FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent
The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law......»»
AI-generated voices in robocalls now illegal
The FCC has revealed the unanimous adoption of a Declaratory Ruling that recognizes calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The ruling, which takes effect immediately, makes voice c.....»»
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown.....»»
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in crackdown on car theft
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in crackdown on car theft.....»»
Please don"t use the Apple Vision Pro while driving [u]
In most of the United States, it's illegal to wear a headset like Apple Vision Pro while driving, but a Tesla owner decided to do it anyway.An Apple Vision Pro used while driving [x/lentinidante]Laws around the world concerning driving include requir.....»»
Unilateral efforts to combat illegal fishing may spur piracy in certain regions
Certain policies and policing measures taken by countries to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing drive local actors to engage in piracy, new research has found......»»
Please don"t use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
In most of the United States, it's illegal to wear a headset like Apple Vision Pro while driving, but a Tesla owner decided to do it anyway with predictable results.An Apple Vision Pro used while driving [x/lentinidante]Laws around the world concerni.....»»
FCC to declare AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under existing law
Robocalls with AI voices to be regulated under Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on making the use of AI-.....»»
Apple declares last MacBook Pro with an optical drive obsolete
The laptop hadn't been for sale in more than seven years. Enlarge / The 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2012. Sometimes, it's worth taking a moment to note the end of an era, even when that ending might have happened a long ti.....»»
NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data
Violating Americans’ privacy "not just unethical but illegal," senator says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying records from data brokers detai.....»»
George Carlin’s heirs sue comedy podcast over “AI-generated” impression
Suit alleges copyright infringement and illegal use of Carlin's name and likeness. Enlarge / A promotional image cited in the lawsuit uses Carlin's name and image to promote the Dudsey podcast and special. The estate of.....»»
Colombia declares emergency over raging forest fires
Colombia has declared a state of emergency in two regions as dozens of forest fires burned wide swathes of the country and left the capital choking on smoke during record temperatures linked with the El Niño weather phenomenon......»»
Sourcepoint introduces sensitive data opt-in feature to prepare users for privacy changes
Sourcepoint has launched a sensitive data opt-in feature for its consent management platform (CMP) to help customers prepare for US privacy changes on the horizon. As of March 31, 2024, the Washington “My Health, My Data” Act will require opt-in.....»»
Why South Korea is banning the sale of dog meat
The South Korean dog meat trade will officially end in 2027 after a bill was passed making the slaughter of dogs and the sale of dog meat for human consumption illegal in the country (though the consumption of dog meat will still be legal). People wh.....»»
Illegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings, officials say
Illegal tunnel under New York City synagogue destabilized nearby buildings, officials say.....»»
FTC, Connecticut: Nissan dealership didn"t certify CPO vehicles, inflated state fees
The Manchester City Nissan dealership in Connecticut charged customers unadvertised and unauthorized certified pre-owned fees, failed to obtain the certification advertised, put finance-and-insurance products into deals without consumer consent, and.....»»
UAW"s Fain travels to Tennessee to pressure VW management on organizing drive
Volkswagen said it denied "any claims of union-busting, intimidation or illegal violations of worker rights.".....»»
Tim Sweeney says Epic Games lost its App Store lawsuit because ‘Apple didn’t write anything down’
As our friends at 9to5Google reported last night, Epic Games scored a major victory in its legal battle with Google. The jury in the case determined that Google has an “illegal monopoly” with the Play Store and Google Play billing, a far better o.....»»
Epic win: Jury rules Google Play app store and billing an illegal monopoly
The Epic versus Google case has reached a significant milestone as the jury ruled that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws, but years of appeals are sure to follow.Epic's 1984 parodyJust three years after Apple's win against Epic fo.....»»
Google loses landmark antitrust lawsuit against Epic Games
Google has lost a landmark case against Epic Games after a jury decided on Monday that the web giant operates an illegal monopoly via its Android app store......»»
Musk appeals dispute over "funding secured" consent decree to Supreme Court
Tesla's CEO asked the justices to hear his appeal of a lower court's decision that upheld the decree, which arose from his August 2018 post on Twitter that he had 'funding secured' to take his company private......»»