Microsoft"s Smith Says Secret Subpoenas Hurt US Tech Companies
Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith criticized secret data subpoenas sent by the government to cloud providers like his company and Apple, saying gag orders on requests for personal information undermine freedoms and are hurting U......»»
Apple apologizes for its controversial iPad Pro ad
Following a backlash over Apple's ad for its new iPad Pro in which a huge hydraulic press crushes various creative tools, the tech company has said sorry......»»
Oil companies may soon have to pay for Vermont’s climate recovery
Vermont's Superfund climate act—which Big Oil called "unfair"—expected to pass. Enlarge / Ripton, VT - July 16, 2023: Ethan Poploski stood in front of his family's home, which had been destroyed by a landslide overnight. (cr.....»»
ACV reports Q1 net loss of $20M; revenue up 22%
ACV also said the number of used vehicles transacted by dealers and commercial auto companies on its wholesale marketplace platform grew 15 percent year over year......»»
Group 1 Automotive"s Q1 acquisitions cost almost $700 million
The auto retailer also sold the Mike Smith Auto Complex in Beaumont, Texas, to Doggett Automotive Group in the first quarter......»»
Zscaler swats claims of a significant breach
On Wednesday, a threat actor named “InteIBroker” put up for sale “access to one of the largest cyber security companies” and immediately ignited speculation about which company it might be. InteIBroker claims to have access to.....»»
Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook
Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: themotioncloud/Getty Images) Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears in the.....»»
Unearthing the impacts of hydrological sensitivity on global rainfall
Georgia Tech researcher Jie He set out to predict how rainfall will change as Earth's atmosphere continues to heat up. In the process, he made some unexpected discoveries that might explain how greenhouse gas emissions will impact tropical oceans, af.....»»
Animal Well review: must-play Metroidvania is full of rewarding secrets
Animal Well uses the Metroidvania genre to craft an intricate, secret-filled adventure about animal adaptation......»»
Sonus Faber brings flagship tech to its new Sonetto G2 speakers
Italian speaker makers Sonus faber announce that its upcoming Sonetta G2 collection will be the first to adopt some tech from its flagship Suprema lineup......»»
4 Best British Technology and Science YouTube Channels
Mrwhosetheboss Arun Rupesh Maini, better known as Mrwhosetheboss, is a British YouTuber known for his technology-related content. He has the UK’s most subscribed tech influencer, with a whopping 3.26 million subscribers. Arun’s... The post 4 Best.....»»
Closed Xbox studios pitched sequels to Hi-Fi Rush, Dishonored
A new report reveals that Tango Gameworks was pitching Hi-Fi Rush 2 to Microsoft, while Arkane Austin wanted to work on a new Dishonored......»»
No one has seen the data behind Tyson’s “climate friendly beef” claim
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to livestock companies raising "low carbon" beef. Enlarge / The Environmental Working Group published a new analysis on Wednesday outlining its efforts to push the USDA for more transparency, inc.....»»
Court rules against Activision Blizzard in $23.4M patent dispute
Activision plans appeal, says it uses different network tech in its games. Enlarge / Acceleration Bay says World of Warcraft's networking code infringes on a patent originally filed by Boeing. (credit: Activision Blizzard).....»»
The 6 best iPad alternatives in 2024
Looking for an alternative to the Apple iPad? These tablets from Microsoft, Samsung, OnePlus, and more are great options......»»
Microsoft says 75% of office workers already use AI at work
Microsoft has published its Annual Work Trend Index, and to no one's surprise, use of AI took the spotlight......»»
Eclypsium offers protection for GenAI hardware infrastructure
Eclypsium announced new GenAI assessment capabilities for its Supply Chain Security Platform. The new capabilities help secure the fundamental layers of the GenAI tech stack through support for NVIDIA hardware and popular GenAI foundation models. As.....»»
U.S. “Know Your Customer” Proposal Will Put an End to Anonymous Cloud Users
Late January, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice of proposed rulemaking for establishing new requirements for Infrastructure as a Service providers (IaaS) . The proposal boils down to a 'Know Your Customer' regime for companies operat.....»»
Court Keeps DMCA Subpoena Shortcut Closed, Restricts Piracy Settlements
Earlier this year, a Hawaiian District Court blocked movie companies' efforts to unmask alleged BitTorrent pirates using a DMCA subpoena 'shortcut'. The filmmakers asked the court to reconsider its position but without success; the 'DMCA shortcut' wi.....»»
Newspapers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement and ‘Fake News’ Hallucinations
Microsoft and OpenAI face yet another lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement. Eight newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and the Denver Post, accuse the companies of training ChatGPT models on their content without permi.....»»
There’s an AI Lobbying Frenzy in Washington. Big Tech Is Dominating
Spending on lobbying to shape AI policy in Washington is soaring—and tech giants are leading the charge. The number of groups lobbying the U.S. federal government on artificial intelligence nearly tripled from 2022 to 2023, rocket.....»»