Month: January 2021
Twitter might soon start sending out email newsletters Twitter
As writers and other content creators often turn to Twitter to promote their work, the social network has announced that it has acquired the editorial newsletter tool Revue to help them grow and better connect with their audience on its platform. Revue offers both a free and paid service that…
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Zero, a plastic-free grocery-delivery startup, to launch in LA
Plastic-free grocery-delivery startup Zero is gearing up to launch in Los Angeles on February 10, after solely operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zero works directly with suppliers to sell food and other household items in jars, boxes and other types of sustainable packaging, and offers next-day delivery. Zero…
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Testing sidelined as health departments focus on vaccination
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles was the biggest COVID-19 testing site in the United States, with the ability to test over 10,000 people each day. But two weeks into January, amid a chaotic and slow-moving COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the city shut down the site in order to convert it into…
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Windows 7 is dead, but you can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free – here’s how to get it Windows 7
Those stuck on Windows 7 may wonder – is Windows 10 free to download? Just over a year ago, on January 14, 2020 to be exact, the older operating system entered its End of Life phase. And, though Microsoft’s initial free upgrade offer officially expired years ago, the question remains.…
Read MoreResearchers built an AI that plays chess like a person, not a super computer
We mere mortals haven't truly been competitive against artificial intelligence in chess in a long time. It's been 15 years since a human has conquered a computer in a chess tournament. However, a team of researchers have developed an AI chess engine… Source
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Microsoft Excel is getting a whole load of new updates and upgrades Microsoft Excel
A whole host of improvements and new features are coming to Microsoft Excel for the web, according to a company blog post. The significant performance improvements concern opening workbooks, scrolling, and cell formatting. “With an uncompromised goal to provide our customers with the ideal, fast, and smooth user experience, we’re…
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