A four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is for sale, which is located in proximity to the North Hollywood shopping center and offers access to a plethora of shops, dining and entertainment options. The property has recently undergone renovations and features vaulted ceilings, and an open-floor plan where the kitchen seamlessly flows Continue Reading
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TikTok Getting Banned in US?
Seattle Public Schools has announced a lawsuit against several social media giants, including YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, claiming that the addictive nature of these platforms has caused financial and operational harm to the district. The district argues that social media addiction has contributed to a mental health crisis Continue Reading
Is a Portless iPhone a Horrible Idea?
The possibility of a portless iPhone has been a topic of speculation for several years. The idea is that the iPhone would not have any ports such as Lightning or USB-C, making it completely wireless. However, the recent legislation from the European Union mandating that Apple use a universal charger Continue Reading
Who Might Replace Elon Musk as Twitter CEO?
It is uncertain who would be the next CEO of Twitter, if Elon Musk were to follow through on his statement that he will find a replacement for himself. He has not announced any formal search for a new CEO yet, and given his history of changing his mind and Continue Reading
Artists are Suing Companies over ‘AI Art’
A class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt on behalf of artists who have been affected by AI-generated imagery. The plaintiffs, who include Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan, and Karla Ortiz, are seeking compensation for damages caused by the companies and an injunction to Continue Reading
Twitter considers auctioning unused usernames to increase revenue
According to a report by The New York Times, Twitter, under its new CEO Elon Musk, is considering auctioning popular usernames on its platform as a way to generate revenue. The idea has been under discussion but has not yet been put into action. Even so, it is worth noting Continue Reading
High On Life, Rick And Morty Creator Faces Domestic Violence Charges
According to a report by NBC News, Justin Roiland, the creator of the TV series Rick and Morty and the recently released video game High on Life, has been charged with domestic violence against a former girlfriend. A criminal complaint was filed against Roiland in May 2020 by the Orange Continue Reading
Apple making custom screens for iDevices, ditching partners like Samsung
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is planning to start using its own custom displays in mobile devices as early as 2024. The transition is expected to begin with the version of the highest end of Apple Watches, and eventually to move to the iPhone. According to Bloomberg, Apple Continue Reading
Microsoft’s new AI simulates anyone’s voice with 3 second long sample
VALL-E is a new text-to-speech AI model developed by Microsoft researchers. It can closely simulate a person’s voice when given a three-second audio sample. Once it learns a specific voice, VALL-E can synthesize audio of that person saying anything, and it attempts to preserve the speaker’s emotional tone. Microsoft calls Continue Reading
Final Fantasy XVI might not come to PC
Final Fantasy XVI’s game producer, Naoki Yoshida, who is colloquially known as Yoshi-P, has been quoted as saying that the release information is wrong, and there may not be a PC version of the game. Sorry for the L, PC guys. Final Fantasy XVI is developed by Square Enix and Continue Reading