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Apple Revamps iTunes Experience for Windows Users #1721
Apple has unveiled significant updates for Windows users, introducing new standalone applications for Apple Music, Apple TV, and a Device management app specifically designed for Windows 10 and later
Hertz Puts Brakes on EV Expansion #1720
Hertz has halted its ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, reversing its earlier commitment to acquire 65,000 Polestars and sell a significant portion of its Tesla EVs. This shift
Tesla Model 3’s Suddenly Shutdown on Highway #1719
In North Carolina, a Tesla Model 3 owner, James Hanna, experienced a sudden and alarming incident on Interstate 277. While driving to pick up his son, the car unexpectedly beeped and stopped completel
Google’s New Chrome Disclaimer Following $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit #1718
Google has introduced a new disclaimer in Chromes Incognito mode following a $5 billion lawsuit alleging the modes misleading privacy claims. The updated blurb informs users about data collection pr
Apple’s New App Store Tax Sparks Outrage Among Critics #1717
Apple recently updated its App Store policies, introducing a 27 percent commission on alternative payment methods, following the Epic v. Apple court ruling. This move has drawn criticism from major pl
US Gov’t SEC Cybersecurity Review After Twitter Hack #1716
The recent hack of the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Twitter account, which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), has prompted US lawmakers to review the SECs cybersecurity measures
OpenAI’s Potential $100 Billion Valuation #1715
OpenAI, renowned for ChatGPT, is reportedly negotiating a funding round that could potentially value the company at over $100 billion. Still under negotiation with terms and valuation subject to chang
Amazon Prime Video Introduces Ads: Extorts More for Ad-Free Streaming #1714
Amazon Prime Video is set to introduce commercials into its streaming service starting January 29. Subscribers received notifications regarding this change, which requires paying an additional extorti
AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Northeastern University have developed an AI model called life2vec that can predict a persons death with 78% accuracy within four years. Thi
Internet Archive Appeals Against Copyright Infringement Ruling #1712
The Internet Archive (IA) is appealing a court ruling that found its digital lending program copyright-infringing. IAs non-profit library scans and lends physical books digitally, allowing only one p