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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/
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/
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.
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/
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.
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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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/
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/
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
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 ...
engt.co/3WlSGT0
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
engt.co/3Wf6jDK
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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.
Chatbot answers are all made up. This new tool helps you figure out which ones to trust.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/25/1091835/chatbot-hallucination-new-tool-trustworthy-language-model/
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/
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/
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
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
engt.co/3WwVehB
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 ...
engt.co/3UtpeJE
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 ...
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.
Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
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
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/
Meta share price falls 13% in pre-market despite strong quarterly results: Meta outperformed financial analysts' estimates with revenues slightly higher ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-meta-stock-price-trending-lower-despite-strong-quarterly-results-3468037/
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.
Microsoft beats quarterly revenue estimates: Microsoft beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by gains from AI adoption across ...
reuters.com/technology/microsoft-beats-quarterly-revenue-estimates-2024-04-25/
Streaming device maker Roku beats quarterly revenue estimates: Roku beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and forecast second-quarter sales above ...
reuters.com/technology/roku-tops-quarterly-revenue-estimates-2024-04-25/
Google parent Alphabet will issue cash dividends for stock holders for the first time
neowin.net/news/google-parent-alphabet-will-issue-cash-dividends-for-stock-holders-for-the-first-time/
West Pharma posts beat-and-raise quarter aided by strong demand for injectables: West Pharmaceutical Services on Thursday beat quarterly profit estimates and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/west-pharma-posts-beat-and-raise-quarter-aided-by-strong-demand-injectables-2024-04-25/
Alphabet to pay its first dividend after strong quarterly revenue: Google parent company’s shares jump after earnings report
ft.com/content/23b4b384-5971-4f91-a9c9-8a779d10b6bc
Paid articlePaid AstraZeneca leaps after smashing first-quarter forecasts: AstraZeneca sailed past market expectations for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/astrazeneca-beats-first-quarter-revenue-profit-estimates-2024-04-25/
JOIN THE OAKWELL CENTENARY SOCIETY: The Oakwell Centenary Society is Barnsley Football Club’s official lottery scheme, launched way back in 1987 in reference to ...
barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/centenary-promo/
Boeing's defense business turns a profit. St. Louis plant to make more F/A-18 fighter jets.
stltoday.com/news/local/business/boeings-defense-business-turns-a-profit-st-louis-plant-to-make-more-f-a-18/article_3d6e9e94-0251-11ef-ae2a-4732bae32d25.html
Tesla Stock Soars. Musk Is Fixing His Strategic Mistake—in the Nick of Time.: Tesla’s earnings show that EVs aren’t dead yet. The industry is just on the other ...
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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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.
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
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/
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/
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
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