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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 ...
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TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act
ft.com/content/084c5cce-3734-4c28-8cab-ee1ecaa7e402
FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to "drive innovation" and protect ...
engt.co/4ddlxiE
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.
Can the First Amendment Save TikTok?: TikTok says it plans to challenge the law that could ban it in the US in court. Experts think it's got a fighting chance.
wired.com/story/tiktok-ban-first-amendment-courts-challenge/
Quick Glance: Biden campaign to continue TikTok use despite potential ban
- Biden's re-election campaign plans to continue using TikTok for at least a year, even with the possibility of a nationwide ban if not sold.
- Emphasizing reaching young voters, the campaign pledges enhanced security measures.
- Discussion on Biden's future involvement with TikTok content and the campaign's extensive digital outreach beyond the platform.
- The campaign highlights engagement through Facebook, Instagram, and influencers, boasting the largest youth voter program launched.
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
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.
Best Internet Providers in Greenwood, Indiana: With a wide selection of fiber providers, most Greenwood residents have great options for home internet.
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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/
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 ...
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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/
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.
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
Signal allows nicknames and notes for contacts: What’s new with Messenger Signal. So far, Signal displays the name of contacts as stored in your phone's contacts ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signal-erlaubt-spitznamen-und-notizen-fuer-kontakte/
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
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
Hackers are carrying out ransomware experiments in developing countries: Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to western targets.
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
The Best Password Managers for 2024: Stop splashing your kid's birthday and your pets' names across the web. Our top-rated password managers help you create a ...
pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers
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
Grab This Two-Pack Smart Plug for Less Than $20: A smart plug can majorly upgrade any outlet, and now you can get a pair of them for a low price.
cnet.com/deals/grab-this-two-pack-smart-plug-for-less-than-20/
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 ...
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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
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/
AMD Strix Point “Ryzen 9” APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores, 24 MB L3 Cache Spotted, Impressive Multi-…
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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/
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/
Grindr users seek payouts after dating app shared HIV status with vendors: Grindr admitted sharing HIV status with software firms in 2018, said it stopped.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/grindr-users-seek-payouts-after-dating-app-shared-hiv-status-with-vendors/
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
3 things we will miss when the boomers leave the labor market: It won't be long before the majority of boomers are no longer part of the labor market ...
t3n.de/news/drei-dinge-vermissen-boomer-arbeitsmarkt-1613731/
Leicester streetlights take ransomware attack personally, shine on 24/7: City council says it lost control after shutting down systems
theregister.com/2024/04/23/leicester_streetlights_ransomware/
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/
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP: eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-infect-users-of-antivirus-service-that-delivered-updates-over-http/
Keep Bugs Out of Your Kitchen With These Common Houseplants: Venus flytraps aren't the only plants that can keep unwanted insects from invading your space.
cnet.com/home/best-house-plants-to-deter-bugs/
Ex-Nasa engineer develops propulsion system that would contradict the laws of physics
t3n.de/news/ex-nasa-ingenieur-entwickelt-antrieb-der-den-gesetzen-der-physik-widersprechen-wuerde-1620855/
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid: The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/metafluid-gives-robotic-gripper-a-soft-touch/
Texture makes a bid to become the world’s go-to platform of the energy transition
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/texture-seed-round/
Mandiant: Orgs are detecting cybercriminals faster than ever: The 'big victory for the good guys' shouldn't be celebrated too much, though
theregister.com/2024/04/23/mandiant_orgs_are_detecting_cybercrims/
The digital elite is going analog: "No laptop, no smartphone, no news": Silicon Valley has turned people into smartphone junkies. Now the tech masterminds are ...
berliner-zeitung.de/panorama/die-digitale-elite-erholt-sich-analog-kein-laptop-kein-smartphone-keine-news-li.2206601
Curving Terahertz Signals Around Obstacles For 6G: The first curved THz data link could boost faster data networks beyond 5G
spectrum.ieee.org/6g-network-curved-terahertz-signals
SAP cloud swells its topline, but profits slide: Cloud migration good for margins, CEO says
theregister.com/2024/04/23/sap_reports_steady_revenue_growth/
In Paramount takeover effort, Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide: David Ellison, 41, would not be the first rich guy to arrive in Hollywood with a fat ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/silicon-valley-hollywood-worlds-collide-david-ellison-bids-paramount-2024-04-23/
Campus, a community college startup, receives $23M Series A extension led by Founders Fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/campus-a-community-college-startup-receives-23m-series-a-extension-led-by-founders-fund/
Readdle: Documents receives tool for transcribing: We have often reported here on the blog about the still very good Documents tool from Readdle ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/readdle-documents-erhaelt-nuetzliches-transkribier-werkzeug/
Two widow founders launch DayNew, a social platform for people dealing with grief and trauma
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/two-widow-founders-launch-daynew-a-social-platform-dedicated-to-people-dealing-with-grief-and-trauma/
Pokémon GO with a new look: They're still running around in droves: Pokémon GO players - although I suspect there have been a few less of them over the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/pokemon-go-mit-neuem-look/
Tesla lowers prices for the Model 3: Tesla is reducing prices for the new Model 3, which was only presented in September 2023. The cheapest version was priced at ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/tesla-senkt-preise-fuer-das-model-3/
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/neighbourhood_watch_privacy_bug/
Voyager 1 is sending data again: How NASA repaired the probe from billions of kilometers away
t3n.de/news/voyager-1-reperatur-aus-milliarden-kilometern-entfernung-1620641/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
Origin Genesis (2024) Review: Origin built a mighty powerful Genesis gaming desktop with Corsair's sweet-looking 6500X case. Just prepare your wallet and ...
