GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has announced a $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia, marking a major commitment to expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services in the Southeast Asian nation. This strategic move highlights Microsoft’s focus on capturing a larger share of the growing cloud computing…
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GeneralBeginnerPinterest is shaking things up with its AI-powered collages! The platform recently revealed that these user-generated creations, powered by computer vision and machine learning, are outperforming the traditional single-image Pins in terms of engagement. This news comes after Pinterest integrated…
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GeneralBeginnerAirbnb, the global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences, has unveiled new group booking features aimed at streamlining the process for large parties looking to book accommodations. The announcement comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and…
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GeneralBeginnerSocial media platform Snapchat is upping its game for brands and advertisers with a fresh set of augmented reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) tools. Announced at the recent IAB NewFronts event, these advancements aim to create more engaging and interactive experiences for Snapchat’s massive…
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GeneralBeginnerGoogle’s Play Store is stepping up its security measures. In a recent announcement, Google revealed that it blocked a staggering 2.28 million apps in 2023 from being published on its platform for violating various policies. This move highlights Google’s commitment to creating a safer app…
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GeneralBeginnerAnthropic, the AI company backed by tech giants Google and Amazon, has made its debut in the mobile chatbot market with the launch of its first iOS app. This app, simply named “Claude,” offers free access to their conversational AI technology alongside paid tiers for both personal and professional…
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EthereumBeginnerDecentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Pike Finance suffered another blow in just three days, with a security exploit resulting in the loss of $1.68 million worth of digital assets. This incident marks the second exploit for Pike Finance since April 30th, raising concerns about the…
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GeneralBeginnerGoogle is making waves in the language learning world with the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Speaking Practice.” This innovative tool, currently in the testing phase, aims to revolutionize how users hone their English conversation skills. Speaking Practice, targeted towards English…
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GeneralBeginnerBlockchain analytics firm Messari reported a surge in the total value locked (TVL) for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols. This metric, signifying the total value of cryptocurrencies deposited in these protocols, has nearly reached $8 billion as of April 26th. This marks a significant…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem built on Bitcoin is experiencing a surge of activity. This growth is attributed to the emergence of innovative protocols like Ordinals and Inscriptions, which have breathed new life into the Bitcoin DApp (decentralized application) scene. One such…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shed light on a new cryptographic proving system called “Binius” that aims to significantly accelerate zero-knowledge proofs. In a recent blog post, Buterin explained how Binius leverages binary fields, a specific type of mathematical structure, to achieve…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Biden administration has established a new Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, sparking debate over its composition. While the board features prominent figures from the tech industry like OpenAI’s Sam Altman, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, it noticeably…
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