Twitter's original name was "twttr," a shortened version chosen because the name "Twitter" was already taken. elaborate
Some digital collectibles, especially those on blockchains like Ethereum, require a small amount of cryptocurrency (gas fees) to be bought and sold, even traded for free. elaborate
Mobile payment adoption is significantly higher in developing countries than in many developed nations, often due to a lack of traditional banking infrastructure. elaborate
Many Smart TVs continue to collect and send data about your viewing habits even when the TV is turned off. elaborate
Optical computing could potentially use light to perform calculations significantly faster than electronic computers, because light signals can travel and interact much faster than electrons. elaborate
Google's original name was "BackRub." elaborate
Some surveillance technologies use predictive policing algorithms, which can perpetuate existing biases in law enforcement data, leading to disproportionate targeting of certain communities. elaborate