Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts
While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»
Canada follows Europe with digital services tax likely to hit Apple
Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there. This follows the example of several Europe.....»»
Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penaltyIn an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology co.....»»
Report links H&M, Zara to environmental destruction in Brazil
Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have used cotton from farms linked to massive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption and violence in Brazil, a report by the environmental group Earthsight said Thursday......»»
Apple to expand presence in Florida with new Miami office
Following moves of other tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, Apple is reportedly set to open a new office space in a Miami suburb. This won’t be the first corporate space for Apple in the city, but it will be larger than the existing office......»»
Apple to expand presence in Florida with new Miami office
Following moves of other tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, Apple is reportedly set to open a new office space in a Miami suburb. This won’t be the first corporate space for Apple in the city, but it will be larger than the existing office......»»
Google could charge Apple users for AI tools in iOS 18
Rumors suggest Google is looking to offer premium generative AI features just as Apple is allegedly planning an AI App Store for iOS 18.Google could introduce paid premium AI featuresSpeculation and rumors about tech giants come in waves, but if you.....»»
Study suggests starvation decimated gray whales off the Pacific Coast: Can the giants ever recover?
When large numbers of gray whales began washing up along North America's Pacific Coast nearly six years ago, marine scientists could only speculate on the reason: Was it disease? Ocean pollution? Increasing ship collisions?.....»»
Apple, Google, and Meta are failing DMA compliance, EU suspects
Tech giants must defend against EU's "concrete evidence" of non-compliance. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton talks to media about non-compliance investigations against Google, Apple, and Meta under the.....»»
"Baby quasars": James Webb Space Telescope spots little giants in the deep past
The James Webb Space Telescope has made one of the most unexpected findings within its first year of service: A high number of faint little red dots in the distant universe could change the way we understand the genesis of supermassive black holes......»»
Yelp: It’s gotten worse since Google made changes to comply with EU rules
Users are even more likely to stick with Google due to one change, says Yelp. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) To comply with looming rules that ban tech giants from favoring their own services, Google has bee.....»»
Does Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit against ESPN, Fox, and WBD stand a chance?
Fubo: Media giants' anticompetitive tactics already killed PS Vue, other streamers. Enlarge (credit: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Fubo is suing Fox Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, and W.....»»
UK to quit "outdated" fossil fuel friendly treaty
The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday......»»
How Tech Giants Turned Ukraine Into an AI War Lab
AI tools provided by companies like Palantir raise questions about when and how invasive tech should be used in wartime Early on the morning of June 1, 2022, Alex Karp, the CEO of the data-analytics firm Palantir Technologies, cross.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (February 2024)
You don't need a subscription to enjoy Little Giants, Coneheads, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and more of the best free movies on YouTube......»»
Buy-sell consolidation and auto retail giants are everywhere you look, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona
When Lithia Motors bought Pfaff Automotive Partners in 2021, it opened the door to getting involved in racing......»»
Firefox wants to level the browser playing field with Microsoft, Google, and Apple
Mozilla has published a list of ways big tech gatekeepers prevent independent browsers — such as its browser, Firefox — from flourishing on their platforms.Mozilla alleges tech giants' bias against FirefoxIn a recent blog post, Mozilla expressed.....»»
Latest price war drives Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro down to $1,399
Amazon and B&H are currently battling to outdo each other in a January price war, featuring $200 off Apple's 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro.14" M3 MacBook Pro on sale for $200 offIf you've had your eye on the M3 MacBook Pro, retail giants Amazon and B&H are.....»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
Weekend price war drives Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro down to $1,399
Amazon and B&H are currently battling to outdo each other in a January price war, featuring $200 off Apple's 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro.14" M3 MacBook Pro on sale for $200 offIf you've had your eye on the M3 MacBook Pro, retail giants Amazon and B&H are.....»»