Wordle was first developed during the coronavirus lockdown by Josh Wardle, a New York-based software engineer who simply wanted a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.” Despite these humble origins, the game quickly became a global sensation after being released to the public in October 2021, with some hardcore fans sharing their results each morning on social media. In January 2022, Wardle sold Wordle to The New York Times, for an unspecified seven-figure sum. The game remained free to play and has shown few signs of losing its extraordinary popularity. In an interview with Newsweek, Erhan Aslan, who…
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iOS 17 Proves Apple Doesn’t Need a Foldable Phone… Yet
Smartphones have more or less looked identical to one another for the past decade, but companies like Samsung, Motorola and Google are changing that with screens that bend and fold. Almost every major smartphone maker has released a foldable phone or is planning to, with Apple being the main exception. Android phone makers clearly see the future of smartphones as devices that can fold in half to more easily fit in your pocket or fold open to double as a tablet. But Apple is taking a decidedly different approach. Rather than using new hardware designs to expand the way we…
Saber and HRS Crew & Passenger Solutions sign a deal to support disrupted airline passengers through advanced automation
Published: Jul. 12, 2023 at 9:24 AM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago Airlines can leverage new self-service options that expedite lodging, meals, transportation, and passenger reimbursement for disruption-related expenses SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Saber Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with HRS, a leading software as a service (SaaS) provider, to support airlines on their digitalization journey. By integrating HRS Crew & Passenger Solutions Technologies with existing Saber solutions, the two companies can provide airlines with innovative automation that delivers lodging and financial reimbursement…
Today’s ‘Wordle’ #735 Tips, Clues and Answers for Saturday, June 24 Game
Wordle has remarkably humble origins, considering its enormous popularity, with the word-based puzzle being developed during a coronavirus lockdown by New York-based software developer Josh Wardle, who simply wanted a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.” After Wordle was released to the public in October 2021, it quickly became a viral sensation, with many players taking to social media each day to share their scores. In January 2022 Wordle was purchased by the New York Timesthough the game remains free to play. speaking to NewsweekErhan Aslan, an expert in applied linguistics at the University of Reading in the…
AI firm Palantir picks UK as Europe HQ
Palantir has chosen the UK as its new European headquarters for AI development. Photo: STRF/STAR MAX/IPx US tech firm Palantir (PLTR) (0A7R.L) has chosen the UK as its new European headquarters for AI development, as fintech company CAB also eyes a London listing. The British government said that Palantir’s move showed the strength of the UK’s expertise, and follows plans for the UK to host a major summit on the risk posed by AI. It is pushing for London to become the location for a new global AI regulator, modeled on the International Atomic Energy Agency. “London is a magnet…
Taiwan says software problems delaying new F-16 deliveries By Reuters
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: 12 F-16V fighter jets performing an elephant walk during an annual New Year’s drill in Chiayi, Taiwan, January 5, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang TAIPEI (Reuters) – Software problems are delaying the delivery to Taiwan of 66 advanced new F-16V fighter jets from the United States but the island still expects the full order to arrive by 2026, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday. The United States in 2019 approved an $8 billion sale of Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:) F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a deal that would take the island’s F-16 fleet to more than 200…
Robert W. Baird Increases Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Price Target to $155.00
Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO – Get Rating) had its price objective raised by research analysts at Robert W. Baird from $120.00 to $155.00 in a research report issued on Thursday, The Fly reports. Robert W. Baird’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 12.78% from the company’s current price. A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on the TTWO. StockNews.com upgraded Take-Two Interactive Software to a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $144.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating…
An Overview Of Supply Chain Attacks And Protection Strategies
The concept of data protection technology: a weak link in the system of digital data transfer. … [+] Hacker attacks on the network. getty As corporations have been stepping up their security measures, hacker groups have shifted their focus toward software vendors and various system providers. The frequency of supply chain attacks has multiplied several times compared to what it was in 2020. The concept of a Supply Chain Attack revolves around hijacking an organization’s IT infrastructure via third-party vendors. By securing initial access to, say, a vendor’s code management or version control systems, attackers can disseminate their malicious software…