Canva, the web-based design platform, recently made a significant acquisition by obtaining the Affinity creative software suite. This move positions Canva as a strong contender in the digital design industry, directly challenging Adobe’s long-standing dominance. The announcement of the deal has created quite a buzz in the creative community, especially among professionals who are always
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Recently, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, introduced a new opt-out setting that limits recommendations of “political content” on these platforms. This setting, located under the “Content preferences” section of your account settings in Instagram, is enabled by default. Meta has stated that this new setting is all about giving users more choice
Decades ago, in the corridors of Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, a software developer unknowingly laid the foundation for one of Windows operating systems’ enduring elements. The Format drive dialog box, initially conceived as a temporary solution, has defied the odds and stood the test of time. Dave Plummer, the mastermind behind this feature, never anticipated
Studio Ghibli fans have something to look forward to this year as Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 brings back 14 beloved Ghibli films to theaters across the United States. From April 27th to May 1st, audiences can immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Spirited Away, with both English dubbed and subtitled versions available, accompanied by
Sonos is set to release a new and improved version of its Roam wireless AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth speaker in June. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has made hardware adjustments to address Bluetooth connectivity issues that users have experienced with the speaker. Additionally, Sonos will be launching a new app specifically designed for
As we head into the new season, Amazon’s spring sales event is offering a variety of tech deals that are hard to resist. One standout deal is on Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro power bank, which is currently on sale for $79.99 at both Amazon and B&H Photo, marking an all-time low price. This power bank is
The recent departure of Emad Mostaque from his role as CEO of Stability AI has sparked conversations about the future of artificial intelligence and the direction in which the industry is heading. Mostaque’s decision to leave the company in order to pursue decentralized AI has raised questions about the role of centralized AI in the
Recently, GitLab made the decision to cut off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu and disabled the accounts of its developers following a DMCA takedown request. This move comes as a response to what appears to be a serious email received by GitLab from a representative of the rightsholder. The original emulator, Yuzu, had
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, recently shared a groundbreaking video showcasing the first human patient using the brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play chess. The patient, 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed below the shoulders after a diving accident eight years ago, described the experience as akin to using the Force
In a recent amicus brief filed by Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X, it was made clear that Apple is failing to adhere to a court order issued by a California federal judge in its trial against Epic Games. The issue revolves around Apple’s fees on in-app purchases, which developers like Epic have criticized as