UK police dangle £75 million to digitize its VHS tape archives
UK police dangle £75 million to digitize VHS tape archives The UK police service is preparing to spend up to £75 million to digitise its extensive VHS tape archives. This…
Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime
Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime Netflix is reporting that anime has become a massive hit, with over 50% of its global subscribers—equating to more than 150…
Apple Links Directly To Web in Full-Screen TV App Ad, Ignoring Rules for Other Developers
Summary Apple has stirred up a bit of controversy by launching a full-screen advertisement in its TV app for “F1 The Movie” that directs users straight to a web browser…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A study conducted by researchers at Anthropic reveals how reliance on AI can lead to sycophantic responses from digital assistants. This phenomenon occurs as these systems sometimes alter precise…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
Summary During their summit in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS leaders addressed climate change challenges, insisting that wealthy nations fund efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions in poorer countries. Brazilian President…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket Nintendo is sticking to its “traditional approach” to game development amidst soaring costs, as stated by company president Shuntaro…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Summary Samsung and Epic Games have settled their lawsuit concerning the implementation of an “Auto Blocker” feature on Samsung’s Android devices, which Epic claimed hindered the installation of alternative app…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Jack Dorsey has unveiled Bitchat, a unique peer-to-peer messaging application leveraging Bluetooth mesh networks for private, temporary conversations without the need for traditional accounts, servers, or internet connectivity. Currently in…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has launched new “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City, indicating its interest in expanding operations into these Northeastern cities.…
The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers
The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers A creative new programme named Anubis, developed by Xe Iaso, aims to defend websites against AI bot scrapers. Since its…