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This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok: After years of negotiations, the Senate approved a bill to force TikTok to either divest from its Chinese owners or ...
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Quick Glance: Congress Approves Potential TikTok Ban: What's Next?
- Congress has passed a law that could result in a nationwide TikTok ban. President Biden is expected to sign the bill, forcing TikTok to find a new owner or be banned from the US.
- The law gives TikTok's Chinese parent company 270 days to sell the app. Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days. The law was attached to a foreign aid package to expedite its passage.
- Since Biden has supported the law, he is likely to sign it. TikTok has vowed to take the government to court if the bill is signed.
- Experts suggest that a TikTok ban could violate free speech rights. A court challenge could temporarily block the law, but TikTok would need to comply if no injunction is granted.
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable: Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/ftc-bans-noncompete-clauses-declares-vast-majority-unenforceable/
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.
Noncompetes Are Dead—and Tech Workers Are Free to Roam: A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements ...
wired.com/story/noncompetes-are-dead-tech-workers-free-to-roam/
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.
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.
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/
3 Things We'll Miss as Boomers Leave the Job Market: It won't be long before the majority of boomers will no longer be part of the labor market. We have with
t3n.de/news/drei-dinge-vermissen-boomer-arbeitsmarkt-1613731/
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/
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/
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/
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
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 recovering analogously: “No laptop, no smartphone, no news”: Silicon Valley has turned people into smartphone junkies. Now the tech thought ...
berliner-zeitung.de/panorama/die-digitale-elite-erholt-sich-analog-kein-laptop-kein-smartphone-keine-news-li.2206601
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
Readdle: Documents gets transcribing tool: We have reported quite often here in the blog about the still very good Documents tool from Readdle ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/readdle-documents-erhaelt-nuetzliches-transkribier-werkzeug/
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
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/
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/
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/
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 ...
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Pokémon GO with a new look: They're still running around in droves: Pokémon GO players - although I suspect there have been a few fewer over the years...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/pokemon-go-mit-neuem-look/
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
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
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.
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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/
Tesla: Price reductions in many markets, driving assistant FSD becomes even cheaper
heise.de/news/Tesla-Preissenkungen-in-vielen-Maerkten-Fahrassistent-FSD-wird-noch-guenstiger-9692843.html
Wales transport secretary U-turn on 20mph speed limit laws: Wales’ new transport secretary confirms changes on the controversial 20mph policy ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24274105.wales-transport-secretary-u-turn-20mph-speed-limit-laws/
Lagos recorded 111 road crashes in three months – FRSC: The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says it recorded 111 road crashes in the first ...
punchng.com/lagos-recorded-111-road-crashes-in-three-months-frsc/
Porsche Macan Electric 2024 Review: Second Is Best: The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the ...
wired.com/review/review-porsche-macan-electric-2024/
UK speed limit to be increased from September after government 'listen': The Welsh Government said it would "listen to the people" and work with ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/uk-speed-limit-increased-september-29048140
Yorkshire personal trainer cleared of causing motorcyclist's death by careless driving as he drove back from a football match
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/yorkshire-personal-trainer-cleared-of-causing-motorcyclists-death-by-careless-driving-as-he-drove-back-from-a-football-match-4601939
Sussex man who crashed into house during high-speed police chase jailed: A Sussex man who crashed into a house during a high-speed police chase has been jailed.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/sussex-man-who-crashed-into-house-during-high-speed-police-chase-jailed-4601324
Driver caught reaching speeds of more than 70mph on 30mph road in West Lancashire
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M5 motorway sign confusion shows different speed limits: A baffled driver spotted two different speed limits on the overhead gantry and signs on the side of the ...
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24272419.m5-motorway-sign-confusion-shows-different-speed-limits/
The speed limit between Riepe and Neermoor was only temporary: The announced speed limit on Autobahn 31 between Riepe and Neermoor has largely been lifted again ...
nwzonline.de/emden/a31-zwischen-riepe-und-neermoor-tempolimit-galt-nur-voruebergehend_a_4,1,853232832.html
Rejection for 30 km/h speed limit in Geseke: “Hardly anyone sticks to it anyway”: The noise action plan aims to find ideas on how the Gesekers can be protected ...
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Speed limit on B7 due to road damage: The city of Wuppertal has imposed a speed limit on Varresbecker Straße and Boettingerweg due to road damage ...
wuppertal-total.de/stadtleben/tempolimit-auf-b7-wegen-strassenschaeden/
M27 speeder caught in Mercedes at 54mph near Southampton: A Mercedes driver has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 by the courts after they were caught ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24271543.m27-speeder-caught-mercedes-54mph-near-southampton/
Morgan Super 3 First Test: Pointless Is the Point: A three-wheeled roadster is unquestionably a toy, but oh what a toy it is.
motortrend.com/reviews/2023-morgan-super-3-first-test-review/
Open letter to Uganda National Roads Authority: As witnesses to the daily incidents, this is what we think are the major causes of accidents at that stretch
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/open-letter-to-uganda-national-roads-authority-4600280
Beware of rainy weather conditions: Abu Dhabi Police: Drivers cautioned to adhere to changing speed limits
gulfnews.com/uae/beware-of-rainy-weather-conditions-abu-dhabi-police-1.1713852673138
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Check revised speed limits, new guidelines for commuters for safe travel | Mint
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Anger over 30 km/h signs between Satrup and Bistoft: Construction work on the L23 has been completed since the end of 2023. Only now should the speed limit be ...
