TECHNOLOGY

Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Big Bet on AI: Is It Worth the Risk?

Meta, the company behind Facebook, is spending a ton of money on AI. The CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said they will spend between $70 billion and $72 billion this year. That's a lot more than they thought they would spend before. Investors are not happy about this. They think Meta is spending too much mon

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Disney+ Takes a Step into Better Picture Quality

Disney+ is starting to use a new technology called HDR10+. This tech makes pictures look better by enhancing colors and brightness. However, not everyone can enjoy it just yet. At first, only about 1, 000 shows from Hulu will have this upgrade. Other shows under Disney+ might get it later, but no on

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Affinity's Big Change: What You Need to Know

Affinity, a popular image-editing tool, has just undergone a significant transformation. After being acquired by Canva, Affinity has launched a new, unified app called "Affinity by Canva. " This app combines the features of Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one. The best part? It's free to use wit

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Augmented Reality Glasses: A New Era of Tech Teamwork

Google and Magic Leap are extending their partnership for another three years. Their mission? To create augmented reality (AR) glasses powered by Android XR. This isn't just a simple collaboration; it's a push to make AR technology more accessible and user-friendly. Magic Leap recently showcased a

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Politics Shifted on Social Media

The political landscape on social media has undergone a noticeable transformation in recent years. One platform, in particular, has seen significant changes since its acquisition by a high-profile tech entrepreneur. The shift has been more pronounced towards a specific political ideology, which is n

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Jobs That Will Stay Safe in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is changing the job market fast. Many people worry they will lose their jobs to AI. But not all jobs are at risk. Some jobs are safer than others. Experts say AI is like a student who has all the old exams. This student will do better than someone who has only a few notes. I

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's Like Button Gets a Playful Upgrade

YouTube has rolled out a new feature that makes liking videos more interactive. Now, when you hit the like button on certain videos, you'll see a short, fun animation. This isn't just any random animation, though. It's tailored to fit the type of video you're watching. For instance, if you're into

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Oct 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Disney+ Expands HDR Options: What It Means for Viewers

Disney+ has taken a step forward in enhancing its streaming quality by adding support for HDR10+ format. This move is part of a broader strategy to improve the viewing experience, but it's not without its limitations. Currently, only a selection of Hulu titles, over 1, 000 to be exact, are available

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Oct 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Matching Faces: A New Way to Spot People from Sketches

Finding people from sketches is tough. Sketches often lack details. This makes it hard to match them with real photos. But now, there's a new way to do this. It uses special math and computer tricks. First, the method looks at sketches and photos. It finds important points on faces. These points he

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Oct 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Onalaska Police Department goes green with electric squad cars

The Onalaska Police Department has made a big move towards sustainability by adding two new electric vehicles to their fleet. This decision came after a deal was struck with General Motors. The switch to electric vehicles is expected to bring several benefits, including improved efficiency and cost

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