Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has introduced its flagship generative AI model called Llama. Llama stands out among other major models as it is “open-source,” allowing developers to download and utilize it freely, with some restrictions. While models like Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, and Google’s Gemini are only accessible via APIs, Meta has also collaborated
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Acquiring companies can have a significant impact on the employees of the acquired company, as seen in the recent case of Italy-based app company Bending Spoons and file transfer service WeTransfer. After acquiring WeTransfer in July, Bending Spoons has announced plans to lay off 75% of the staff, causing concern among employees and industry observers.
Meta recently shared an update on how it intends to adhere to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a European law designed to enhance competition in digital marketplaces. Specifically, the focus was on how the legislation impacts Meta’s messaging platforms, Messenger and WhatsApp. In response to the DMA’s requirements, Meta outlined its strategy to incorporate interoperable
In a world where a significant amount of communication happens virtually, the way we present ourselves on video calls has become increasingly important. The advent of a Mac app called Boom, created by former Shopify employees Robleh Jama and Krishna Satya, seeks to revolutionize the landscape of video conferencing. This freemium product offers a plethora
Android recently announced five updates to its mobile operating system, aimed at improving accessibility for all users. One of the most prominent features is “TalkBack,” Google’s version of a screen reader designed to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision. Powered by Gemini Nano, Google’s large-language-model-based platform, TalkBack provides detailed audio descriptions of
Google recently announced the release of Android 15 along with making its source code available before the official consumer launch. This new mobile operating system will be available on supported Pixel devices in the upcoming weeks. Additionally, Google shared that Android 15 will also be launched on select devices from various manufacturers in the coming
Snap Inc. is currently testing a “simplified version of Snapchat” in an effort to enhance the platform’s accessibility and usability, as CEO Evan Spiegel revealed in a letter to employees. This move comes after the company has faced a tumultuous year, with its stock price plummeting by nearly 50% in 2024. Spiegel addressed concerns about
Apple recently made the decision to terminate the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company founded by one of Apple’s own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. The reason behind this termination was Apple’s claim that the app developed by Appstun violates its strict guidelines for the App Store. This decision has sparked
Recently, a top court in Brazil made a decision to suspend the X platform across the country. This decision came after a lengthy legal battle between the court and Elon Musk’s social media company regarding content moderation. The court’s ruling included a provision that individuals using VPN to access the platform would face daily fines
Google may have dominated the search engine industry for years, but if privacy is a top concern for you, DuckDuckGo might be the answer. Unlike Google, DuckDuckGo does not track your search history or collect personal information. This search engine offers a simple layout for searching images, videos, news, maps, and shopping results. Users can
TikTok users in the U.S. are in for a treat as the platform introduces a new “Manage Topics” feature. This feature aims to give users more control over the content they see on their For You feed. By accessing this feature through the Settings menu and selecting “Content Preferences,” users can then click on “Manage
Google has recently introduced a new feature to Gmail users on Android devices, allowing them to chat directly with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, within the Gmail app. This feature, known as Gmail Q&A, offers users the ability to interact with Gemini as a personal assistant that can read through their entire email inbox. One of
Threads, a social media platform developed by Meta, is making significant strides in deepening its integration with the fediverse. By allowing users to see fediverse replies on posts other than their own and syndicating API posts to the open web, Threads is expanding its reach beyond its own ecosystem. This move not only benefits individual
Apple recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Airtel, one of India’s largest telecom giants. This collaboration involves providing Airtel subscribers with exclusive offers for Apple’s music streaming service, Apple Music, and including Apple TV+ for its premium customers in India. This move signifies Apple’s strategic attempt to penetrate deeper into the Indian market and gain
Niantic, the company behind popular augmented reality games like Pokémon GO, is set to launch a new version of its Scaniverse app. The upcoming Scaniverse 4 will introduce users to a whole new level of 3D scanning technology, allowing them to capture places and objects with unprecedented detail. This update marks a significant milestone for
