Thursday marked the launch of Threads, Meta’s answer to Twitter, and within just a few hours, the app had already been downloaded by over 30 million people, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The app became available on both Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries at 2300 GMT on Wednesday. Notably, Threads will be
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday morning that Threads, a rival to Elon Musk’s struggling microblogging platform Twitter, has already amassed over 30 million signups. The recently launched application, which has been generating significant buzz, garnered 2 million signups within two hours of its official release on Wednesday night. Impressive Growth and Ongoing Development
Digital signage, commonly used for displaying information and advertisements, often goes unnoticed due to the overwhelming amount of visual information known as “display blindness.” Incorporating sound into signage can enhance awareness, but it may also create intrusive noise, disrupting the spatial comfort. To address this issue, researchers have proposed a “pinpoint flicker sound” system for
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is embarking on an ambitious plan to triple its supply of renewable energy and invest a staggering $54 billion over the next seven years. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s vice president and ruler of Dubai, following a Cabinet meeting. This strategy also
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have emerged as a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector. However, their widespread implementation faces challenges related to cost, durability, and the availability of fuel. To address these issues, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a breakthrough solution in the form of grooved electrodes.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently declared that Twitter would be temporarily placing restrictions on the number of tweets users can read per day. The intention behind this move is to combat the usage of the platform’s data by artificial intelligence (AI) companies. As part of this restriction, verified accounts will only
Network infrastructure and 5G technology provider Nokia has recently announced a new long-term patent license agreement with Apple. This agreement will replace their current deal, which is set to expire at the end of 2023. The new agreement allows Apple to continue using Nokia’s technology in their products, specifically in the areas of 5G and
Major airports may experience disruptions in airline operations starting Saturday as wireless providers prepare to activate new 5G systems. The aviation industry has long raised concerns about potential interference between 5G signals and aircraft equipment, particularly devices that rely on radio waves to measure altitude during landings in low visibility conditions. However, previous predictions of
A recent study highlights the significant role that artificial intelligence (AI) is playing in the realm of software development. According to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke, Harvard Business School Professor Marco Iansiti, and Keystone.AI CEO Greg Richards, this growing reliance on AI is set to revolutionize program development, ultimately contributing to a $1.5 trillion boost in
Fluidized beds are widely utilized in various industries and are key players in the shift towards renewable energy sources, as well as in the production of essential goods like food and drugs. However, due to the intricate nature of the processes occurring inside fluidized beds and the lack of effective measurement techniques, our understanding of