Robinhood ordered to pay $70m penalty to US regulator
It's the largest penalty the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ever ordered. Enlarge A Wall Street regulator has ordered the retail trading platform Robinhood to pay more than $70m in penalties for causing what it described as “wi.....»»
Cable lobby and Republicans fight proposed ban on early termination fees
Customers should be allowed to cancel cable TV without penalty, Democrats say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | RoyalFive) The Federal Communications Commission has taken a step toward prohibiting early termination fees c.....»»
Jurors recommend death penalty based on certain looks, but new training can correct the bias
Certain facial features—like downturned lips and a heavy brow—are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions a.....»»
New ways to make ordered wafer-scale chiral carbon nanotube architectures
Chiral materials interact with light in very precise ways that are useful for building better displays, sensors and more powerful devices. However, engineering properties such as chirality reliably at scale is still a significant challenge in nanotec.....»»
New investment labels aim to help savers spot sustainable products—but won"t always stop greenwashing
From the nutritional traffic light system displayed on a box of cereal, to the efficiency ratings we look at when buying a house, ratings and labels help us work out how to spend money responsibly. A new scheme from the UK's financial regulator also.....»»
This M3 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with 96GB RAM is down to $3,749, plus $50 off AppleCare
Apple's loaded M3 Max MacBook Pro in the gorgeous Space Black finish is $250 off right now when ordered with 96GB memory and a 1TB SSD. The M3 Max chip sports a 14-core CPU and 30-core GPU, making it a robust machine in a portable chassis.The exclusi.....»»
U.S. opens probe into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power
A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars over reports of loss of power, failures to restart and other issues......»»
UK regulator can investigate Apple"s cloud gaming, says court
London's Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling and is allowing the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to probe into mobile browsers and gaming on iOS.The App Store on iOSThe CMA officially launched an investigation into the mobile browser domin.....»»
More young people in the UK are living with parents and grandparents: Exploring the benefits and challenges
In a recent court case in Pavia, northern Italy, the judge sided with the complainant, a 75-year-old woman, and ordered her adult two sons to move out of her home. The woman's case was a last-ditch attempt to get the men to find what one journalist t.....»»
US regulator greenlights Starship"s next launch on Friday
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion......»»
Reddit user says he ordered an iPhone 15 Pro Max, but received an Android clone instead
A user on Reddit this week shared a fascinating story about what unexpectedly came in the box when he ordered a new iPhone from Apple. Instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max he bought, “theEdmard” claims that he received a knock-off Android device runn.....»»
Someone ordered an iPhone from Apple but received an Android phone instead
It seems that even buying from official stores there’s no guarantee that what you receive could be the real deal. The post Someone ordered an iPhone from Apple but received an Android phone instead appeared first on Phandroid. Sometimes.....»»
Juniper networking devices under attack
CISA has ordered US federal agencies to patch five vulnerabilities used by attackers to compromise Juniper networking devices, and to do so by Friday. Most of these bugs are not particularly severe by themselves, but they can be – and have been.....»»
Alexa just cost Amazon another $46.7 million
"Alexus" voice assistant demoed 6 months before Alexa reveal, patent lawsuit said. Enlarge / The first Amazon Echo speaker. (credit: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A Delaware federal court has ordered Amazon.....»»
What is Robinhood, how does it make money, and is it safe?
Whether you're already an investor or just curious, you've probably heard of Robinhood. Here's everything you need to know about the trading platform......»»
EU regulator says Apple should be on hook for €14.3 billion tax bill
Long-running tax saga part of clampdown on sweetheart tax deals in Europe. (credit: Apple) Apple has been dealt a blow in its €14.3 billion tax dispute with Brussels after an adviser to the EU’s top court said an ear.....»»
Brazil Regulator Claims “80% of Pirate TV Boxes” Were Blocked Last Week
Brazil's telecoms regulator Anatel claims that during an operation last week, it successfully blocked around 80% of pirate 'TV boxes' in the country. Estimates from early 2023 suggest that seven million were active in Brazil. The operation, claimed t.....»»
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau wants to regulate Venmo, Apple Cash like banks
Digital wallets and payment applications would be affected by move. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The top US consumer finance regulator is seeking new powers to oversee technology companies t.....»»
After big drop in ISP competition, Canada mandates fiber-network sharing
Bell claims it will cut fiber spending by $1 billion in protest of CRTC ruling. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) In an attempt to boost broadband competition, Canada's telecom regulator is forcing large ph.....»»
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi's monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks......»»
Man"s small iPhone order turns into $100,000 iPhone 15 Pro Max mix-up
A man allegedly ordered four iPhone 15 Pro Max models from Apple and was surprised when he received 60 — a mistake totaling about $100,000.According to TikTok user Giovanni Petruzziello, he had ordered one 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max for himself in Septe.....»»