Tag: Bluesky
Google claims ‘Willow’ chip paves way in quantum computing, reveals UK’s most searched topics
Google has unveiled a new chip which it claims takes five minutes to solve a problem that would currently take the world's fastest super computers ten septillion – or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years – to complete. The chip is the latest development in a field known as quantum computing - which is attempting to use the principles…
Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky - which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks - was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast programme, Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be…
BBC iPlayer to end PC/Mac downloads, Stellantis commits to Tesla EV charging
The BBC's iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers. Programmes will still be available to download on tablets and phones via the mobile iPlayer app. Currently viewers on PCs and Macs can save programmes via the iPlayer Downloads app, but that will be closed. The changes…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Tesla profits drop by a quarter after price cuts
Tesla has reported a drop in first-quarter earnings as price cuts at Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company boosted demand but hit profit margins. Profits came in at $2.5bn, down by 24 percent from the year-ago period on revenues of $23.3bn, which were up by 24 percent. Shares fell on the results, which were in line…
5 Social Media Alternatives to Twitter
As Ryan Reynolds joins Tumblr and new owner Elon Musk bans parody accounts, we look at some alternatives to Twitter including Mastodon and Bluesky… A new study from Financial-World.org has revealed the emerging social media platforms that could soon replace Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to cause controversy among users. Using Google Trends data, the…
