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AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751
YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the
Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750
Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EUs preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by re
Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Mini Dish: Affordable, Portable, and Powerful #1749
Elon Musk has confirmed the release of a new Starlink Mini dish, which will be half the price of the standard model and easily portable in a backpack. Despite its smaller size, the Mini dish promises
US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748
DJI, a major drone manufacturer, may soon face a ban in the US as the Countering CCP Drones Act progresses through Congress. This bill, driven by concerns about Chinese Communist Party spying, aims to
GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747
Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against Googles Privacy Sandbox, alleging it results in unwanted tracking. Despite being introduced to eliminate third-party cookies, the Privacy Sa
Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746
Apple announced the macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024, featuring the Apple Intelligence AI suite, iPhone mirroring, and Continuity updates. The new OS introduces automatic window tiling, a cross-platform
SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745
SpaceXs Starship rocket completed its first successful full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, this marked the fourth launch and the longest flight of t
Forced to Vacate Studio #1744
After operating Geek News Central for the past five years from the current studio, I was forced to vacate the space Id called home for so long. About 18 months ago, The Mint, a weed shop, moved in ne
Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743
Google I/O 2024 introduced significant advancements in AI with the new Gemini 1.5 Flash, which can efficiently handle high-volume tasks. Enhancements in Gemini Nano and the debut of Project Astra high
Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742
In this episode of Geek News Central, hosted by Todd Cochrane, the primary focus is the latest release from OpenAI, the GPT-4o model, which enhances text, vision, and audio functionalities. Todd start