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Google will create a $90M fund for developers to settle class-action lawsuit: Did you earn any revenue from your app via the Google Play Store between 2016 and ...
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Google will create a $90M fund for developers to settle class-action lawsuit: Did you earn any revenue from your app via the Google Play Store between 2016 and ...
zdnet.com/article/google-will-create-a-90m-fund-for-developers-to-settle-class-action-lawsuit/
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/
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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Silicon Valley models value of noncompete ban: Some old technology is being put to good use. Silicon Valley, and its many successful startups ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/silicon-valley-models-value-noncompete-ban-2024-04-24/
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.
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
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
engt.co/3WwVehB
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.
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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.
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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Skype insider build 8.118 brings updates for everyone: Android, Windows, and Apple users
mspoweruser.com/skype-insider-build-8-118-brings-updates-for-everyone-android-windows-and-apple-users/
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/
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
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 ...
engt.co/3WbORjg
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.
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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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/
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Android vs. iOS: Which Phone OS Really Is the Best?: You've probably already picked a side, but is it the right one? Here's how Apple and Google's mobile ...
pcmag.com/comparisons/android-vs-ios-which-mobile-os-is-best
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
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 ...
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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
A big bang in the industry: two delivery services are leaving the German market: Germany has to say goodbye to two large delivery services. You can find out ...
chip.de/news/Zwei-Lieferdienste-verabschieden-sich-von-Deutschland-Das-muessen-Kunden-jetzt-wissen_185246784.html
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
Google-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US: Glance, which operates a popular lockscreen platform targeting Android smartphones ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/india-glance-pilots-android-lockscreen-platform-in-us/
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/
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/
Google Should Push RCS Texting Further Than Just the iPhone: Commentary: For RCS to truly replace SMS and MMS, it needs to be everywhere -- not just on ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-should-push-rcs-texting-further-than-just-the-iphone/
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/
X planning smart TV app, promising ‘immersive entertainment’: Social platform X is planning to roll out an application for users on smart TVs ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4615396-x-planning-smart-tv-app-promising-immersive-entertainment/
Meta Opens Its VR Operating System to Third-Party Manufacturers: Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft will be the first to make headsets powered by Meta's OS.
pcmag.com/news/meta-opens-its-vr-operating-system-to-third-party-manufacturers
Google Gemini would soon let you have human-like conversations with it: Google's AI assistant, Gemini, would soon get a new "Conversation" mode ...
neowin.net/news/google-gemini-would-soon-let-you-have-human-like-conversations-with-it/
The Portland area had no In-N-Out Burger locations. Soon it might have three: The California-based burger chain has filed another application to open in the ...
oregonlive.com/dining/2024/04/the-portland-area-had-no-in-n-out-burger-locations-soon-it-might-have-three.html
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Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Meet the Best Stem Earbuds Under $100: Our tech editor's Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds Review tests the under-$100 ...
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BEST & BRIGHTEST: A journey from homeless to excellence: Blair Minnard struggled through her first year of middle school as her family lived in three local ...
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Whatsapp now also gets a new security feature for iOS: Whatsapp is now also introducing the passkeys option for iOS users. Until now this was only for Android Nu
t3n.de/news/whatsapp-passkeys-jetzt-auch-fuer-ios-1621154/
3 ways the Reddit app just got easier for you to use on Android and iOS: Getting the most up-to-date information on Reddit when you're on the go is now ...
zdnet.com/article/3-ways-the-reddit-app-just-got-easier-for-you-to-use-on-android-and-ios/
Motorola's Moto G64 review: A feature-packed 5G smartphone on a budget: The Moto G64 boasts a display of a smooth refresh rate, a thin-and-lightweight design ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-reviews/motorola-s-moto-g64-review-a-feature-packed-5g-smartphone-on-a-budget-124042500262_1.html
7 great Android time-savers that are free with Google Play Pass: Pay a little up front and get a lot back in return from these high-quality productivity ...
fastcompany.com/91071368/google-play-pass-best-apps
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/
Avast One Basic Review: The free and expansive Avast One Basic offers antivirus protection and more for all your devices, with top lab test scores on Android ...
pcmag.com/reviews/avast-one-essential
Threads testing an easy way to help you automatically archive old posts: Meta's Threads is testing a new option that allows the user to automatically ...
neowin.net/news/threads-testing-an-easy-way-to-help-you-automatically-archive-old-posts/
2024 Porsche Macan Turbo | PH Review: Porsche's second electric car is very different from its first
pistonheads.com/news/Porsche/Macan-EV/48446
WhatsApp reportedly working on an in-app dialer for its messaging app: WhatsApp's latest feature currently in development is a new in-app dialer ...
neowin.net/news/whatsapp-reportedly-working-on-an-in-app-dialer-for-its-messaging-app/
Android 15 can choose which permissions sideloaded apps get to use: Enhanced Confirmation Mode soon to be available on Android 15
androidpolice.com/android-15-enhanced-confirmation-mode-sideloading/
Does it help to force close apps on your phone?: Your phone's operating system manages apps and resources on it's own, and it's pretty good at doing it.
androidcentral.com/apps-software/should-you-force-close-your-apps
Blaupunkt ring in the test: A ring to enslave - Golem.de: The Blaupunkt ring is significantly cheaper than the competition and records exercise, heart rate ...
golem.de/news/blaupunkt-ring-im-test-ein-ring-sich-zu-knechten-2404-184442.html
My Android Phone Has Become Super fast Since Disabling This Option: Take control of your Android's performance. Learn how to disable animations and optimize ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/24/my-android-phone-has-become-super-fast-since-disabling-this-option/
Mitsubishi ASX facelift (2024): all info & first check: After less than two years, Mitsubishi has given the Captur brother ASX a facelift ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/mitsubishi/asx/
6 features I'd like to see Linux borrow from MacOS: If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable.
zdnet.com/article/six-features-id-like-to-see-linux-borrow-from-macos/
How to use navigation gestures with the S Pen on Galaxy phones: Gesture navigation has been a thing on smartphones for some time now. More and more users are ...
sammobile.com/news/enable-navigation-gestures-with-s-pen-galaxy-phones-tablets/
The Redmi Pad SE is a new entry-level Android tablet for less than $200: Xiaomi’s sub-brand is back with a new affordable tablet from the Indian region that ...
androidcentral.com/tablets/redmi-pad-se-budget-android-tablet-announced-in-india
Gemini, ChatGPT’s AI rival, tipped to get ‘real-time responses.’: Because who has time to wait for the full response before reading it?
mashable.com/article/google-gemini-chatgpt-ai-rival-tip-real-time-responses
Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
One home screen for everything: This is the new Sonos app for iOS and Android: Sonos has massively redesigned its app for iPhone and Android. In the new Sonos ...
t3n.de/news/sonos-neue-app-android-ios-1620688/
Huawei wants to succeed where Microsoft failed, becoming a real threat to iOS and Android
neowin.net/news/huawei-wants-to-succeed-where-microsoft-failed-becoming-a-real-threat-to-ios-and-android/
Android 15 could stop you from leaking sensitive content while screen sharing: The problem goes beyond oversharing in screen recordings — malicious apps are an ...
androidpolice.com/android-15-screen-sharing-protections/
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