Could TikTok ban bill criminalize VPN use? The EFF says it’s not impossible
EFF: Bill "can be read as criminalizing common practices like using a VPN." Enlarge / TikTok ad at a Metro station in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Banning TikTok has been a hot top.....»»
20 years ago, Quentin Tarantino geeked out with Kill Bill
Twenty years ago, Quentin Tarantino returned with the wildly entertaining East-meets-West revenge epic Kill Bill......»»
Federal TikTok ban – as one law fails to get support, another is tried
There have been threats/promises of a federal TikTok ban since 2020, but little progress has been made in the past three years. The latest development is that there are now two completely separate potential laws competing for support. One of them.....»»
“Mission Impossible” Leak with Chinese Connection Floods Pirate Sites
The latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise has its digital release scheduled for next week, but high quality copies of the film are already circulating on numerous pirate sites. After the movie's theatrical release was previously push.....»»
Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) Effectively Defeats Pirate Site Blocking
Cloudflare has enabled Encrypted Client Hello for all customers on free plans, which includes many pirate sites. The new privacy feature makes it impossible for Internet providers to track which websites subscribers visit. As a result, it also render.....»»
Elvis Is Back in the Building, Thanks to AI—and U2
An AI-generated tribute to Elvis will premiere in Las Vegas during U2's residency at the Sphere. It’s impossible to avoid Elvis Presley in Las Vegas: his image appears on street art and photographs, while impersonators can be.....»»
How to find lost TikTok videos you forgot to save
There's a simple way to find TikTok videos you watched, but didn’t save. A new update on TikTok gives users another way to find TikTok videos they watched — but didn’t save.Oftentimes, I’ll be scrolling through my TikTok "F.....»»
California Nixes a Bill to Decriminalize Plant-Based Psychedelics
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 58, which would have allowed adults to possess small amounts of mescaline, DMT, and psilocybin, the hallucinogen in magic mushrooms.....»»
Is planting trees to combat climate change "complete nonsense"?
Bill Gates is emphatic: "I don't plant trees," he declared recently, wading into a debate about whether mass tree planting is really much use in fighting climate change......»»
TikTok may help farmers cultivate empathy around climate change
Farmers are used to growing crops and producing other goods, but a new study led by Penn State researchers suggests the social media platform TikTok may help them cultivate something new: empathy around the issue of climate change......»»
AI: Voice cloning tech emerges in Sudan civil war
Evidence suggests voice cloning tools were used to impersonate the ex-president of Sudan on TikTok......»»
Senators introduce bipartisan bill directing FTC to redo auto dealership regs
A new bill from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would direct the FTC to "redo" the proposal by requiring the agency to issue an advanced notice of proposed rule-making for public input — a regulatory step the lawmakers say was.....»»
TikTok deepfakes: MrBeast, Tom Hanks, Gayle King; NYU professor calls for ban
A number of TikTok deepfakes have been called out by the celebrities whose likenesses have been stolen. These include MrBeast, Tom Hanks, and Gayle King. The fake video of MrBeast claimed that viewers had been selected to receive an iPhone 15 Pro.....»»
TikTok testing ad-free experience for a monthly fee in apparent test for some users
TikTok appears to be joining the likes of X, Meta, and Snap with a new premium tier in the works. Rather than selling status or experimental features, however, TikTok is taking a more YouTube-like approach. more….....»»
Meta proposing ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans for up to $17/month
TikTok may be going ad-free for five bucks a month, but you’ll have to pay a bit more for a similar experience on Meta’s platforms. A new report details Meta’s proposal to offer a version of Facebook and Instagram with no ads that would cost ne.....»»
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......»»
"Invasion" of tropical birds known as limpkins reported in Illinois—invasive snails may be attractive food source
While on a recent visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ann Harness spotted a creature she'd never seen before. The tall brown bird with a long bill looked like a cross between a rail and a heron......»»
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads......»»
TikTok is considering offering an ad-free subscription to keep up with rival platforms
Code found within the TikTok app suggests that the popular video-sharing website may roll out a new ad-free monthly subscription plan.TikTok, known for popularizing short-format video content on social media, is preparing to begin testing a monthly s.....»»
What’s new on VOD and Digital in October 2023
What's new on VOD and Digital in October 2023? Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Equalizer 3, The Nun II, Haunted Mansion, and more!.....»»