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X deadnaming and misgendering policy reinstated; not doing well in hate speech lawsuit

In an update to its abuse and harassment page, the X deadnaming and misgendering policy which was quietly removed last year has been equally quietly reinstated … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMar 1st, 2024

Tackling the climate and housing crises: Promoting compact living in Europe

Future European Union housing policy must address the twin challenges of providing adequate housing for all while drastically reducing current levels of resource use. Voluntary reductions in living space could make a significant contribution to achie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Spot delivery lawsuit targets Conn. Chevrolet dealership

A Connecticut dealership initially told a customer his credit application was approved and gave him the vehicle in a spot delivery, only to later inform him his credit was denied and demand that he return of the car......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Elon Musk denies tweets misled Twitter investors ahead of purchase

Elon Musk says lawsuit over late disclosure of Twitter stake “makes no sense.” Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Just before the Fourth of July holiday, Elon Musk moved to di.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Young people feeling robbed of their youth, new report finds

A new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

YouTube will now take down AI deepfakes of you if you ask

YouTube changes policy to accept requests to remove AI deepfakes of your face or voice......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy

Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

PSA: Time is running out to claim up to $349 from Apple’s iPhone 7 lawsuit settlement [U]

Update: The deadline for class members to submit a claim has been extended to July 3. All other details below still apply. If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that suffered audio issues, your time is running out to claim a portion of A.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Opinion: Banning social media for under-16s won"t help—teaching digital media literacy will

The astounding rise in social media use in the past few years is seeing policy responses come to a head, both internationally and in Aotearoa New Zealand......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Lawsuit claims Irmo plant polluted Saluda River with toxic chemicals

A hulking manufacturing plant in Irmo is being accused of contaminating the lower Saluda River and drinking water supplies after dumping toxic forever chemicals into the scenic waterway and its floodplain for years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

New possibilities for reservoir computing with topological magnetic and ferroelectric systems

Speech recognition, weather forecasts, smart home applications: Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are enhancing our everyday lives. Systems based on reservoir computing are a very promising new field......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Apple customers to finally share of $50M MacBook settlement

It's been a long wait, but payouts linked to Apple's settled MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit are set to go out to impacted customers this month......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Fla. dealership leaving CDK lawsuit, calls inclusion an error

A Florida exotic dealership was erroneously included in a lawsuit against CDK Global, and the company will withdraw as a plaintiff, said Evan Bernstein, CFO of Prestige Motor Car Imports in North Miami Beach, Fla......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious

If you hate doing your chores like mowing the lawn, then the Sunseeker Orion X7 could be the perfect gadget for you! The post Sunseeker Orion X7: Mowing your lawn just got a lot less tedious appeared first on Phandroid. If you live in a ho.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Kia lawsuit says dealer defrauded automaker out of more than $500,000

Kia America has accused a New England dealer, his six present and former franchised dealerships and its COO of racketeering, fraud and related wrongdoing for a scheme that allegedly bilked the automaker out of hundreds of thousands of dollars......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Kia lawsuit says dealer defrauded them out of more than $500,000

Kia America has accused a New England dealer, his six present and former franchised dealerships and its COO of racketeering, fraud and related wrongdoing for a scheme that allegedly bilked the automaker out of hundreds of thousands of dollars......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

How zoning affects greenhouse gas emissions

Climate change is a global challenge often met on a local level. Local governments shape how their communities are developed through land use controls. Their policy decisions related to housing density, location, and building standards have a profoun.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Study finds political commitment in long-term climate policy key for effective EU emissions trading system

High policy credibility is crucial for carbon prices in the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) to be high enough to efficiently incentivize emission reductions in the long term, a new study finds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Rare App Store antitrust win for Apple, as Chinese court dismisses lawsuit

Apple has enjoyed a rare App Store antitrust win, as a Chinese court dismissed a lawsuit accusing it of charging excessive commissions. The iPhone maker is facing an onslaught of antitrust legislation and lawsuits around the world, most notably su.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Apple gets another App Store antitrust win, this time in China

Apple has won a lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominant power in the app marketplace, with a Chinese court rejecting claims Apple's App Store fees were too high.iOS App StoreIn 2021, Jin Xin sued Apple China, insisting Apple stopped charging its.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Truecaller can now detect if AI is used for scam calls

Truecaller has announced a new feature where the app will be able to detect when scammers are using AI to scam you. The post Truecaller can now detect if AI is used for scam calls appeared first on Phandroid. If you hate receiving scam or.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024