US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders......»»
Big brands keep dropping X over antisemitism; $75M loss, report estimates
Creators worried advertisers dropping X could hurt revenue-sharing payouts. Enlarge (credit: Pool / Pool | Getty Images Europe) The latest advertiser fallout on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, could end up cos.....»»
OpenAI board was concerned a new Q* breakthrough could threaten humanity
The mystery of what led the OpenAI board to take the precipitous step of firing CEO Sam Altman may now have been solved. A new report says a number of researchers warned them of a new breakthrough which they said could threaten humanity – after Alt.....»»
Two key Apple suppliers in patent battle over tetraprism lens
Two key Apple suppliers are reported to be in a patent battle over the iPhone 15 Pro Max tetraprism lens. The maker of the periscope lens currently exclusive to the top-end iPhone 15 is seemingly concerned about competition from another Apple lens su.....»»
Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024
The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to T.....»»
Vision Pro batteries could be head-mounted, borrowing from Meta accessory
Apple’s decision to use tethered Vision Pro batteries raised a few eyebrows when the upcoming product was announced, with the decision apparently made to reduce the weight of the headset. However, the company was concerned that the front-heavy w.....»»
Save up to $200 on the Pixel 8 Pro with Best Buy!
Google's latest and greatest is on offer right now with up to $200 off, just in time for Black Friday. The post Save up to $200 on the Pixel 8 Pro with Best Buy! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as Google Pixel smartphones are concerned.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to kill Twitter/FTC privacy settlement
Court cannot grant X Corp.'s flawed legal motion, magistrate judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk lost an attempt to avoid a deposition and terminate a privacy settlement that Twitter agreed.....»»
Q&A: When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don"t always trust what you see
Flip through TikTok, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) each day, and a barrage of grainy, chaotic videos paints a complicated picture of the Israel-Hamas war......»»
Apple halts all advertising on X after Musk agrees with antisemitic post
According to a new report from Axios, Apple is pausing all advertising on Twitter, the social media platform currently known as X. The move comes after a report on Thursday highlighted that ads from Apple and other companies were shown alongside.....»»
Elon Musk’s antisemitic post draws rebuke from White House; IBM pulls X ads
Musk accused of repeating lie behind most fatal antisemitic act in US history. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal / Staff | Getty Images Europe) Outcry over antisemitic content on X (formerly Twitter) continues as the White Hous.....»»
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......»»
Best of Black Friday 2023 – Apple: M3 Macs, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 9, more
Just about all of the major Black Friday ads are in for 2023, and now we can start looking to the best of the best deals. As far as Apple is concerned, we’ll be seeing some of the best prices ever across a catalog of all-new M3 Macs, the latest Air.....»»
Twitter users in states affected by hurricanes discuss climate change up to 200% more frequently in the following weeks
Twitter users in areas affected by major hurricanes discussed climate change much more frequently right after the hurricane, according to a study published November 23, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Maddalena Torricelli from the Cit.....»»
The Trevor Project announces its leaving X amid growing anti-LGBTQ hate
On the one year mark before the next presidential election, LGBTQ organization the Trevor Project announces its leaving X/ Twitter amid escalating hate and online vitriol. With the 2024 presidential election is just a year away, advocates are d.....»»
Data protection demands AI-specific security strategies
Adoption and use of AI tools is high across organizations, however many are concerned about the impacts AI will have on their larger data security strategy, according to Immuta. Only half of the respondents say their organization’s data security st.....»»
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.....»»
7 things you can"t do anymore since Twitter became X
Elon Musk acquired Twitter in April 2022 and officially took over six months later. A lot has changed since Musk has been at the helm. Gone are the days we used to sign into Twitter and share tweets. It's now November 2023, more than a year sin.....»»
DEAL: Save up to $300 on Samsung’s 32-inch Smart Monitor!
Folks looking for a new smart monitor might want to check out the 32-inch Samsung M80C. The post DEAL: Save up to $300 on Samsung’s 32-inch Smart Monitor! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as smart TVs and monitors are concerned, S.....»»
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.....»»