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Ring dinged for $5.6M after, among other claims, rogue insider spied on 'pretty girls'
theregister.com/2024/04/25/ring_ftc_settlement/
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban: President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the ...
wired.com/story/biden-is-still-posting-on-tiktok/
Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
- The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.
- Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.
- Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.
- Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media: President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gen-z-tiktok-ban-politics-instagram/
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
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It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
Snap says total watch time on its TikTok competitor increased more than 125%: As part of its Q1 2024 earning release, Snap revealed that total watch time on its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/snap-total-watch-time-on-tiktok-competitor-increased-125/
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works: Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the ...
pcworld.com/article/2306777/linux-know-how-how-the-desktop-works.html
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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The Morning After: Testing the Rabbit R1's AI assistant skills: The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch ...
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Netflix is also increasing prices for existing customers: First, the new Netflix prices applied to new customers - Soon, existing customers will also be ...
heise.de/news/Netflix-erhoeht-die-Preise-auch-fuer-Bestandskunden-9697377.html
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
cnet.com/culture/internet/wordle-tips-the-very-best-start-words-tips-and-strategies/
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms: This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom ...
wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-641/
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes: Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/business-groups-sue-ftc-to-block-ban-on-noncompetes-claim-they-help-workers/
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Threads has 150 million monthly users: Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February
engadget.com/threads-has-150-million-monthly-users-215853190.html
Anker SOLIX X1: Modular battery system is official: Anker has introduced a new battery storage solution called SOLIX X1. The idea initially saved the German ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/anker-solix-x1-modulares-batteriesystem-ist-offiziell/
waipu now with Teletext: waipu.tv has implemented something new: The waipu.tv 4K Stick now also supports teletext. Although Teletext ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/waipu-jetzt-mit-teletext/
Rabbit’s R1 is a little AI gadget that grows on you: If there’s one overarching takeaway from last night’s Rabbit R1 launch event, it’s this: Hardware can be fun ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/rabbits-r1-is-a-little-ai-gadget-that-grows-on-you/
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
WhatsApp for Android: Support for face unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is being rolled out
stadt-bremerhaven.de/whatsapp-fuer-android-unterstuetzung-fuer-face-unlock-auf-dem-pixel-8-und-8-pro-wird-verteilt/
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?: Joe Biden signs into law bill requiring Chinese owner to sell app’s US operations
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/why-is-us-threatening-to-ban-tiktok-and-could-other-countries-follow-suit
Get $70 Off This Funky Soundcore Motion X500 Bluetooth Portable Speaker: Taking the music with you just got $70 cheaper, thanks to a deal on Soundcore's popular ...
cnet.com/deals/get-70-off-this-funky-soundcore-motion-x500-bluetooth-portable-speaker/
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
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EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices: The European Union's parliament has adopted a new right-to-repair directive ...
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Dropbox integrates new security solutions for businesses and more: Cloud storage provider Dropbox has new security features and faster and more convenient ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/dropbox-2/
Stripe, doubling down on embedded finance, de-couples payments from the rest of its stack
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/stripe-doubling-down-on-embedded-finance-de-couples-payments-from-the-rest-of-its-stack/
No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole: It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all ...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/no-more-refunds-after-100-hours-steam-closes-early-access-playtime-loophole/
Former EKWB Employees say company has racist, hostile work environment, withholds overtime pay
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/former-ekwb-employees-say-company-has-racist-hostile-work-environment-withholds-overtime-pay
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok: A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
HMD presents its first own smartphone series: Pulse, Pulse+ and Pulse Pro: Most of our readers are familiar with HMD, which has produced smartphones under the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/hmd-stellt-erste-eigene-smartphoneserie-vor-pulse-pulse-und-pulse-pro/
Chrome: Update against critical vulnerability: Many of you will probably use Chrome on your desktop computer. There is now an update waiting ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-update-gegen-kritische-schwachstelle/
Act Fast, This Jackery Power Station Is Back Down to Its All-Time Low Price: This portable power station is back down to the lowest price we’ve seen ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-this-jackery-power-station-is-back-to-its-all-time-low-price/
Seed-stage firm Eniac Ventures raises $220M across two funds: Eniac has raised $60 million for Select 1, the firm’s vehicle for follow-on later-stage investments ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/seed-stage-firm-eniac-ventures-raises-220m-across-two-funds/
Meross: MSS315 smart socket gets a standby killer: For many people today, smart sockets from Meross are still an affordable alternative for switching devices via ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meross-smarte-steckdose-mss315-bekommt-einen-standby-killer/
Signal allows nicknames and notes for contacts: New at the messenger Signal. Until now, Signal has displayed the names of contacts as they are stored in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-erlaubt-spitznamen-und-notizen-fuer-kontakte/
AMD Strix Point “Ryzen 9” APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores, 24 MB L3 Cache Spotted, Impressive Multi-…
wccftech.com/amd-strix-point-ryzen-apu-12-zen-5-cores-24-mb-l3-cache-spotted-impressive-multi-core-performance/
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice: Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets.
