As humorous as it may sound to hear “David Attenborough” narrate everything from the mating habits of work colleagues to the peculiar behavior of household pets, the man himself is far from entertained. Sir David Attenborough, known for his soothing and captivating voice, has expressed his deep displeasure with AI-generated clones of his iconic tones. […]
Fifty years before the architecture for the web was created, Jorge Luis Borges had already imagined an analog equivalent. Sophie Bassouls/Sygma via Getty Images Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored some possibilities. In his 2019 novel “Fall,” science fiction author Neal Stephenson […]
So yeah, I’m pretty much on all social media platforms, but I don’t actively use all of them. That brings me to the fact that I’ve just started using Bluesky again (Follow me here!) When it first launched, barely anyone was on it, but it seems like everyone is migrating over there this week. With […]
Canada has taken a significant step by banning TikTok from operating within the country, citing national security concerns. However, Canadians are still free to use the popular app as they please. The decision to shut down TikTok’s Canadian offices in Toronto and Vancouver follows a national security review conducted with input from Canada’s security and […]
It’s hard to believe that it was almost 20 years ago, on November 9, 2004, when Firefox first launched. Who could have predicted that this spiritual successor to Netscape Navigator would not only survive but thrive in the ever-evolving world of web browsers? With Mozilla Firefox 132 now available for download, just a few days […]
After almost two decades of growth and adaptation, Reddit has finally turned a profit! According to its third-quarter report, the company posted a $29.9 million profit, driven by a revenue growth of 68% year-over-year to $348.4 million. This milestone marks a major turnaround, especially since Reddit went public earlier this year. Initially, they’ve reported losses […]
AI language models are getting pretty good at writing – but not so much at creative storytelling. Moor Studio/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Haoran Chu, University of Florida and Sixiao Liu, University of Central Florida Stories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained […]
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY! TODAY IS THE DAY WE SHOUT IN UNISON AND CELEBRATE ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED (AND BEFUDDLING) INTERNET TRADITIONS: TYPING EVERYTHING IN ALL CAPS FOR NO DISCERNIBLE REASON! International Caps Lock Day was first celebrated in 2000, and because we just couldn’t get enough, another was added on June 28 […]
At 88 years old, Shirley Curry, better known as “Skyrim Grandma,” is stepping away from the gaming content that made her a beloved figure in the online gaming community. Starting in 2015, when she was 79, Shirley’s endearing Skyrim gameplay and gentle personality quickly garnered a massive following, amassing over a million subscribers on YouTube. […]
“Trying To Capitalize On 15 Minutes Of Fame” introduces us to “Ahchoo Guy,” a dude who sneezed once in a TikTok interview and is now convinced he’s the next big thing. Following in the footsteps of legends like “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Ahchoo Guy is on a shameless quest to milk his viral moment dry—launching a […]