Category Archives: Technology in the News

Squarespace Announces Move to Go Private in $6.9 Billion Deal

Website building platform Squarespace is set to ditch the public market after announcing a $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. The agreement, finalized on May 13, 2024, will see Squarespace become a privately held company. This move … Continue reading

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Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk

WordPress website owners beware! Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that could allow hackers to completely take over websites. The targeted plugin, WP-Automatic, is designed to automate content import and publishing from various sources. … Continue reading

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Is Google Drowning in Ads?

Google shows more “Sponsored” results – i.e. ads – than organic results now… Remember the good ol’ days of Google? A simple search yielded a clean list of relevant results, a gateway to information. Today, however, that experience feels increasingly … Continue reading

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Truth Social Rockets in Second Day of Trading: A Look Behind the Headlines

Many set a goal to take their social network public. Former President Donald Trump did that this week. Former President Donald Trump’s foray into the world of social media has taken Wall Street by storm, with his company, Trump Media … Continue reading

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What happened to Google’s Gemini image creation tool?

Google’s image generation feature for its AI tool Gemini, which was part of the larger suite formerly known as Bard and Duet, came under fire earlier this year in February 2024. Here’s a deeper dive into what happened: Following the … Continue reading

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The Million Dollar Homepage: Pixels, Creativity, and Internet Fame

Hey there, ever heard of the Million Dollar Homepage? Last post we touched upon it a bit, so we thought we should tell you more. It’s this wild and wacky idea that rocked the online world back in 2005, and … Continue reading

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Microsoft Adds a Copilot Key: Practical Upgrade or Flashy Button?

Heads up, Windows users! Prepare for a new addition to your keyboard family: the Copilot key. Yes, the first new key since 1994 (remember the Start button’s debut?). It’s a bold move, sparking curiosity (and maybe a bit of skepticism). … Continue reading

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Does iweb still work?

IWeb was a website creation and publishing platform developed by Apple. However, Apple officially discontinued iWeb in 2011, and it has not received updates or support for many years. While existing websites created with iWeb may still be accessible and … Continue reading

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