Google recently announced the discontinuation of its popular URL shortening service, goo.gl. Those who have been using goo.gl links will have to find alternative solutions as these links will no longer be functional after August 25th, 2025. This decision was communicated in a blog post where Google stated that it was time to turn off
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The recent Xbox Live outage has left gamers frustrated and unable to access their accounts or play online games. The outage, which started at 6:57 PM ET, affected Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and even Xbox 360 users. Players reported difficulties signing into their accounts, getting disconnected, and experiencing errors while trying to play online-connected
Recent studies conducted by BrightEdge have shown a decrease in the appearance of AI-generated search results on Google. The data collected by BrightEdge indicates that AI Overviews dropped from appearing in 11 percent of queries on June 1st to only 7 percent of queries on June 30th. This significant decrease raises concerns about the effectiveness
The partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks to bring fast electricn electric vehicle charging stations to 100 coffee shops along Interstate 5 is a promising development in the realm of electric vehicle infrastructure. This initiative is part of Mercedes-Benz’s larger plan to invest $1 billion in building 2,000 EV charging hubs worldwide. The collaboration aims to
Are you still stuck using outdated chargers for your devices? If so, it’s time for an upgrade, and Amazon Prime Day 2024 is the perfect opportunity to do so. With the advancement of technology, charging devices have become smaller, faster, and more efficient. From GaN chargers to Qi2 technology, there are plenty of options available
The recent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a rally shed light on the shooter’s online presence, particularly his rarely used Discord account. Despite Discord’s removal of the account based on their off-platform behavior policy, questions still loom regarding how the company traced the account and the communities it was part of. The
In a recent blog post, Alderon Games, the developer of the popular dinosaur MMO Path of Titans, announced that they will be replacing their current Intel 13th and 14th Gen based servers with AMD servers. This decision comes as a result of ongoing instability issues that have plagued the game, leading to thousands of crashes
In a recent cybersecurity incident, AT&T found itself in a difficult position after a hacker demanded a ransom of $1 million to delete stolen customer data. Ultimately, the telecommunications giant negotiated down to $370,000 and paid the hacker in bitcoin to delete the data. The incident sheds light on the high stakes and costs associated
Humans are notoriously bad at remembering things. Whether it’s forgetting important details over time, failing to pay attention in the first place, or misremembering things due to biases, our memory is far from perfect. This inherent flaw in our cognitive abilities has spurred a new wave of innovation in the tech industry to find a
In the wake of a shooting at a rally for Donald Trump, conspiracy theories began to surface on various social media platforms. The spread of misinformation, particularly on a platform owned by Elon Musk, has raised concerns about the role of social media in perpetuating false narratives and extremist views. Elon Musk, the owner of