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Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: ‘You’re either growing, or you’re slowly dying’
When Adam Mosseri took over Meta-owned Instagram as CEO in 2018, the app was experiencing what he’d later call “concerning” drops and plateaus in user engagement, thanks partly to fierce competition from a new app: TikTok. Instagram estimated in 2019 that 23 percent of the decline in time spent on Instagram in the US was due to TikTok. Bytedance’s video…
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Use Perplexity’s Ai Voice Assistant If You’re Tired of Siri
Siri is struggling. It’s struggling to respond to simple questions or create simple calendar events. And the end still isn’t in sight, now that Apple has mostly delayed Apple Intelligence’s “smarter Siri” until the end of the year. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI’s new Voice Assistant is here now, trying to capitalize on Apple’s mess. In addition to answering questions, the AI’s…
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Thunderbolts Post Credit Scenes Have Leaked, and You’re Not Ready for It
Thunderbolts, the next major Marvel movie, has not been released yet, and fans have had their fair share of skepticism regarding this project. However, their doubts seem to have disappeared after a wave of positive reviews from the early screening of the movie. In light of the early screening, both the post-credit scenes of Thunderbolts have leaked online, and they…
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Manners cost nothing, unless you’re using ChatGPT
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT wastes millions of dollars a year, according to OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, and his admission raises serious questions about the sustainability of popular chatbots. Altman revealed the cost in response to a post pondering the electricity consumption of polite users, noting that it’s “tens of millions of dollars well spent”. While Altman’s…
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If You’re Obsessed With The Last of Us, You’ll Love These 5 Amazing Shows
The first season of The Last of Us was not only a fantastic video game adaption, it was also one of the best shows of 2023. The second season, which is currently airing weekly, is shaping up to be equally good—it’s gripping, shocking, and emotional. If you’re finding the wait between episodes excruciating, I’ve rounded up the best shows for…
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How to Know If You’re Getting Enough Exercise
You probably know zero exercise is not enough and that going for a walk every day is generally a good thing. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your feet for a couple hours of hard workouts every week. But what is the benchmark for a human being just trying to squeeze enough healthy exercise into their…
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Tron Ares Trailer Released: An Invasion You’re Not Ready For
When it was initially announced that Tron would return with another movie, the speculation was at an all-time high. However, when fans found out that Jared Leto is going to play the protagonist, things became rather skeptical considering his track record in recent years. Today marks the day when the first trailer of Tron Ares has been released, and in…
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6 USB Drive Uses You’re Missing Out On
Most of us use USB drives for temporary file storage, but they can do much more. You can boot an operating system, store and encrypt passwords, automate critical data backups, and more. If you have a spare USB drive that you only use for storage, here are some other ways to make the most of it. 1 Run a Portable…
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Disappointed That The Sims 5 Isn’t Happening? InZOI is the Game You’re Looking For
Summary The Sims 4 lacks innovation and sequel-level upgrades, relying heavily on pricey DLC. InZOI offers a fresh, expansive simulation experience with detailed customization and open-world gameplay. EA risks losing to competitors like InZOI if they continue prioritizing monetization over player experience. Over ten years after its launch, The Sims 4 is still an EA flagship title. Unfortunately, without The…
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If Your Pixel Alarms Aren’t Going Off, You’re Not Alone
Summary Google Pixel phones are experiencing alarm clock issues. Reddit users reported Pixel 9 & older models’ alarms turning off or being disabled without explanation. Reports suggest Gemini may be the cause, but Google is working on a fix. Do you have a Google Pixel phone and have noticed alarms failing to go off? If so, you’re not alone. The…
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