You know a blockbuster movie when you see one, and sometimes, you know one without even seeing it. If a big-budget movie gets solid critical reviews and captures the public consciousness, especially if it’s around summer, then there’s a good chance it can count itself as a successful blockbuster. It’s not a genre necessarily, because…
This is a guest post. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum or the IEEE.There are signs all around us indicating that the field of robotics is going through a major transformation. Robots are getting significant coverage in the media. A number of big…
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Anna Guerrero, the Content Editor at Canva. Anna’s favorite part of her job is facilitating learning through storytelling. One of the hardest things about starting a new blog is the torturous wait to see if people click on your content and read it. Let alone dreaming about…
Ever picked up a time-saving ‘life hack’ from an online video? Today might be a good day to start because a new study suggests that those little tips and tricks save people almost four hours of effort every week. That’s according to a survey of 2,002 Americans, 41% of whom have described life hacks to…
Facebook remains a leading social media platform, boasting over 2.9 billion monthly active users as of 2024.As a content marketer, going viral on Facebook can be the holy grail of marketing.Going viral means that your content has been shared widely and rapidly across the internet. This can make your brand more visible and increase engagement…
Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE: CNN’s coverage of protests in Los Angeles has moved here. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles to disperse protests that began in response to immigration raids, the White House said in a statement Saturday night. Immigration authorities and demonstrators have…
A no-nonsense guide to getting more frames and fewer stutters from your existing hardware Gaming laptops are beasts. With high-refresh displays, RTX graphics, and NVMe storage, they’re not just for casual gaming. But even the best rigs can stutter or overheat on games like GTA 6, Cyberpunk 2077, or Red Dead Redemption 2 (unless properly…
The software used to control a robot is normally highly adapted to its specific physical set up. But now researchers have created a single general-purpose robotic control policy that can operate robotic arms, wheeled robots, quadrupeds, and even drones. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to applying machine learning to robotics is the…
We’ve all seen them: posts that seem to pop up everywhere overnight, captivating millions of people and generating endless shares, likes, and comments. These viral social media posts significantly boost brands, spreading awareness and driving engagement. But what is viral marketing, exactly? It’s the strategy behind these wildly popular posts—designed to resonate so strongly that…
Google Play search is a key tool for users to find relevant and popular apps for Android devices. Ensuring that your app and store listing is thorough and optimized is an important factor in getting discovered by users on Google Play. Build a comprehensive store listing The text in your store listing helps users discover your app. It’s also…
Trump’s directive, framed as an effort to revive domestic film production and counter perceived economic threats posed by international incentives, aims to penalize all foreign-made movies entering the US market.Published: Tuesday,May 06, 2025 07:04 AM GMT-06:00 In a move that has drawn widespread attention across global entertainment industries, former US President Donald Trump has proposed…
Have you ever wondered why some websites dominate search engine rankings while others struggle to gain visibility? The secret often lies in a powerful yet sometimes overlooked factor—backlinks. High-quality backlinks are like digital endorsements, signaling to search engines that your content is valuable and authoritative. Without them, even the most well-crafted content can go unnoticed…