Canva, a web-based design platform, has recently made a significant move in the digital design industry by acquiring the Affinity creative software suite. This acquisition positions Canva as a direct challenger to Adobe’s stronghold in the market, particularly in the realm of creative professionals. The announcement of the deal gives Canva ownership of Affinity Designer,
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Recently, Meta has introduced a new opt-out setting on Instagram and Threads that limits recommendations of “political content.” This setting can be found in the “Content preferences” section of your account settings on Instagram, where “Limit political content from people you don’t follow” is enabled by default. Meta has framed this new setting as a
The creation of the Format drive dialog box for Windows 11 dates back nearly 30 years ago at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond. According to former developer Dave Plummer, the dialog box was supposed to be a temporary solution during the transition from Windows 95 to Windows NT. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the basic UI
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation film studio, is treating fans to a special event this year – Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. This festival will feature 14 beloved Ghibli films, including classics like Spirited Away, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and Princess Mononoke. Fans who missed the opportunity to watch their favorite movies
Sonos is gearing up to release a successor to its popular Roam wireless speaker, complete with improvements to address Bluetooth issues that plagued the original model. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new speaker is set to launch in June alongside a dedicated app designed specifically for Sonos’s portable speakers. This new app will also
As the spring season kicks off, tech lovers are in for a treat with Amazon’s ongoing spring sales event, running until March 25th. Among the plethora of deals available, wireless earbuds, Bluetooth trackers, smartwatches, and various other tech gadgets are up for grabs at discounted prices. One standout offer is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro power
The recent leadership changes at Stability AI, with CEO Emad Mostaque stepping down and two interim co-CEOs being appointed, signal a significant shift in the direction of the company. This move comes amidst a backdrop of turmoil, with key developers resigning and legal challenges looming on the horizon. Emad Mostaque’s decision to step down from
GitLab recently made headlines by cutting off access to the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu and disabling the accounts of its developers. This action came after GitLab received a DMCA takedown request, prompting them to follow their standard process for handling such notices. While the original emulator, Yuzu, was the subject of a previous lawsuit by
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has recently released a video showcasing the first human patient using their brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play chess. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, hails the experience as akin to using the Force from the Star Wars franchise. The Significance of the Video This video not only
Apple is currently facing scrutiny from major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X for allegedly not meeting the requirements set by a California federal judge in its legal battle with Epic Games. Despite the court order prohibiting Apple from restricting app developers from informing users about alternative payment options outside of their