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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 ...
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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: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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.
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/
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
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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Fake engine noises in electric cars need to die: Electric cars have the benefit of being much more quiet than their gas-powered counterparts ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/fake-engine-noises-in-electric-cars-need-to-die/
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/
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 smartphone series: Pulse, Pulse+ and Pulse Pro: Most of our readers know HMD, they manufactured smartphones under the Nokia name in 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/
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/
Meross: MSS315 smart socket gets a standby killer: Smart sockets from Meross are still a cheap alternative for many people for switching devices via voice ...
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/
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
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Togg instead of Tesla: We are taking the new Togg T10X (2024) for a first test drive. The first electric SUV from Turkey has these surprises in store!
autozeitung.de/togg-t10x-2023-erste-testfahrt-205880.html
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
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
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
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/
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/
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: Elimination of third-party cookies continues to be delayed: The topic of “Chrome and the abolition of third-party cookies” has been a concern for a long ...
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-…
wccftech.com/amd-strix-point-ryzen-apu-12-zen-5-cores-24-mb-l3-cache-spotted-impressive-multi-core-performance/
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/
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.
Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars: First-quarter profits for Elon Musk’s company have more than halved, with the EV market awash with ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/tesla-s-profits-are-being-sunk-by-a-tide-of-electric-cars-20240424-p5fm6k.html
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/
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/
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/
WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: A new $50 million state rebate program for electric vehicles aims to make them affordable for ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-launches-ev-rebate-program-heres-what-you-could-save/
Tesla jumps as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears: Tesla shares surged 10% on Wednesday after the electric-car maker eased some worries ...
reuters.com/technology/tesla-jumps-musks-promise-more-affordable-cars-eases-growth-fears-2024-04-24/
Tesla Is in Panic Mode. Can Elon Musk Turn the Company Around? : The carmaker's profits fell 55% in the first quarter of 2024. Elon Musk faces major challenges ...
time.com/6970399/tesla-stock-earnings-call-elon-musk/
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/
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/
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.
Mercedes Just Unveiled the All-Electric G-Wagen. Here’s What We Know.: The all-electric Mercedes-Benz G 580 touts 579 hp and 859 ft lbs of torque ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/mercedes-benz-all-electric-g-580-revealed-1235592257/
Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
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
How To Save Fuel: Money Saving Driving Tips: These money saving driving tips will help you improve your fuel economy, and cut your petrol ...
which.co.uk/reviews/new-and-used-cars/article/money-saving-driving-tips-aqs524k9iZ9H
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/
Drivers, start your electric motors!: Imagine an auto race with speed but no engine noise. That battery-powered future is already here, with Formula E.
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/23/electric-vehicles-motorsports-formulae/
Land Rover Defender with electric drive: old Landy under power: A British company is converting the old Land Rover Defender to electric drive ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/land-rover-defender-mit-elektroantrieb/
Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024: International Energy Agency says 17m vehicles will be sold this year, up more than 20% ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/23/electric-and-hybrid-car-sales-to-rise-to-new-global-record-in-2024
Alfa Romeo Junior (2024): the first info & prices: Alfa's first electric car is an SUV and goes by the name of Junior. Interestingly, it is also available as a ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/junior/
Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results: Shares of Tesla edged higher on Tuesday ahead of the electric car maker's first-quarter results ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-shares-edge-higher-ahead-quarterly-results-2024-04-23/
China's influence on Europe's electric car prices - AUTO BILD: Whether e-cars spread as desired by the industry and politicians also depends on affordability.
autobild.de/artikel/chinas-einfluss-auf-europas-elektroauto-preise-meldung-25763417.html
Rumors of the BMW 4-Series Demise May Have Been Exaggerated: A new report suggests that the upcoming Vision Neue Klasse may usurp the 4-Series in BMW's future ...
motortrend.com/news/bmw-4-series-rumor-discontinued-i4-electric-coupe-convertible/
2024 Porsche Macan EV Doesn't Rely on Acceleration Alone: The new Macan 4 and Macan Turbo electrics, which will sell alongside existing gas models ...
caranddriver.com/reviews/a60565604/2024-porsche-macan-ev-drive/
Tesla profits have slumped by half. How much is Elon Musk to blame?: The carmaker has announced a big fall in profits as demand for electric vehicles stalls ...
independent.co.uk/news/business/comment/tesla-elon-musk-electric-cars-profits-b2533921.html
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The importance of cars is increasing, the desire for electric cars is decreasing: Because of unfavorable mobility options, a third of Germans drive less into the ...
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Electric car Tesla may set up manufacturing plants in India, Mexico in 2025: Elon Musk pointed out in Tuesday's earnings call that Tesla expects a 50 per cent ...
business-standard.com/industry/auto/electric-car-tesla-may-set-up-manufacturing-plants-in-india-mexico-in-2025-124042401109_1.html
Volkswagen is going all-in on China: The German automaker plans to launch more than 30 new models for Chinese customers by 2030
qz.com/volkswagen-new-cars-evs-china-auto-market-share-1851433013
Electric cars need to be cheaper to reach EU climate goals, says ECA: European electric vehicles are unaffordable for a large number of Europeans ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/25/electric-cars-need-to-be-cheaper-in-europe-to-reach-net-zero-emission-goals-says-eca
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show: BEIJING: Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/car-giants-ev-beijing-auto-china-show-tesla-xiaomi-4290476
Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/geely-backed-luxury-ev-brand-zeekr-says-its-beating-tesla-in-parts-of-china.html
Scientists build battery that can charge in seconds: Breakthrough battery can be used in everything from electric cars to smartphones
independent.co.uk/tech/battery-charge-fast-sodium-energy-b2533135.html
Tesla plans huge Bay Area job cuts, including at Fremont car factory: Tesla has decided to slash well over 2,700 Bay Area jobs, including layoffs at the ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/24/tesla-economy-jobs-layoff-electric-car-green-energy-tech-economy-musk/
Used electric cars: when in doubt, opt for the combustion engine: The supply of used electric cars is now huge and prices have plummeted. Why do many customers ...
zeit.de/mobilitaet/2024-04/gebrauchte-e-autos-preise-vergleich-verbrenner
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Turkey’s electric car sales surge eightfold in 2023, data shows: In 2023, 68,700 electric vehicles were purchased in Turkey, a sharp increase from the 7 ...
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-electric-car-sales-surge-eightfold-in-2023-data-shows-news-64256
Travis Scott and Mercedes-Benz Light Up Beverly Hills With Star-studded Launch Party for the All-electric G-class
wwd.com/eye/parties/travis-scott-mercedes-benz-electric-g-class-1236336530/
Tesla shares rise on plans to accelerate launch of ‘more affordable’ models: Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker’s stock jumps after-hours despite reporting a ...
ft.com/content/d8afadd2-9d67-4a4c-b6e8-c7d4dda7521b
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Tesla prefers new electric car models, shares jump despite slowed growth: Tesla reports falling sales and profits. The share is still making a jump because new ...
heise.de/news/Tesla-zieht-neue-E-Automodelle-vor-Aktie-springt-trotz-ausgebremstem-Wachstum-9695796.html
BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform: Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/byd-teases-bold-ocean-m-electric-car-new-ev-platform/
EU could be preparing tougher car emissions rules: Report from Court of Auditors shows that real-world performance is well below laboratory results on emissions ...
irishtimes.com/motors/2024/04/24/eu-could-be-preparing-tougher-car-emissions-rules/
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