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Google Documents Reveals You Truly Are the Product #1761
August 15, 2024

Recently revealed internal documents from Google were entered into evidence in a U.S. antitrust trial, exposing the companys data strategies from seven years ago. These documents highlight Googles i

Apple’s Strong-Arms Patreon – Creators Lose #1760
August 12, 2024

Apple presses Patreon to enforce its in-app purchase system, forcing creators to raise prices or absorb additional fees. This move highlights Apples uneven application of App Store rules, which were

SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing Astronauts #1759
August 08, 2024

NASA may call on SpaceX to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for over two months due to Boeings Starliner issues. The astronauts might have to stay

Insights on AI Chatbot Trends #1758
August 05, 2024

A recent Washington Post analysis reveals that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are primarily used for creative writing and role-playing, accounting for 21% of conversations. Younger users utilize chatbots fo

Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757
August 01, 2024

Apple reported its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results with a revenue of $85.8 billion, marking a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.40, up 11%. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the launch

Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756
July 26, 2024

Microsofts latest update to Bing introduces AI-generated answers that take priority on the search results page. Traditional search results are now displayed in a smaller panel to the side. This chang

CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755
July 22, 2024

The ongoing fallout from CrowdStrikes recent software update has forced Delta to cancel over 1,250 additional flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The faulty update, which caused a log

Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754
July 19, 2024

More car companies, like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, charge extra fees to unlock features already built into their vehicles. This controversial practice involves software restricting access to hard

AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753
July 16, 2024

AT&T announced a data breach impacting nearly all of its wireless customers, involving call and text interaction records from May 2022 to January 2023. The breach, attributed to hacker John Binns and

The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752
July 09, 2024

A new report from Google experts warns that AI-generated content could distort reality and erode trust in digital information. The report highlights the misuse of AI for manipulation and profit, requi