Month: October 2024
Meta AI Assistant
Meta AI was initially launched in the United States in September 2023, setting the stage for its subsequent rollout to different countries and platforms throughout 2024. Meta has stated that it will use publicly shared posts from UK Facebook and Instagram users to train its AI models. However, the company assures that it will not
Tesla as a Bitcoin whale
Tesla owns about 0.06% of the total BTC in circulation, making it one of many so-called Bitcoin “whales.” Whales are investors whose actions can have a significant impact on the market. Tesla is the fourth-biggest U.S. company in terms of its Bitcoin holdings, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. Even so, Musk’s Tesla still holds significant amounts
Israel Retaliatory attacks against Iran
Tehran is about 1,000 miles from Jerusalem. Israel on Saturday morning said it concluded retaliatory strikes on Iran that lasted several hours overnight and were focused on military targets. The strikes were in response to Iran’s ballistic missile barrages on Israel earlier this month and in April. Israel’s military is warning Iran against further escalation
US approves Arm sale to Taiwan
China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province, has regularly conducted military exercises around the island. A spokseperson for the Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command called drills that took place earlier this month in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan “a stern warning to the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan Independence’ forces.” The first part of
EU leader denounces Russia’s ‘hybrid war’
Von der Leyen denounced Russia’s efforts “to destabilize these democracies,” adding that Brussels works to unveil propaganda “to the benefit of a whole region.” Von der Leyen was in Kosovo as part of a trip this week to aspiring EU member states in the Western Balkans to assure them that EU enlargement remains a priority
Putin request to Elon Musk not to deploy Starlink to Taiwan
Musk’s relationship with Putin poses a concern to some in the US government because Musk has top-secret security clearance in the US—and Russia is a US-sanctioned entity and national rival. Starlink secured a $1.8 billion classified contract with the US back in 2021, as well, which could be a spy satellite project that’s irked Russia.Putin,
Bitcoin New high this year
A year ago, Bitcoin was trading around $30,000. Now, at around $67,000, it’s more than double that. Some analysts think it might set a new all-time high in the coming weeks. It might but it’s also important to keep those extraordinary gains in perspective. Not only do they reflect crypto’s volatile nature, but that huge
Review on Regulations of m6A and other RNA modifications to help fight cancer
Cancer, a disease with global impact, is intricately linked to dysregulated gene expression, which is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, including RNA modifications. Regulatory subunits and post-translational modifications (PTMs) like acetylation, SUMOylation, and phosphorylation can further modulate the activity of m6A regulators, influencing their roles in cancer.The review provides a detailed overview
App adds Menu on iOS 18.2
Apple just released the first beta of iOS 18.2 this week. It’s going to take a few weeks before it’s available to download to everyone. We will update the story after it rolls out to a wider user base. Previously, the company only allowed changes to the default email app and browser app until now.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%. Game Pass Ultimate allows you to play over 100 games across both PC and Xbox consoles, including popular