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
Tell us: what’s your favourite everyday gadget?: We would like to hear about your favourite, most useful everyday utensil
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/tell-us-whats-your-favourite-everyday-gadget
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits: The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
bbc.com/news/business-68884501
Chrome: Abolition of third-party cookies continues to be delayed: The topic of "Chrome and the abolition of third-party cookies" has been around for a long time ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-abschaffung-von-drittanbieter-cookies-verzoegert-sich-weiter/
World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025: A British startup aims to launch science satellites into space in 2025 after raising a ...
thenextweb.com/news/blue-skies-space-science-satellites-launch-2025
The Morning After: Senate passes the bill that could ban TikTok: The biggest news stories this morning: X, for some reason, has a TV app now ...
engt.co/3Ux9QMr
Meta presents new Ray-Ban Smart Glasses models for 2024: Glasses in smart and with Meta AI - this has also been available in Germany since last year thanks to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meta-stellt-neue-ray-ban-smart-glasses-modelle-fuer-2024-vor/
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker: GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming ...
wired.com/review/gowise-steam-air-fryer/
The Asus ROG Ally just got a game-changing update: The most recent update for the Asus ROG Ally adds frame generation to the handheld, which promises vastly ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rog-ally-frame-generation/
2025 BMW M440i Facelift vs. Pre-Facelift – Photo Comparison: Here are the visual and technical changes of the 2025 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Facelift and its ...
bmwblog.com/2024/04/24/2025-bmw-m440i-facelift-vs-pre-facelift-photo-comparison/
A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists: Polestar normally makes electric cars, but now it's releasing a phone.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/a-polestar-phone-now-inexplicably-exists/
New iPad Rumored to Launch Later This Year is Something of a Mystery: Apple may be planning to release a new iPad with a 12.9-inch mini-LED display in the fourth ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/25/new-ipad-q4-2024-rumor/
2024 BMW 530i xDrive First Test: The Ultimate Numbers Machine?: The entry BMW 5 Series combines luxury with sport sedan performance, so why doesn’t it add up to ...
motortrend.com/reviews/2024-bmw-530i-xdrive-awd-first-test-review/
Android 15 Beta 1.2 arrives out of nowhere with a set of serious fixes: Just three days after Beta 1.1
androidpolice.com/android-15-beta-12-b/
LG Display returns to quarterly loss on drop in off-season demand: South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display returned to an operating loss in the first quarter ...
reuters.com/business/lg-display-returns-quarterly-loss-drop-off-season-demand-2024-04-25/
12.9-Inch iPad Air No Longer Expected to Feature Mini-LED Display: Apple's upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature an LCD display like its smaller sibling ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/12-9-inch-ipad-air-will-not-feature-mini-led/
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
How to Make Your iPhone Screen Less Bright in Bed: Most of us stare at our iPhones for far too long, and this constant exposure to a bright screen can strain our ...
macrumors.com/how-to/make-iphone-display-dimmer-white-point/
Crest 3D Whitestrips with LED Accelerator Light Sale 2024: Over at Amazon, we found Crest 3D Whitestrips with the LED Accelerator Light 25 percent off ...
nymag.com/strategist/article/crest-3d-whitestrips-led-accelerator-light-sale-2024.html
The Coros Vertex 2S is the most accurate, longest-lasting sports watch I've seen yet
zdnet.com/article/the-coros-vertex-2s-is-the-most-accurate-longest-lasting-sports-watch-ive-seen-yet/
Apple May 7 special event: Waiting for new 12.9-inch iPad Air? There is some bad news for you
financialexpress.com/life/technology-apple-may-7-special-event-waiting-for-new-12-9-inch-ipad-air-there-is-some-bad-news-for-you-3468103/
Ramming Speed: Meet the 2025 Ram RHO: The 2025 Ram 1500 I drove earlier this year no longer offers a TRX model. We knew, however, that Ram wouldn't go long ...
thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/ramming-speed-meet-the-2025-ram-rho-44506552
The OnePlus 13 might continue with its predecessor's unwieldy display size: Rumors point to the phone coming with a 6.8-inch display
androidpolice.com/oneplus-13-might-continue-with-predecessor-unwieldy-display-size/
Xiaomi 14 Review: Crushingly capable flagship, but does the camera live up to the hype?
newslaundry.com/2024/04/24/xiaomi-14-review-crushingly-capable-flagship-but-does-the-camera-live-up-to-the-hype
SF Giants’ new ‘Hollywood’-like lighting catches Camilo Doval’s attention: The Giants installed LED lights and 12 spotlights, in addition to 523 speakers and 56 ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/sf-giants-new-hollywood-like-lighting-catches-camilo-dovals-attention/
Smyrna High School students take their class project to the silver screen: In a remarkable display of creativity and dedication, students at Smyrna High School ...
newschannel5.com/news/education/school-patrol/smyrna-high-school-students-take-their-class-project-to-the-silver-screen
Hands-on with Hyte's Nexus Link: Huge-screen AIO cooler takes center stage, plus simplified cables and fans that snap together with magnets ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/hands-on-with-hytes-nexus-link-huge-screen-aio-cooler-takes-center-stage-plus-simplified-cables-and-fans-that-snap-together-with-magnets-making-for-easier-pc-building
Samsung outfits Amazon’s latest film studio with cutting-edge LEDs: Samsung is showcasing its display technology prowess through a new collaboration with Amazon ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-outfits-amazons-latest-film-studio-with-cutting-edge-leds/
Households told the giveaway sign that means your smart meter is lying to you: Four million smart meters not thought to be working correctly, leaving households ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/households-told-giveaway-sign-means-29051614
Fresh tip reveals the screen size of the OnePlus 13 to be the same as the OnePlus 12
neowin.net/news/fresh-tip-reveals-the-screen-size-of-the-oneplus-13-to-be-the-same-as-the-oneplus-12/
QDEL technology set to become the premium display replacement to OLEDs by 2026: Micro-LEDs are in line to replace OLEDs but need another half decade or so of ...
techspot.com/news/102729-qdel-technology-set-become-premium-display-replacement-oleds.html
Realme Narzo 70 and Narzo 70x unveiled with 120Hz screen and 50MP camera: The Narzo 70x isn't an entirely new smartphone, though. Realme announced the P1 ...
gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_70_narzo_70x_features_price_sale_date-news-62585.php
This BirdBike eBike is on sale for $700: This electric-boost bicycle comes with a built-in throttle, battery, LED display, and more.
zdnet.com/article/this-birdbike-ebike-is-on-sale-for-700/
Business Partnerships | Early Bird Prices Now Available | Bolton Wanderers FC: 2024/25 sponsorship and advertising packages now available
bwfc.co.uk/news/business-partnerships-early-bird-prices-now-available
Sonos' new app has all your music on the Home screen: No more tabs.
mashable.com/article/sonos-new-mobile-app
Shure MV7+: A dual XLR/USB mic with a warm tone and effective digital extras
uk.pcmag.com/audio-recording/151995/shure-mv7
Open day on April 27th at Kfz-Denef in Aurich
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Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68899248
Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
ByteDance 'would rather' torpedo TikTok than sell it off: As app boss vows to nuke America's divest-or-ban law in the courts
theregister.com/2024/04/25/bytedance_tiktok_law/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Meta's open source AI is a blow to Google and OpenAI: Mark Zuckerberg is ruining the market for his competitors with his open source strategy. Investors doubt ...
nzz.ch/technologie/facebook-konzern-meta-verschenkt-seine-kuenstliche-intelligenz-eine-kampfansage-an-google-und-openai-ld.1827392
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
Meta loses nearly $200 billion in value after Mark Zuckerberg AI announcement: CEO admitted it could take ‘several years’ for AI investment to come good
independent.co.uk/tech/meta-mark-zuckerberg-shares-ai-b2534723.html
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
pcmag.com/news/meet-thermonator-a-flame-throwing-robodog-that-can-light-fires-melt-snow
Quick Glance: Thermonator: Robodog with Flamethrower
- Throwflame is selling the Thermonator, a robodog with a flamethrower for $9,420.
- The Thermonator can be remote-controlled, weighs about 37 pounds, and features environment sensing technology.
- The product can be used for controlled burns in agriculture, snow melting, or entertainment purposes.
- The robodog's flamethrower has a range of 30 feet but can be limited to 10 feet in certain states.
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