Xbox COPPA violations cost Microsoft $20 million in FTC settlement
Complaint: MS didn't notify parents until children's info was already collected. Microsoft will face new restrictions on what it can do with this young player's info. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Microsoft will p.....»»
Stellantis hires engineers in Brazil, India for $53,000 a year to save costs
Stellantis is pursuing an aggressive cost-cutting program and is said to want to have roughly two-thirds of the company’s engineers in lower-cost countries over the longer term......»»
Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $523
If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here......»»
CalypsoAI introduces customizable generative AI security scanners for enterprises
CalypsoAI introduced two AI security solutions to the CalypsoAI SaaS platform: next gen security scanners and enhanced security functionalities for chat platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. These new capabilities are designed to empower enter.....»»
Email Microsoft didn’t want seen reveals rushed decision to invest in OpenAI
Microsoft CTO made a "mistake" dismissing Google's AI as a "game-playing stunt." Enlarge (credit: HJBC | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) In mid-June 2019, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and CEO Satya Nadella recei.....»»
The latest Windows update is breaking VPN connections
Microsoft has just confirmed that the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections across client and server platforms......»»
Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99
Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system......»»
5 Things to Know About the Starfield May Update
Bethesda’s confirmed a new Starfield update for May and the 1.11.31 patch, as it’s currently known, is another large upgrade for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows. The developer promised a new Starfield update this week and Bethes.....»»
Q&A: Jobs for young Africans—new data tool reveals trends and red flags
An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15–35) are unemployed—that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data......»»
Rising tides, sinking stocks: Study explores cost of climate change
As the financial implications of climate change continue to soar, a forthcoming journal article explores its effects on company values......»»
Apple TV+ drops MLS Season Pass price for remainder of the season
As the 2024 Major League Soccer championship heads toward its summer midpoint, Apple TV+ is discounting its season pass by 25%.Apple's MLS Season Pass has been discountedWhen the new season pass was first offered for sale in January 2024, it cost $99.....»»
Peacock may increase the cost of its monthly and annual plans again
Recent rumors state the price of Peacock's monthly and annual plans will go up and people are blaming the Olympics.....»»
AWS S3 storage bucket with unlucky name nearly cost developer $1,300
Amazon says it's working on stopping others from "making your AWS bill explode." Enlarge / Be careful with the buckets you put out there for anybody to fill. (credit: Getty Images) If you're using Amazon Web Services and.....»»
Invasive termites dining in our homes will soon be a reality in most cities, says research
With climate change continuing its relentless march, the world faces not only rising temperatures and extreme weather but also an insidious threat to our homes: invasive termites. And the bill could be steep; invasive termites currently cost over US.....»»
Apple headphone shootout: Beats Solo 4 vs AirPods Max
Beats Solo 4 offer a premium experience at less than half the cost of Apple's AirPods Max. Here's how the two Apple offerings compare.Beats Solo 4 [left], AirPods Max [right]At the end of April, Beats finally updated its seven-year-old Solo3 with a n.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
FTC fines Razer for every cent made selling bogus “N95 grade” RGB masks
“Deceptive advertising and misinformation posed a risk to public health." Enlarge (credit: Razer) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week a proposed settlement [PDF] against Razer that would see the tec.....»»
Island raises $175 million at $3 billion valuation
Island announced its $175 million Series D financing. The new funding round brings Island’s valuation to $3 billion, doubling the last valuation from less than a year ago. The round was led by new investor Coatue and existing investor Sequoia Capit.....»»
Lithia: Driveway Finance has $2M loss in Q1, still on track for profitability in 2024
Lithia Q1 2024 earnings: Car dealer Lithia Motors Inc.'s developing captive finance company Driveway Finance Corp. lost $2 million during the first quarter, compared with a $21 million loss a year earlier......»»
Penske Automotive Q1 net income falls 28%
Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s first-quarter retail automotive service and parts revenue grew 9 percent to a quarterly record of $746 million......»»
You can now access Microsoft OneDrive while Offline
Pick up your work even when away from an access point. The post You can now access Microsoft OneDrive while Offline appeared first on Phandroid. If you regularly use Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service, then you might want to.....»»