Instagram and Facebook content will soon have shopping links baked into posts, essentially cutting out third-party “link in bio”-style tools. Meta announced Tuesday that it’s adding commerce features on the two platforms, though the functionality will be slightly different for each. On Facebook, content creators will be able to link their affiliate accounts they have […]
Accel and Prosus select six ‘off-the-map’ startups for inaugural India cohort
The six startups were selected from over 2,000 applications and will receive $500,000 to $2 million each.
Grasping USB Drive Formats and How to Transition Between Them
set an SD card as default storage on Android devices; for instance, the system reformats the card to a suitable file format (FAT32, ext4, or exFAT).
The three most prevalent file formats for USB drives include FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS. There are alternative formats, such as APFS for macOS and ext4 for Linux, but our focus will be on the main three. Each of these formats presents its own benefits and limitations, and the choice you make will depend on your storage requirements. We will cover how to select the appropriate one for your circumstances shortly, but first, it’s essential to understand that you generally have the option to change your choice later if needed.
How to switch between USB drive file systems
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App, Disney Ends Partnership
OpenAI’s video generator app, Sora, is killed off â as is a crucial licensing deal with Disney.
Apple Unveils Safari 26.4 Update: 44 New Functionalities and 191 Issues Resolved
### Safari 26.4: New Enhancements, Corrections, and Retirements
An update on Apple’s WebKit blog underscores the new enhancements, corrections, and a retirement present in Safari 26.4’s WebKit. This version aims to improve the web development experience by responding to developer input and refining existing features.
#### Key Features
As stated by Jen Simmons, Apple Evangelist with the Web Developer Experience team, the update comprises:
– **44 New Enhancements**: The standout addition is **CSS Grid Lanes**, which simplifies the process of developing intricate visual galleries and layouts.
– **WebTransport Compatibility**: This feature provides a contemporary substitute for WebSocket, facilitating low-latency experiences for applications such as multiplayer games and real-time collaboration tools.
– **Keyboard Lock API**: This new API improves support for keyboard shortcuts, enabling web applications to capture specific keyboard inputs that are typically controlled by the browser. This is especially advantageous for games and creative applications that need oversight over key actions.
#### Retirement
The update includes the elimination of the deprecated `FontFaceSet` constructor from the CSS Font Loading API, in accordance with a conclusion from the CSS Working Group that regarded it as unnecessary.
#### Corrections
Safari 26.4 resolves a total of **191 issues**, enhancing the performance of SVG, tables, MathML, CSS Zoom, and other domains, thereby improving overall browser reliability and efficiency.
For further detailed insights on the updates and features in Safari 26.4, you can check out the [WebKit blog](https://webkit.org/blog/17862/webkit-features-for-safari-26-4/).
Jury Finds Meta Misled Users About Product Safety
Meta willfully violated New Mexico law by misleading users about the safety of its products and engaging in an unconscionable trade practice, a jury found. The company will face a $375 million penalty for the violations, awarding the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation for 37,500 violations across two counts. The jury decided against Meta […]
Kentucky Woman Declines $26 Million Proposal for Data Center on Her Farm
A “major artificial intelligence company” reportedly offered a Kentucky women $26 million to build a data center on their farm.
NASA’s Experiment to Generate Oxygen from Moon Soil
grow fruit in space with significant labor, but when you’re on the Moon, oxygen isn’t readily available — since there are no trees on the Moon. However, you can utilize the Moon’s soil to produce oxygen through some scientific methods.
In February, NASA revealed that the Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) initiative effectively tested a prototype that harnessed “concentrated solar energy” (also known as sunlight) to extract oxygen from the Moon’s soil, referred to as lunar regolith. The environment was mimicked, but proof of concepts play a crucial role in the scientific process.
The transformation depended on a “carbothermal oxygen production reactor” that heated and melted lunar regolith while combining carbon with the silicate minerals present, resulting in carbon monoxide. The gas was collected and transformed into oxygen using a “downstream system.” While NASA has identified at least 20 theoretical methods to extract oxygen from lunar soil, all of which have been tested in labs, CaRD was the first to showcase its potential in a relatively precise simulated lunar environment.
What Carbothermal Reduction Indicates for the Future of Space Exploration
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As per NASA, the Carbothermal oxygen production reactor technique can enhance the organization’s understanding of carbothermal reactions. Researchers think that, when scaled, the technology could “generate multiple times its own weight in oxygen annually.” This will clearly facilitate the long-term sustainability of a lunar colony, but NASA’s perspective encompasses more than just breathable oxygen; scientists propose that oxygen sourced from lunar regolith could be utilized as
Sony Phasing Out Specific PlayStation Network Services
Insider Gaming has reported that Sony developers received an email indicating the company intends to retire the PlayStation Network label as early as this year. While not officially announced, this choice appears to be a marketing strategy rather than a comprehensive overhaul, since Sony asserts that there will be minimal alterations from a technical viewpoint. Nevertheless, this development has sparked speculation that the rebranding is part of Sony’s strategy to transition away from a focus solely on console gaming. Additionally, rumors about the new branding are surfacing.
This information arrives amidst concerns regarding the PlayStation’s future, attributed to component shortages that are increasing prices of devices. While it seems users will still have access to the service for various gaming functions, it will be intriguing to observe how this prospective rebranding resonates with the audience. Given that the service connects millions of players (with Sony having sold over 50 million PS5 units by December 2023), we will keep you informed as more details emerge.
Sony set to introduce new branding for the PlayStation Network
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As per reports from an email distributed to Sony developers, the company intends to “phase out” the terms PlayStation Network and PSN from its services to “accurately reflect the range of our advancing digital offerings.” This modification is said to be solely cosmetic, with no immediate plans for technical alterations.
Apple Music Unveils Functionality to Monitor Concerts of Beloved Artists
Apple Music has collaborated with Ticketmaster and Bandsintown to improve the concert discovery journey for its users. This partnership enables Apple Music to highlight forthcoming concerts aligned with users’ listening preferences, offering quick links for ticket purchases.
Following the recent iOS 26.4 update, Apple Music has rolled out features that allow users to find shows nearby from artists they follow. Concert dates will now automatically populate on artist profiles and in a new Concerts tab within the Search feature, simplifying the process for fans seeking live music events.
Bandsintown has indicated that artists can leverage the Bandsintown for Artists platform to display concert details in two primary sections on Apple Music: an “Upcoming Concerts” area on artist pages for those touring, and a Concerts Tab where fans can explore events by location, genre, and date. Moreover, venues, festivals, and promoters enrolled in Bandsintown Pro will see their events highlighted on Apple Music.
This integration also permits Apple Music to dispatch push notifications about local events customized to users’ listening habits. The collaboration with Ticketmaster further enriches this experience by building on their existing partnership, which already featured event listings across multiple Apple services. Users can now conveniently purchase tickets directly through a new “Get Tickets” button when viewing concert listings on Apple Music.
To utilize these features, users must have an active Apple Music subscription, priced at $10.99 per month, which includes a one-month free trial.
