The use of algorithms in the real estate market has come under scrutiny as US prosecutors have filed antitrust charges against a property management software company, RealPage. The allegations suggest that RealPage’s algorithmic software enables collusion among landlords, resulting in higher rental prices and harming consumers. This case sheds light on the potential consequences of
In recent years, renters in the United States have noticed a disturbing trend – apartment prices seem to be increasing in tandem across various buildings and cities. The US Department of Justice has now stepped in with a civil lawsuit alleging that RealPage, a Texas-based company specializing in commercial revenue management software for landlords, is
The recent discovery of a 3D quantum spin liquid in the langbeinite family of materials has sparked excitement in the scientific community. This unique finding sheds light on the behavior of magnetic interactions in specific crystalline structures, leading to the emergence of an island of liquidity within the material. An international team of researchers conducted
Infinity Nikki takes players on a unique journey through a world filled with enchantment and wonder. The game, developed by Infold in collaboration with Kentaro Tominaga, offers an open-world experience unlike any other. With over 12 million pre-registrations, it is clear that players are eagerly anticipating this new installment in the Nikki series. Set in
Microsoft is set to host a crucial summit on Windows security at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, scheduled for September 10th, aims to bring together Microsoft engineers and various vendors, including CrowdStrike, to address issues surrounding Windows security and best practices for preventing incidents like the recent CrowdStrike debacle.
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature called ‘profile song’, which aims to enhance the customization of user profiles. This feature allows users to add a specific song to their profile that reflects their mood or preferences. The platform offers a wide selection of licensed songs that can be added to user profiles. To kick
Samyang has recently introduced a revolutionary prime lens that allows photographers to adjust the focal length by simply swapping out the optical elements inside the lens. This innovative design aims to make camera bags lighter and more efficient, offering photographers the flexibility they need without the added weight of carrying multiple lenses. While traditional prime
Ubisoft has recently announced the upcoming release of Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, a revitalized installment in the long-standing turn-based strategy RPG series that originated back in 1984 under the guidance of New World Computing. The new game promises to take players back to the enchanting world of Enroth, delving into the origins
The field of particle physics is constantly evolving, with researchers like Professors Andreas Crivellin and Bruce Mellado uncovering deviations in the behavior of particles that may point to the existence of new bosons. These deviations, particularly in the decay of multi-lepton particles, challenge the predictions of the Standard Model and offer a glimpse into the
Snowflake, a data cloud analytics company, recently released its fiscal second-quarter 2025 earnings report. The company reported $869 million in revenue, which surpassed analysts’ expectations of $851 million. However, despite beating revenue estimates, Snowflake experienced a deceleration in product revenue growth compared to previous quarters, with product revenue growing only 30% year over year, down