pcmag.com/reviews/origin-genesis-2024
Three-year-olds groomed online, Internet Watch Foundation warns: IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo
Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets: Here are all of the ways you can recycle your old gadgets, from national programs to state-specific initiatives ...
engadget.com/where-to-recycle-electronics.html
WD Gold 24TB HDD review: The highest capacity hard drive you can buy right now: The WD Gold 24TB HDD delivers a modest capacity increase over the 22TB model ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/wd-gold-24tb-hdd-review-the-highest-capacity-hard-drive-you-can-buy-right-now
The Feds Just Announced a $7B Plan to Make Solar Affordable: Grants for Solar for All programs aim to boost solar panels and community access nationwide.
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-feds-just-announced-a-7b-plan-to-make-solar-affordable/
Even the indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie: The hit indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie, with Academy Award ...
engt.co/3QiF6Mv
Starlink Review: It's not for everyone, but for those who need it, Starlink internet is a game changer, bringing satellite broadband to remote and rural areas ...
pcmag.com/reviews/starlink
Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
Adios cheap SSDs? WD, Seagate warn that PC storage prices are going up: You're going to pay more for storage soon. Western Digital and Seagate are warning ...
pcworld.com/article/2311361/wd-seagate-warn-pc-ssd-storage-prices-going-up.html
Brits to issue their own sick notes via algorithm under plan to save GP time: In an attempt to reduce the workload of GPs, the UK is planning to introduce a new ...
thenextweb.com/news/brits-issue-own-sick-notes-algorithm-save-gp-time
No storage is safe from price hikes -- Seagate raises hard drive prices, blaming inflation and market forces
tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/no-storage-is-safe-from-price-hikes-seagate-raises-hard-drive-prices-blaming-inflation-and-market-forces
Newsletter service Ghost will support the fediverse protocol ActivityPub: Newsletter platform Ghost is the latest service to pledge support for ActivityPub ...
engadget.com/newsletter-service-ghost-will-support-the-fediverse-protocol-activitypub-231359155.html
Tinder Will Let Users Share Date Details, Profiles With a Time-Sensitive Link: Tinder is releasing a new 'Share My Date' feature that allows users to quickly ...
uk.pcmag.com/dating/151951/tinder-will-let-users-share-date-details-profiles-with-a-time-sensitive-link
Winning The Tech Trend Race: Keeping Your Skills Current–Hey Tech Lady: Technology trends change so quickly that it's hard to keep up. How do you keep your skill ...
forbes.com/sites/katiedelgado/2024/04/22/winning-the-tech-trend-rat-race-hey-tech-lady/
Price comparison for telecommunications and energy: seal of approval could come: Would you like to be informed about the prices of telecommunications and energy ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/preisvergleich-bei-telekommunikation-und-energie-pruefsiegel-koennte-kommen/
Here are the 30+ startups showcasing at HAX’s May 1 Demo Day: A few weeks back, TechCrunch ventured out to New Jersey to pay an early visit to HAX’s Newark ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/here-are-the-30-startups-showcasing-at-haxs-may-1-demo-day/
What we watched: Bluey’s joyful finales: Bluey closed out its third season with two episodes of joyful highs and weepy lows.
engt.co/4d5ijO7
AI Prompt Engineering Is Dead: Long live AI prompt engineering
spectrum.ieee.org/prompt-engineering-is-dead
Rippling’s Parker Conrad on the company’s new round, new SF lease, and also, its newest critic
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/ripplings-parker-conrad-on-the-companys-brand-new-round-its-brand-new-sf-lease-and-also-its-brand-new-critic/
It's Your Last Day To Score Great Deals at Best Buy's Members Sale: If you're a Best Buy member, today is the last day to get your hands on some amazing tech ...
cnet.com/deals/its-your-last-day-to-score-great-deals-at-best-buys-members-sale/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
How to Recycle or Donate Your Old Printer: Did your laser printer spit out its last page? Looking to upgrade your ancient inkjet unit? Overflowing with ink and ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-recycle-or-donate-your-old-printer
Researchers create Goldene — a single atomic layer of gold with semiconductor properties
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/researchers-create-goldene-a-single-atomic-layer-of-gold-with-semiconductor-properties
How to Get Kindle Unlimited: For less than the cost of buying one book a month, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited gives you access to millions of ebooks and thousands of ...
uk.pcmag.com/ebook-readers/151929/how-to-get-kindle-unlimited
TikTok Shop expands its secondhand luxury fashion offering to the UK: TikTok Shop, TikTok’s social commerce marketplace, is launching a secondhand luxury ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/21/tiktok-shop-expands-its-secondhand-luxury-fashion-offering-to-the-uk/
TechCrunch Early Stage Founder Summit 2024 | Boston, MA: Join TechCrunch's annual founder summit on April 25 where current & prospective startup founders ...
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What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024): Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service ...
wired.com/story/what-is-5g-home-internet/
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