Twitter's algorithm specifically tracks how Elon Musk's tweets are doing

Twitter has just released – as promised by owner Elon Musk – the source code for its recommendation algorithm, and there's already been a very interesting discovery in the code.After pouring through the code, multiple people found at least one really interesting portion of the code that shows Twitter is specifically tracking metrics for users broken...

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Bing vulnerability made it possible to alter search results

A major security exploit that let researchers change Bing search results was revealed this week. The vulnerability was discovered in January by cybersecurity research company Wiz and reported to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). In a Twitter thread, Wiz researcher Hillai Ben-Sasson explained how he was able to hack into Bing's content management...

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Google Bard is about to get supercharged

Google's newly-released chatbot, Bard, lacks pizazz, to say the least. The company's CEO, Sundar Pichai, addressed these concerns on the New York Times' Hard Fork podcast Thursday. While acknowledging that Bard has its weaknesses, Pichai claimed that an injection of raw power was imminent.In Mashable's own tests of Bard, the chatbot's answers could...

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Save $99 on the fun-sized 2021 iPad Mini at Amazon

SAVE $99: As of March 31, the Apple iPad Mini (6th generation, 2021) is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon, down from $499. That's a savings of $99. Opens in a new tab ...

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ChatGPT banned in Italy

Anti-generative AI advocates can do a little chef's kiss today.That's because Italy's data protection agency announced on Friday a blockage of ChatGPT within the country's borders. Italy has also started an investigation. Called a "temporary limitation" in the English translation of the press release, the ban arrives on the grounds that ChatGPT does...

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Get $60 off a Microsoft Xbox Series X with a Newegg coupon

SAVE $60: On March 31, you can snag a Microsoft Xbox Series X for $340 at Newegg with the coupon code ZIPFEST12. That's a 12% discount. Opens in a new tab ...

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Optimize your charging experience with this 3-in-1 cable on sale for almost half off

TL;DR: As of March 31, get this 3-in-1 Apple USB-C Charging Cable for $17.99 — That's a 48% discount.To this day, Apple has remained stubborn when it comes to how they want users to charge their mobile devices. With the exception of bending its rule for Europe, the tech giant is still requiring everyone to use their proprietary Lightning cables for...

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Twitter now lets businesses handle their employees' blue ticks, for a hefty price

Twitter wants organizations to verify their employees' Twitter accounts themselves, and it wants them to pay a lot of money to be able to do it. That, in a nutshell, is what Twitter is offering through a new feature called Verified Organizations, launched globally on Friday. "Verified Organizations is a new way for organizations and their affiliates...

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The best VR headsets we’ve tested for 2023: Only three models made the cut

Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new frontier of entertainment that has yet to attract mainstream appeal. But with more industry giants throwing their hats into the metaverse as of late — looking at you, Apple, Sony, and Meta — an intrigue exists for gamers and techies in pursuit of next-level immersion.After a period of hands-on testing, we've...

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How to watch IPL 2023 for free from anywhere in the world

Stream content in other locations with a VPN. Shop these deals: Best for streaming ExpressVPN (1-year subscription + 3 months free) (opens...

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