Digital life

Digital life

For years, the solution has been 'observability,' often described by its 'three pillars': Metrics, Logs and Traces. These pillars have served us well, offering important information about system health.

DuckDuckGo now allows users to hide AI-generated images in search results, offering a new feature to combat the overwhelming presence of fake content in digital searches.

Breaking news is essential first and foremost in newsrooms, keeping audiences updated with real changes such as studies, trends, and innovations rather than typical press release content.

Discord's new age-verification tool may not be as rigorous as expected, as users have found ways to deceive it using images of video game characters.

Edits has launched a new Royalty-Free music tab, allowing creators to easily search for music suitable for promotional content without copyright concerns.

Website issues caused by unreliable hosting infrastructure, security gaps, and chronic downtime are costing companies a significant amount of money. A survey of 500 business owners, developers, and IT decision-makers revealed an average loss of five hours per month to downtime. Many industries reported notable downtime, with prolific losses: one-in-five companies losing more than $2,500 per month. Education leads in costs at $663 per month while issues from poor hosting have made businesses experience security vulnerabilities and hacking attempts.

The number of voice assistants in use doubled from 4.2 billion in 2020 to 8.4 billion in 2024, showcasing the growing reliance on voice technology.

Tea allows women to anonymously leave feedback on men they have dated, marking them as green or red flags, and aims to revolutionize safety in dating for women.

Urban SDK launched HALO, a service that identifies storm damage quickly through aerial imagery, aiding recovery for public works departments in Florida and beyond.

Web Guide organizes links into helpful categories that break down a complex topic, helping users navigate open-ended and detailed searches more efficiently.

Let business problems drive technology choices. Start with a deep understanding of business pain points and desired outcomes. Build a business case for AI rooted in reality, not hype.

The streets around SDCC have been transformed into a playground of immersive fan experiences, with Disney leading the charge.

Procreate on iPad is one of the most intuitive art apps, making digital art approachable and fun for beginners.

The Indian government's directive to block 25 streaming services highlights a significant crackdown on platforms deemed to promote "obscene" content, affecting millions of viewers.

Grist.org has become one of the most renowned voices in environmental media by combining quality content with humor, successfully engaging readers and boosting their email subscription.

The collaboration aims to ensure that gigabit networks strengthen the Belgian economy, enabling citizens in less populated areas to access vital digital resources.

Google is now including AI Overviews in response to searches about song lyrics, providing explanations of their meanings. This development raises concerns for lyrics websites.

"Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn't happen again."

Nearly one in five (18%) of accounts include a bonus rate of 1.88% for nearly a year on average. Nearly half (44%) restrict the number of withdrawals, while 28% impose interest penalties for too many withdrawals and 16% have restrictions such as a high minimum balance or requiring customers to have a current account with them.

Bitcoin experienced a substantial retreat after reaching a record high above USD 123,000, driven by a significant sell-off from Galaxy Digital, which transferred USD 1.5 billion in bitcoins to exchanges.

Search for 'View Network Connections' and click to see a list of all your network adapters, showing any connected networks and their status.

CEO Justin Ignacio admitted, 'mismanaged the company into the situation you're all witnessing,' confirming severe financial difficulties despite raising around $11 million.

"If you can hear, people are clapping at the beach, out of nowhere, for no reason. This confused the hell out of me when I first came here."

The film Searching illustrates the concept of Tools for Thought through a father's use of an Excel spreadsheet to organize his investigation into his missing daughter's case.

"It's about stitching capabilities together so that agents can act on behalf of users in increasingly sophisticated ways."

More young Americans are rejecting the idea of returning to offices and actively planning to live and work abroad. We wanted to explore where they could do that well—live affordably, work remotely, and really get the most value out of that choice.

Buyers don't need more noise; they need more value, more clarity, more control. Sometimes, launching late is the best way to build something that lasts.

The AM for Every Vehicle act aims to require AM radios in new cars, as American radio faces challenges from automakers who oppose the legislation.

Hulk Hogan, a larger-than-life wrestler known for his showmanship, succumbed to cardiac arrest after a career marked by digital hoaxes and a landmark battle against online exploitation.

More than 20% of daters report using AI for crafting dating profiles or sparking conversations, according to a Match.com study. Some form emotional bonds with AI companions.

From Friday, so-called risky sites and apps will be expected to use highly effective age checks to identify which users are children and subsequently prevent them from accessing pornography, as well as other harmful content including self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and extreme violence.

Alphabet experienced a strong affirmation of its pivot to AI-first monetization, achieving a revenue increase of 14% year-over-year to $96.4 billion.

AI-first companies are overhauling their internal documentation for LLM consumption. That's been the biggest way that I've seen companies think about or already start trying to change the way that they architect their services.

A good cake matters a lot to keep a spirit of collaboration alive between teams who compete at times, but ultimately build towards one open web that everybody can enjoy.

The first wave of AI roles within newsrooms began in 2023, as major publications established leadership positions to manage AI initiatives more strategically.

About one in three Americans has used an AI tool like ChatGPT to assist with a career change, reflecting a significant shift in job-seeking strategies amid market changes.

For college students, a laptop is essential as most assignments require one; a broken laptop can hinder academic progress significantly.