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Cartoon: Turn left at Greenland A cartoon by Clay Jones. Perplexity's Android assistant debuts with live view and on-screen context support Challenging the good ol' Google Assistant and Gemini Microsoft stops using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google - The Verge Microsoft has quietly killed off its spoofed Google search UI that appeared on Bing in early January. Former Google employee reveals 'coffee shop' interview question that stumped most candidates - Community - UNILAD Some who claims to have once worked for Google has revealed the tech firm's 'coffee shop' question that would leave even the smartest of people confused ...

Today's political cartoons - January 13, 2025 | The Week Xiaohongshu, China's answer to Instagram, hits No. 1 on the App Store as TikTok faces US shutdown | TechCrunch On the heels of TikTok's looming shut down on January 19 over its ownership in the U.S. (unless the Supreme Court intervenes), it looks like another American users are flocking to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu as people become less optimistic that TikTok can overturn U.S. ban. As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out | TechCrunch TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. Microsoft’s Project Phoenix could make Edge loo...

Cats Vs. Dogs: 22 Hilarious Comics That Explore Their Differences, Illustrated By Sarah Andersen | Bored Panda Cats vs. dogs is an age-old debate explored through various mediums. This time it's the famous cartoonist Sarah Andersen who decided to illustrate their differences that are too relatable. 4 Signs Your Google Account Is Hacked – And What To Do Learn how to tell if your Google account is hacked and what to do next. Follow these steps to identify issues and secure your account quickly. New Gmail Cyber Attack— Encryption Key Crypto Hackers Strike This new cyber attack has Gmail firmly at its center, abusing user trust in the world’s biggest email platform—here’s what you need to know. Google's Gemini Is Under...

5 fact-checked cartoons about Meta firing its fact checkers | The Week 50 Posts From “Facts For Genius” That Might Teach You Something New (New Pics) | Bored Panda If you're looking for some fun facts to share with your friends, we've got plenty of conversation starters right here! 63 Hilarious And Absurd Things Schools Have Done, According To Parents | Bored Panda Parents are opening up about the most bizarre, hilarious, and downright confusing things their kids’ schools have done, and the stories are both shocking and funny. 10 Things You Didn't Know ChatGPT Could Do Why Data & AI Literacy are Important Skills for K-12 Student...

5 evergreen cartoons about Trump annexing Greenland | The Week Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS | PCWorld SteamOS is spreading beyond Valve's hardware. That could threaten Microsoft's hold on PC gaming...or even Windows' hold on the PC market. What the Internet Was Like in 2011 New Gmail Cyber Attack Warning As Private Key Hackers Strike This new cyber attack has Gmail firmly at its center, abusing user trust in the world’s biggest email platform—here’s what you need to know. These popular smartphone apps didn't steal your location data, but someone stole it from them Thousands of apps and games impacted ...

32 Hilariously Accurate Comics That Illustrate Everyday Life, By Emily Mcgovern | Bored Panda Emily is a cartoonist who transforms everyday situations into witty and relatable comic strips. I ditched Pixel UI for this popular launcher and I’m not going back - Android Authority Niagara Launcher is simple, functional, and gorgeous. It’s better that Pixel’s UI as well as Nova Launcher for my wants and needs. New Android phone? Download these apps first Android hosts a massive catalogue of high-quality mobile apps -- here are the ones I immediately download on every new Droid I set up. Google, Microsoft each donate $1M to ... - Mobile World Live Google and Microsoft reportedly each donated $1 million to President-e...