In this week’s episode of the Equity podcast, the crew discussed the latest trends in the tech industry, starting with You.com’s ambitious move to tackle more difficult AI tasks. With a $50 million investment, the company aims to become the go-to platform for complex problem solving that goes beyond a simple Google search. This innovative
Restricted internet access can be a significant inconvenience, especially for those working in sensitive environments like the US Navy. It’s no surprise that some crew members might be tempted to find ways to bypass these restrictions. In a recent incident on the USS Manchester, senior crew members went to great lengths to secure a Starlink
Snapchat, the popular social media app known for its disappearing messages feature, is facing serious allegations of facilitating criminal behavior. According to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, the app has become a breeding ground for predators targeting children for sextortion and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). These disturbing claims have led to a lawsuit
Stepping into the world of ultrawide gaming with the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B is truly an immersive experience. The 34-inch VA panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 165 Hz brings gaming to life in a way that a traditional flat-panel monitor simply can’t match. The curved design draws
In the world of programming, developers often find themselves bogged down by mundane tasks such as writing unit tests, managing dependencies, and keeping documentation up to date. This leaves little room for the creative aspects of the job. However, All Hands AI, led by co-founder and CEO Robert Brennan, aims to change that narrative by
It has been a year since New York implemented a law that prohibited most whole-apartment rentals for short-term stays on platforms like Airbnb. The aim of this legislation was to reduce rents and free up apartments for full-time residents. However, despite these intentions, the outcome of the law has raised questions about its effectiveness. While
In 2017, DJI introduced the Spark, a palm-sized drone with gesture control and a price point under $500, catering to the social media crowd. However, the Spark was quietly discontinued in 2019, making way for the Mavic Mini. Now, at IFA in Berlin, DJI has unveiled the new Neo, another compact drone designed to fit
In the fast-paced world of virtual communication, standing out during video calls can be a challenge. This is where Boom, a Mac app developed by former Shopify employees Robleh Jama and Krishna Satya, comes into play. The app, now available as a freemium product, aims to revolutionize the way we interact during video conferences. With
Snapchat has long been known for its unique interface and appeal to younger audiences. However, CEO Evan Spiegel has recognized that the platform may be losing some users due to its complicated design. In an effort to address this issue, Snap is currently testing a “simplified version of Snapchat,” aimed at improving accessibility and usability.
Intel recently announced the details of its latest Lunar Lake mobile processors, targeting low-power operations for office laptops. The highlight of these new chips is the Xe2 iGPU, built using Intel’s latest GPU architecture. The top configuration, Arc 140V GPU, features eight Xe-cores, promising improved performance and consistency. Additionally, there is a smaller option, the