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News, Technology

Elon Musk Announces Twitter’s Permanent Shift to Dark Mode

The exact date of Twitter’s permanent switch to dark mode is currently unknown. However, what is certain is that this decision has been one of the many controversial proposals made by Musk since the X rebranding process began. While Musk’s acquisition of Twitter was already surrounded by controversy, the rapid pace of its transformation into X has been criticized by some analysts as a major mistake. This is because Twitter has become deeply ingrained in global culture, and transitioning away from it at such a fast pace seems to indicate potential disaster.

According to a recent comment from a branding expert to Bloomberg, “It took more than 15 years to build up that level of worldwide equity, so losing the Twitter brand name would be a significant financial setback.”

Not only that, but X Corp. might also face legal issues as they rebrand Twitter to X. A 2017 patent from Meta has recently resurfaced, which involves a product called X designed for social networking. Additionally, the removal of Twitter signage last week was halted by the San Francisco police due to unapproved curb work, possibly resulting in fines.

Cars, News

Hacker Claims Tesla Full Self-Driving Has Secret ‘Elon Mode’

According to a hacker named GreenTheOnly, there may be a secret setting in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system called ‘Elon Mode.’ While this hasn’t been officially confirmed, GreenTheOnly’s observations suggest that the alleged mode has some promising features. They note the absence of frequent reminders while driving for 600 miles in busy traffic and mention progress in detecting debris. However, they also point out that the alleged mode is still a work in progress, experiencing unexpected lane changes and a relatively slow driving speed as issues.

Considering the current state of development, it’s likely that even if Elon Mode is being worked on, it will take some time before it becomes available to FSD drivers, if it ever does. Nonetheless, it’s encouraging to see Tesla addressing the nagging problem that users have complained about as a distraction from the road. However, the concern of random and unprompted lane switches, which poses serious risks for drivers using an already controversial system, is still being addressed. It remains to be seen if Elon Mode will be confirmed and released, but it would be wise to keep it as an internal codename.

Technology

Enabling Dark Mode On Any Website: A Step-By-Step Guide For Android

When using the web on an Android device, enabling Dark Mode can have critical benefits such as reducing eye strain and improving battery life, especially on OLED screens.

The comfort of Dark Mode comes from the reduced brightness and contrast it offers, which helps alleviate eye strain. Bright screens can lead to computer vision syndrome, but with Dark Mode, the lower luminance provides a more relaxing viewing experience, especially in low-light conditions.

For Android devices with OLED screens, enabling Dark Mode also has a significant battery-saving advantage. Unlike LCD screens that use a backlight to illuminate all pixels simultaneously, OLED displays have individual pixels that emit their own light. As a result, dark pixels on OLED screens consume less power, allowing for better battery performance and longer usage away from the charger.

Whether you want to reduce eye strain or conserve battery life, enabling Dark Mode can significantly enhance your browsing experience on Android. Follow this step-by-step guide to turn it on and enjoy the benefits.