Category Archives: Technology in the News

Google’s Monopoly Power Challenged Once Again

Posted on August 12, 2024 by admin

Google has faced another significant setback in its battle against antitrust allegations. On August 5, 2024, a federal judge ruled that the tech giant illegally maintained its monopoly over internet search. This decision follows a similar ruling in September 2023, … Continue reading →

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Squarespace Announces Move to Go Private in $6.9 Billion Deal

Posted on May 16, 2024 by admin

Website building platform Squarespace is set to ditch the public market after announcing a $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. The agreement, finalized on May 13, 2024, will see Squarespace become a privately held company. This move … Continue reading →

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Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk

Posted on April 27, 2024 by admin

WordPress website owners beware! Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that could allow hackers to completely take over websites. The targeted plugin, WP-Automatic, is designed to automate content import and publishing from various sources. … Continue reading →

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Is Google Drowning in Ads?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by admin

Google shows more “Sponsored” results – i.e. ads – than organic results now… Remember the good ol’ days of Google? A simple search yielded a clean list of relevant results, a gateway to information. Today, however, that experience feels increasingly … Continue reading →

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Truth Social Rockets in Second Day of Trading: A Look Behind the Headlines

Posted on March 27, 2024 by admin

Many set a goal to take their social network public. Former President Donald Trump did that this week. Former President Donald Trump’s foray into the world of social media has taken Wall Street by storm, with his company, Trump Media … Continue reading →

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What happened to Google’s Gemini image creation tool?

Posted on March 27, 2024 by admin

Google’s image generation feature for its AI tool Gemini, which was part of the larger suite formerly known as Bard and Duet, came under fire earlier this year in February 2024. Here’s a deeper dive into what happened: Following the … Continue reading →

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The Million Dollar Homepage: Pixels, Creativity, and Internet Fame

Posted on January 10, 2024 by admin

Hey there, ever heard of the Million Dollar Homepage? Last post we touched upon it a bit, so we thought we should tell you more. It’s this wild and wacky idea that rocked the online world back in 2005, and … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Adds a Copilot Key: Practical Upgrade or Flashy Button?

Posted on January 5, 2024 by admin

Heads up, Windows users! Prepare for a new addition to your keyboard family: the Copilot key. Yes, the first new key since 1994 (remember the Start button’s debut?). It’s a bold move, sparking curiosity (and maybe a bit of skepticism). … Continue reading →

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