New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews
The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition......»»
First-known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers
Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»
Engineers develop advanced optical computing method for multiplexed data processing and encryption
Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have unveiled a major advancement in optical computing technology that promises to enhance data processing and encryption. The work is published in the journal Laser & Photonics Reviews......»»
How to fake the GPS location on your iPhone or Android phone
Want to pretend you're somewhere you're not? Check out our handy guide on faking out your iPhone or Android phone's GPS location......»»
The exit poll: What is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?
The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules......»»
Judge says FTC lacks authority to issue rule banning noncompete agreements
Authority cited by FTC just a "housekeeping statute," US judge in Texas rules. Enlarge / FTC Chair Lina Khan testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on May 15, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Kevi.....»»
How to spot AI fake content—and what policymakers can do to help stop it
Earlier this year, New Hampshire voters received a phone message that sounded like President Joe Biden, discouraging them to vote in the state's primary election. The voice on the line, however, was not really Biden's—it was a robocall created with.....»»
Turkey"s Erdogan offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war; Kremlin rules him out as intermediary
Turkey"s Erdogan offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war; Kremlin rules him out as intermediary.....»»
How to watch new Apple TV+ movie Fancy Dance, starring Lily Gladstone
Apple TV+ today premieres its latest original film, Fancy Dance, which has garnered much critical praise in early reviews. The film stars Lily Gladstone, hot off her Academy Award nominated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, a prior Apple rel.....»»
In-app subscriptions continue to grow, despite consumer fatigue
The in-app subscription market continues to grow, according to a new report, despite increasing consumer fatigue with the trend to turn everything into a recurring payment. Surprisingly, the most common subscription model is reportedly now a weekly o.....»»
Fortnite and Epic Game Store submitted to Apple for launch in the EU
The special EU App Store rules were rolled out earlier this year in response to the Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to open up the iPhone software ecosystem to include alternatives to the App Store. So far, not many have taken up the oppor.....»»
MLS Season Pass price drops to $49 for remainder of season
The MLS Season Pass subscription has lowered its price to $49, for access to watch the remainder of the 2024 season. The 50% cut compared to its original $99 price, as of February, reflects the fact that we are now about halfway through this year’s.....»»
Poll: Would you be willing to pay an Apple Intelligence+ subscription?
One of the big questions around Apple’s AI plans has been whether the company would absorb the costs of these features, or charge a fee, aka an Apple Intelligence+ subscription. So far, the news is that there will be no additional costs involved.....»»
Netflix is officially phasing out its most affordable ad-free plan
Earlier this year, Netflix announced to investors that it would phase out its most affordable ad-free subscription. According to users on Reddit, that change is now going into effect and people who are subscribed to the $11.99 per month ad-free tier.....»»
Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future
Apple is considering a paid future for aspects of its Apple Intelligence service that would expand to a subscription model for additional features and more AI partners.Future expansions to Apple Intelligence may involve more AI partners, paid subscri.....»»
Flash deal: save $460 on a Babbel lifetime subscription
The cost of a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription has plummeted to $139.97, offering a massive $460 discount off the regular price for the 4th of July holiday.Save $460 on Babbel during 4th of July sale.The steeper price cut on a lifetime.....»»
Apple"s repair programs have more to do to satisfy New York Right to Repair law
Apple's repair policies aren't doing enough across the board to comply with New York's Right to Repair rules, with a new report claiming that Apple still has a lot more work to do.Apple Self-Service Repair on an iPhoneIn 2022, New York passed legisla.....»»
Cryptographers Are Discovering New Rules for Quantum Encryption
Researchers have proved that secure quantum encryption is possible in a world without hard problems, establishing a new foundation for what is needed to keep information secure......»»
Fake iPhone return scam cost Apple $12 million in losses, five people charged of fraud
We have seen these kind of scams before, but this particularly case is on a ginormous industry-like scale. Five people have been charged on counts of fraud for their involvement in a fake iPhone return scheme. Essentially, people would take near-w.....»»
Five indicted in $12M fake Apple devices fraud case in southern California
A scam involving "returning" some 16,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads to Apple stores has resulted in five arrests that could lead to decades behind bars.Several crime rings have returned fake iPhones for genuine replacementsA criminal ring operatin.....»»
Fjords are effective carbon traps regardless of oxygen levels, finds study
The fjords on Sweden's west coast act as effective carbon traps regardless of whether the bottom water is oxygen-rich or not. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg......»»