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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.
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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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/
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 ...
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.
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 use developing countries as testing ground for new ransomware attacks : Cyber attackers experiment in Africa, Asia and South America before targeting ...
ft.com/content/53758c43-9349-4f01-9c2c-b452822a3e7e
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/
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/
Meta Introduces 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/
Graph databases speaking the same language after ISO gives GQL the nod: Standards body adoption could help ease portability between vendors
theregister.com/2024/04/24/gql_iso_recognition/
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/
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/
FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Clauses: The regulation bans contracts that employers often impose on employees to stop them from quitting to work for competitors ...
pcmag.com/news/ftc-votes-to-ban-non-compete-clauses
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
Texture makes a bid to become the world’s go-to platform of the energy transition
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/texture-seed-round/
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/
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/
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/
Ex-NASA engineer develops propulsion that would defy the laws of physics: The space startup Exodus Propulsion Technologies claims to have used electrostatics to ...
t3n.de/news/ex-nasa-ingenieur-entwickelt-antrieb-der-den-gesetzen-der-physik-widersprechen-wuerde-1620855/
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
Northland students get enough donations to attend US competition: The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515090/northland-students-get-enough-donations-to-attend-us-competition
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
Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?: Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/travel/shakespeare-birthplace-stratford-upon-avon.html
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
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
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/
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/
European vs American schools: differences and similarities from US mom: Our son is homeschooled, and as we travel, he joins classrooms. He's been to schools all ...
businessinsider.com/differences-europe-vs-us-primary-school-2024-4
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
Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time: South Africa's newest millionaire says his PowerBall Plus winnings means he and his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-lottery-winner-can-travel-abroad-to-meet-grandchild-for-the-first-time/
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/
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
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/
AI Prompt Engineering Is Dead: Long live AI prompt engineering
spectrum.ieee.org/prompt-engineering-is-dead
Glasgow Airport introduces ‘baby room’ to help parents travelling with young children
news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-airport-introduces-baby-room-to-help-parents-travelling-with-young-children
Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope: Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis ...
theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/22/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope
Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606655-biden-to-tout-first-job-listings-in-american-climate-corps-program-at-earth-day-event/
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.
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
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.
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 ...
techcrunch.com/events/tc-early-stage-2024/
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/
Quantum Computing for Dummies: New guide helps beginners run quantum algorithms on IBM’s quantum computers over the cloud
spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-computing-for-dummies
AOC enters professional market with trio of U3 Graphic Pro series monitors: Popular PC monitor maker AOC has showcased its first monitors tailored to the ...
tomshardware.com/monitors/aoc-enters-professional-market-with-trio-of-u3-graphic-pro-series-monitors
Czechia wants to restrict travel for Russian diplomats again: Czechia will propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats within countries in the Schengen ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452322/
Three brothers killed in WA crash remembered by their church: Siblings Rhys Davies, Ambrose and Strahn, along with a family friend, were killed when their ute ...
9news.com.au/national/wa-wheatbelt-crash-brothers-remembered/515a4975-3949-40ee-94b0-bd8584716927
The 6 best tablets for travel in 2024: If you'll be going on a trip, the experience will be even better if you have one of the best tablets for travel ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-tablets-for-travel/
My friend's wedding is going to cost me £500. I've found out I'm an evening guest
metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/friends-wedding-going-cost-500-found-im-evening-guest-20664156/
Feds Denied Iraqi Mom's Return To The U.S., Despite Death Threats: After years of navigating the complicated U.S. immigration system, she had to make a bleak ...
huffpost.com/entry/america-denied-iran-refugee-mom-return-death-threats_n_66229b32e4b0868a1b90ecd4
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
US Senate passes law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok stateside: Clock starts tick-tocking towards January 2025 deadline to get a deal done – or the app ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/us_senate_passes_tiktok_sale_act/
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
- The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.
- The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
- The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
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
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/
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