. The number of success stories it’s delivered can be counted on a single hand. The...
