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James Brown is not your average graphics engineer. In 2022, he introduced the world to his hobby of building amazing displays. Now, he has taken his creativity to a whole new level by building a crystal ball filled with shimmering, spinning volumetric light – and he is playing Doom on it. But this is not
Snapchat, once considered a fun and harmless messaging app, is now under intense scrutiny for allegedly enabling criminals to target children for sextortion and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez recently filed a lawsuit against Snap, the owner of Snapchat, accusing the company of violating state laws and creating a
Instagram recently announced a new feature that allows users to leave comments on Instagram Stories, providing a more public way to interact with the ephemeral posts. This update aims to enhance user engagement and create more meaningful connections within the platform. The addition of comments on Instagram Stories opens up a new avenue for users
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel recently announced that the platform will be introducing “Sponsored Snaps,” which will allow brands to place sponsored messages next to chat threads from friends. This move represents a significant shift for Snapchat, as it will be the first time that ads will be displayed in the main Chat tab of the
The recent legal battle over the Texas HB 18 law, also known as the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, has brought to light significant concerns regarding online speech and freedom of expression. The law was set to take effect on September 1st, but a federal judge issued a partial block on the
The recent dispute between DirecTV and Disney has resulted in a blackout of Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, from DirecTV’s lineup. This occurred right in the middle of ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament and just ahead of the NFL season opener. Both companies are blaming each other for causing the blackout,
In a recent incident, US astronaut Barry Wilmore contacted the NASA ground crew to seek assistance regarding a repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft. This interaction, captured by a member of the NASA Space Flight forum, raised some concerns about the potential issues with the spacecraft. Despite the recording and subsequent discussion,
In the world of social media and online platforms, the fediverse has emerged as an alternative to traditional closed networks. While the fediverse has the potential to create enduring and interoperable social networks, one major challenge that creators and businesses face is monetization. The lack of direct ways to make money from their audiences within
The latest movie trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has generated quite a buzz among fans. The introduction of Sonic’s nemesis, Shadow, played by Keanu Reeves, has added an exciting new dynamic to the film. While the trailer only provided a glimpse of Reeves’ voice, it compensated with plenty of Jim Carrey’s portrayal of the