Canva, a popular design platform, recently announced significant price hikes for some of its customers. For example, in the U.S., certain Canva Teams subscribers are now facing a substantial increase in their annual fees, with a five-person plan jumping from $119.99 to $500 per year. Similarly, customers in Australia were shocked to see the monthly
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is a gaming headset that has established itself as a standout option in the market. It has consistently been recognized as one of the best gaming headsets available, and its reputation precedes itself. With its dual-chamber design that enhances the bass and mids, the Cloud Alpha has maintained its superiority in
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Google is taking proactive steps to safeguard its generative AI products. Initially, the company announced restrictions on Gemini queries related to the election. However, Google has now extended these restrictions to include other AI products such as Search AI Overviews, YouTube AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems, and
In a recent decision by a panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices, a ban on X, the service formerly known as Twitter, was upheld. This ban was issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes in response to X owner Elon Musk’s failure to comply with court orders to block certain accounts and to identify a
Recently, Mark Zuckerberg sent a letter to Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, addressing the ongoing investigation into Meta’s alleged political sabotage through censorship of right-wing content. In his letter, Zuckerberg admitted that the Biden administration had requested Meta to censor certain Covid-related content in 2021, a decision that he now regrets.
The anticipated high-end VR headset from Meta, potentially named Quest Pro 2, has seemingly been put on hold. Recent reports suggest that the company is shifting its focus towards developing a new affordable mixed-reality headset instead. According to sources cited by The Information (via UploadVR), Meta’s new project, codenamed Puffin, is set to offer a
A recent decision by a top court in Brazil has resulted in the immediate suspension of the X platform country-wide. This ruling came after an extensive legal battle between Elon Musk’s social media company and the Brazilian authorities over content moderation. The court’s directive includes a provision that individuals using VPNs to access the platform
Apple recently made headlines with its decision to terminate the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company created by one of its own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. Apple claims that the termination was a result of multiple rejections of Appstun’s app, which violated the App Store guidelines. According to an announcement
Apple enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation as the tech giant has announced its upcoming iPhone 16 event, scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. The event will take place at the prestigious Steve Jobs Theater on Apple’s campus, promising a grand unveiling of new devices. For those unable to attend
India, despite being home to 20% of the world’s chip designers, has not been a major player in the global semiconductor market. However, a recent shift has been observed as the Indian government is making investments to establish the country in the semiconductor industry. With companies around the world adopting a “China-plus-one” strategy to diversify
In a bold move signaling a new era for AI investment, SparkLabs has recently announced the closure of a $50 million fund, AIM AI Fund. This fund is set to support AI startups emerging from the AIM-X accelerator in Saudi Arabia, as well as other AI ventures worldwide. This strategic move by SparkLabs reflects the
AMD has officially announced the release of the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, a six-core processor with 96 MB of L3 cache. This CPU, priced at $299, features 3D V-Cache technology, making it an attractive option for those looking to upgrade their systems. However, there are some limitations to consider before rushing out to purchase one. Limited
The clock is ticking with only 5 days left to take advantage of the $200 discount on Student Passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. This exclusive offer expires on September 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so act fast and secure your spot! As classes resume and financial burdens rise, it can be challenging for students to
Intel has faced a challenging year with chip crashing issues, disappointing financial results, and mass layoffs adding to the company’s troubles. CEO Pat Gelsinger and key executives are reportedly working on a plan to present to the company’s board of directors with ideas on how to reverse its fortunes. This plan includes proposals to streamline
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,