Bitcoin ad banned for "misleading pensioners"
The ad targeted individuals who were unlikely to know the risks involved, a watchdog's ruling said......»»
Leica camera has built-in defense against misleading AI, costs $9,125
The M11-P is the first camera to integrate Content Credentials. Enlarge / A photo shot with the M11-P. (credit: CAI) On Thursday, Leica Camera released the first camera that can take pictures with automatically encrypted.....»»
Carbon-neutral Apple Watch claims rejected as bogus: Term will be banned in Europe
Last month’s Apple event included the announcement of what the company claimed were two carbon-neutral Apple Watches, the Series 9 and Ultra 2. But that claim has today been rejected as “bogus” by the European consumer organization BEUC. The.....»»
Apple"s "carbon neutral" claims are misleading, say EU groups
Apple's carbon neutral claims are coming under attack, with European environmental groups and consumer watchdogs insisting they are misleading.Apple CEO Tim CookApple declared the Apple Watch Series 9 to be its first "carbon neutral" product during i.....»»
Tesla’s misleading driving range claims trigger DOJ probe
Tesla SEC filing on Monday revealed that the DOJ is investigating the EV maker. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) The United States Department of Justice is investigating Tesla after a Reuters.....»»
Scientists engineer plants to speak in color as environmental sensors for dangerous chemicals
What if your house plant could tell you your water isn't safe? Scientists are closer to realizing this vision, having successfully engineered a plant to turn beet red in the presence of a banned, toxic pesticide......»»
AMD retracts its new gaming feature after it was getting players banned
AMD is rolling back its Anti-Lag+ technology in all supported games with its latest graphics driver update......»»
Fake Bitcoin ETF news pumps price to $30,000
Fake reports about the SEC approving the iShares Bitcoin ETF spread online and spiked prices on crypto exchanges. On Monday morning, Bitcoin quickly spiked thousands of dollars, hitting as high as $30,000 on some cryptocurrency exchanges.Why? B.....»»
Comcast resists call to stop its misleading “10G Network” claims
Comcast renamed its whole network "Xfinity 10G" despite cable's slower speeds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) An advertising industry group urged Comcast to stop its "10G" ads or modify them to state that.....»»
AMD’s new anti-lag tech could land you with a ban in games
It's confirmed: Using AMD's new Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2 will result in your account being banned......»»
Scientists Argue Conservation Is under Threat in Indonesia
Researchers have been banned from working in Indonesia’s tropical rain forests after the government disagreed with their scientific conclusions......»»
Google’s 7-year Pixel 8 update claim already sounds misleading
Google did something during the Pixel 8 event last week that not even Apple dared to do during its iPhone events. Google promised 7 years … The post Google’s 7-year Pixel 8 update claim already sounds misleading appeared first on BGR......»»
Google search payment makes up 14-16% of Apple’s profits; if that’s banned, what then?
The Google search payment – the annual amount Google pays to Apple in return for being the default search engine in Safari – reportedly makes up 14-16% of the Cupertino company’s total profits. With that payment now threatened by the antitru.....»»
Common red food dye banned in Calif.—30 years after FDA found cancer risk in rats
The risk of red dye No. 3 is considered low, but its regulation is a head-scratcher. Enlarge / The famous Easter candy Peeps, made by Just Born Quality Confections, are displayed on April 7, 2023 in New York, US. Consumer Reports.....»»
FTC"s proposed rule to ban junk fees might exclude car dealers
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that, if finalized, would ban businesses from charging hidden and misleading fees and require them to show the full price upfront. Car dealers could be excluded if another controversial regulation is f.....»»
Snapchat My AI may be banned in UK over ‘worrying’ child privacy concerns
Snapchat’s My AI feature is facing the prospect of a ban in the UK, over concerns that it may be putting the privacy of children at risk. It follows separate user outrage at the ChatGPT integration being pinned to the top of their chats, and a m.....»»
Elon Musk"s X adds to fog of war at outset of Israel-Hamas conflict
Misinformation has run rampant on Elon Musk's social media platform X in the 48 hours since Hamas militants' surprise attack on Israel, with users sharing false and misleading claims about the conflict and Musk himself pointing users to an account kn.....»»
TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban
The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect physical stores......»»
TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia
The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores......»»
GM, Stellantis deny UAW claims they are enabling strike violence
Stellantis said it was ‘appalled' by UAW President Shawn Fain's accusations, and GM said it had banned a third-party contractor believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run that injured five striking workers......»»
At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars
From Sunday, workers at the main United States base in Antarctica will no longer be able to walk into a bar and order a beer, after the federal agency that oversees the research program decided to stop serving alcohol......»»