How Twitter has been shaken by a whistleblower"s allegations
In the days since it was first reported that former Twitter head of security Peiter "Mudge" Zatko had filed an explosive whistleblower disclosure, the company has had to confront renewed scrutiny from lawmakers, a dip in its stock price and added unc.....»»
Google reaches $93 million settlement in tracking location case
Google has reached a $93 million settlement with the state of California to resolve allegations that it was collecting consumers' data without their consent, the state's attorney general said in a statement Thursday......»»
X agrees to negotiate with laid-off employees after 2,000 arbitration demands
"Twitter wants to mediate with us... to settle all claims," lawyer's memo says. Enlarge / An X sign at company headquarters in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's X Corp. has reportedly agreed t.....»»
Elon Musk should be forced to testify on X"s "chaotic environment," US regulator tells court
Elon Musk should be forced to testify in an expansive US government probe of X, the company formerly known as Twitter, the US government said......»»
Researcher: Antisemitism on Elon Musk"s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a "free speech absolutist," has welcomed hatemongers to the platform, including one who recently coined the trending hashtag #BanTheADL......»»
US government slams Musk in court filing describing “chaotic environment” at X
US says FTC probe uncovered privacy risks caused by Musk's drastic changes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) US government lawyers criticized Elon Musk's leadership at the company formerly named Twitter yesterd.....»»
Landmark Google trial opens with sweeping DOJ accusations of illegal monopolization
US prosecutors opened a landmark antitrust trial against Google on Tuesday with sweeping allegations that for years the company intentionally stifled competition challenging its massive search engine, accusing the tech giant of spending billions to o.....»»
Here’s a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band, as more details emerge
Twitter user Kosutami, who often manages to get their hands on prototype versions of Apple products, has posted a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band. The new fabric material is expected to replace leather for both iPhone cases and Watch.....»»
Musk ignored pleas to stop alienating advertisers, new book says
Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of the social media institution once known as Twitter has drawn criticism for allegedly degrading the experience to advertisers and interest groups for allowing hate speech to flourish......»»
Ex-Apple employee files RICO lawsuit over whistleblower retaliation
An Apple whistleblower has filed a RICO Act lawsuit against the company, in a bid to get the iPhone maker to answer accusations of retaliation against the former employee.Apple ParkIn September 2021, Apple fired Ashley Gjovik under claims of IP discl.....»»
Emojis come to stay in Google Maps feature
A new emoji view of your maps comes to Google Maps. This shows off your favourite spots on a map through its unique emoji! The post Emojis come to stay in Google Maps feature appeared first on Phandroid. In a post from Twitter/X Google has.....»»
Elon Musk"s X Corp. sues California AG over content moderation law
Elon Musk's X Corp., the parent company of the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday sued California's attorney general over the state's new content moderation law......»»
X peppers ads without labels in some users’ Following feed
A new discovery has revealed that X (Twitter) is showing ads in the Following feed to users without labels – making them appear like regular content. While the rogue ads can be tough to discern, here’s a trick to check if you’ve got unmarked ad.....»»
X “unfit” for banking because of complicity in Saudi spying, lawyers argue
Read the letter urging regulators to end Musk’s dream of turning X into a bank. Enlarge (credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno | Moment) Just two weeks after Elon Musk took over Twitter in fall 2022, he told employees that his.....»»
China"s largest wireless carrier denies rumor that it will skip iPhone 15 sales
A viral social media post amplifying a rumor that China Mobile won't carry the iPhone 15 spread so far and wide, that the carrier has made a rare public statement denying the claim.iPhone 14 ProThe post on Twitter/X, made on September 6, landed in th.....»»
Elon Musk blames the ADL for X"s problems, floats lawsuit
Elon Musk continues to rail against the ADL, floating a possible lawsuit against the Jewish civil rights organization. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has had a rough year since Elon Musk acquired the company last October. However, a.....»»
Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX the same month he acquired Twitter: Report
According to a new report, Elon Musk took a $1 billion loan from SpaceX during the same time period in which he acquired Twitter. $44 billion. That's how much Elon Musk acquired Twitter for in October 2022. $1 billion. That's how much Musk.....»»
Musk stiffed Twitter vendors and dared them to sue—dozens did just that
The ultimate guide to unpaid-bill suits filed against X, Musk's social network. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, a fairly ordinary tech company was transformed.....»»
As X bleeds cash, Musk threatens Anti-Defamation League with defamation lawsuit
Musk claimed that ADL could be "on the hook" for $22B in X losses. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu Agency) Last month, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, sued a group of hate speech resea.....»»
UK electoral body failed security test before hack
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test......»»
iPhone 15: New ‘FineWoven’ cases once again rumored to replace leather
Evidence continues to mount that the iPhone 15 will mark the end of Apple’s selection of leather cases. A new rumor posted to Twitter this weekend once again suggests that the replacement for the leather cases will be a new lineup of fabric cases b.....»»