The fediverse, with its promise of enduring and interoperable social networks, faces a significant challenge when it comes to monetization. Many creators and businesses find it difficult to earn a living on open platforms like Mastodon because of the lack of direct monetization options. This has led many content creators to rely on closed platforms
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The highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer has finally been released, revealing the introduction of Sonic’s big nemesis, Shadow, played by Keanu Reeves. While the trailer only offers a glimpse of Reeves’ voice, it compensates with an abundance of Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik. The movie is set to
Osom Products, Inc. is currently facing a legal battle after its former chief privacy officer, Mary Stone Ross, filed a lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges that the CEO of Osom, Jason Keats, has misused company funds for personal gain. Among the extravagant purchases cited in the lawsuit are two Lamborghinis, which raises serious
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket to resume flights after a temporary grounding. This decision comes after a failed landing earlier in the week, prompting the FAA to conduct an investigation before granting approval once again. Despite the setback with the failed landing, SpaceX wasted
After months of speculation and concern, Intel has finally confirmed that its 13th and 14th Gen laptop chips are not susceptible to the same instability issue that has affected 24 different flagship desktop chips. This revelation comes as a relief to consumers who have been worried about the potential for permanent damage in their devices.
The article discusses a rare discount on the standard Nintendo Switch available on Amazon. The information provided lacks depth and analysis, failing to address the significance of the discount in relation to market trends or consumer demand. While the article mentions the upcoming release of a next-gen Nintendo Switch, it does not delve into how
Hyundai recently made a significant announcement regarding their future electric vehicle lineup. The company revealed plans to introduce the Ioniq 9, a three-row SUV that will be manufactured at their factory in Georgia. This decision showcases Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its presence in the electric vehicle market by offering new models in popular segments. The
Samsung recently announced a significant development in its strategy to maintain its dominance in the smart TV market. The tech giant revealed its plan to offer seven years of Tizen operating system updates for its newer AI-powered TVs. This proactive move is aimed at fending off competition from Chinese rivals such as Hisense and TCL,
In the world of technology, advancements are being made every day that push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. One such innovation comes from ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup that has recently expanded its text-to-speech Reader app to support 32 different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Mandarin, and Hindi. The Reader app
Meta’s decision to halt the development of its high-end mixed reality headset, codenamed La Jolla, comes as a surprise to many in the tech industry. Despite initial plans for a 2027 release, the company recently instructed employees to cease work on the device. One of the contributing factors to this decision was the anticipated high
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple may be gearing up for a major launch event on September 10th, where we could see the unveiling of the iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, and two new sets of AirPods. These new products are rumored to hit the shelves as early as September 20th.
Elon Musk’s recent email to X/Tech staff regarding the much-anticipated stock grants has revealed a new twist. The company is planning to award stock options based on the anticipated future impact of employees. This means that staff members are required to submit a one-page summary outlining their contributions to the company in order to be
The Justice Department, along with eight states, has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, the company behind a popular software used by landlords to set rental prices. The complaint alleges that RealPage’s rent recommendation algorithm manipulates prices and diminishes competition in the market for apartment leasing terms. According to the lawsuit, RealPage collects nonpublic rental price
The ongoing legal battle surrounding former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli and his ownership of The Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album has taken an interesting turn. The latest development involves a preliminary injunction issued by federal Judge Pamela Chen, requiring Shkreli to turn over his copies of the album to comply with
The recent scandal surrounding the Megalopolis trailer has shed light on the dangers of using AI in marketing. The fake review quotes attributed to famous critics for director Francis Ford Coppola’s past films, such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, have caused a stir in the entertainment industry. It was revealed that the quotes were
NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will be returning with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission in February after spending over 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This decision came after NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Steve Stich revealed that they found too much uncertainty in the prediction