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‘The Rock,’ the biggest white diamond at any point unloaded, sells for $21.9M
The biggest white precious stone at any point unloaded sold for an incredible $21.9 million at Christie’s yearly Magnificent Jewels deal yesterday. The 228.31-carat show-stopper was offered to an individual whom Christie’s wouldn’t name or try and refer to where they reside. One of the precious stone’s three past purchasers was situated in the US;…
Which Is Better: A Mediterranean vs. Vegan Diet?
Two popular eating plans are the Mediterranean diet and the vegan diet. Both have been thoroughly researched for their numerous health benefits. The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional eating habits of Mediterranean people in countries such as Greece, Spain, and Italy. It’s known for supporting a wide range of flavorful and healthful foods.…
Google’s new ad targeting will be blocked by DuckDuckGo’s Chrome extension
DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused browser, has updated its Chrome extension to disable two new Google Privacy Sandbox ad targeting approaches. Users can prevent Google Topics and FLEDGE using DuckDuckGo’s extension, or simply disable Chrome’s “Privacy Sandbox” setting, according to a blog post. Regulators and privacy campaigners have questioned Google’s Privacy Sandbox programme, which is an alternative…
Fornite’s ‘Short Nite’ film festival is returning this week
Later this week, the fourth edition of Fornite’s “Short Nite” film festival will begin. The event, which will feature a range of short animated flicks screened in-game, will take place on May 12th, according to Epic Games. There are ten films in all, three of which are world premieres, and Epic will be selling a…
FIFA and EA Sports will stop their video game partnership; the game will be renamed
After failing to reach a new licencing agreement, Electronic Arts will discontinue producing its immensely successful FIFA video game under its present brand, signalling the end of one of soccer’s most successful and lucrative partnerships. Instead, EA Sports FC will be available starting in 2023, once the company completes the final game in collaboration with…
YouTube’s subscription gifting feature will begin on Wednesday, although it will be in beta at first
YouTube is testing gifting memberships, which will be accessible for a limited number of channels starting Wednesday. YouTube memberships are similar to Twitch subscriptions in that they allow viewers to express financial support for producers while also gaining access to perks such as personalised emoji. For a long time, Twitch users have been able to…
Asian stocks follow Wall Street down on rate climb, economy worries
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower Tuesday as fears expanded that U.S. rate climbs to battle expansion could slow down financial development. Market benchmarks in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney fell. Shanghai progressed. Oil costs fell more than $1 yet remained above $100 per barrel. Money Street’s benchmark S&P 500 file…
Facebook is removing some location-tracking service because of ‘low usage’
According to report, Facebook is suspending numerous features that tracked your real-time location, including Nearby Friends, weather warnings, location history, and background location. Facebook says it will stop collecting data linked with these features on May 31st and will destroy all saved data on August 1st, according to a notification given to those who have…
Andy Warhol’s iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits becomes most expensive 20th-century artwork
One of Andy Warhol’s renowned Marilyn Monroe pictures has set a record for the most expensive 20th-century artwork ever sold at auction. At Christie’s in New York on Monday evening, the 40-square-inch “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,” one of dozens of photographs the artist took of Monroe in the 1960s, sold for a record $195 million.…
According to reports, some new BMWs will not have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
According to Automotive News Europe, BMW is temporarily shipping some new vehicles without compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay due to a change in chip suppliers. The new supplier’s processors are reportedly not yet compatible with Android Auto and CarPlay, and will require an update to make the software work. “The chips built into…