Grindr on the hook for €10M over GDPR consent violations
Grindr, a gay, bi, trans and queer hook-up app, is on the hook for a penalty of NOK100,000,000 (aka €10M or ~$12.1M) in Europe. Norway’s data protection agency has announced it’s notified the US-based company of its intention to issue t.....»»
New Grindr CEO’s Political Tweets Anger Users as Company Prepares to Go Public
New Grindr CEO’s Political Tweets Anger Users as Company Prepares to Go Public.....»»
Hyundai, Kia supplier in Alabama fined for child labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor said workers aged 13-15 were found at the SL Alabama plant and said it had fined the company around $30,000. Regulators did not accuse Hyundai and Kia of wrongdoing......»»
Carvana"s license at Michigan store suspended over multiple violations
In another setback for the used-vehicle retailer, already under probabtion, a Michigan investigation cited Carvana for repeated violations covering titles, registrations and odometers......»»
Sandy Hook parent recounts years of harassment after Alex Jones called him a crisis actor
In emotional testimony on Thursday, Robbie Parker, the parent of a Sandy Hook shooting victim, recounted the violent threats and harassment he and his family have suffered in the years since conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called him a crisis actor......»»
Quanta reportedly pays US$7.9 million for contract violations
ODM Quanta Computer will reportedly pay US$7.9 million for a contract violation involving the termination of an order made with a China-based lens module supplier......»»
Experts debate the ethics of LinkedIn’s algorithm experiments on 20M users
LinkedIn relied on its user agreement to gain consent to research millions of users. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) This month, LinkedIn researchers revealed in Science that the company spent five years.....»»
Apple iPhone 14 launch used to hook victims into a crypto scam
A scam livestream remained live on YouTube for hours amid Apple’s latest product launch......»»
"Deplatforming" online extremists reduces their followers, but there"s a price
Conspiracy theorist and U.S. far-right media personality Alex Jones was recently ordered to pay US$45 million (£37 million) damages to the family of a child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting......»»
The Happy Ring won"t hook you up on Tinder, but it will measure your mood
A new smart ring reads signals from your brain to measure your mood.....»»
Second Hyundai supplier accused of child labor violations in Alabama
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday accused a Korean-owned auto parts maker and supplier to Hyundai Motor Co of violating federal child labor laws at an Alabama factory, federal court filings reviewed by Reuters show......»»
Loathsome anti-vax group run by RFK Jr gets Meta permaban—finally
CHD says the ban came "without warning." Meta says it followed many violations. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup / Staff | Getty Images News) Yesterday, the anti-vaccine group the Children’s Health Defense celebrated the spread.....»»
TikTok vows to close loophole letting users skirt ban on political ads
The app is adding internal teams to review influencer posts for violations. Enlarge (credit: Tetra Images | Tetra images) As TikTok’s popularity and earnings soar, the company has decided to crack down on political content.....»»
Twisted-wing parasites feel no pain
Reproduction in the insect order Strepsiptera—also known as twisted-wing parasites—is not for the fainthearted. To inseminate the eggs of its partner, the male partner injures the "neck" of the female with its hook-shaped penis and injects the se.....»»
Hooked on You: How to romance each killer
There are four killers in the game. If you have no idea where to begin in trying to romance them, here's a full guide on how to hook them all in Hooked on You......»»
Teen’s jailing shows exactly how Facebook will help anti-abortion states
A teen shared one message, then cops requested all her data without her consent. Enlarge (credit: Charles McQuillan / Stringer | Getty Images News) For the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there's a clear example s.....»»
Can environmental violations define oil and gas companies as bad actors? A judgment awaits
On the evening of July 19, when Allegheny County Council met to override Rich Fitzgerald's veto of a fracking ban in county parks, council members were shown a black-and-white video of natural gas rushing from a well in Boyce Park......»»
Fighting for worker rights takes psychological toll
Bottom-up workplace law enforcement—which occurs when an individual worker files a claim against their employer—fails to protect the workers who are the most vulnerable to workplace rights violations. According to new research from ILR Professor.....»»
Most companies are unprepared for CCPA and GDPR compliance
As of June 30, 2022, 91% of companies across all verticals, states, and business size that must comply with CCPA are still unprepared to meet CCPA requirements, according to CYTRIO. Further, 94% of companies that must comply with GDPR are ill prepare.....»»
Best cases for Apple"s AirTag
Apple's AirTag item tracker lacks a built-in key ring to hook it onto items. Here are the best cases that will both protect the tracker and keep it attached to your items.Apple's AirTag is pretty good, but doesn't have a native way to hang from a key.....»»
Accell Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Review: A pricey yet efficient connector
Accell’s Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station connects to your Mac and provides fast and efficient charging for your devices and accessories. With this docking station, you can easily hook up any peripherals and instantly clean up all the cables on your.....»»