NFT Marketplace Halts Most Transactions, Citing "Rampant" Fakes and Plagiarism
Reuters reports that a popular NFT trading platform "has halted most transactions because people were selling tokens of content that did not belong to them, its founder said, calling this a 'fundamental problem' in the fast-growing digital assets mar.....»»
Investors back new car warranty marketplace startup Chaiz
The startup is seeking partnerships for its online marketplace for extended car warranties and vehicle service contracts.....»»
Apple files motion to dismiss DOJ antitrust lawsuit, citing harm to innovation and user experience
Apple has officially filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit filed in May. Apple argues the case should be dismissed because the DOJ’s lawsuit does not meet the legal standards required to prove a violation of Sect.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 2, 2024 – AAPL Q3 2024 earnings
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple reporting record Q3 2024 earnings. We also cover Apple’s motion to dismiss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit, citing harm to innovation and user experience. Additionally, we highlight the corroborated.....»»
AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan
Perplexity says WordPress.com, TIME, Der Spiegel, and Fortune have already signed up. Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images) On Tuesday, AI-powered search engine Perplexity unveiled a new revenue-sharing program.....»»
AltStore PAL now offering third-party apps to iPhone users in the EU
In April, developer Riley Testut launched an alternative version of AltStore as an App Marketplace for iOS users in the European Union thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation. AltStore PAL was launched solely with apps developed by Testut.....»»
Google halts its 4-plus-year plan to turn off tracking cookies by default in Chrome
A brief history of Google's ideas, proposals, and APIs for cookie replacements. Enlarge / Google, like most of us, has a hard time letting go of cookies. Most of us just haven't created a complex set of APIs and brokered deals ac.....»»
Astronomers discover technique to spot AI fakes using galaxy-measurement tools
Researchers use technique to quantify eyeball reflections that often reveal deepfake images. Enlarge / Researchers write, "In this image, the person on the left (Scarlett Johansson) is real, while the person on the right is AI-ge.....»»
FCC blasts T-Mobile’s 365-day phone locking, proposes 60-day unlock rule
T-Mobile raised lock period for prepaid Metro brand from 180 to 365 days. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) Citing frustration with mobile carriers enforcing different phone-unlocking policies that are bad fo.....»»
Environmental groups ask feds to take over Georgia"s coal ash program
A handful of environmental groups filed a petition July 18 asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to claw back oversight of the disposal of Georgia's toxic coal ash from state regulators, citing concerns over groundwater contamination......»»
J.D. Vance Venmo connections public, as privacy failing still in place six years later
A report on J.D. Vance, Trump’s pick for the VP ticket, is the latest pointer to a continuing privacy fail in which Venmo connections and transactions are public by default … more….....»»
Most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure in some way
Most GitHub Actions are susceptible to exploitation; they are overly privileged or have risky dependencies, according to Legit Security. GitHub Actions security flaws pose major risks The report found the GitHub Actions marketplace’s security postu.....»»
Research evaluates strategy for supply chains under pressure
Recent upheavals in the global market have put supply chains under immense pressure, and the logistics and road transportation sectors are struggling to keep pace with geopolitical tensions, rampant inflation, and the rising demand for sustainability.....»»
iPhone 17 2nm chip reports disputed by leaker with respectable record
Reports of the iPhone 17 having a 2nm chip in the two Pro models have been disputed by a leaker with a respectable track-record. They say that Apple’s first 2nm processor will instead be used in the iPhone 18. Citing inside information they clai.....»»
Service departments weigh benefits, drawbacks of recouping credit card fees from customers
As dealer profits fallfrom pandemic highs, a growing number of retailers are considering a controversial tactic to help offset one of their top monthly costs: surcharges on credit card transactions in the service lane......»»
How to redeem codes on Steam
Steam is the ultimate PC marketplace for gamers, but there are still times when you will need to redeem a code. If you've never done it before, here's how......»»
Apple approves third-party app marketplace from Epic Games
Earlier today, Epic Games accused Apple of deliberately delaying notarization of its Epic Games app marketplace in the European Union. Reuters now reports that Apple has approved the Epic Games app marketplace as of Friday afternoon. more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 9, 2024 – iOS 18 beta 3, Photos app redesign
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple execs talking about the divisive Photos app redesign in iOS 18 during a new interview. We also cover Apple’s approval of a third-party app marketplace from Epic Games. Plus, we highlight every.....»»
Ad agency zombifies TUAW with AI copy & recycled bylines in stupid SEO play
The Unofficial Apple Weblog is back, but ad agency Web Orange has turned it into a nightmare plagiarism farm with AI-generated copy, and worse, stolen bylines from writers long since moved on.The Unofficial Apple WeblogAfter the dot-com bubble in 200.....»»
EV market will be "tough" in the second half, Hyundai"s U.S. chief said
Hyundai generated strong EV sales in the first half, but the automaker is bracing for headwinds and preparing for more competition in the marketplace......»»
Polar warming may be underestimated by climate models, ~50 million year old climate variability suggests
Polar regions are known to be warming at an enhanced rate compared to lower latitudes, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change citing a ~5 °C increase in air temperature over Arctic land masses during the 20th century and the highest rate.....»»