AppLovin proposes to combine with Unity for about $17B
AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $17 billion. AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $.....»»
Unity Software loses $5 billion in market cap as privacy workaround fails
Unity Software offered advertisers a workaround to avoid losses from Apple's iOS 14 App Tracking Transparency, but it didn't work and company shares are now down 37%.App Tracking TransparencyApple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) lets users opt out.....»»
How to merge PDFs in macOS Monterey with Preview
If you need to combine multiple PDF files into a single document, the easiest way is to utilize macOS Monterey's Preview app. Here's how to do it.Combining multiple PDF files is especially useful if you've got a stack of forms you know routinely need.....»»
Major mobile publisher buys Wordle! (but not the game you’re thinking of)
2016 app with a now-popular name now belongs to multi-billion dollar AppLovin. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Regular readers may remember how the viral success of Wordle led to an unexpected flood of downloads for an unrelat.....»»
Major Mobile Tech Firm Buys Wordle!
Wordle!, an old mobile game with the same name as the viral online game Wordle, has been bought by mobile marketing firm and game maker AppLovin in an undisclosed deal. TechCrunch reports: While you may have now heard of the popular online game Wordl.....»»
Major mobile publisher buys Wordle! (but not the one you’re thinking of)
2016 app with a now-popular name now belongs to multi-billion dollar AppLovin. Enlarge / All aboard. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Regular readers may remember how the viral success of Wordle led to an unexpected flood of downloads.....»»
Study proposes method of identifying global poverty from space
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which in turn negatively affects health and welfare, and impedes sustainable dev.....»»
This Week Saw New Releases of "Ubuntu Unity" and "Ubuntu Cinnamon"
The Register noted this week that two "unofficial" Ubuntu remixes "came out on the same day as the official flavors." - Ubuntu Cinnamon (Linux Mint's flagship desktop environment) - Ubuntu Unity, a revival of what used to be the official Ubuntu de.....»»
10 Best Alternative For Surface Pro For Architects
Offering easy portability and stellar performance, the Surface Pro from Microsoft is an immensely popular device for architects. It belongs to the newer generation of touch screen devices that combine the features of a drawing tablet and a laptop. In.....»»
Air fryer donuts are predictably delicious
Some AirFryDay recipes are relatively complex. The idea behind those recipes — things like a Thanksgiving turkey, hot wings, or a Chick-fil-A style chicken sandwich — is to combine the ease of an air fryer with the tasty rewards of.....»»
Light-infused particles go the distance in organic semiconductors
Polaritons offer the best of two very different worlds. These hybrid particles combine light and molecules of organic material, making them ideal vessels for energy transfer in organic semiconductors. They are compatible with modern electronics but a.....»»
A computer system that analyzes chemical waste and proposes ways to make new products from it
An international team of researchers has developed a computer system that can analyze a sample of chemical waste and create the routes to synthesize new, useful chemicals. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes the work t.....»»
Khan Academy Launches Global Online High School Program
Khan Academy, a non-profit educational organization that offers free online tools to help students learn, is opening an online global high school in August 2022. "This full-time online school will combine the expertise of Khan Lab School, Schoolhouse.....»»
Atomic terahertz-vibrations solve the enigma of ultrashort soliton molecules
Stable packets of light waves—called optical solitons—are emitted in ultrashort-pulse lasers as a chain of light flashes. These solitons often combine into pairs with very short temporal separation. Introducing atomic vibrations in the terahertz.....»»
UK"s Department for Transport Proposes To Allow Drivers To Watch TV on Self-Driving Cars
People using self-driving cars will be allowed to watch television on built-in screens under proposed updates to the Highway Code. From a report: The changes will say drivers must be ready to take back control of vehicles when prompted, the governmen.....»»
An immune ‘fingerprint’ reveals path for better treatment of autoimmune diseases
Most autoimmune diseases are easy to diagnose but hard to treat. A new article proposes using your unique immune cell fingerprint to rapidly identify which treatments will work for your autoimmune disease......»»
You can now augment Google Lens photo searches with text
Google's new multisearch experience lets you combine images and text to get the most meaningful and relevant results......»»
Inspiration and thinking in the design of large-scale functional proteins: Evolution-guided atomistic design
On 08 March 2022, the journal BioDesign Research published a review article titled "What Have We Learned from Design of Function in Large Proteins?" by Olga Khersonsky and Sarel J. Fleishman. The article proposes an evolution-guided atomistic desi.....»»
Chinese hackers use VLC media player to launch cyberattacks
According to a recent report, a famous Chinese hacker group was able to combine VLC Media Player with a dangerous exploit, deploying malware to users......»»
Franz lets you combine messaging services and multiple accounts into a single app
Franz integrates multiple messaging services (and different accounts) for WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger into one app. The free version allows up to 3 services......»»
A New Proposal For Interstellar Communication With Alien Intelligences
OneHundredAndTen writes: A recent paper proposes a new way to put together a message for alien intelligent beings. It comes up with an elaborate mechanism to convey information in notably constrained bitmaps, but one can't help but wonder whether it.....»»