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Ostertimke: Council submits an application for a speed limit of 30 km/h for Hemeler Straße
zevener-zeitung.de/Zeven/Ostertimke-Rat-stellt-Antrag-auf-Tempo-30-vor-dem-Kindergarten-205275.html
AOC's newest gaming monitor has an insane 540Hz refresh rate: This 24-inch, 1080p monitor is for eSports and only eSports. If you want a little more color ...
pcworld.com/article/2311162/aocs-newest-gaming-monitor-has-an-insane-540hz-refresh-rate.html
‘Finally allowed to start catching bad guys’: Florida Highway Patrol pursuit policy differs from other law enforcement agencies
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/finally-allowed-to-start-catching-bad-guys-florida-highway-patrol-pursuit-policy-differs-from-other-law-enforcement-agencies/
Mobile speed cameras locations in North Staffordshire this week: Staffordshire Police are once again sharing the location of its speed vans for the final week of ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/mobile-speed-cameras-locations-north-9239759
DVSA warns drivers over speed limits when towing a caravan: The DVSA has issued a warning to drivers, reminding them to adhere to the correct speed limits when ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvsa-warns-drivers-over-speed-9239533
Welsh government makes U-turn on decision to lower speed limits amid fierce public opposition
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-uk-welsh-speed-limit/
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Woman driving at twice speed limit called garda 'harsh' for stopping her
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41379622.html
National Highways apologises for A49 road markings blunder: NATIONAL Highways has apologised to drivers after incorrect road markings were painted on the A49 in ...
herefordtimes.com/news/24270640.national-highways-apologises-a49-road-markings-blunder/
Highland hotelier reported to police after YouTube video shows him allegedly driving at 100mph in Bentley
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6436456/kincraig-house-hotel-owner-ruchir-gupta-reported-for-alleged-speeding/
Trier: Speed limit and speed cameras for the Römerbrücke - This is what local councils are demanding
volksfreund.de/region/trier-trierer-land/trier-tempolimit-und-blitzer-fuer-die-roemerbruecke-das-fordern-ortsbeiraete_aid-110548627
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Construction site B243 Herzberg: Work is currently underway here: The construction site on the B243 in Herzberg (through town) in April 2024 ...
harzkurier.de/lokales/herzberg/article242155066/Baustelle-B243-Herzberg-Hier-wird-aktuell-gearbeitet.html
Motorcycles are racing again: Is there a risk of things getting worse on the B26 near Laufach?
main-echo.de/region/stadt-kreis-aschaffenburg/die-motorraeder-rasen-wieder-droht-nun-noch-eine-verschlimmerung-auf-der-b26-bei-laufach-art-8228894
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Speed camera marathon: Around 1,500 speeders were caught in Middle Franconia - one 66 km/h too fast
nn.de/region/blitzer-marathon-in-mittelfranken-wurden-rund-1500-temposunder-erwischt-einer-66-km-h-zu-schnell-1.14228141
Beuel-Vilich: Drivers ignore speed limit in Spielstrasse: Walking speed is the rule on Freudestrasse in the “Am Ledenhof” district in Vilich ...
ga.de/bonn/beuel/beuel-vilich-autofahrer-ignorieren-tempolimit-in-spielstrasse_aid-110980831
The US Senate passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app ...
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Bill to Force Sale of TikTok
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a ban, sparking legal challenges and affecting content creators reliant on the app for income.
- The updated legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, allowing a potential three-month extension if a sale is underway.
- The bill also prohibits the company from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which customizes user content and has been central to its appeal as a trendsetting platform.
- The bill's passage reflects bipartisan concerns in Washington over Chinese threats and TikTok ownership, used by 170 million Americans, amidst worries of Chinese authorities influencing or accessing US user data.
X is launching a TV app for videos ‘soon’: X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is launching a dedicated TV app for videos uploaded to the social network ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/x-is-launching-a-tv-app-for-videos-soon/
Video of incident Arj Barker ‘needs to see’: An Australian comedian has been praised for how she handled having a baby in the audience at a recent stand-up show ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/comedian-praised-for-act-at-standup-show-arj-barker-needs-to-see-this/news-story/557d83a98bf3f2c4d8aaf01e38090a7c
Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows
- Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.
- A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.
- Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.
- Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.
Middle East: Dieter Hallervorden fights for Gaza: «Atrocities usually have an antecedent. And no one is born a terrorist,” writes Dieter Hallervorden in a ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/wie-aus-einem-komiker-mit-opa-humor-ein-vorkaempfer-fuer-gaza-geworden-ist-ld.1827557
Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
From Tom Cruise breakdancing to Spice Girls reuniting, reports from Victoria Beckham's bash capture imagination
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/23/tom-cruise-victoria-beckham-birthday/73429614007/
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Eureka Python II: An affordable gaming chair with pivoting lumbar support
uk.pcmag.com/game-controllers-accessories/151984/eureka-python-ii
Tesla profits drop 55%, company says EV sales ‘under pressure’ from hybrids: Tesla profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in the first quarter from the same year-ago ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/tesla-profits-drop-55-company-says-ev-sales-under-pressure-from-hybrids/
Quick Glance: Tesla Profit Decline Alarms Investors
- Tesla's profit fell by 55% in the first quarter due to tepid car sales.
- Revenue dropped by 9% to $21.3 billion.
- Price cuts and job layoffs indicate challenges in cost control.
- Investors concerned about Tesla's declining sales and profits.
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