Meta AI, powered by the advanced Meta Llama 3 engine, offers a multifunctional assistant available across Meta’s platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. It aids users in various tasks like meal planning, studying, or creating digital art. This AI is integrated within the apps, facilitating access to various services like chats and search without switching between apps. “Meta AI is now accessible in over a dozen countries, including Australia, Canada, and Nigeria, enriching the AI experience globally,” said a spokesperson from Meta. This expansion enables users worldwide to use the ..read more

Backlinks make the SEO world go round, but link-building can often be frustrating and fruitless for many outreachers. So what’s going wrong with your approach to building those all-important backlinks? Ahrefs data shows that there’s a positive correlation between the number of websites linking to a page and its search engine ranking position (SERP), and building reputable backlinks can position your website as a strong industry resource for your leads and search engine crawlers alike. But the internet is a fiercely competitive place, and this can make link-building your way to the front page o ..read more

Heartbreak, whether it’s from a breakup or the challenges of entrepreneurship, can have significant physical effects on the body. A recent article of Skynews explains that, when we experience heartbreak, our brain chemistry undergoes changes, similar to what happens when we’re addicted to something. Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, the chemicals associated with happiness and bonding, play a crucial role in how we feel during heartbreak. These chemicals can plummet, leading to feelings of sadness, low energy, and even physical symptoms like headaches and nausea. Founders’ heartbreak can be as ..read more

Packaging serves as a crucial element for businesses, shaping how products are perceived by consumers. However, the excessive waste generated by oversized and unnecessary packaging poses environmental challenges. Despite efforts to optimise packaging for efficiency, human involvement in the packing process often leads to accidental or intentional mismatches between product size and container. Packaging psychologically influences brand perception, and interestingly, larger packages are often associated with better value. Some companies strategically use packaging to evoke specific emotions or a ..read more

Google has decided to postpone removing third-party cookies in Chrome, initially planned for late 2024, now pushed to early 2025. This delay facilitates additional testing and adjustments following detailed feedback from industry stakeholders and regulators. At present, Google limits third-party cookies to 1% of its stable users and 20% of users on its Canary, Dev, and Beta versions, preparing for a broader transition aimed at bolstering user privacy without undermining essential web functions.   Why Postpone?   The postponement arises from the necessity to address diverse feedback a ..read more

Nestled along the picturesque coast of England, Brighton is celebrated for being an artistic hub brimming with quirky cafes, captivating art galleries and, of course, tasty fish and chip spots. But did you know this city is also a bustling entrepreneurial hub teeming with creativity and innovation? With an ecosystem ripe with possibilities, join us as we explore Brighton’s lively landscape and shine a spotlight on some top startups capturing attention and spearheading transformative change in their industries and beyond.   MyPocketSkill     Let’s kick things off by introdu ..read more

On Wednesday, The US Senate recently voted to pass legislation that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app to a US entity. This bill, passed by a majority of senate, states that ByteDance must sell TikTok within a year or be removed from US app stores. Now ,that same bill has been signed into law by US President Joe Biden, meaning the clock is ticking for ByteDance.   TikTok’s Large US Audience   According to research by Statista, as of Jan 2024, the US was the country with the largest TikTok audience in the world, with almost 150 million users o ..read more

By Emma Lewis, bOnline With landlines being switched off permanently in the UK from next year, more and more of us are turning to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as a popular alternative. VoIP allows users to make calls using the internet instead of using traditional telephone lines or a mobile phone. But what happens if there’s no internet available and you want to use VoIP? The short answer is you will struggle.    Understanding How VoIP Works   Before diving into whether VoIP can function without an internet connection, it’s important to understand how VoIP operates. Vo ..read more

From humble beginnings in the image of pixels to advanced light effects and realistic textures. Game graphics have come a long way to look like we can see it nowadays. It not only resembles a big technological step but also influences our experience and perception of virtual worlds.   The Origins and Rise of Vector Graphics   Vector graphics is one of the basic types of computer graphics, whose origins date back to the 60s of the XX- century. Vector graphics are based on mathematical equations and the representation of images by geometric figures, lines, and curves. The first thing t ..read more

At a warehouse located near Luton, a new and innovative system has been implemented to revolutionise the way orders are fulfilled for online shoppers. Recently highlighted in a BBC article, this advanced system showcases how robots navigate grids to quickly gather items for delivery. Unlike the early days of online shopping where human workers manually collected items, these robots perform the task with speed and precision. Powered by sophisticated software and artificial intelligence, these robots operate alongside human staff to streamline the order fulfilment process. They navigate through ..read more