Remember those skull-and-crossbones style warnings printed on record sleeves that ominously warned that “home taping is killing music”? If only they could have foreseen the digital grim reaper that’s descended on physical media over the last decade or so. Streaming still hasn’t taken enough of a shape for us to reliably know for sure where […]
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Will a Las Vegas Firm’s AI Agent Change the Way We Use Real Estate Agencies?
As technology-based as our industry can be, it’s no wonder we found a way to hop on the artificial intelligence craze. But could AI feasibly replace flesh-and-blood real estate agents? It’s a question you may want to pose to Luxora. That’s the name Las Vegas’s Luxury Realty Group gave one of its newest recruits: a […]
Unique Celebrity Homes: Robert Downey Jr.’s Concrete Clubhouse
Main Photo by Sgt. Michael Connors, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons With an abundance of money surrounding some of our most beloved stars, it’s no surprise that their humble abodes may not be so humble. However, some celebs have taken it to the next level when it comes to customizing a home. Robert Downey Jr. […]
Threads: Everything You Need To Know About The New App
Meta launched “Threads” this week, a new app that rivals Twitter. We personally signed up for the Threads app so you don’t have to. Here’s what we found… The Basics Threads vs. Twitter Much like Twitter, Threads is a mainly a short-form, text-based app, that also welcomes images, links, GIFs, and the like. The app […]
Bill Proposes Kids Under 13 Will Be Banned From Social Media
Today, United States senators unveiled their plans to ban kids under the age of 13 from using social media without parental consent. They’re calling the bipartisan bill “The Protecting Kids on Social Media Act” or “Kids’ Online Safety Act.” If passed, it would: Overview of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act Platforms included within […]
Free Streaming Service Mansa Isn’t Just Reclaiming Black Voices. It’s Amplifying Them.
Mansa, a black content streaming service, has just launched. After raising $8 million this ad-supported streaming service is ready for its debut. Founded by a group of actors and filmmakers, their aim is to promote black culture globally. Furthermore – they give black creators a worldwide platform to promote their content. As their website explains, […]
Take It Down Creates A Safer Space For Minors
A new platform called “Take It Down” promises sensory protection for minors on social media. This tool allows users to attach a digital fingerprint, called a hash value, to specific explicit images and videos on their devices. Many believe that when you post something on social media, such as a nude photo, it’s there forever. […]
Facebook and Instagram Announce Meta Verified
Mark Zuckerberg announced on his Facebook page earlier this week that Facebook and Instagram would be rolling out a ‘Meta Verified’ subscription service. The announcement went as follows: “Good morning and new product announcement: this week we’re starting to roll out Meta Verified — a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a […]
Instagram’s Founders Create New App Called Artifact
The co-founders of Instagram have announced they will be launching a brand new app called Artifact. This distinctive app has no set release date but promises a personalized news feed. A promise we’ve heard before, but this time it will be powered by artificial intelligence. The Instagram founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, let the […]
The Smart Home Technology Trends Taking Over (and How You Can Add Them to Your House)
The future is here. Smart home technology may seem like something right out of The Jetsons, but these solutions are making life simpler for people today. While these features can be built into homes, you can add many of them to your current home with ease. Here are some of the top trends in Smart […]