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ChatGPT Introduces Searchable Chat History for Easier Access
OpenAI is adding a new feature to its ChatGPT web app that will allow users to search through their chat history.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2024
1 min read
Reddit Finally Turns a Profit After Nearly 20 Years: What’s Behind the Success?
For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Reddit has achieved profitability. In its third-quarter earnings report, Reddit announced a net profit of $29.9 million, backed by $348.4 million in revenue—a significant 68% jump from last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 30, 2024
2 min read
Global Chip Revenue Projected to Grow 14 Percent to Reach $717 Billion in 2025
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14 percent to reach $717 billion in 2025, from $630 billion this year, a report said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2024
2 min read
Meta Unveils NotebookLlama: An AI-Powered Podcast Generator with Room for Improvement
Meta has unveiled a new tool called "NotebookLlama," a feature similar to Google's NotebookLM, which creates podcast-like content from text files.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 28, 2024
1 min read
Delta Sues CrowdStrike Over Major July IT Outage
Delta Airlines has taken legal action against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, claiming that the company was responsible for a significant IT outage that disrupted systems globally in July.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 27, 2024
1 min read
Alibaba Agrees to $433.5 Million Settlement in U.S. Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Monopolistic Practices
Alibaba has agreed to pay $433.5 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit that accused the Chinese e-commerce giant of monopolistic practices.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 26, 2024
1 min read
Nvidia Surpasses Apple as World’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI Chip Boom
Nvidia briefly dethroned Apple on Friday, claiming the title of the world’s most valuable company after a record-setting stock rally fueled by unprecedented demand for its AI-specific chips.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 26, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Plans to Launch New Powerful AI Model ‘Orion’ by December: Report
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch its next AI model called ‘Orion’ in December this year, potentially up to 100 times more powerful than GPT-4.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 26, 2024
2 min read
LinkedIn Fined $335 Million for Privacy Violations Related to Its Tracking Ads Biz
LinkedIn was on Thursday fined 310 million euros (around $335 million) for privacy violations related to its tracking ads business.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 24, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp Introduces Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS) for Enhanced Contact Management
WhatsApp has launched a new privacy-focused feature called Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), designed to securely manage and store contact lists.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 24, 2024
2 min read
LinkedIn Users Experience Sudden Follower Drop Amid Speculation of Account Purge
On Tuesday, LinkedIn users began reporting a significant drop in their follower counts, with some losing hundreds of followers in a short period.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 23, 2024
2 min read
AdSense Inbox Notifications to Be Deprecated in November 2024
Starting in November 2024, Google AdSense will deprecate its Inbox notifications feature.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 23, 2024
1 min read
xAI Launches API for Grok AI Model, Priced at $5 per Million Tokens
In August, Elon Musk’s xAI teased the release of Grok, its flagship generative AI model, through an API. That API is now live, though currently in a minimalist form.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 22, 2024
2 min read
Disney Plus and Hulu Halt In-App Subscriptions on iOS Devices
In a recent update, Disney Plus and Hulu have removed the option for users to subscribe via their iPhone apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 22, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s SpaceX Wins $733 Million Launch Contract From US Space Force
SpaceX has won a $733 million, eight-launch contract from the US Space Force.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 19, 2024
2 min read
Netflix Reports Strong Subscriber Growth and Upcoming Features in Q3 2024
Netflix revealed in its third-quarter earnings report that subscribers spend an average of two hours daily on the platform, with household viewership rising compared to last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Tests ChatGPT App for Windows: Available to Paid Users Only for Now
OpenAI is currently testing a ChatGPT app for Windows, but it's only now accessible to paid users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 18, 2024
1 min read
Meta Begins Targeted Layoffs Across Key Departments, Including WhatsApp and Instagram
Meta has started laying off employees across several divisions, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, as part of an ongoing restructuring, theverge reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 17, 2024
1 min read
Scientists Make 1st Discovery Of Electronic Crystallites In Solids
A group of South Korean scientists has discovered electronic crystallites in a solid material for the first time in the world, the science ministry said on Wednesday. This discovery is expected to help advance studies on high-temperature superconductivity.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 17, 2024
2 min read
Amazon Passkeys See Huge Adoption, Over 175 Million Customers Now Using Passwordless Sign-Ins
Amazon announced that over 175 million customers are now using passkeys to sign in to their accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 16, 2024
1 min read
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